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Ram Electronics I-Extreme iPod Cable Review

iPods have become a symbol of status among the young and old alike. Who doesn’t have an iPod these days? Heck, I have one and I barely use it. Do you need a high end iPod cable? I suppose that depends on who you are. While competitor cables can be found for much less, they don't have the aesthetics and component quality of the Ram Electronics I-Extreme cable. Plus, who else can brag about the medical grade silver solder in their iPod cable?

Kimber Kable 4PR & 8PR Speaker Cable Review

I am a big fan of the Kimber 8PR speaker cables. I fell in love with their banana terminations and the quality of materials used in this product. If you are on the market for high end exotic cables and your goal is transparency over glorified tone controls, then I highly recommend the Kimber 8PR speaker cables. It’s refreshing to find an exotic cable vendor that discloses all performance metrics of their products, doesn’t wrap them in snake oil and delivers a reference level performing product that scores high in pride of ownership.

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by Marshal M. Rosenthal — last modified June 18, 2009 04:59

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First Look: Monster "Super Thin" HDMI Cables
by Tom Andry — last modified June 11, 2009 13:18

Monster Cable has come out with what looks to be a truly innovative product. We've seen fat cables and flat cables, cables of all colors, finishes, and lengths. We've tested cables, we've reviewed cables, and we've talked about them to no end. But, for the first time, at least since VizionWire went belly-up, we're seeing a truly thin HDMI cable. At only 3.5mm in diameter (the size of the jack on your headphones), it really is significantly thinner than everything else out there. Monster says it is around 65% thinner than normal HDMI cables! Now that's thin!

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Pro Review: Ram Electronics HS Speaker Cable Review
by Tom Andry — last modified May 28, 2009 06:54

The Ram Electronics HS series of cables is built on the tried but true Canare 4S11 cable. Since before working for Audioholics the Canare 4S11 cables have been my preferred choice for speaker cables. They may not be the best choice for tight spaces or in-wall runs but they look a lot better than the Belden alternative and generally have a lot of weight and heft to them. They just feel like quality. Ram Electronics is giving you access to these cables with top of the line termination options. While you can find some brands for cheaper, if you're looking for the best construction, looks, and components, the HS cables are for you.

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First Look: Atlona Tech AT-HD570 HDMI (1.3) Audio De-Embedder
by Tom Andry — last modified May 20, 2009 20:43

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Pro Review: PowerBridge Total Solution Slim-Line In-wall Power Kit
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