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1More Quad Driver review

Chinese audio brand 1More has followed up its impressive Triple Driver headphones with the new Quad Driver phones, which offer even better detail and bigger bass. But are they worth the price?
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Between the Streams: X-Men horror movie, ‘GoT’ season 7 trailer, ‘Top Gun 2’ is a go

This week, we'll discuss the weird potential of the recently confirmed Top Gun 2, the new Game of Thrones season 7 trailer, and much more.
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Between the Streams: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ trailer, Okja the giant hippo-pig, ‘The Gifted’

This week: Alien: Covenant premieres, a Star Trek: Discovery trailer, and even a massive hippo-pig from Netflix. It's been a weird week.
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Remembering Chris Cornell: 11 songs and stories that helped make him an icon

In the wake of rock legend Chris Cornell's untimely passing, we take a cathartic journey through some of the singer's best-loved songs.
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Between the Streams: Stark sisters go X-Men, ‘King Arthur’ blows, Hellboy’s R-rated reboot

This week an X-Men team-up of GoT sisters Arya and Sansa, a team-up of Sylvester Stallone and Jackie Chan, Blade Runner 2049, and more.
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Between the Streams: Star Wars Day, ‘Dark Tower’ trailer, ‘Guardians’ does it again

This week we'll talk about the absolute best way to watch the entire Star Wars saga, the pure, potent joy of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Dark Tower trailer, and much more.
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Yamaha slings Dolby Atmos, 4K Ultra HD, and HDR in style with new Aventage receivers

Yamaha has unveiled pricing and availability for its new Aventage lineup. All offer the very latest when it comes to 4K video.
Onkyo SBT-A500 Atmos soundbar review

Onkyo SBT-A500 Atmos review

While Onkyo’s relatively affordable SBT-A500 checks all the right boxes on paper, when it comes to creating thrilling surround sound, this Atmos soundbar leaves something to be desired.
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Between the Streams: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ debacle, Anne Rice’s vampire TV, new Indy

This week, we'll talk about the ups and downs of CBS' troubled new Star Trek series, Star Trek: Discovery, a Great Outdoors reboot, and more.
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Radiohead started a sonic revolution 25 years ago, and is still leading it

Over 16 years after Radiohead changed the state of popular music with its Kid A tour, the band is still at the forefront of modern sound. The band’s latest tour proves they’re as fresh and innovative as ever.
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Between the Streams: The Rock’s ‘Fast and Furious’ spinoff, ‘Captain Marvel’ gets directors

This week, Fast and Furious spinoff, Captain Marvel gets a director (two, actually), and just what does the new Labyrinth movie mean?
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Between the Streams: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ trailer breakdown, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ rocks

This week, Thor: Ragnarok's fun new trailer, first look at Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Charlie Murphy tribute, and more.
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Between the Streams: ‘Colossal’ box office, Call of Duty cinematic universe, Squirrel Girl

This week: Colossal, Benicio Del Toro's Star Wars role, Call of Duty's Marvel-style cinematic universe, a tribute to Don Rickles, and more.
Blue Ella planar magnetic headphone review

Blue Ella planar magnetic headphones review

Blue Microphone’s penchant for wild design has led to an impressively unique entry in the hi-fi segment with the Ella. which offer bold and beautiful sound powered by a built-in amp.
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Between the Streams: Joss Whedon’s Batgirl movie, ‘It’ trailer, Venom meets ‘Alien’

This week: Joss Whedon's new Batgirl movie, the latest look at the It movie, and a new take on one of Spider-Man's greatest villains.
V-Moda Crossfade II review

V-Moda Crossfade II Wireless review

V-Moda’s popular Crossfade wireless cans are back with a few new features, and a cleaner sound that keeps the boosted bass you love, while improving overall detail.
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Between the Streams: ‘Justice League’ teaser, Han Solo, Michael Shannon in ‘Deadpool 2?’

This week: Justice League teaser, box-office busts, and why producers of bad movies shouldn't whine about Rotten Tomatoes.
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Between the Streams: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ takes on Kong, ‘The Fly’ reboot

This week: Beauty and the Beast stands up to King Kong, SNL gets its groove back in a big way, and much more!
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Samsung goes minimalist with new Soundbar+, adds smarts to its 4K Blu-ray player

Samsung unveils availability for two new home theater products, including the MS750 Soundb+ Soundbar, and UBD-M9500 4K UHD Blu-ray player.
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Between the Streams: King Kong’s epic return, colorful new world of ‘Thor: Ragnarok,’ more

This week: Kong: Skull Island, Thor: Ragnarok images from the set, the latest Fate of the Furious trailer, and much more.
ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 review

Elac Uni-Fi UB5 review

The Uni-fi UB5 bookshelf speakers more than earn their silver thanks to powerful bass and gorgeous detail that only improves as your system is upgraded.
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Between the Streams: ‘Logan’ finds bloody catharsis, ‘Guardians’ trailer breakdown

This week: Our spoiler-free review of Logan, Netflix's new deal with Martin Scorsese, new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, and more.
Master & Dynamic MW50

Master and Dynamic MW50 review

New York-based audio brand Master & Dynamic may be new to premium headphones, but it’s catching up fast. The company’s new MW50 wireless headphones are already some of our favorites in the space.
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Between the Streams: ‘Get Out’ blows minds, Han Solo’s new family photo, and more

This week, we'll talk about the genius of Jordan Peele's horror flick, Get Out, predictions for Sunday's Academy Awards, and more.
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How the studio behind ‘Kubo’ went high tech to make stop-motion look astonishing

Step behind the scenes for a hands-on look at state-of-the-art animation studio, Laika. The studio's mix of 3D-printing, stop motion, and CGI to create the breathtaking film Kubo and the Two Strings garnered two Oscar nods for Sunday's ceremony.
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We tried IMAX VR, and it left us excited as hell (and weak in the knees)

This week, IMAX unveiled its new plans for the future of VR, the IMAX VR Experience Centre. As part of a potential global rollout, the new facility lets anyone try out VR, with plans for exclusive content and innovative new VR technology.
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Between the Streams: Star Wars ‘Jedi’ mystery solved, ‘Castlevania’ TV show, and more

This week: A solved mystery for the new Star Wars film, Mel Gibson's chance to join the DC cinematic universe, and more.
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Between the Streams: ‘Stranger Things 2’ plot leaks, Lego Batman’s glorious return, more

This week, we'll talk about the return of quality popcorn flicks to theaters (finally!) in John Wick: Chapter 2 and The Lego Batman Movie, the latest news from Stranger Things, Netflix's fourth (and final) Defender -- Iron Fist -- and more!
Audeze iSine 20 review

Audeze iSine 20 review

Audeze’s iSine 20 headphones may look odd, but they offer some of the best sound we’ve ever heard from an in-ear headphone.
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Between the Streams: Batman shake-up, Young Pope review, Scarface reboot

On this week's show, we'll be talking about the odd choices at the box office this weekend, before diving into a ton of other new topics.
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Between the streams: ‘The Last Jedi,’ ‘The Flash’ starts over, ‘Apocalypse Now’ RPG

This week, we'll be taking on the mysteries of the biggest movie of 2017, before diving into a ton of other new topics.
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Between the Streams: Seinfeld’s Netflix move, The Rock’s super-movie, ‘Split’

This week: the latest trailers for Logan and The Power Rangers reboot, the Rock's new superhero movie, Seinfeld's move to Netflix, and more!
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Between the Streams: ‘Patriot’s Day,’ Chicken Man’s return, best movies of 2017

This week, we'll discuss new additions to Avengers: Infinity War, Apple's move into TV creation, and the best movies coming in out in 2017.
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Hang onto those cords. Next-gen wireless earbuds still aren’t good enough

Thanks in part to Apple’s decision to drop the headphone jack, wireless in-ear headphones are popping up everywhere. But with short battery life, high prices, and lower fidelity, are they ready to take center stage?