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Yamaha PDX-B11 Review

We’re not going lambaste the PDX-B11 and slap it with the worst Bluetooth speaker rating ever, but we certainly can’t recommend it, either. (6 out of 10) Pros Clean, powerful midrange...
Vizio S4251W-B4 Home Theater Sound Bar Review

The Vizio S4251W-B4 soundbar offers full surround sound thanks to its wireless subwoofer and satellites, but its sound quality isn’t quite up to snuff. (3 out of 5) Pros 5.1-channel surround...
Gato Audio DIA-250 and DIA-400 Integrated Amplifiers

Gato Audio just announced the DIA-250 and DIA-400 Integrated Amplifiers with DAC, optical, coax and USB inputs for digital streaming direct from Apple iPod, iPhone, or iPad as well as any...
Boston Acoustics A360 Loudspeaker Review

The Boston Acoustics A360 floorstanding loudspeakers are well built and look good at $800/pair. High quality parts are used in the cabinet construction and the drivers are decent quality. Although the...
Vizio SB4251W-B4 Review

Vizio’s SB4251W-B4 delivers the sort of features and control that users have been longed after for years now, and does it with style, finesse and surprisingly good audio quality. (8.5 out...
Geneva Model S Wireless Speaker

Geneva today announced the Model S Wireless, an all-in-one table-top speaker system offering completely re-engineered components, higher-grade electronics, speaker drivers and the convenience of instant wireless connectivity for a more impressive...
Sharp HT-SB60 Sound Bar Home Theater System Review

One of the few soundbars built for 60-inch HDTVs, the powerful Sharp HT-SB60 produces an expansive sound field for movies if you don’t mind a slightly bright sound and hefty price...
LG NB3730A Sound Bar Audio System Review

The LG NB3730A combines an app-filled media hub with a nice-sounding soundbar, at a slightly imposing price tag. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Good sound quality Loads of online services Bluetooth...
Energy Take Classic I/O 4 and 5 Outdoor Speakers

Energy today announced their first-ever outdoor speakers with the debut of two budget-priced models: Take Classic I/O 4 (0.5-inch tweeter and a 4-inch woofer) and Take Classic I/0 5 (1-inch tweeter...
Bowers and Wilkins Z2 Review

Over the last ten years, iPod docks have become ubiquitous, with offerings from ever major (and not so major) manufacturer and at every price point imaginable. However, over the last couple...
Simaudio MOON Neo series Audio Components

Simaudio just announced the MOON Neo series of reasonably priced audiophile components priced from $2,400 to $4,600. The company says every aspect of theNe0 series (pronounced “knee-o”) was conceived to remind people...
Nordost Valhalla 2 Reference Audio Cables

Today Nordost introduced its new Valhalla 2 Reference Cables line-up, which consist of analog, digital, and tonearm interconnects, as well as loudspeaker and power cables. The new Valhalla 2 range uses...
Klipsch KMC 3 Bluetooth Speaker

Klipsch announced their first Bluetooth speaker, model KMC 3, into the new Klipsch Music Center series line. With dual 2-inch, full-range drivers and a dedicated 5.25-inch subwoofer, the KMC 3 produces...
Divoom Onbeat-200 Bluetooth Speaker

Divoom just introduced the Onbeat-200, a 3-inch rechargeable, portable wireless speaker that features Bluetooth capabilities for playing music or using it as a speakerphone. The Bluetooth speaker features precision-tuned 50 mm drivers...
Wilson Audio Duette Series-2 Loudspeakers

Wilson Audio just announced the Duette Series-2, an audiophile-grade, no-compromise, stand-mount loudspeaker designed to be used in a wide variety of room configurations. The Duette Series-2’s tweeter performance is enhanced by...
Emotiva XPR-1 Mono-Block Power Amplifier Review

There is little not to like about the 1kwatt Emotiva XPR-1 Monoblock power amplifier. Although it lacks the snob appeal of some of the more expensive and prestigious brands, the Emotiva...
The Best Soundbars

For many people, the experience of watching movies and TV shows at home is changing—fast. New smartphones and tablets are letting us access our favorite programs in ways we’ve never imagined...
Niles Cynema Soundfield In-Wall Soundbar System

Niles Audio today introduced Cynema Soundfield, an innovative soundbar speaker system, which features a unique in-wall mounting system that allows it to be perfectly centered under flat-panel displays without the hassle...
NuForce S3-BT Review

The S3 BT have a light and airy touch that we found especially well suited to acoustic and instrumental music. (8.5 out of 10) Pros Gorgeous upper register Smooth warmth in...
Braven BRV-1 Review

When it comes down to it, even though it’s pricey, we dig the BRV-1’s great sound and tough design and can’t help but to throw it a recommendation. (8 out of...