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BRAVEN 855s Bluetooth Weather-Resistant Speaker Preview BRAVEN 855s Bluetooth Weather-Resistant Speaker Preview At $300, the water resistant BRAVEN 855s Bluetooth speaker is expensive but well equipped. It has a 3.5mm input, can pair with a second BRAVEN for stereo, and can charge your wireless device..
Integra DTR-60.5 HDBaseT Receiver and DHC-60.5 AV Processor Preview Integra DTR-60.5 HDBaseT Receiver and DHC-60.5 AV Processor Preview The Integra DTR-60.5 receiver and DHC-60.5 Processors are some of the first on the market that supports HDBaseT. If you even suspect you might need a long HD video run at some point, you want HDBaseT.
Optoma HD25 and HD25-LV Projectors Review Optoma HD25 and HD25-LV Projectors Review The HD25 and the HD25LV are two 3D 1080p projectors that just came to market. We've reviewed the HD65, the HD20, the HD72...and the HD33 before, but these new units break 3D into a new price point.
Pioneer Elite A-20 Integrated Amplifier Preview Pioneer Elite A-20 Integrated Amplifier Preview Are you building a 2 channel system and but sick of looking at receivers with 500 features you don't need? Pioneer Elite A-20 integrated amplifier may be your ticket to audiophile nirvana.
Kaleidescape Cinema One Media Server Preview Kaleidescape Cinema One Media Server Preview The Kaleidescape Cinema One media server has access to Kaleidescape's store, it's huge library of metadata, space for 100 Blu-rays, and more. The Kaleidescape Cinema One will retail for $3995.
Wren V5AP AirPlay Speaker Review Wren V5AP AirPlay Speaker Review I'm a big fan of Apple products, and so anything that plays nice and plays back my music typically turns my head. That's the Wren V5AP in a nutshell. The AP stands for AirPlay.
Marantz M-CR510 and M-CR610 Network Stereo Receivers Preview Marantz M-CR510 and M-CR610 Network Stereo Receivers Preview Although the Marantz M-CR510 and M-CR610 are pint sized network receivers, they pack an impressive load of features. Add in speakers and a sub and you'll have a great 2.1 stereo system.
Sony STR-DN1040 AV Receiver Review: WiFi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay Oh My! Sony STR-DN1040 AV Receiver Review: WiFi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay Oh My! The Sony STR-DN1040 is a big step up from the STR-DN1030 we reviewed last year. A new Remote, GUI, mobile app, and FLAC support are just some of the improvements Sony made. Read on for a full review.
Sherbourn PT-7030 Surround Processor Review Sherbourn PT-7030 Surround Processor Review Sherbourn's PT-7030 surround processor goes back to what made this hobby cool in the first place: simplicity. But that's not to say that this is some sort of stripped down, under-featured product.
Bowers & Wilkins CM10 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Preview Bowers & Wilkins CM10 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Preview The CM10 is the new flagship of Bowers & Wilkins CM line of speakers featuring an upgraded tweeter and midrange, more extension, a top-mounted tweeter, and more for only $1k extra than the CM9.