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ADAM A7 Monitor Speakers Review The ADAM A7 ($1149/pr) is a two way near-field studio monitor with the aforementioned tweeter and a 6.5 in. carbon mid/bass driver. This is all powered by two 50-watt amplifiers (one per driver.)

ZVOX IncrediBase575 Surround Bar Review The ZVOX takes a very different tack from other surroundbar offerings. Meant to be placed under a display, the ZVOX IncrediBase575 is large, constructed out of MDF, and sports integrated subs.

Salk Sound Veracity HT2-TL Review Salk Sound is looking to redefine the under 4K price point with the Veracity HT2-TLs. Featuring high-end drivers, a large and inert cabinet, thunderous bass, ruler-flat response, and amazing imaging.

Optoma HD20 DLP Projector Review Optoma has upped the bar with their release of the HD20. This sub $1k projector is 1080p, has more than enough inputs for most applications, and gets you into a front projection system for cheap.

Atlona AT-HDAiR Wireless HDMI/VGA Adapter Review HDMI is a pain. For boardroom presentations to in-home viewing of PC-based streaming content, a wireless connection, like that from the Atlona AT-HDAiR system, is going to save you lots of hassle.

Onkyo HT-S9100THX Home Theater System First Look The HT-S9100THX is a 7.1-channel system with nearly all the trimmings, including THX I/S Plus certification - all packed into a nice, convenient box you can give to somebody... or even yourself.

Sanus Foundations CFR535 HDpro AV Rack First Look The Sanus 500 series has heavy-gauge welded steel construction, integrated venting, included removable casters and leveling feet, and a myriad of accessories giving owners the ultimate in flexibility.

Marantz NR1501 Slimline AV Receiver Review The $599 NR1501 receiver is Marantz' "Slimline" model which packs most of the functions of a full-size receiver into a smaller chassis. It features an analog power supply and ample power output.

Onkyo HT-S6200 Home Theater System First Look Prices for home theater systems have absolutely plummeted over the past decade. If we were proving this in a court of law, Exhibit A would have to be the Onkyo HT-S6200 7.1-channel system.

Yamaha RX-V765 7.2 Home Theater Receiver Preview Yamaha's RX-V765, with its price of just $649 makes it one of the best ways to get into a powerful HDMI-upconverting AV receiver. The receiver has four HDMI inputs, each which captures HD audio.