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Sonos Wireless PlayBar Soundbar Preview In typical Sonos fashion, the PlayBar situates itself well into their eco-system and presents itself as one of the more capable, practical and fashionable sound bar solutions we've yet seen.

EMP Tek Cinema 5 Compact HT System Preview EMP Tek has introduced the diminutive Cinema 5 system, a sub/sat system based on the E3b mini-bookshelf speaker, E3c center speaker, and E10s powered subwoofer.

Boston Acoustics TVee 26 Soundbar Review Boston Acoustics is continuing with their innovative, user-friendly approach to home theater audio with their newest entry level home audio soundbar, the TVee 26.

Paradigm Millenia CT 2.1 Speaker System Preview Paradigm released its Millenia CT 2.1 Speaker System, which is part of the company' SHIFT Series. The Millenia CT is a 2.1-speaker system that's really a compact plug’n play solution.

Paradigm SHIFT Soundtrack Soundbar System Preview Paradigm released its new Soundtrack System, which is the soundbar component of its new SHIFT series. The system is a sleek, low-profile sound bar designed to complement today's ultra-thin displays.

Outlaw Audio OSB-1 Sound Bar with H-PAS Review The Outlaw Audio OSB-1 uses the H-PAS technology we first saw demoed in a trade show booth back in 2009. We've done a bunch of sound bars, but not one like this.

Klipsch HD Theater SB 3 Soundbar Review In the Klipsch HD Theater SB 3, the company has taken their trademark horn design, coupled it with a wireless subwoofer, and cooked up an easy way to improve sound with minimal impact on aesthetics.

Jamo 360 Series Speakers Preview With home theater speaker packages at competitive prices and interesting designs, Jamo certainly look like they'll make a splash with their new Series 360 speakers.

Polk Audio SurroundBar 9000 & 5000 Instant Home Theater Preview At $799 for the Polk Audio SurroundBar 9000 and $399 for the SurroundBar 5000 Instant Home Theaters, the prices are certainly attractive. This may be enough to make them successful.

B&W Flagship In-Wall CI800 Speakers Preview Bowers and Wilkins is bringing the quality of their 800 Diamond Series to a new in-wall series. The CI800 series includes one in-ceiling and two in-wall speakers.