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Amazon Fire TV review

When Amazon introduced its new Fire TV streaming set-top box, it looked like it might be able to knock Roku right off its perch as the player to beat. Now that we’ve had a chance to thoroughly test the Fire TV, we learn it isn’t exactly a Roku killer, but it’s still a terrific competitor with tremendous potential.
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V-Moda XS review

The oft-overlooked on-ear headphone category just got an infusion of awesome, thanks to V-Moda’s excellent work developing the XS on-ear headphone. It’s rare that we get so enthusiastic about a headphone these days. Read our review to find out what all the excitement is about.
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SVS SB-2000 review

With the SB-2000, SVS seriously tests preconceived notions of what a subwoofer under $1000 can do. At $700, this sub should have the competition’s premium subs shaking in their boots.
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Klipsch Stadium review

The Stadium is an all-in-one audio solution that avoids almost all of the trappings of similar products. Simply put, you’ve never heard anything like this before, but you really, really should.

Anthem’s MRX 710 is about as close to separates as an A/V receiver gets

With high-current amplification, outstanding versatility and the best room-correction package we've ever used, this receiver belongs on every short list.
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Edifier E25 Luna Eclipse review

Edifier continues to build eye-catching speakers that perform as good as they look. The e25 Luna Eclipse are one of the company’s best designs to date, and the sound quality they offer at $200 is off the charts.
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Shure SRH1540 review

The Shure SRH1540 are designed as a premium set of headphones, and they’ve certainly got the price tag to match. But can headphones lacking features like active noise-cancelling or Bluetooth be worth the investment? We explain in this review.
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Toshiba 65L9300U review

We wouldn't normally recommend buying a first-gen Ultra HD TV, but Toshiba's L9300U is both capable and attractive, especially when it comes to pricing.
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Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS USB DAC review

Most laptops and all-in-one PCs sacrifice audio quality in the name of a more compact form factor. The Cambridge DacMagic XS USB DAC/headphone amplifier aims to solve that problem by providing audiophile-grad performance in a tiny, classy package.

LG wants to radically simplify smart TVs by reincarnating webOS

LG officially announced that its premium smart televisions will features an interface based on its recently acquired webOS software.
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Best home theater product of 2013: Samsung KN55S9 curved OLED TV

2013 was a great year for home theater technology, but one product stands out in our minds as the best. Read more about our pick here.
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Blueshift’s bamboo Bluetooth beauty ditches D cells for supercapacitors

Bluetooth speakers are everywhere, but none are remotely like Sam Beck's Blueshift speakers. Check out what makes these portable speakers so amazing
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Turtle Beach Ear Force i60 review

Turtle Beach has broken away from the traditional gaming headset market with two very apple-centric headsets. Here, we review the i60, which offer wireless performance at home and on the go.
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Turtle Beach Ear Force i30 review

Turtle Beach’s Ear Force i30 may be marketed at Apple device users, but this headset is a solid choice for anyone with a Bluetooth device. Noise cancelling, Bluetooth and a host of added features make the i30 worth considering.
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Toshiba 50L7300U review

The L7300U isn't known for flashy features or a speedy interface, but it is capable of providing superb picture quality. The wireless keyboard and attractive design only add to its appeal.
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Beats Studio Wireless Review

Aside from an $80 hike in price over the standard Studio headphones, the addition of Bluetooth functionality brings differences in user operation/interface. What came as a surprise, however, was a variances in sonic performance.
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Beats Pill XL review

The Beats Pill XL is a magnum-sized version of the original Pill Bluetooth speaker. With it comes bigger bass response, longer battery life and a larger overall sound. But how about quality? How does the Pill XL stand up to its competition in the market? We found out.
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Carbon Audio Pocket Speaker review

Carbon Audio issues another winner in the form of its brand new Pocket Speaker, a shockingly loud Bluetooth speaker that actually fits comfortably in your pocket, offers solid sound quality and makes a terrific speakerphone, to boot.
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Phiaton Chord MS 530 review

Phiaton’s Chord MS530 are, by a good margin, the best travel headphone we’ve tested yet. Their near-perfect blend of high fidelity, outstanding noise canceling, wireless flexibility, and comfortable fit make them one of the strongest headphone offerings in their class.
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AudioXperts 4TV Model 2112 review

AudioXperts 4TV model 2112 delivers outstanding fidelity from a gorgeously designed and built piece of furniture. When neither side will compromise, this speaker successfully appeases both the décor-conscious and the audiophile.
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Mohu Leaf Ultimate HDTV Antenna review

The Leaf revolutionizes the TV antenna by not only looking better than just about any other antenna on the market, but also by performing extremely well.
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JBL Pebbles review

The JBL Pebbles exemplify the facelift that computer speakers have needed for years. With such high-quality sound, high versatility and smart looks, it’s a small wonder the Pebbles don’t cost more.
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Samsung UN65F9000 review

If you’re an early adopter with deep pockets on the hunt for an Ultra HDTV, then Samsung’s UN65F9000 should be on your short list. It lacks some of the premium performance-enhancing features of LG’s LA9700, but it costs a lot less, too.
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Samsung UN55F9000 review

If you’re an early adopter with deep pockets on the hunt for an Ultra HDTV, then Samsung’s UN65F9000 should be on your short list. It lacks some of the premium performance-enhancing features of LG’s LA9700, but it costs a lot less, too.
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LG 55LA9700 review

LG’s LA9700 Ultra HD 4K TV is one of its best-performing yet, but with a premium price tag and no 4K content to play on it, does buying one make any sense?
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LG 65LA9700 review

LG’s LA9700 Ultra HD 4K TV is one of its best-performing yet, but with a premium price tag and no 4K content to play on it, does buying one make any sense?
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LG vs. Samsung: Battle of the curved OLED TVs

LG and Samsung's curved OLED TVs are more different than they are similar. We run down the differences between both models in this side-by-side comparison.
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Samsung KN55S9C review

As picture quality goes, Samsung’s KN55S9C offers what we’ve long considered to be the holy grail of TV performance. Were it not for just a couple of quirks and a lofty price, we’d say this TV was just about perfect.
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Beats by Dre Studio review

We review the re-vamped Beats Studio, a pair of over-ear noise-cancelling cans that Beats says has been tuned to be more accurate and balanced. Is this version better than the one released five years ago? We find out.
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LG 55EA9800 review

We had our doubts about a curved OLED television, but those turned out to be unwarranted. The LG 55EA9800 Curved OLED is a pretty spectacular TV to behold, with picture quality that rivals top plasmas.

SunbriteTV SB-3260HD Review

Sunbrite’s outdoor TV can stand up to all kinds of abuse and never look worse for wear. But don’t let the rugged exterior fool you. This TV is an outstanding performer with a beautiful, bright picture and better black levels and contrast than you might expect.

SunbriteTV SB-6560HD Review

Sunbrite’s outdoor TV can stand up to all kinds of abuse and never look worse for wear. But don’t let the rugged exterior fool you. This TV is an outstanding performer with a beautiful, bright picture and better black levels and contrast than you might expect.

SunbriteTV SB-4660HD Review

Sunbrite’s outdoor TV can stand up to all kinds of abuse and never look worse for wear. But don’t let the rugged exterior fool you. This TV is an outstanding performer with a beautiful, bright picture and better black levels and contrast than you might expect.

Samsung’s $40,000 bomb-drop is bound to boil some blood

There's just no way that Samsung's 85-inch Ultra HD pricing announcement isn't going to at least raise some eyebrows, if not start a few flame wars.

None more black? Samsung’s F8500 plasma is stunning

Samsung's F8500 plasma TV is a real looker. With outstanding brightness and deep blacks even in bright rooms, this could be the plasma to beat this year.

SunbriteTV SB-5560HD Review

Sunbrite’s outdoor TV can stand up to all kinds of abuse and never look worse for wear. But don’t let the rugged exterior fool you. This TV is an outstanding performer with a beautiful, bright picture and better black levels and contrast than you might expect.

Samsung PN51F8500 Review

Samsung pulled out all of the stops when it developed the F8500 plasma, and it shows. We’re convinced this is one of the best three TVs we’ll see this year, despite an arguable unnecessary glut of features.
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Samsung PN60F8500 Review

Samsung pulled out all of the stops when it developed the F8500 plasma, and it shows. We’re convinced this is one of the best three TVs we’ll see this year, despite an arguable unnecessary glut of features.