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Denon AVR-X4200W and AVR-X3200W Atmos/DTS:X AV Receiver Preview The Denon AVR-X3200W and AVR-X4200W AV receivers bring with them everything we loved in their predecessors while adding Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, HDMI 2.0, and HDCP 2.2. This completes their entire lineup.

Probox2 EX Extreme Media Player Review The Probox2 EX Android based Media Player is armed with Quadcore processing, 2GB of RAM, and everything but the kitchen sink. But the user experience was as lacking as the multi-channel audio support.

Decibullz Contour Custom Molded Earphones Review Thanks to Decibullz Contour Custom Molded Earphones, with a little hot water, and your thumbs, you can have a pair of off-the-shelf earbuds that fit like custom in-ear monitors for only $60.

Pendulumic Stance S1+ Bluetooth Headphones Review The Pendulumic Stance S1+ Headphones employs aptX for non compromised audio over Bluetooth. They are a recent addition to Pendulumic’s line of wireless headphones. Read this review to learn more.

RBH Sound I-12 and I-12/e Subwoofer Preview The RBH Sound I-12 and I-12/e subwoofers sport 350W and 500W amplification with 12" aluminum cone drivers and frequency response into the low 20Hz range with gobs of output making them a killer value.

Spyro Gyra: The Deep End (2004) CD Review Spyro Gyra is one of my favorite all time jazz bands. The Deep End (2004) CD is in my opinion some of their best work. Read my review to see why and more importantly get a copy for yourself ASAP!

Monitor Audio Gold Series Loudspeaker Preview Our reactions are very positive for the new Monitor Audio’s Gold series of loudspeakers. Using its GX Gold speakers as a model, Monitor Audio refined its high-end speaker line with ribbon tweeters.

iBasso DX90 Portable Digital Audio Player Review The iBasso DX90 has generally been well-regarded as an excellent choice amongst the audiophile community as a mid-tier digital audio player (DAP). Portable listening has just got interesting.

OPPO PM-3 Closed Back Headphone Review The PM-3 is Oppo’s third planar-magnetic headphone based off the highly acclaimed PM-1 & PM-2. But, the closed-back PM-3 stands apart from its higher-end forefathers in a few key ways discussed here.

Parrot Zik 2.0 Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones Review The Parrot Zik has been touted as the most technologically-advanced wireless headphones on the market. A recent redesign brings many improvements to an already impressive piece of hardware.