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harman/kardon AVR 700 & AVR 1700 A/V Receiver Preview harman/kardon AVR 700 & AVR 1700 A/V Receiver Preview This is a preview of the new harman/kardon AVR 700 and AVR 1700 entry level A/V receivers. Both units have different goals in mind for functionality and connectivity. This article will help clarify.
Samsung UN55ES8000F 55" SmartTV Review Samsung UN55ES8000F 55" SmartTV Review This is Samsung's latest Smart TV, the UN55ES8000F. This is a rather large upgrade in terms of both the hardware and software. Samsung reduced the bezel to around 1/2" in thickness and updated the OS.
Phiaton PS 210 BTNC Half In-Ear Headphones Review Phiaton PS 210 BTNC Half In-Ear Headphones Review Sonically, the Phiaton PS 210 BTNC stands up to many in-ear headphones of the same price that don't have noise cancelling and Bluetooth 3.0 as included features. Plus they work in passive mode.
Funk Audio 8.2P Floorstanding Loudspeaker Preview Funk Audio 8.2P Floorstanding Loudspeaker Preview At $4240/pair ($3540/pair pre-release price), Funk Audio is looking to impress with a combination tweeter/upper midrange planar driver and two 8" mid-bass woofers, and a 35Hz low point with the 8.2P.
Jamo 360 Series Speakers Preview Jamo 360 Series Speakers Preview With home theater speaker packages at competitive prices and interesting designs, Jamo certainly look like they'll make a splash with their new Series 360 speakers.
Emotiva UMC-200 7.1 Surround Sound Processor Preview Emotiva UMC-200 7.1 Surround Sound Processor Preview If you are looking for automatic room correction with tons of user control with a focus on high-quality audio, the $599 Emotiva UMC-200 will be for you.
Brookstone Big Blue Media Tower Preview Brookstone Big Blue Media Tower Preview At $400, the Big Blue Media Tower has a lot of features perfect for distributed audio. With two physical inputs plus Bluetooth compatibility, it would be well suited to a living room environment.
Outlaw Audio Model 975 Processor Preview Outlaw Audio Model 975 Processor Preview With a $549 price tag, the Outlaw Audio Model 975 is practically an impulse buy. If the unit works as well as it looks on paper, it could be the entry-level processor for the masses.
Power Sound Audio XV15 Subwoofer Review Power Sound Audio XV15 Subwoofer Review The Power Sound Audio XV15 is a 15” downfiring ported subwoofer with a 500 watt Class D amplifier. It has great clean sound, tons of output and is USA produced. Highly Recommended
RHA MA350 In-Ear Headphones Review RHA MA350 In-Ear Headphones Review The RHA MA350 headphones have, for me, redefined the $40 price point. While I found them too bass-heavy for my liking, they really don't have any downsides sonically.