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Take your TV audio from pale to potent with the Pioneer SP-SB03 Speaker Base

Follow along as we go hands-on with the brilliantly nuanced Andrew Jones SP-SB03 Speaker Base from Pioneer.
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Samsung UN55H6350 review

Samsung’s feature-packed UNH6350 TV comes at a smoking hot price right now, but the TV’s mediocre picture performance in dark scenes makes it feel like less of a good deal.
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See your sound with X-mini’s new Bluetooth speaker, the Clear 2.1

X-mini's Clear Bluetooth speaker offers clean sound, as well as a see-through chassis for a bird's-eye view of the speaker's inner workings.
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Yamaha BD-A1040 Blu-ray player review

Yamaha’s new Aventage BD-A1040 Blu-ray player offers top-notch audio and video playback, excellent upscaling, and plenty of ways to play, but it falls short of knocking the Oppo BDP-103 off its perch.
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Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-SB03 Speaker Base review

While it isn’t without a couple of quirks, Pioneer’s first sound platform has been expertly tuned to offer cinematic excellence, and great music playback to boot, putting it at the head of the class.
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Yamaha SRT-1000 review

Yamaha ups the ante (and the price point) for the sound platform genre with a model bearing its effective Sound Projector technology, the SRT-1000. And while powerful bass and clean treble highlight its sound signature, a lack of features steals some of its thunder.
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JBL Charge 2 review

Playing off the success of its original Charge speaker, JBL’s Charge 2 goes all out to upstage its predecessor, offering new features, more power, and dual passive radiators to slap on class-leading bass response.
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Yamaha YSP-2500 review

At the entry point of Yamaha’s top-tier, the YSP-2500 sound projector earns its lofty price-point with a wealth of features, ample detail, and a vivid expanse of virtual surround sound that elevates the home theater experience.
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How 3D printing makes UE Pro’s bespoke in-ear monitors faster, smarter, better

UE Pro talks with us about how its new 3D printed in-ear monitors are an industry-changing development.
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Denon Heos 5 review

Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.
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Denon Heos 3 review

Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.
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Denon Heos 7 review

Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.
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Audiofly AF180 review

The AF180 deliver all the joys of an armature-based in-ear headphone, with none of the drawbacks.
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Sol Republic’s Punk promises powerful sound in the palm of your hand

The latest portable speaker from Sol Republic, the Punk, promises powerful sound in a pint-sized frame.
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Polk Hampden review

With versatility and a golden sound, Polk’s Hampden speakers hit the sweet spot of the desktop genre.
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Sony challenges Neil Young’s Pono with a high-res Walkman, headphones (Video added)

Sony shows off its new hi-res Pono-killer the A17 portable audio player, along with new hi-res headphones, and several new Bluetooth headsets.
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TDK TREK Max A34 review

Weatherproof, and loud as a jet turbine, TDK’s A34 makes a strong case to be your next Bluetooth buddy.
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Sharp LC-60UQ17U review

While the Q+ was unveiled amidst a haze of Ultra HD/ 4k hype, this TV is built for 1080p HD content, pure and simple. Still, while the picture has some strange hang-ups, the TV’s boosted “effective resolution” allows for a brilliantly clear image, and bright, accurate colors.
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Klipsch Reference R-10B review

As Klipsch's new 'Reference' sound bar, the R-10B promises premium components and sound performance for its manageable price tag. While it leaves a few features behind, the system delivers, offering a wealth of power and clarity for the price.
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Panasonic DMP-BD91 review

Panasonic’s entry-level Blu-ray player offers good performance, Wi-Fi, and a decent app selection, all at a very affordable price point. But users also pay for the bargain with a bare-bones feature set.
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Samsung’s outrageous bendable TV goes on sale in Korea for $34,000

Samsung's spectacular bendable TV has made its way to the public, going on sale in Korea starting August 1st.
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Shure SE112 review

There are plenty of choices in the budget headphone genre, but few headphones deliver the passive noise isolation and quality performance achieved by the SE112 at their price point. Find out how they became our new favorite in the $50 and under crowd.
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Sony SRS-X9 review

Sony’s SRS-X9 is a tour de force of elegant style and high-performance sound, but it will cost you.
Panasonic BDT360

Panasonic BDT360 review

There’s something to be said for a mid-tier Blu-ray player like the BDT360 when it comes to build quality and bonus features. If you’re looking for a device to act as the hub of your Internet-connected entertainment system, you can find a lot of value in the middle ground.
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Sony HT-XT1 review

While the sound bar has long been the go-to solution when it comes to a simple way to upgrade your TV’s audio, Sony’s new XT1 proves a sound base can pack a whole lot into a tiny box, and at a great price, to boot.
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Vizio S5451w review

Vizio continues to excel in the sound bar category with its latest effort, bringing supersized 5.1 surround sound that trounces most one-box solutions.
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Oppo PM-1 review

Oppo proves that Blu-ray players are just the beginning for the brand, leveraging its engineering talents to create a premiere offering in the premium headphone genre.
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Philips HTB3525B review

Philips brings a little bit of everything to its new Blu-ray surround base. With 3D Blu-ray playback, streaming Internet apps, and a heavy punch of sound, the HTB3535B is an enticing choice for those who need a major technology upgrade.
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Samsung HW-H550 review

Samsung reprises last year’s HW-F550 sound bar with the updated HW-H550 for 2014. Check out our full review to see what’s new, what’s improved, and what hasn’t.
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Harman Kardon Onyx Studio review

Harman Kardon's new Onyx Studio Bluetooth speaker matches minimalist design, portability, and powerful sound to offer an enticing choice as a singular audio solution for the home. Check out our full review to see if this sleek little dish should be featured in your space.
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JBL Authentic L8 review

The JBL Authentic L8’s design harkens back to one of the company’s classic speakers, but its features and function are thoroughly modern. Find out why the L8 is one of the finest of its type that we’ve ever tested.
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Astell & Kern AK240 review

There’s nothing like $2,500 worth of hi-fi hardware to make the daily commute more bearable. Step inside to find out if the new AK240 hi-res portable player from iriver can ascend its mountainous price point and make it worth transporting from your audiophile fantasies into your daily routine.
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Definitive Technology Solo Cinema Studio review

The SoloCinema Studio 5.1 sound bar is loaded with powerful hardware and highly-tuned virtual surround software, all wrapped in a sleek and compact design. Follow along with our evaluation to see if this powerful system is worth $1,200 of your hard-earned dollars.
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GoGroove BlueVibe DLX review

If all you need are a reasonable-sounding pair of wireless headphones with just a touch of style, you could do a whole lot worse.