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The Listening Chair

The Listening Chair is the YouTube channel for all things AV. It features equipment reviews and “tear downs,” interviews with manufacturers and other AV industry participants, factory tours, coverage of product launch events, and DIY tips. Join our extremely active Facebook group at the link below!

The Listening Chair is brought to you by Howard Kneller and Jiles McCoy. Howard Kneller is an equipment reviewer, columnist, and photographer. Over the past 15 years, he has worked for such publications as The SoundStage! Network, Sound & Vision, and Copper. A technophile with deep expertise in audio, video, and home theater tech, Jiles is a trusted voice in the global consumer electronics community. He is particurarily noted for his video content, which includes reviews, product event coverage, and how-tos.

The Listening Chair is also comprised of a talented team of internationally-based reviewers.

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SVS launches new gear at CES 2026: R|Evolution PB17-Ultra flagship subwoofer, soundbar, & more!

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The most beautiful speakers Ever? Starke Sound's $4,200 Halo C2 Center Channel-unboxing & features!

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Adona $4,400 USD GXT Black Widow Compent Rack Review, Part 1 - Features and setup!

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Are these $5000 Focal Theva Home Theater Speakers Worth It? The Listening Chair

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Audio Group Denmark at Capital Audiofest 2025 with the Listening Chair

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Is this $2000 Samsung Q990F Soundbar Worth It? The Listening Chair Review!

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CAF 2025: Esoteric, Aretai, and Esprit!

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Is TCL’s 85" QM8K MiniLED TV really better than the rest?

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Can you hear the difference at IsoAcoustic's CAF 2025 Gaia footer demo?

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Samsung Debuts New OLED Killers, plus the latest audiophile gear at Cedia 2025!!

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Steven Stone reviews Shanling's CR60 CD transport!

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ViaBlue SC-6 Air speaker cable and X-60-Silve power cord review!

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Building the Listening Chair's Sound Lab. Project introduction!

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VIABLUE $10,000+ Cable Loom Unboxing!

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Florida International Audio Fest 25-Audio Group Denmark Bi-Amps $225K Borresen speaker!

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Florida International Audio Fest 2025-Volti Audio brings Flagship $50,000 USD Horn Speaker!

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Florida International Audio Fest 2025-Advanced Paris brings gorgeous $4,000 Integrated amps!

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Florida International Audio Fest 25 -Java Hi-Fi Brings $16,995 Flagship Int. Amp & Vienna Acoustics!

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Florida International Audio Fest 2025 - House of Stereo brings T+A and Stenheim gems!

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Florida International Audio Fest 2025 - All-new Viablue!

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Florida International Audio Fest 2025 - Esoteric Grandioso Network Player DEBUT!

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Florida International Audio Expo 2025 - Innovo Audio Design's Innovative Luxe T1

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Howard reviews a . . . lamp?

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Bluesound 2024 music streamer launch event at Tribeca, NYC's All Blues listening bar!

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Steven Stone reviews Vera-Fi Audio's $199, 10-inch Caldera Subwoofer!

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Kuala Lumpur 24: Audiovector shows stunning $74,000 R8 Arrete speaker with Soulution and Anzus gear!

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Kuala Lumpur 24: Børresen's speakers from Audio Group Denmark make a big impression!

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Kuala Lumpur 24: Analog heaven with DS Audio and the only optical cartridge in the audio industry!

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Kuala Lumpur 24: TAD brings its $65,000 GE1 speaker driven by its reference components!

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CAF 2024: Volti Audio brings it with its new Lucera high-sensitivity, horn-Loaded speaker!

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CAF 24: Cool brands alert-Quad, Java, TZAR, Bird of Prey, VPI, Senore, & Finley Audio by Robyatt!

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CAF 2024: Audience shows frontRow reserve cables, ClairAudient 1+1 V5 speaker, & eddy current demo!

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CAF 2024: Stenheim's $200,000 Reference Ultime Two speaker and CEO interview!

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CAF 2024: Genesis Advanced Technologies debuts it's 7 Series Loudspeakers!

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CAF 2024: Harmonia Brings the best of Europe to American Shores!

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CAF 2024: Viablue - Cool customizable cables and innovative accessories at CAF 2024!

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iSonic CS6.2 PRO record cleaner review! Does it clean up well?

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Howard's house visit: Turnbull Audio, Rosso Fiorentino, and Norma Electronics' distributor!

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VPI 21 Scout and Goldy Cartridge Review. Part 3 of 3-Listening Impressions and Conclusions!

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Steven Stone Reviews the $399 Schiit Skoll Phono Preamp!

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How to Setup a Turntable: Part 2 of VPI 21 Scout and Goldy MC Cartridge Review!

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The Ultimate Steve Guttenberg Interview, Part 2 of 2!

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High End Munich 24 - Gershman Acoustics, Kronos Audio, Antipodes Audio, & True Life Audio!

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High End Munich 24 - Audio Group Denmark goes BIG with three rooms at all price points!

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In focus with the designer: Alta Audio's $50,000 Aphrodite speaker and interview with Mike Levy!

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Review - Vera-Fi Audio's Vibration Black Hole (VBH) component/speaker footers!

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Axpona 24 - TAD Distributor Dave Malekpour talks about TAD's rich history making speaker drivers!

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Axpona 24 - New high-end gear from Esoteric USA! Plus, a NEW TURNTABLE Tease?

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Axpona 24 - Turnbull Audio: Will these prototype cables/cords disrupt the high-end cable market?

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AXPONA 24 - TEAC Japan shows new products, including the red-hot VRDS-701T transport!

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AXPONA 24 - Top flight: Dan D'Agostino, Wilson Audio, Clearaudio, and dCS by Quintessence Audio!

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Axpona 24- SOTA gear with Gauder Akustik, Soulution, Absolare, and Transrotor by AXISS Audio!

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AXPONA 24 - ATC Loudspeakers 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Unveiling and Ben Lilly Interview!

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Axpona 2024 - Sweden's QLN introduces its stunning new flagship speaker, powered by Vinni Rossi!

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Axpona 2024 - The ear and EYE CANDY of the STUNNING world of Metaxas & Sins!

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Axpona 2024 - See what's new with one of audio's oldest high-end brands, Luxman!

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Axpona 2024 - Subwoofer superpower SVS reveals its Ultra Evolution line of speakers.

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Axpona 2024 - Pangea Audio featuring Vincent Audio and Record Doctor - High Value Audiophile Gear!

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Axpona 2024 - Alta Audio and their incredible shake-the-room-at-16 Hz Aphrodite speakers!

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VPI Scout 21 and Goldy MC Cartridge Unboxing!

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