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Emotiva XMC-1 A/V Processor Preview Preview: Emotiva XMC-1 AV Processor is state of the art with Ultra HD HDMI capability, Dirac room correction, Dolby TrueHD/DTS HD audio decoding, high end analog preamp and a future upgrade path.

Axiom Audio VP160v3 Center Channel Loudspeaker Preview Axiom Audio introduced their VP160v3 center channel to round out their offerings and tonally match their M60v3 speakers. The VP160v3 employs a W(T/M)W design for improved off-axis response.

Toshiba Revamps LED TV Lineup, Announces 4K, Glasses-Free TV Toshiba announced a 55" LED backlit 4k display that will provide a glasses-free 3d experience shipping soon for $10k. Oh, and they updated the rest of their LED line too.

Elite Screens CineTension2 106" Electric Projector Screen Review Elite Screens has produced an almost innumerable variety of screens. The CineTension2 Series is one of their more user-friendly models, appealing to both the professional user and the enthusiast.

BenQ W7000 Full-HD 3D Home Cinema Projector Preview Incorporating many of the latest technologies, the BenQ W7000 certainly looks to be a lot of features for the money. With a MSRP of just under $4k, it could be a wallet buster those on a budge though.

Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB Professional DJ Turntable Preview The Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB has just about everything you'd want in a turntable - integrated preamp, a high-torque multi-pole direct drive motor, USB connection to your computer and much more.

Samsung BD-E6500 Blu-ray with Dual HDMI Inputs and WiFi Preview While we don't think the Samsung BD-E6500 will be the next Audiophile Blu-ray player, it very well may be our next Blu-ray player. We just wish they are released a price.

Pioneer STEEZ Dancing BoomBox Preview Equipped with dance-specific features like tempo control, 8-Beat skip control, manual cue setting, and an auto Dance Battle mode, what "serious" dancer could live without a Pioneer STEEZ BoomBox?

JBL Synthesis S4700 Floorstanding Speaker Preview We've heard the JBL Synthesis Project Everest speakers in person and they certainly are impressive. If the Synthesis S4700 speakers sound similar, consumers may look at that $20k MSRP as a value.

Procella Audio P860 Biamplified Full-Range Extremely High-Output Reference Speaker Preview With extension down to 40Hz, output high enough to fill a mid-sized commercial cinema, and included amps, there isn't a lot to complain about with the Procella Audio P860s...except their looks.