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RSL CG5 & CG25 Bookshelf / Center Speakers Review RSL Speaker's recent release of the CG5 and CG25 speakers have raised the eyebrows of audio industry. Did RSL produce a premium higher end product at a more moderate price? Read on to find out.

The Neeo Remote for Control4 Combines Slick Design With An Intuitive Interface The elegant Neeo Remote for Control4 is designed to be sophisticated enough for the power user but intuitive enough for the whole family to use. See how this remote lets you take advantage of OS 3.

Yamaha 5000 Series Premium Hi-Fi Audio Components Targets Audiophiles Yamaha launched a new series of premium two-channel audio components- The 5000 Series. With a $8k turntable, $10k preamp, $10k amp, and $15k/pr speakers, Yamaha is doubling down on 2 channel audio.

Focal 300 Series In-Wall Speakers Review Focal's 300 series architectural speakers are designed for music or cinema aficionados. Tool-less design with the company's patented EQI (Easy Quick Install) system, good sound has never been so easy.

Fluance RT85 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable Review At $499 the Fluance RT85 turntable is touted to be a great bargain with amazing looks and a platform punching above its price point. Read the full review to find out if this was the case.

New Speakers From Revel Be And JBL HDI Series Impress at CEDIA 2019 New speakers from Revel and JBL stole the show at the 2019 CEDIA Expo. Revel added three models to its Performa Beryllium range while JBL announced their new HDI Series. Read on to learn more.

Savant Smart Soundbar, Precision Audio Meets Ultimate Home-Connectivity The Smart Audio soundbar may be loaded with network-connected features by Savant, but it also brings a true hi-fi pedigree with speaker designs by Cary Christie of Artison.

MartinLogan Motion 35XTi Bookshelf Speaker Review The Motion 35XTi bookshelf speaker has updated cosmetics and employs a 6.5" woofer and AMT tweeter. Read our review to see if MartinLogan keeps their signature sound in a box speaker.

Monoprice Brings the BOOM with their dual 15" Monolith THX M-215 Subwoofer Monoprice is launching their M-215 subwoofer with a 2kW amplifier and two high-excursion 15" drivers. Those who can handle these bruisers will be in home theater nirvana. Read on for more information.

MartinLogan 9.4.4 In-Wall Speaker CEDIA Demo was a "Masterpiece" MartinLogan proved that you can get “flagship-class performance” from in-wall and in-ceiling speakers with their new Masterpiece CI series. The 40XW line array has some special properties. Read on.