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mohu channels hands on

Mohu’s Channels manages to marry OTA and OTT, but it needs a little more TLC

Mohu's Channels devices is built on a solid concept, but it lacks a bit in its execution.
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Built for audiophiles, the Yamaha A-S2100 is a bad-ass beast

Yamaha's A-S2100 is built like a tank, but as nimble as a ballerina. What it lacks in modern day features, it makes up for with impeccable performance.
Phiaton BT 220 NC Bluetooth

No cords, no noise: We finally found a pair of Bluetooth buds we love

Phiaton takes another stab at Bluetooth noise-cancelling earbuds with the BT 220 NC
BenQ HT1075

BenQ HT1075 home theater projector review

BenQ’s HT1075 projector delivers outstanding image quality for under $1,000, making it an attractive choice for anyone seeking a big screen on a small budget.
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Phiaton’s MS 100 BA will change what you expect from $100 ear buds

Phiaton's MS 100 BA in-ear headphones aren't the first balanced armature buds under $100, but they're the first to do it right.
Pioneer PL-30 Turntable

Pioneer courts new-found vinyl lovers with the sleek and simple PL-30 turntable

Pioneer reinvigorates its focus on consumer-level turntables with the sleek and simple PL-30
Pioneer Elite Speakers

Pioneer Elite Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker system review

Pioneer’s Elite Atmos Enabled speakers by Andrew Jones produce cohesive surround sound for those who have space, though, they do so without sacrificing the company's hi-fi pedigree.
Pioneer flagship Bluray player

We almost got a hernia from Pioneer’s $2,000, anvil-impersonating Blu-ray player

In our video, we show off the piece's incredible build quality and aesthetics while discussing some of its finer features.
Samsung SUHD TV

Like a geeky Illuminati, the UHD Alliance is deciding the future of TV today

We explain what the UHD Alliance is and how it is changing what UHD means. Hint: It's not just about 4K resolution anymore.
Amazon Echo review wide light

Amazon Echo review

The Echo wireless speaker is Amazon’s most interesting experiment yet, and easily the most useful wireless speaker we’ve encountered. Whether it catches on will depend on whether Amazon quits its coy little invitation game and begins broad distribution.
B&O's BeoSound Moment

The world’s first wood touch panel makes B&O’s BeoSound Moment totally unique

Bang & Olufsen revealed another iconic audio component at CES 2015 with the Beosound Moment, a wireless music streamer unlike anything we've seen before.
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GoldenEar Triton Five: Some of the best-sounding speakers under $5K only cost $2K

GoldenEar Technology caused another ruckus of sorts at CES this year, bringing out the brand new Triton Five, which received widespread praise
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Ion’s Air LP turntable lets you beam your records via Bluetooth

Ion's affordable Air LP turntable sports Bluetooth for streaming vinyl records wirelessly to Bluetooth speakers and headphones. We go hands on at CES 2015.
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Hands on with LG’s ultra-slim ‘Color Prime’ 4K UHD LED TVs

LG's OLED televisions are still the go-to for the best possible picture quality, but the new Color Prime models offer some very bright and vibrant images
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This new sound bar from Philips puts the convenience in surround sound

Philips' update on its Fidelio sound bar, the B5, is a significant step forward for the already super-convenient surround solution.
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Kiss your AV receiver, speaker wires goodbye with Klipsch’s wireless home theater system

Klipsch is the first US-based audio company to introduce a wireless home theater system in the US -- no A/V receiver or speaker wire required.
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Sony X940C 4K UHD TV reprises polarizing speakers, still looks incredible

Sony's top-tier X940C 4K UHD TV has outstanding picture quality, but it comes with built-on speakers that may not find favor with everyone.
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Get up close with Panasonic’s beautiful CX850 4K UHD TV

We got up close with Panasonic's flagship 4K UHD TV for 2015, the CX850 and it is a real looker. Check it out yourself in our eyes-on video.
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Sharp’s ‘Beyond 4K’ TV tech means more than just clever marketing

Sharp's 'Beyond 4K' moniker may sound like marketing babble, but the company has put some honest-to-goodness next-gen tech into the TV
LG Flat OLED 3

LG finally flattens 4K OLED TV | Hands-on video

LG finally made good on its promise to offer a flat OLED TV. The new EF9500 4K series offers several other small improvements over last year's offerings.

Sony brings ultra-thin TVs, big 4K UHD Netflix news to CES 2015

Despite its recent troubles, Sony came to CES 2015 swinging with new announcements, including a 4K TV that's thinner than a smartphone, and an agreement with Netflix that will see high-quality 4K content flowing forth in the near future.
klipsch reference premier speaker system debuts at ces 2015

Ears and eyes-on with Klipsch’s new Reference Premiere speakers

Iconic American speaker maker, Klipsch, has unleashed at CES 2015 an entirely new line of passive loudspeakers dubbed Reference Premiere.
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Panasonic teases 4K Blu-ray, flaunts new flagship 4K UHD TV

Panasonic has revealed a simple, yet elegant new 4K TV at CES 2015, featuring a phosphor-coated LED tech for expanded color and high dynamic range.
Samsung SUHD CES 2015

Just what you wanted, another acronym! Here’s what Samsung’s SUHD really means

We talk with Samsung's Dave Das to get an understanding of what exactly SUHD is.
Samsung SUHD TV

It’s not UHD, it’s SUHD: Samsung kicks 4K TV up a notch with new lineup for 2015

Samsung has bolstered its 4K UHD TV lineup for 2015 with a new SUHD series, featuring quantum dots, an overhauled smart TV interface, and new aesthetic.
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This Bluetooth amp converts any old speakers you’ve got into wireless wonders

The Griffin 20 is a Bluetooth receiver with 20 watts per channel, an optical digital input, subwoofer output, and a slick design, all for just $150.
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LG 65EC9700 TV review

Like Pioneer’s Kuro plasma before it, this UHD OLED TV from LG will go down in history as a groundbreaking achievement in TV technology.
LG 65EC9700

‘Best TV ever’ doesn’t really do LG’s unique, otherworldly 4K OLED justice

We're not going to mince words here: LG's 65EC9700 4K OLED is everything we'd hoped for, and then some. Best. TV. Ever.
Velodyne Wi-Q10BV

Velodyne Wi-Q 10-inch review

While Velodyne’s Wi-Q subwoofer doesn’t pull off any feats of magic when it comes to auto-EQ, it is nevertheless a top-notch performer, with a bevy of features sure to please home theater enthusiasts.
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Does Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick put Roku out to pasture? We pit the two against each other to find out

In our video, we illustrate the key differences between the Amazon Fire TV Stick and the Roku Streaming Stick in an effort to determine which is best.
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Hands on: Amazon’s Fire TV stick is slick, speedy and super-affordable

We go hands on with the new Amazon Fire TV stick, an HDMI dongle version of the company's popular Fire TV box.
Sony XBR-65X950B review front

Sony XBR-65X950B review

The X950B is in a tight run for best LCD television in 2014, thanks to stellar black levels, minimal halo effect, and an all-around gorgeous picture. Beyond that, Sony offers a rich smart TV interface, loaded with content, making it a solid pick overall.
GoldenEar Technology Triton One lifestyle

After 25 years of chasing the dragon, the Triton One brought back our first hi-fi high

High-end audio has been redefined. At just $5,000 a pair, the Triton One lays waste to speakers costing several times more.
woojer wearable subwoofer bass you can feel

Your 17-year-old self would definitely buy this wearable subwoofer

The Woojer is a battery-powered bass transducer that aims to supplement the sound coming from your headphones with bass you can feel.
Golden Ear Triton speaker review

GoldenEar Technology Triton One review

The Triton One deliver sound quality that is unparalleled in the under-$5,000 segment. That they only cost $2,500 is something of a minor miracle in engineering.
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Wellograph is a fancy wellness watch you’ll actually want to wear

The Wellograph is a "wellness watch" that packs the features of a fitbit into a fashionable watch you'd be proud to wear.
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Me want honeycomb! B&W’s T7 has a design inspired by nature, Abbey Road Studios

We go hands on with Bowers & Wilkins first portable Bluetooth speaker, the T7. In our video, we show off the speaker's unique design and talk sound quality.
Amazon Fire TV Stick kit

Amazon Fire TV Stick review

Amazon is giving Roku a run for its money with the Fire TV Stick, a $40 device about the size of a pack of gum that grants 1080p HD access to a wide array of content and games. If you’re an Amazon Prime member already, this is a no-brainer.