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Samsung GX-SM530CF Smart Media Player Preview The Samsung Smart Media Player takes Samsung's Smart Hub and puts it in a standalone box with a twist - CableCARD support. Will combining cable and streaming convince people to buy the $150 Player?

iCreation speeCup Portable Bluetooth Speaker and Dock in a Cup Review Review: The speeCup is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a line out for integration with your home theater. With near-perfect Bluetooth pairing, we can almost forgive speeCup's sound quality.

KEF X300A Powered Speakers Review Review: The KEF X300A powered speakers use two class AB amplifiers in each speaker. A 50 watt amp drives the woofer and handles the low and mid frequencies, and a 20 watt amp powers the 1" tweeter.

GIK Acoustics FlexRange Technology Preview GiK's new FlexRange technology increases the low-end absorption of their panels while reducing the high end. Do you want this? You do if you have a small room and don't want it to sound overly dead.

RHA MA750 In-Ear Headphones Review Review: The RHA MA750 in-ear headphones once again exceeded our expectations for their price point. With bass extension better than others costing much more, these are an easy recommendation.

Meridian G65 Surround Controller Preview Meridian's G65 Surround Controller sports entirely new circuitry and adds Meridian Room Correction, support for up to three subwoofers, Speakerlink outputs, and analog connections for traditional amps

Simaudio Moon CP-8 AV Processor: A Denon Receiver in Sim Clothing? Preview: Simaudio Moon CP-8 AV Processor is a modified Denon AVR-2808CI receiver. Yet Simaudio didn't outwardly declare this in their marketing literature, or coordinate with Denon or other tech.

2013 LG Soundbar Lineup Preview With their 2013 soundbar offerings, LG has its bases covered. We give you our impressions on each unit in their lineup and offer up a few alternatives as well. Click to read more.

DISH Anywhere App Adds Transfers One of the coolest things you can do with the latest DISH content, is view it on your iPad or smart phone or mobile device. Now, however, DISH is readying an upgrade to its DISH Anywhere app.

Cambridge Audio Minx Xi Digital Music System Review The new Minx Xi Digital Music System from Cambridge Audio is a hopped up high-end streaming media player that will let you play just about any music source imaginable.