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Yamaha NS-SW300 & NS-SW200 Subwoofer Preview Yamaha NS-SW300 & NS-SW200 Subwoofer Preview Yamaha's newest subwoofers, the NS-SW300 and NS-SW200 pack a lot of tech into an attractive package. Priced at $550 and $450 respectively, read on to see if they deserve a spot on your wish list.
Marantz M-CR610 Wireless Network CD Receiver Review Marantz M-CR610 Wireless Network CD Receiver Review Review: The new Marantz M-CR610 Wireless Network CD Receiver offers a unique solution for those who want a good source for audio but can't fit a full AV receiver into a space.
Emotiva ERC-3 CD Player Preview Emotiva ERC-3 CD Player Preview Preview: Emotiva ERC-3 CD player is taking their source offerings to the next level. Priced at $499, the ERC-3 packs some impressive hardware for the cost. Keep reading to see how it rates.
Samsung GX-SM530CF Smart Media Player Preview Samsung GX-SM530CF Smart Media Player Preview The Samsung Smart Media Player takes Samsung's Smart Hub and puts it in a standalone box with a twist - CableCARD support. Will combining cable and streaming convince people to buy the $150 Player?
iCreation speeCup Portable Bluetooth Speaker and Dock in a Cup Review iCreation speeCup Portable Bluetooth Speaker and Dock in a Cup Review Review: The speeCup is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a line out for integration with your home theater. With near-perfect Bluetooth pairing, we can almost forgive speeCup's sound quality.
KEF X300A Powered Speakers Review KEF X300A Powered Speakers Review Review: The KEF X300A powered speakers use two class AB amplifiers in each speaker. A 50 watt amp drives the woofer and handles the low and mid frequencies, and a 20 watt amp powers the 1" tweeter.
GIK Acoustics FlexRange Technology Preview GIK Acoustics FlexRange Technology Preview GiK's new FlexRange technology increases the low-end absorption of their panels while reducing the high end. Do you want this? You do if you have a small room and don't want it to sound overly dead.
RHA MA750 In-Ear Headphones Review RHA MA750 In-Ear Headphones Review Review: The RHA MA750 in-ear headphones once again exceeded our expectations for their price point. With bass extension better than others costing much more, these are an easy recommendation.
Meridian G65 Surround Controller Preview Meridian G65 Surround Controller Preview Meridian's G65 Surround Controller sports entirely new circuitry and adds Meridian Room Correction, support for up to three subwoofers, Speakerlink outputs, and analog connections for traditional amps
Simaudio Moon CP-8 AV Processor: A Denon Receiver in Sim Clothing? Simaudio Moon CP-8 AV Processor: A Denon Receiver in Sim Clothing? Preview: Simaudio Moon CP-8 AV Processor is a modified Denon AVR-2808CI receiver. Yet Simaudio didn't outwardly declare this in their marketing literature, or coordinate with Denon or other tech.