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NEEO Universal Thinking Remote and Smart Home Controller Preview The NEEO Thinking Remote is a Universal Remote and Smart Home controller, and the most funded smart home project on Kickstarter. The perfect remote? We got to see it in action at CES 2016 to show you.

PSB M4U 2 Noise Cancelling Heaphones Review The PSB M4U Noise Cancelling headphones have good sound quality but fall short on the effectiveness of its active noise cancelling and especially on ergonomics and durability. Read on to find out why.

ELAC DS-101 Discovery Music Server Preview Easy management and playback of your audio library has always been tricky. ELAC has it solved with their DS-101 Discovery music server and integrated Roon software which they unveiled at CES 2016.

Emotiva Announces Emersa Line of Preamps and Power Amplifiers Emotiva's Emersa, the EMP-1 pre-pro, EPA-1 stereo pre, EPI-1 integrated, EDA-2 stereo amp, EDA-5, and EDA-7 multichannel amps are built in the USA have OLED, slim chassis and modular architecture.

Line 6 Firehawk FX Multi Effects Pedal Review The Firehawk FX Multi Effects Pedal by Line 6 is a compact, sturdy, color LED backlit, easy-to-use, lightweight foot control pedal that may cause you to rethink carrying around bulky guitar amps.

Arcam SR250 Stereo AV Receiver Preview A great two-channel amp with all the features of a great home theater receiver? That's what Arcam is trying for with their new SR250 2.1 channel amplifier. Did they hit the mark? Read on to find out.

LH Labs Inspire 5 Soundbar and Sub 5 Subwoofer Preview We're hands with LH Labs' Inspire 5 soundbar and Sub 5 subwoofer from Light Harmonic (who designed the premium audio in the Tesla S) and Starke Sound (who designed the Sonos Play 1, 3 and Playbar.)

Paradigm Concept 4F Speakers Preview The Paradigm Concept 4F is a cost-no-object speaker featuring pure beryllium drivers, built in amplification with Room Correction, and a compact enclosure. Bookshelf/Center speakers also available.

Polk Audio SB1 Plus Sound Bar Preview Looking for a sound bar for your TV? Check out the preview of the SB1 Plus from Polk audio. The SB1 Plus was announced at CES this week and caused quite a stir with its wireless sub and new upgrades.

Harman Voyager Drive Portable Auto Audio System Preview Harman introduced their Voyager Drive this week at CES- A portable speaker system that transitions from your office to your car and on the go. Read on for more information in this ingenious device.