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Samsung 2013 Home Theater Systems: More Features Than You Can Shake A Stick At The Samsung HT-F6500W, HT-F5500W and HT-F4500W are Samsung's 2013 home theater lineup. The HT-F6500 is $699, HT-F5500 is $549, and the HT-F4500 is $299. Read on for our review of each speaker system.

Samsung 2013 Soundbar Lineup: Did You Say Vacuum Tubes? The new Samsung Soundbar lineup consists for 4 exciting models: HW-F750, HW-F550, HW-F450, and HW-F355. Each Samsung new soundbar looks to be a real winner and one even has vacuum tubes!

Bowers & Wilkins Z2 iPod/iPhone Dock Preview What you're getting with the B&W Z2 is a top of the line Apple dock and AirPlay streamer with the heritage of the legendary Bowers & Wilkins behind it. For many, $400 will be a small price to pay.

V-Moda Vamp Verza DAC and Metallo Case Preview I'll just be honest-I can't explain what this thing is in 15 words or less. V-Moda invented these two things it's calling the Vamp Verza and Metallo. Basically it's a hi-fi amplifier, DAC, battery...

Visual Apex ProjectoScreen120 Outdoor Projector Screen Review We review the Visual Apex (VAPEX) ProjectoScreen120 portable outdoor projector screen. This is one of the least expensive washable, portable screens available on the market and it's worth a look.

Bryston Model T Floorstanding Speaker Preview Bryston has worked with Axiom to develop the Model T speaker system. From upgraded drivers to external crossovers, there are touches of Bryston everywhere on the Model Ts based on Axiom designs.

Bowers & Wilkins MT-60D Mini Theatre Preview The MT-60D takes the satellite speaker of the acclaimed MT-50 Mini Theatre and adds a much better sub. While this will cost a bit more, we think of the PVD1 as an investment in the future.

Emotiva Audio XPA-1L Class A and AB Mono Amplifier Preview The 250wpc Emotiva XPA-1L switchable Class A and AB mono amplifier is meant for the audiophile that also wants to conserve on energy for non critical listening.

JBL Synthesis SDP-45 Surround Processor Preview It would easy to dismiss the JBL Synthesis SDP-45 as overpriced and under-featured. But the Synthesis line is aimed at a different consumer. If you have to ask the price, the SDP-45 isn't for you.

Opalum Audio Flow .4810 Speakers Preview While pricing for the Opalum speakers hasn't been announced, we're betting it isn't going to be cheap. We're sure the Opalum speakers will turn heads, we're just not sure if they will open wallets.