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Yamaha RX-V663 A/V Receiver OverviewThis new A/V receiver from Yamaha comes armed with all of the latest in HDMI connectivity, and HD decoding at bargain basement pricing. Just about all the features of the higher end models at almost half the price makes this receiver one of the hottest tickets of the year. If you are on the market for a new A/V receiver, take a close look at the RX-V663. |
Axiom Audio Epic Midi 400 Speakers ReviewAxiom Audio's Epic Midi system is a great "home theater-in-a-box killer" that starts at just $1338 and is built around the small M2 (v2) speakers. To get the most out of it, however, you'd want to opt for the much more sophisticated and powerful EP400 subwoofer - a $600+ premium that lands the system among stiff competition in the ~$2000 5.1 home theater speaker market. While expensive, the EP400 was the most impressive part of this system and stole the show as it certainly outperformed the expectations we had for what an 8-inch subwoofer could do. |
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Tech Article: Roundup of Portable Travel Speakers
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified June 08, 2009 11:44
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified June 08, 2009 11:44
With summer here, many of us will find ourselves on the road. Lately I have been spending countless nights in hotels, so I thought it was time to bring you a roundup of portable travel speakers for your laptop, iPod, iPhone, or other MP3 player. There are a wide range of choices that include tiny solutions that sound tiny, as well as some pricey options that are well worth every penny. Most of the speakers I tested fit easily into a backpack or small suitcase. From this roundup, you are sure to find a good fit for your needs.
Pro Review: Skooba Design Checkthrough Brief Laptop Bag Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified March 15, 2009 18:10
by Clint DeBoer — last modified March 15, 2009 18:10
We do a lot of travel, and stopping to remove a laptop from your carry-on luggage is one of the things that, like removing your shoes, slows down the boarding process more than all other inconveniences combined. Skooba Design has produced the new Checkthrough Brief with TSA approval that allows you to split the bag in half and feed it through the x-ray machine without any need to remove your laptop computer. It's convenient, it's easy, and it works.
Pro Review: Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack
by Clint DeBoer — last modified March 09, 2009 08:19
by Clint DeBoer — last modified March 09, 2009 08:19
The Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack is a gear-lovers dream system for porting your equipment around town or across the country. This bag has it where it counts, with a top-loading removable storage system, padded laptop storage, comfortable shoulder straps and enough mini compartments to carry all the accessories in the known universe... OK, maybe only half of all known accessories. Incidentally, our readers can take advantage of 10% off using discount code "audioholics".
Gear Corner: Fatman iTube Red-i Integrated Amp w/Speakers & iPod Dock Review
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified January 22, 2009 13:17
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified January 22, 2009 13:17
The iTube Red-i from Fatman is easily the coolest docking system for iPods that I have had the pleasure of enjoying on my desk. So much more than a dock and speakers for your iPod, this system can easily be the heart of your small two channel listening setup in your home, office or apartment. If you are considering docking speaker systems for your iPod and plan to spend around $500, this is a no-brainer. For the true Audioholic, this system blows the others away. Maybe you are considering a small Bose or other "big-name" all in one speaker dock product for your den or office. I suggest you rethink your purchase.
First Look: Nextar Ribbit MA589 MP3 Player
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:25
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:25
Nextar introduced the new ‘Ribbit’ MP3 player with durable OLED display that looks like a little frog. The Ribbit supports both MP3 and WMA files and has voice-recording capability and comes in green, pink, black and blue. Now, don't all you Audioholics start fighting - there's enough to go around. ;-)
First Look: Audioengine W2 Premium Wireless Adapter for iPod
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:16
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:16
The Audioengine W2 turns your iPod into a wireless remote music streaming server, allowing you to play all your songs wirelessly from your iPod to any stereo system with support for lossless quality. To get it working you just plug the digital Sender into your iPod and connect the included Receiver to your stereo. In 2 minutes (theoretically) you have complete control of your music from your iPod.
First Look: eStarling ImpactV Digital Photo Frame
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:01
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:01
Here's an interesting product. Let's say you are at your daughter's birthday party and she's turning six. Using your cell phone, you can take a quick video of your daughter blowing out the candles. You can then immediately send that video to your mom's ImpactV digital photo frame, which might be sitting in her living room on the other side of the country or on the other side of the world. With no action on her part, and no wires or cables involved, the video magically appears on her ImpactV. That's really cool.
First Look: Art.Suono Wireless Music Enhancing Transmission System and iPod Dock
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 05:11
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 05:11
David Wiener Ventures (DWV), a design house that develops exclusive products under the DWV and Ferrari brands, has begun shipping the Art.Suono Wireless Music Enhancing Transmission System and iPod Dock (say that 3 times fast). Art.Suono is a limited edition, luxury (expensive) entertainment product targeting the high-end, lifestyle market. The Art.Suono uses DWC-Wireless, a branded 2.4GHz Spread Spectrum transmission technology that lets users transmit ANY audio source to ANY audio system (including the Ferrari Art.Engine, and future DWC systems). The audio source can be an iPod, a computer, a CD player, an MP3 player or satellite radio. Art.Suono also touts its DWC-Aphex circuitry, based on technology long used by audio engineers and top recording artists like Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor and Paul McCartney in mastering their albums.
First Look: iCap - MP3 Player in a Hat?
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 04:47
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 04:47
Active people looking for a convenient, though certainly different, way to listen their favorite tunes on the go may benefit from a new portable music player (unimaginatively) called the iCap. This unique baseball cap-based MP3 player with speakers allows wearers to listen to music and still hear ambient noise such as traffic hazards and/or interact with the people around them (though we think the latter would be rather rude, lol).
Gear Corner: Wi-Ex xBoost YX510 Wireless Extender Review
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified December 15, 2008 06:54
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified December 15, 2008 06:54
Is your home or office a cellular dead zone? Do you have to walk out to the back porch to make calls? Have I found a product for you. The zBoost YX510 wireless extender from Wi-Ex allows you to extend the range of your mobile phone by creating a repeater type setup in your home or office.
Pro Review: Aluratek Internet Radio Alarm Clock with Wi-Fi
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Pro Review: Westinghouse DPF-1021 Digital Photo Frame Review
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Gear Corner: Griffin Technology Evolve Wireless Sound System for iPod Review
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Gear Corner: Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Watch Review
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First Look: Samsung's SC-HMX20C Progressive HD Flash-based Camcorder
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First Look: Motorola Z10
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First Look: Maestro Wireless Dimmers
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First Look: Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System
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First Look: Sonoro Cubo CD / MP3 clock radio
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First Look: Z Cinema Advanced Surround Sound System
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First Look: Meridian F80 Stereo Clock Radio
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First Look: IOGEAR Powerline Stereo System
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