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“Never did I actually expect to get the chance to see one up close, let alone play one”: Everything that caught my eye at Guitar Summit 2025 – from the grand unveiling of a brand-new guitar company to the year’s most anticipated amp modeler

Rosengarten Mannheim became a scorching-hot cauldron of all things guitar for three days – and there were plenty of highlights

Guitar World

“A shut-up-and-take-my-money fuzz pedal if ever there was one”: All the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week, featuring Manson, Martin, Ibanez, Positive Grid, and more – plus, will Boss' XS-100 Poly Shifter steal the DigiTech Whammy’s crown?

PRS, Boss, a trio of sweet, sweet fuzz boxes, and the guitar plugin that gets AI to do the tone seeking for you? It's just another week in gear

Guitar World

I used Marshall's Emberton III for two months — this small speaker has a mighty wallop

The Emberton III is one of the smaller speakers that Marshall makes, but it still somehow manages to deliver a wall of sound.

Android Central

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Marshall president and wife make $50M gift to university to promote eliminating student debt

Marshall University says its president, Brad Smith, and his wife, Alys Smith, have made a $50 million gift to the university to promote a program aimed at eliminating student debt

The Independent UK

I’ve tested tons of soundbars, and my most anticipated 2025 launch is a small model that could finally deliver awesome Dolby Atmos – and it’s not from Sonos

I’m feeling excited about the upcoming release of this small soundbar. Can it finally deliver amazing Dolby Atmos in one compact unit?

TechRadar

“Nothing’s more real than seeing your Ibanez JS guitars played by the legendary Spinal Tap”: How Joe Satriani became Spinal Tap’s unofficial guitar supplier for the loudest movie of the year

Satch and the Tap are old friends. And if you look closely, you might just catch Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins playing his Ibanez signature models in Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Guitar World

“It has one of the highest outputs of any passive humbucker, ever”: Seymour Duncan celebrates imminent release of Spinal Tap sequel with a custom pickup – and it has an “eye-watering” DCR reading of 111K

But what will this monster one-off pickup sound like – and will we ever see it in production?

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Small Dolby Atmos soundbars, a new Vision for home cinema, Technics turntable and more

Last week was a particularly eventful one for our hi-fi and home cinema experts

What Hi-Fi?

“It took five years to really finish the song and define what it truly was about”: How My Chemical Romance created their classic rock anthem Welcome To The Black Parade

In its earliest form it sounded like the Frank Sinatra hit My Way

MusicRadar

With Sonos dragging its feet on the Beam (Gen 3), I'm excited about Marshall's new Dolby Atmos rival

We need more small, good sounding Dolby Atmos soundbars

What Hi-Fi?

College Football Playoff Projection After Week 1: LSU, Ohio State Vie for Top Spot

Tulane slots in as the Group of 5 representative after an impressive weekend for the American, while Georgia and Penn State took care of business to earn first-round byes.

Sports Illustrated

Marshall's Heston 60 Dolby Atmos soundbar wants to dethrone the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

There's a separate subwoofer coming as well

What Hi-Fi?

Marshall aims at Sonos once more, but this time with a cheaper soundbar and sub

Marshall unveils its second soundbar and a powerful subwoofer, too

Marshall just announced a new Dolby Atmos soundbar and ‘foundation-shaking’ sub and I’m beyond excited – here’s why

I adored Marshall’s first soundbar and another is coming very soon – alongside a sub with ‘colossal’ bass.

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“I have guitars at my cheese shop. You can come in and trade guitars for cheese, or vice versa”: Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnel is open to swapping guitars for artisanal cheese – but here’s why you won’t sell him on amp modellers

As Spinal Tap prepare to make a triumphant return to the silver screen, lead guitarist Tufnel admits he's still addicted to pushing air

Guitar World

“It now goes to Infinity. Just think about that for a moment… Oh, my God, that’s literally infinity”: For Spinal Tap’s reunion, Nigel Tufnel asked Marshall to make him an an amp that went beyond 11

Tufnel has a new amp – and some new guitars – to showcase in the forthcoming Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Guitar World

“Tony Iommi didn’t want a song by another guitarist on a Sabbath record.I never saw the money. But hearing Dio perform my song was unforgettable”: Jimi Bell may have lost out to Zakk Wylde in his Ozzy Osbourne audition, but he has no regrets

The drummer turned guitarist remains grateful for what Sharon Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Joan Jett and Randy Rand did for him, as he preps original music from his Deep Purple tribute band

Guitar World

“Do modelers have a place? Yes. Are they going to put me out of business? Idon’t think so”: Mike Zaite on the secret to the Dr Z sound, making custom amps for James Walsh’s shows at the Sphere and the enduring appeal of the tube amplifier

Mike Zaite explains how a background in electronics and a front-row seat to the British Invasion of the 1960s led to the formation of Dr Z Amplification – and why the sonics always lead the schematics

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Tom’s Guide

I Test Headphones For a Living — And These 5 Headphones Have The Best Protective Cases

Want your headphones to last a long time? These models feature the best protective cases around.

Sports Illustrated

Every College Football Head Coach Making a Debut With a New Team In Week 1

Change is the only constant in college football. Players change teams, programs rise and fall each year and coaches bounce around the country with more freedom than ever.

TechRadar

Marshall's ridiculously powerful party speaker will make you feel like a rock star –and I reckon you'll need a roadie, too

It's big. It's clever. And it's heavier than any metal

I'm more excited about Marshall's huge new speaker than I thought possible

Marshall's Bromley 750 will bring some class to the party speaker market

What Hi-Fi?

With a 40-hour battery and dynamic lighting, Marshall's jumbo-sized speaker is here to get the party started

The Bromley 750 is a big speaker designed for big parties

Guitar World

“As long as onboard IRs aren’t needed, this Swiss Army knife for amp connectivity is simply the best in its class”: Two Notes Torpedo Reload II review

A reactive loadbox with dual-mono 215 watts (perchannel), stereo effects loop and expanded connectivity from a market-leading brand? It's gotta be good, right?

The Independent UK

100 years of AP All-America football teams: Here's who we think are the best of the best

Ohio State and Pittsburgh each placed three players on The Associated Press All-Time All-America football team and four other schools have two players each on the first team

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