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Rotel RCD-1570 CD Player Preview Rotel just released their new RCD-1570 CD Player which we previewed here. The RCD-1570 is a slight tweak to the existing RCD-1520 model (if you consider adding XLR outputs a "slight" upgrade).

KEF M500 Headphones and M200 Earphones Preview The KEF M500's are over-the-ear headphones that are made with durable, light-weight aluminum frames. The equally impressive-looking in-ear M200s use what KEF describes as its DDD (Dual Dynamic Driver)

Rotel RMB-1585 and RMB-1555 Power Amplifiers Preview Two new Rotel power amplifiers: RMB-1555 is a 120 watts x five channels and the Rotel RMB-1585 200 watts x 5. These new Rotel amplifiers are Class A/B replacing previous Class D models.

SpeakerCraft Profile In-ceiling Speakers Preview SpeakerCraft has some new members in their in-wall/ceiling Profile line, the A6 in ceiling speaker, the Cinema Sub10 in wall sub, and AIM8 DT Three in ceiling speaker. Read on to see what we think.

Harman Kardon AVR 3700 Wireless Networked A/V Receiver Preview The Harman/Kardon AVR 3700 Receiver has a lot of technology that many users clamor for including built in wireless networking, full 7.2 pre-outs, two zones of audio, eight HDMI inputs and lots more.

Sony BDP-S790 Blu-ray Player Review The Sony BDP-S790 is an excellent player. It's fast, produces an excellent quality picture, is ready for the 4K format of the future, and will stream all of the current media sources for just $249.

Elite Screens Quickstand Portable Projector Screen Review This year saw the debut of the Elite Screens QuickStand Portable Screen with the Wraith rear projection material at our annual Superbowl party. For us, it redefined the outdoor viewing experience.

Yamaha RX-A830 AVENTAGE 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver Preview The most exciting thing about the new Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A830 Receiver is the price. At under $900, it has enough features to please even the most ardent audiophile and feature-phile.

Yamaha YSP-4300 Sound Bar Review The Yamaha YSP-4300 Soundbar seems to be designed with two goals in mind. The first is to give you everything that you would get from a standalone AV receiver in a more simple, compact unit.

Sherbourn SR-8100 7.1 Channel Receiver Preview Sherbourn has taken a stand with the SR-8100 A/V Receiver. "We will create a receiver and it will sound AWESOME!" At $800, the SR-8100 is an audiophile-quality receiver at consumer-level prices.