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Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000 3LCD Reflective Laser Projector Preview Preview: The Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000 projector has a laser light source bragging up to 30,000 hours, absolute black with zero lumens given off, and every bell and whistle you could want.

Polk Audio Omni DTS Play-Fi Wireless Speakers and Devices Polk Audio at CEDIA 2014 introduced its Omni Wireless Music System including a couple of smaller speakers, a soundbar and sub combo, and a streaming box with the option of including amps.

JL Audio Dominion Subwoofers Preview At CEDIA 2014 JL Audio announced the d110 and d108 Dominion series subwoofers. These two subs rock a 10" (d110) and 8" (d108) long-throw drivers with massive amps in sealed boxes at bargain prices.

Pioneer Elite Dolby Atmos Speakers Preview and Demo Results Preview: Pioneer Elite Dolby Atmos speakers SP-EFS73/SP-EBS73-LR/SP-EC73,include a concentric driver and true three way design. A top mounted driver also means the speakers are Dolby Atmos enabled.

Revel B1 Subwoofer Preview Preview: The 12" Revel B1 subwoofer has 250 watts of power, a built-in 3-band parametric EQ, improved driver materials and construction, and extensive internal bracing for $999. Shipping in Jan 2015.

AURO-3D Auriga AV Receiver Preview Preview: Auro-3D Auriga AV Receiver ($16.7k) supports up to 16 channels (13 amplified), and is currently the only product sporting AURO-3D's unique height and top speaker decoding and Dolby Atmos.

XTZ Cinema Series M6 and S5 Speaker System Review Review: The XTZ Cinema Series M6 and S5 speakers feature as many as 4 tweeters for dynamic sound in a compact package. They are moderately priced despite their high-end performance.

Right-Ear/Left-Ear One Bar Soundbar Preview Preview: Priced at $1,999, the Right-Ear/Left-Ear One Bar soundbar claims to offer a surround experience that rivals that of a true 7.1 system by "talking" to your right ear and left ear separately.

Triad Speakers Bronze LR-H Dolby Atmos Speakers Preview Preview: The new Triad Bronze LR-H Atmos Elevation speakers will cost $1000 each and expand their Bronze LCR offerings. The Atmos top unit will contain four, 2" full-range ScanSpeak drivers.

VidOn Box XBMC Digital Media Player Preview Preview: The VidOn Box is a value priced media player built on the XBMC platform. Boasting full HD output capabilities and a unique menu navigation system, it has the potential to replace your HTPC.