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Audeze LCD3 Review

The Audeze LCD-3 may be expensive, but those seeking the holy grail of audio reproduction won’t bat an eyelash once they’ve heard these cans. Simply put, the LCD-3 are absolutely superb.

LG 42LN5300 Review

LG's LN5300 series TV isn't big on features, but makes up for it with a sharp picture supported by excellent color reproduction, solid black levels and an approachable price.

Yamaha PDX-B11 Review

The Yamaha PDX-B11 is rugged and can certainly play loud, but with its unbalanced sound signature and lack of rechargeable battery, we must stop short of recommending it.

Etón Rugged Rukus Review

When it comes to taking your tunes into the wild, a solar-powered Bluetooth speaker is the way to go. We take a look at Etón’s latest effort, the compact, light-weight and resilient Rugged Rukus.

Marshall Monitor Review

The Marshall Monitor are a $200 over-ear headset that borrows some poignant touch points from Marshall’s famous cabinets to create a truly nostalgic aesthetic. But just what kind of sound can we expect from the seeds of such royal Rock lineage?

Hisense 55T710DW Review

Hisense’s 55T710DW appears to offer a lot for the money with a 55-inch screen, 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, rich color, 3D capability and Smart TV platform. Unfortunately, watching anything but Blu-ray discs can be a bit of a gamble when it comes to picture quality.

Joey Roth Ceramic Subwoofer Review

Nearly three years after the debut of the Joey Roth ceramic speakers comes the companion Ceramic Sub, and it’s just what the system needed.

Panasonic Viera TC-L39EM60 Review

The Panasonic EM60’s trim bezel and approachable price point are alluring, but its overall picture performance left us feeling a little disappointed.

Able Planet Clear Harmony NC1050 Review

Able Planet’s Clear Harmony NC1020 headphones look the part of some of the best noise-canceling headphones out there, but their heavy-handed use of DSP seems to be their undoing.

Boston Acoustics M-series System Review

We dig into one of Boston Acoustics’ most ambitious efforts to date: the M-Series speakers. As beautiful to look at as they are to hear, this series delivers the audio goods in a big way; but some weak surround speakers and a little bit of sticker shock temper our enthusiasm.

LSTN Troubadours Review

The LSTN Troubadour fit the fashion-forward aesthetic necessary to get noticed in a saturated headphone market and they are priced well within reach for most, but their sound quality isn’t nearly as lyrical as their name might suggest.

Jays T-Jays 4 Review

The t-Jays Four deliver powerful bass and sparkling treble in a lightweight earphone, but the pieces intended to help secure them in the ear may not be comfortable for everyone.

Grace Digital ECOXBT Review

Wireless speakers marketed as water and weather-resistant are plentiful, but gracedigital’s Ecoxbt is one of the few that claims to be waterproof. It delivers on that end, but its wireless capabilities leave a lot to be desired.

Wren V5AP Review

The Wren V5AP is a heartbreaker of a speaker. It just about had our Editor’s Choice award when excessive port noise reared its ugly head and took it right out of the running.

Sony Bravia KDL-55W802A Review

Sony’s W802 series sits just below its top-tier sets, offering a full suite of apps, plenty of image processing, and a bright picture. But troubles with judder on Blu-ray discs have us scratching our heads.

SMS Audio STREET by 50 Pro Performance DJ Review

While better cans can be had for $300, the Street by 50 DJ Pro headphones don’t fit the stereotype of a celebrity-backed headphone. We were surprised by their reasonable balance and lack of blatantly bloated bass.

Klipsch Image S3m Review

Klipsch has been turning out consistently great headphones for the past several years. Unfortunately, the budget-friendly S3M seem a departure from that stellar history.
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JBL Onbeat Rumble Review

While the JBL OnBeat Rumble can get a little spicy in the treble, its powerful sound underscored by robust bass will make it attractive to listeners who want to energize a party.

Panasonic SC-NE5 Review

Panasonic’s SC-NE5 is a surprisingly well-qualified entry into the bulging wireless speaker space. Armed with a CD player, Lightning dock, FM Radio, AirPlay and Bluetooth, this is one of the most versatile wireless audio systems we’ve seen yet.
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Blue Microphones Nessie review

While Blue’s Nessie microphone may not be ideal for professional recording situations, it provides a simple avenue for budding artists and podcasters to archive their work.

Phiaton Bridge MS 500 Review

Phiaton pushes its design chops with the Bridge MS 500, creating a stylish, comfortable headphone with tasty treble and bullish bass, but lacking the detail and midrange warmth we’ve come to expect from the company.
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Axiom LFR-1100 with ADA-1500-4 review

Axiom’s all-out, no-apologies LFR1100 speakers, DPS 1100 and ADA-1500-4 amplifier are a formidable and harmonious combo capable of delivering some of the most satisfying sound we’ve heard from any system under $10,000
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Philips Shoqbox review

By incorporating gesture control, Philips’ Shoqbox SB7200 stands out from the crowd, but the speaker was not the slam dunk we had hoped for. A spotty Bluetooth connection and lackluster sound wound up deflating our hopes.
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Toshiba 50L2300U review

Toshiba’s 50L2300U promises acres of screen for an almost unbelievable price, but a lack of polish in the interface and major shortcomings in display quality make it less of a bargain.
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Munitio Pro40 review

Munitio makes its full-size headphone debut with the PRO40, a well-crafted, clean-sounding headset capable of a massive sound stage and deep bass. We just think they’re a little over-priced.
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Innoio Innocube Portable Projector review

While the Innocube has its limitations, its form factor, convenience and connectivity make it undeniably cool. Something tells us this little projector could become one of the hit gadget gifts for kids this holiday season.
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Eton Rukus XL review

Eton’s Ruckus XL is an eye-catching, attention-grabbing solar-powered speaker with enough sonic power to super-charge any outdoor event. It earns its asking price with its sound quality alone, but its efficient solar-charging chops put it over the top in terms of value.
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Westone Adventure Series ADV ALPHA review

Westone applies its wide-ranging expertise in hearing and audio to develop the ADV Alpha, an in-ear headphone meant to deliver stellar sound for the elusive active audiophile.
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Panasonic SC-NT10 review

Panasonic's unsexily named SC-N10 bluetooth speaker makes up for it with great sound, ironclad armor and a low price point.
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Boombotix Boombot Rex review

Built for the outdoors enthusiast, the Boombot Rex brings loud sound to nature. But does it earn your cash?
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AIAIAI TMA-1 Studio by Young Guru review

The TMA-1 Studio Young Guru edition brings a flash of presence and clarity to the top end, and keeps all the goodness of the original headset’s silky bass and deep stereo image to create a great listening experience.

Altec Lansing the Jacket iMW455 review

The name on the speaker says Altec Lansing, but this speaker’s sound quality indicates there’s a lack of Altec’s sound engineering expertise to go with the name. Indeed, as a licensed product, the Jacket iMW455 Bluetooth speaker falls short of Altec’s legacy.
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JBL Charge review

The Charge is a highly capable speaker with all best attributes of its predecessor. You don’t get a ton of bass, but you will get clear, detailed sound loud enough to peel paint off the walls.
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PSB M4U 2 review

Canadian speaker manufacturer PSB’s premium noise-cancelling headphones do just about everything right. The M4U 2’s price is up there with Bose’s offerings, but their sound quality is miles ahead.