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V-Moda V-80 True Blood Headphones Review Themed products aren't typically my thing, but the new True Blood-branded V-80 headphones from V-Moda just...well, they caught my eye. They have a great look, good feel, and even better sound. Rock on

EMPtek E56Ci Center and E55Wi Surround Speaker Preview The new EMPtek E55Wi Surround speaker fills the much needed void of a dedicated on-wall surround and the E56Ci introduces a new, more powerful center channel to match with the E55Ti towers.

Libratone Live and Lounge AirPlay Speaker Preview Libratone markets their new Live and Lounge AirPlay speakers as "Scandinavia in your living room." Well, apparently this isn't the Ikea Scandinavia but the more expensive, cashmere-wrapped Scandinavia

Marantz PM-15S2 Limited Integrated Amplifier Preview The Limited Edition Marantz PM-15S2 Integrated Amplifier may have very few substantive improvements over the standard PM-15S2 but those improvements now come in black - and without raising the price.

Emotiva X-Ref Speakers Preview Big black boxes. That was your first reaction to he new X-Ref speakers. It was ours as well. But we've learned through long experience that there is often more to Emotiva Audio products than looks.

Paradigm Monitor SUB 12 Preview The new Monitor SUBs from Paradigm, headed up by the SUB 12, look to provide impressive, deep performance for the money. For $999 you can get the 12" SUB 12 with a 16Hz low point.

VApex 120" Tensioned Electric Projector Screen Review Let's just come right out and say it: if you don't take at least a long, hard look at Visual Apex' new Vapex screens, you're potentially spending a lot more money for no good reason.

Emotiva X-Ref 10 Subwoofer Review The Emotiva X-Ref 10 is a small sealed 10” subwoofer packing lots of performance and sound quality into a small box at an affordable price. It earns our “Small Room” Bassaholic rating.

SONY BDP-S780 3D Network Blu-ray Player Review The Sony BDP-S780 is one of the best values in 3D networking Blu-ray players today. It loads movies quickly and offers a host of networking options with a great HD picture quality.

Marantz CD6004 CD Player Preview For CD fanatics that are looking for the perfect companion for their new PM6004 Integrated Amp, the Marantz CD6004 is for you. Includes Made for iPod/Works with iPhone certification and USB port.