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Olive Opus 4HD Hi-Fi Music Server Preview Olive Opus 4HD Hi-Fi Music Server Preview The Olive Opus 4HD is the top of the line offering from Olive. With Texas Instruments' 192khz/24--bit Burr-Brown PCM1792A DACs and 2TB of storage - it has everything you need. But do you need it?
Elemental Designs A5-450 Kit Subwoofer First Look Elemental Designs A5-450 Kit Subwoofer First Look The A5-450 is a DIY sub kit which comes with a driver, an amp, the wire to connect the two, and a flat-packed EFS enclosure. For $700 you're getting an Elemental Designs sub at a serious discount.
Sanus Elements ELM805 PowerBridge Preview Sanus Elements ELM805 PowerBridge Preview The Sanus ELM805 PowerBridge iss basically an in-wall extension cord that is up to code and won't burn your house down. The Sanus ELM805 PowerBridge comes with two faceplates and a 6' extension cord.
OPPO BDP-83SE Special Edition Blu-ray Disc Player First Look OPPO BDP-83SE Special Edition Blu-ray Disc Player First Look The Oppo BDP-83SE is a "Special Edition" version of the Oppo BDP-83 player. For an extra $400 you're getting an upgraded audio section, better power supply, RS-232 support, and an SE faceplate.
EMP VT-40.2 Tube Amplifier & 41-SE/B Speaker System Review EMP VT-40.2 Tube Amplifier & 41-SE/B Speaker System Review The EMP VT-40.2 tube amp and 41-SE/B speaker system was truly a delight to review. It's ability to transform your PC desktop into a high end audiophile rig on a shoestring budget is without peer.
JVC XV-BP11 Blu-ray Player First Look JVC XV-BP11 Blu-ray Player First Look While $200 may seem like a lot to pay for JVC's XV-BP11 Profile 1.1 player, that doesn't mean you won't buy it - specially we are right that the price will drop like a stone come Black Friday.
Boston SoundWare XS 5.1 Review Boston SoundWare XS 5.1 Review Boston Acoustics is attempting to out-cube the masters of cube with their SoundWare XS system. At $500, it complete with five cubes, a sub, and a very innovative design and mounting system.
Da-Lite Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol Projection Screen Review Da-Lite Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol Projection Screen Review The Da-Lite Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol screen was quiet, wrinkle and blemish free, and frankly a breeze to set up.
Boston 2.4GHz Wireless-Ready Subs First Look Boston 2.4GHz Wireless-Ready Subs First Look The new subs are in the Classic line and have 8, 10, and 12" drivers (the CPS 8Wi, CPS 10Wi, CPS 12Wi at $399, $499, and $599 respectively) and are wireless-ready - transmitter $80 extra.
EMP Tek Impression Series E5TiR Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review EMP Tek Impression Series E5TiR Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review The EMP Impression Series E5Ti speakers are the ones going for the incredibly low asking price of $400 a pair. There must be something wrong with them, right? Not based on our review.