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Onkyo TX-SR805 AV Receiver Review

The Onkyo TX-SR805 represents the current pinnacle of value at its price point. It sounds good, decodes all the latest HD audio codecs, sports a large power supply, has an impressive feature set, THX Ultra2 certification, and Audyssey MultEQ at a price well below what the competition offers. This high level of value is not just limited to this particular model; Onkyo has spread value and features across their entire product line. Onkyo has resurged into the market as a serious player once again and clearly upped the ante with the TX-SR805. Highly recommended.

EMP ECA-4 & ECA-44 Compact Satellite Speaker System Review

This is a must have solution for any application requiring a compact clutter free and inconspicuously mounted installation. For a limited time, EMP is extending more than 50% off their MSRP plus FREE shipping which makes this system even more attractive and a very uncommon value. So basically $729 gets you 5 high performance compact satellite speakers and their new high power compact e10S subwoofer. This is a “cubed speaker system” killer for well under $1k.

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First Look: Logitech Squeezebox Boom Overview
by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 29, 2008 06:01

This week, Logitech unveiled its new Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player. The system, which is not portable so much as it is self-contained, features an integrated 30-watt Class-D amplifier and speakers - a first for the Squeezebox family. Logitech is betting that the network music player will be the CD player of the 21st century. Now that Squeezebox has successfully added its SqueezeNetwork service, users can actually listen to Internet radio and other web-based music services without an active PC networked in their home. Adding a PC with the free SlimServer software also means that you can listen to all of your music (including those on iTunes) anywhere in your home.

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Pro Review: Mitsubishi LT-46148 1080p LCD HDTV Review
by Gary Benfield — last modified August 28, 2008 06:02

I hadn't made the switch to 1080p in my theater just yet; so, when Audioholics offered me the opportunity to review a 1080p 46" LCD display from Mitsubishi I all but offered to go pick it up myself. Fortunately they assured me they could ship it, so then I just had to wait. I'm not going to lie - when the package arrived I dropped everything and got it set up immediately. Upon opening the box, I found a very sleek looking display before I ever even hit the power. While I had this television in my system during this review, the display's clear vivid picture drew many comments from me - and anybody else in the room - including my dog (but more on that later). Its lack of ability to produce blacker than black caused it to lose detail in dark scenes; however, the picture in mid to bright scenes was incredibly sharp and really popped off the screen.

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Pro Review: Eos Wireless Multi-Room Speakers Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 28, 2008 03:55

The Eos Digital Wireless Multi-Room Audio System stands for simplicity and reliability at a cheaper cost. IntelliTouch wants to offer consumers a product that is easy on the wallet and easy to set up. The Eos Wireless System is the product they believe will fulfill all of those goals. Of course you can find a bigger, better, more expensive hamburger and of course there may be bigger, fancier sound systems out there, but for the cost and consistency, IntelliTouch does not want to be beat.

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First Look: Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver Overview
by Tom Andry — last modified August 25, 2008 15:52

Yamaha is looking to expand their top end of their receiver line with the addition of the RX-X7 - a $2700 behemoth that is touting, among many other features, near unlimited connectivity and five HDMI inputs. At 140 watts x 7, the RX-Z7 uses Vista compatible DNLA support to stream files off your computer (WAV, Mp3, WMA, AAC) and Internet radio streams (Mp3, WMA). It supports Sirius Internet Radio, Rhapsody, and, of course, Yamaha's own MusicCAST system. You can pull music from your iPod, Bluetooth device, or USB device.

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Pro Review: Axiom Audio Epic Midi 400 Speakers Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 25, 2008 05:53

Axiom 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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Pro Review: Westinghouse DPF-1021 Digital Photo Frame Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 25, 2008 03:39

Westinghouse intrigued us with their DPF-1021 10-inch digital photo frame and its MosaicView feature which promised a nice random photo "montage" feature that would distribute pictures in a way that was always fresh and interesting. The trouble with this frame is its difficulty to work with. Though it boasts PC connectivity, we were never able to get it to connect (on a variety of current and older machines) and the interface made it extremely difficult to load in images from storage devices. If digital photo frames were still in their infancy we could forgive Westinghouse's clunky interface and lack of "Copy All" functions, however this is 2008, not 2004, and this premium-priced digital photo frame scores "below par" compared to its peers.

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Pro Review: JVC LT-42SL89 LCD Review
by Tom Andry — last modified August 22, 2008 09:28

The JVC LT-42SL89 promises to be slim - in fact they promised to be the slimmest LCD display with internal tuners. On that they delivered. But being slim isn't enough (unless you live in LA), the real questions are: How is the picture quality and How well does it work? Well, for the former, it delivers, for the latter, not so much…

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First Look: Parasound Halo P7 Multi Channel Audio Preamp
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 20, 2008 02:21

Parasound has introduced a new $2000 audio preamp designed for sound purists seeking superior low-noise performance from classic stereo sources as well as multichannel music and movies from Blu-ray, DVD-Audio, and SACD players. But where's the beef? Considering its lack of HDMI support, audio decoding, and video connectivity, one wonders if this is more or less a re-issued legacy product with minor upgrades or if it's a completely new design which just happens to lack several features commonly found on receivers starting at $249.

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First Look: Universal Remote URC MX-450 First Look
by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 18, 2008 09:52

Universal Remote Control, Inc. released the new MX-450 a stand-alone IR/RF programmable remote control with 2-inch color LCD screen. Custom installers can program and set up the remote in minutes without a PC or Internet connection and URC's MacroEdit firmware allows for full macro editing on the MX-450’s LCD screen. The point of the MX-450 seems to be getting a PC-free remote into the hands of custom installers who may not be apt to bring along a laptop to the jobsite. The MX-450 also provides an advanced, GUI-driven macro programming and EDITING interface, something that is new to the remote control world.

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Gear Corner: Denon AH-C551K In-Ear Headphones Review
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified August 15, 2008 18:06

The Denon AH-C551K represents the middle of the pack of Denon's recently introduced line of in-ear headphones. Denon brings their reputation for high fidelity to the table with these in-ears that feature an 11 mm Nedodymium magnet driver that provides fantastic bass response. While they sound great, the fit will depend on how well you tolerate earbud-type headphones.

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Pro Review: Denon AVR-5308CI AV Receiver Review — by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 11, 2008 02:37

Pro Review: Orb Audio Mod4 Speakers Review — by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 11, 2008 05:13

Gear Corner: Creative Aurvana LIVE! Headphones Review — by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified August 08, 2008 10:02

Pro Review: Custom Install Tech System (CITS) Review — by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 08, 2008 09:20

Pro Review: Chrysalis Acoustics Photon-8 Powered Subwoofer Review — by David Waratuke — last modified August 05, 2008 12:58

Pro Review: BenQ W5000 DLP Projector Review — by Clint DeBoer — last modified July 24, 2008 19:25

Pro Review: PRG-UNV Precision Gear Projector Mount Review — by Clint DeBoer — last modified July 17, 2008 05:07

Pro Review: Roku Netflix Player Set-top Box Review — by Clint DeBoer — last modified July 15, 2008 10:43

Pro Review: USB Superbooster Cat5e Extenders — by Clint DeBoer — last modified July 10, 2008 12:32

Pro Review: ViewSonic Precision Pro8100 LCD Projector Review — by Clint DeBoer — last modified July 08, 2008 10:27

Pro Review: Edifier E3350 2.1 Desktop Speakers — by Aaron Howard — last modified July 03, 2008 05:05

Gear Corner: Sierra Sound iN Studio 5.0 Smart Speakers Review — by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified July 03, 2008 04:30

Pro Review: Impact Acoustics 3x5 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch Review — by Tom Andry — last modified July 01, 2008 19:16

Gear Corner: Creative GigaWorks T40 Speaker System Review — by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified July 01, 2008 19:15

Pro Review: Samsung LN52A750 LCD TV Review — by Tom Andry — last modified June 26, 2008 11:10

First Look: Incipio iPod and MacBook Air Accessories — by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified June 24, 2008 13:02

Pro Review: Oppo DV-983H Flagship Universal DVD Player Review — by Clint DeBoer — last modified June 23, 2008 04:56

First Look: Samsung SP-A800B DLP Projector Overview — by Clint DeBoer — last modified June 19, 2008 06:29

Gear Corner: invisibleSHIELD Scratch-Proof Film for Gadgets Review — by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified June 19, 2008 05:18

Pro Review: Denon AVP-A1HDCI 12CH Home Theater Processor Review — by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 01, 2008 12:52

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