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PSB Speakers Revamp of Alpha Series Best Yet? PSB Speakers launched an all-new range of their Alpha series: 2 compact bookshelf (P3, P5), 1 center (C10) and 1 tower (T20) all with upgrades from predecessor models to make a good thing even better.

AKG’s Flagship N5005 In-Ear Monitor Lets You Customize Its Sound The new AKG N5005 in-ear monitor features a five-way hybrid design employs a single dynamic driver and four balanced armature drivers per side. Is it worth the $1,000 price tag? Read on to find out.

Definitive Technology BP9080x, BP9060, CS9060 Dolby Atmos Speakers Review Definitive Technology's 5.0.4 system is perfect for installations that can't fit dedicated subwoofers or in-ceiling height speakers yet demand an immersive audio setup with stand-alone sub performance.

McIntosh XRT1.1K ‘Mini-Flagship’ Loudspeaker Overview McIntosh’s 7' tall XRT2.1K loudspeaker now has a smaller sibling in the 6' XRT1.1K. Designed to deliver flagship tech in a less imposing package. Are they worth the $60,000/pr price tag? Read on.

KEF LSX Wireless Speaker Aims for LS50 Performance at 1/2 the Price KEF released a smaller and more stylish wireless speaker the LSX. The LSX is a scaled-down LS50 for half the price. Is it still worth the $1,100/pr price tag? Read on to find out.

Philharmonic Audio BMR Philharmonitor Bookshelf Speaker Review Philharmonic Audio's BMR Philharmonitors use a 3-way design with a very special driver outlay that has audio enthusiasts excited about the potential performance advantages that it could offer Read on.

REL’s New ‘Serie HT’ Subwoofers Deliver High-Value Home Theater Thrills The new “Serie HT” subwoofers from REL promise to shake your foundation walls while shaking up the competition. Will REL become the go-to brand for affordable home theater subwoofers? Read on.

Amazon’s Fire TV Cube Lets Alexa Control Your Home Entertainment System The Amazon Fire TV Cube is an all-in-one media streamer and voice-activated smart speaker. Can we finally ditch our remote controls and let Alexa handle all of our entertainment needs? Read on.

Paradigm Defiance X12 and V12 Subwoofers Review We reviewed and compared the new V12 and X12 Defiance 12" powered subwoofers from Paradigm. Do they have what it takes to live up to the brands reputation of excellence? Read on to find out.

Monoprice Undercuts Industry with $4k HTP-1 16CH Immersive Surround AV Processor 16 Channel processing from Monoprice? You bet! The new Monolith HTP-1 form Monoprice comes with 16 Channel Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Home Theater Processing, Dirac Live, and Alexa compatibility all for $4k.