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Onkyo HT-S3200 Home Theater System First Look Onkyo HT-S3200 Home Theater System First Look The prices for surround sound have absolutely plummeted over the past decade. If we were proving this in a court of law, Exhibit A would have to be the Onkyo HT-S3200 5.1-channel system.
Atdec Quick Shift Donut Display Mount First Look Atdec Quick Shift Donut Display Mount First Look Want a nearly tool-less display mount with nearly unlimited adjustments? Atdec has what you want with the new Quick Shift Donut. Tons of adjustments plus a quick release mechanism all with no tools.
Polk Audio Wireless Surround F/X Rear Speaker First Look Polk Audio Wireless Surround F/X Rear Speaker First Look The Wireless Surround F/X builds on the SurroundBar technology Polk has be using for years but puts it in the back of the room. A switch to indicate placement of the speaker makes placement a breeze.
ZAGGbox Media Server Preview ZAGGbox Media Server Preview The ZAGGbox is a recording device with universal remote and streaming capabilities. It has a terabyte of storage, 4 USB ports for more, 3 HD and 2 SD inputs, and the ability to stream to your phone.
Rotel RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Preview Rotel RSX-1560 Surround Sound Receiver Preview The Rotel RSX-1560, with class D amps, 4 HDMI inputs, and dual sub AND center channel outs certainly has a lot of bells and whistles for a more esoteric brand.
Elemental Designs EL8.3t Tower Speaker First Look Elemental Designs EL8.3t Tower Speaker First Look The new Elemental Designs EL speakers (headed by the EL8.3t) represent a new direction for eD. With a higher price-point, top notch components, and solid construction, the price may be justified.
Westinghouse LD-55F970Z LED LCD HDTV First Look Westinghouse LD-55F970Z LED LCD HDTV First Look The LD-55970Z is about an inch thick and has all the usual including full 1080p resolution, 6ms response time, 120 Hz refresh rate, selectable color temperatures, 3D noise reduction, and 3:2 pulldown
Snell Acoustics Phantom Center Loudspeaker First Look Snell Acoustics Phantom Center Loudspeaker First Look At last year's CES, Snell Acoustics announced their $25,000 a pair loudspeaker, the Phantom B7. It only took them a year to announce the matching Phantom Center - at only $7,500.
Elemental Designs A7-700 Subwoofer First Look Elemental Designs A7-700 Subwoofer First Look The A7-700 is the newest in the line of eD's tall-boy subs. It stands 45" tall while taking only a bit over 25" square on the floor. It sporting an overbuilt cabinet, 2-15" drivers, and a 1300watt amp
Oppo BDP-80 Universal Blu-ray Player First Look Oppo BDP-80 Universal Blu-ray Player First Look The BDP-80 is the new universal player from Oppo. That means that not only does it play Blu-rays and DVDs but also SACDs and DVD-As. With just a few corners cut, the BDP-80 comes in at only $289.