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Status Acoustics Decimo Review

Speaker companies are a dime a dozen these days in a market flooded with gimmicky products that claim improved fidelity via unverifiable audio tweaks or using exotic cables to achieve their full potential. It is a rarity to find a company that doesn't give into these tactics to market a substandard product. Instead Status Acoustics took the high road by building these no nonsense speakers with some of the finest components available making them to this day a benchmark product unrivaled in performance.

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Emotiva ER 5.0 Speaker System Review

Emotiva, the maker of affordable amps and processors, has stepped into the speaker world in a big way. With the help of the famous loudspeaker designer Vance Dickason, they have put together a 5.0 package at a price that seems almost too good to be true. These speakers sound great, the dipole surrounds are amazing, and the boundary and tweeter adjustments mean that they'll fit almost any room. The downside? Just look at them…

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What do you do if you want sound in many different rooms of your house or outside but don't have the time or money to spend on wiring up all those speakers, extra amps, and source components? Get yourself a wireless speaker with a great range and sound quality. But where? Soundcast Systems hopes to answer that question for you with their OutCast Wireless System. We found it to have great range (matching or exceeding their claims of 150') and better than expected sound quality. It may be pricy but for that you get convenience, portability, and a solution that will take minutes rather than days to complete.

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The Axiom Algonquins proved to be among the best sounding speakers I've heard in this price class. Their ability to give you a full spectrum of sound, solid bass extension, and plenty of efficiency and power handling makes them ideal for those looking for quality bookshelf type speaker systems for their gaming room or covered barbeque area. Axiom’s color matching, prompt and unparalleled customer service and very generous return policy makes them a safe buy for anyone not sure if these speakers are right for them.

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The SoundWare speaker from Boston Acoustics is a very interesting product, considering that whole-house audio has become all the rage. Whether it's in the kitchen or out on the back porch, we all want our music to follow us throughout the day. But as Audioholics, it's not as simple as having a boom box or clock radio wherever we want music - we want a nice set of speakers. Boston Acoustics has introduced a new line of affordable speakers aimed squarely at those of us who want great sound both indoors and out.

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First Look: Dali On-Wall Loudspeaker System
by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 08, 2008 21:31
Dali debuted a new On Wall loudspeaker system in their demo room at the Venetian hotel. It is based on their Mentor series speakers and are a low profile box speaker system that simply hang from the wall like a picture frame with a mounting hole at the top and bottom of the cabinet. I spent a good deal of time listening to the demo and felt that these speakers have enormous potential for a customer looking for audiophile performance with high WAF.

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First Look: Def Tech AW Series Outdoor/Commercial Speakers
by Tom Andry — last modified January 02, 2008 08:48
The new AW5500 and AW6500 all-weather outdoor/commercial speakers use racetrack shaped pressure low-bass radiators to extend bass response without compromising their water tight seal. The AW models use high excursion active drivers pressurecoupled to racetrack-shaped passive radiators to produce more than double the bass output while maintaining a weather-tight seal for ultimate placement flexibility, reliability, and performance.

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The Paradigm 60-SM Rock Monitors are all around solid performers, providing better sound than you might expect from such a conspicuous little package that happens to blend beautifully into almost any outdoor setting. If you are yearning to take your music outdoors without cramping your style, these little rocks should provide sufficient reasoning for you to catch up on your listening sessions while enhancing the enjoyment of yard activities.

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Pro Review: EMP EW30 On-Walls Review
by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 04, 2008 13:58
Got that new flat panel? EMP has the answer for streamlined high performance loudspeakers that won't take away form your new purchase. The EW30s are among the best on-wall type speakers we have heard. With the special Buy One get One free promo currently being offered, they are quite a bargain.

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Video Spotlight: Axiom Audio W3 Speakers Installation Video
by Clint DeBoer — last modified September 26, 2007 11:29
Gene DellaSala and Axiom Audio Resident Expert Alan Lofft install their new hybrid Inwall/Onwall W3 speakers into a wall and show how easy it is to accomplish this type of project in your own home. This instructional video takes you through the process, documenting the step by step procedure and the proper tools to get the job done.

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Video Spotlight: Axiom Audio W-Series First Look Video
by Clint DeBoer — last modified September 25, 2007 20:00
At the Audioholics Showcase home, we discuss Axiom Audio's new In-wall/On-wall W-series speakers with Alan Lofft, Axiom's Resident Expert. These speakers are Axiom Audio's attempt to compromise the architectural look of an on-wall speaker, while providing some extra box room for greater performance. While it's a bit more involving to install than a typical onwall speaker, there are several advantages to this solution that people more focused on audio performance in a small footprint will certainly appreciate.

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Video Spotlight: Boston Acoustics In-wall Speakers Video
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 21, 2007 10:49
Gene DellaSala speaks with Boston Acoustics about their new in-all speakers and how they will fit into the marketplace. The assortment of sizes and options makes these speakers an incredible source for custom installers when designing a top-notch whole house AV system.

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Video Spotlight: Boston Acoustics Rock Speakers Video by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 21, 2007 10:37
Video Spotlight: RBH Sound In-wall Speakers Video by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 21, 2007 11:41

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