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Anthem 5.1CH MRX SLM AV Receiver Fits Behind Your Television Anthem’s new MRX SLM ($1,299) takes the “small size, big sound” concept to extremes. This remarkably slim AVR solution promises to bring Anthem’s superb audio performance while fitting behind your display.

JVC DLA-NZ8 8K Laser Projector Preview - Price/Performance Champ? JVC's DLA-NZ8 (RS3100) may be the perfect projector with a BLU-escent laser, e-shiftX for 8K images, the latest HDR10/HDR10+, frame adapt HDR Gen2, and JVC's industry leading tone mapping and blacks.

Onkyo TX-SR3100 5.2CH 8K Atmos Receiver For $400!?! Onkyo's new TX-SR3100 is a 5.2CH home theater receiver that includes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 80 W/CH and all the latest 8K video features for under $400! But, does it really give you true Atmos experience?

The Marantz Stereo 70s: A 2CH HiFi AV Receiver? The new Marantz Stereo 70s ($1,000) is a 2-channel receiver with 8K HDMI connectivity, 75 wpc, and uses Marantz’s HDAM preamp modules. How does it compare to similar Marantz Cinema products? Read on.

RTJ Audio 18Sub Subwoofer Review The RTJ Audio 18Sub features the ultimate 18” bass driver, giving users the highest performance per footprint of any sub on the market and making it Ideal for baffle wall subwoofer systems installations.

Bang and Olufsen Cisco Release Security Enhanced 950 Wireless Earbuds Bang & Olufsen and Cisco released the 950 IEM, an IT security enhanced wireless earbud with tools for managing and viewing real-time analytics from a single platform while providing secure connections.

Arylic B50 Amplifier Turns Your Bookshelf Speakers Into a Streaming Machine The $139 Arylic Audio's new B50 Wireless Amplifier pushes 50 watts x 2, has a sub and phono out, HDMI ARC and is an easy way to turn a pair of passive speakers into a streaming powerhouse!

RBH Sound 61/AX Active Monitor Speaker Review The RBH Sound 61/AX is a fully active 2-way bookshelf speaker system that employs SOTA DSP with active crossovers and 400 watts of built in amplification for pristine, dynamic sound quality we review.

Marantz MODEL 50 Integrated Amplifier & CD 50n Streaming HDMI CD Player! The Marantz MODEL 50 integrated amplifier and CD 50n streaming HDMI CD player ($1,800/ea) boast audiophile componentry, low impedance power drive, and unmatched digital source connectivity options.

Monolith Audition T5 Floor-Standing Speaker Review Monoprice’s Audition T5 speakers are floorstanders for the audiophile on a tight budget, but trade-offs must be made to achieve their $500/pr pricing. On sale at $230/pr, ignore the trade offs and buy them!