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3 Slick Monitor Audio In-Wall WSS Speakers Offer Thin Profile, Big Sound Monitor Audio new super slim line up of in-wall speakers maybe thin in profile but big on sound. Dubbed the WSS speakers, Monitor Audio has given the consumer a choice of three models. Read on.

AXPONA 2018: Six Interesting Speakers over $6,000/pair We took a look at a handful of the pricier loudspeakers at the 2018 AXPONA audio show which approached the five-figure territory. Read on for our high-end speaker picks and how they sounded.

AXPONA 2018: Six Interesting Speakers under $6,000/pair We took a look at a bunch of new active and passive audiophile loudspeakers for under $6K/pair at AXPONA recently and came up with a list of our favorites based on listening tests. Check them out.

Epique CBT24 Line Array Loudspeaker Review The new CBT24 'Epique' floor-standing line array by Dayton Audio is an unconventional speaker. See if the CBT24 speaker improves upon conventional loudspeaker designs or if it has shortcomings.

Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103 7.2CH Atmos AV Receiver Inflates Power Not Price! The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103 7.2-Channel Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Network AV Receiver has all the future video pass through you'll ever need but the added bonus on inflated power which we deflate for you.

Dayton Audio MK402BT Audiophile Powered Bluetooth Speakers Only $100 Pair?!? Dayton Audio recently released their new MK402BT Bluetooth Speakers. For $98/pair you get a high quality set of Bluetooth speakers with incredible sound quality and an outstanding feature set. Read on

5 Best Microphones Under $100 for Recording Vocals Looking for a budget friendly microphone for podcasting? We've compiled a list of the top 5 best microphones for under $100 that offer excellent performance for all your recording needs.

Onkyo TX-SR383 7.2-Channel AV Receiver Inflates Power but Not Price The TX-SR383 receiver from Onkyo provides a choice for either native 7.2CH or 5.2CH with zone 2 along with the latest video passthrough options for $400! But can their 155 watts/ch power be believed?

Yamaha CX-A5100 11.2CH Surround Processor Review The Yamaha 11.2CH CX-A5100 AV Pre/Pro supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, balanced outputs, 64-bit processing, high resolution music & MusicCAST, and multi-zone HDMI 2.0 outputs. Is it a bargain? Read on.

RBH Revamps Impression Series Speakers with Audiophile Options RBH Sound has given their popular Impression speaker series a makeover, and they look better than ever in both appearance and performance. They come in a bookshelf, LCR, and tower option. Read on.