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Samsung UN46C9000 46" 1080p LED 3D HDTV Preview The Samsung UN46C9000 is one of two 3D-capable LED TVs (UN46, UN55) released in 2010 alongside the weaker C8000 Series.

Samsung UN65C8000 65" 1080p LED 3D HDTV Preview The Samsung UN65C8000 is one of four 3D-capable LED TVs (UN40, UN46, UN 55, UN65) released in 2010.

Samsung UN55C8000 55" 1080p LED 3D HDTV Preview The Samsung UN55C8000 is one of four 3D-capable LED TVs (UN40, UN46, UN 55, UN65) released in 2010.

Samsung UN46C8000 46" 1080p LED 3D HDTV Preview The Samsung UN46C8000 is one of four 3D-capable LED TVs (UN40, UN46, UN 55, UN65) released in 2010.

Smart Products Spot 2 for Earphones First Look The Smart Products Spot 2 for Earphones solution requires very little input on your part and is guaranteed to keep your earbud wires tangle free. Is that worth $13? We're betting some will say yes.

2010 Audioholics $1k Floorstanding Loudspeaker Faceoff See how some of the biggest loudspeaker names (Klipsch, Axiom, JBL and EMP) compare in our blind and sighted floorstanding loudspeaker annual faceoff.

Def Tech Mythos XTR-50 Wallspeaker First Look The Definitive Technologies XTR-50s are on-wall or on-stand speakers that measure a slim 1.5 inches a their widest point and come with enough mounting and setup options to fill your changing needs.

Pioneer Line of iPhone/iPod Docks First Look All of the Pioneer offerings have full iPhone integration. They've got models with an integrated sub; one with two iPod docks, Bluetooth, and DLNA; and one that upconverts DVDs via HDMI.

Denon DBP-1611UD Universal Blu Player First Look The Denon DBP-1611UD, at $399, not only is a full universal player, but is also 3D ready with a planned fall update. It will be DLNA 1.5 certified, has DivX HD playback, and streams Netflix.

Aperion Audio SLIMstage30 SurroundBar First Look The SLIMstage30 is from soundmatters and the Bravus 8A is from Aperion Audio. Aperion is now offering both on their website at a significant discount for the pair.