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Beale Street Audio ICS6-MB/ICS8-MB In-Ceiling Subwoofer Preview Beale Street Audio's in-ceiling subwoofers come in 6.5" and 8" sizes and reach down to 42 Hz and 35 Hz respectively in a low-profile enclosures without the need for special bracketing or back-boxes.

Pronto with Peel Smartphone/Tablet Remote Preview The Pronto with Peel is a smartphone/tablet-based universal remote that provides customized TV-listings, program recommendations, social media integration, and IR remote and extender functions.

LEAR LUF-4C In-Ear Headphone Review LEAR’s one of three variants, the LEAR LUF-4C, is a 4 driver IEM complete with a 3 way passive crossover technology. Are they really worth their weight in gold though? Read the review to find out.

RSL Speakers CG24/CG4 Studio Monitor and Speedwoofer 10 Preview RSL Speakers have a +40 year heritage and offer an impressive array of products sold internet direct including their CG24 and CG4 Studio Monitors and their Speedwoofer 10. A killer sub/sat combo?

Oppo BDP-105 Blu-ray Player Review: The Universal Audiophile Dream Machine? Our review of the Oppo BDP-105 Blu-ray Player proves only a Star Trek holodeck could better your A/V experience than this source device. Live long and prosper and long live Oppo!

Heir Audio IEM 8.0 In-Ear Headphone Review The 8-driver Heir Audio IEM 8.0 in-ear headphones offer outstanding sound quality in a strikingly beautiful shell. With a price tag of $999, is this release a justified one? Read our review.

Legacy Audio Studio HD Bookshelf Speaker Review The Legacy Audio Studio HD Bookshelf/Monitor are a top-performer and amazing value in an American, hand-crafted speaker with high-fidelity sound, a top-of-the-line cabinet, and unique finish options.

Rotel RSP-1582 AV Processor Preview The Rotel RSP-1582 AV Processor sports the latest in HD audio (TrueHD/DTS-HD) and video sans Dolby Atmos. Rotel emphasis is on quality over quantity which the RSP-1582 appears to have in spades.

Atlantic Technology IC-6-OBA Dolby Atmos In-Ceiling Speaker Preview The Atlantic Technology IC-6-OBA in-ceiling speaker takes us closer to the ideal Atmos/Auro/DTS:X object-based audio setup by offering wide-dispersion and a diffused sound field without hot-spotting.

Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones Review Review: Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones were light enough for long listening sessions and forgiving of poorly recorded music. They have surprising clarity and bass response but a high price tag.