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In my room, Paradigm's Premier 100Bs reproduced a very detailed and transparent midrange with killer imaging, an extended and airy top end, and tight, tuneful bass. Nor did the 100Bs quail when asked to play loud, and they always sounded much bigger...

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Of all the products I've reviewed in the past few years, there's not one that I've recommended without a single reservation. Some have been pretty good, and many others have been excellent in one way or another, but there hasn't been one that I felt I...

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The Kanto SYD has the following features and specifications: The Kanto SYD is probably not for everyone. It lacks portability, it’s a bit large, and the remote is bulky. But this isn’t a speaker for those looking for all of that. This speaker is built...

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These earphones offer more neutral sound than Sennheiser's Momentum earphones, but the upper-mids and treble could be more refined

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Are the KEF R11’s the right fit for you? I'd suggest discussing this with your local specialist, as KEF also offer the smaller R7, R5 and R3 models that may be a more suited fit for your specific room. They all have the same technology and stunning...

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Paradigm's Defiance V10 is probably the sweet spot in the company's new Defiance line of subwoofers. At $549 with its 10” woofer and decent overall power output, it can work in a wide variety of applications, and provide legitimate extension down to...

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Scansonic HD's M-40 floorstanding speaker is different. From its incredibly skinny cabinet and Scandinavian appearance, to its ribbon tweeter and spacious sound, it's a speaker looking for a specific type of buyer -- those whose taste tends toward rock...

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In my opinion, the Crosley C6 is a star among entry-level turntables designed for vinyl newcomers. By definition, then, it's not an ultimate turntable -- but it's a real bargain at its price.

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At under $100, the Soundcore Infini soundbar from Anker is a budget-friendly soundbar priced to compete head-to-head against the likes of the Bar Studio from JBL and Polk's Signa Solo. In the last few years, Anker At under $100, the Soundcore Infini...

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Active speakers that deliver sound via wireless connections have become a hot category in the hi-fi world. Sound & Vision has reviewed a wide range of them—everything from cheap, compact cylinders that sit on your kitchen counter and respond to voice...

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While $1349 is not an inconsiderable amount of cash for many of us, I discovered that the StudioDeck+ package is a truly great value. To its credit, MoFi Electronics has eschewed any gimmicks and spent their money on things that matter: a great,...

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With every review I write of a turntable, cartridge, or phono stage, I'm amazed at the high quality of today's analog gear. Sometimes it takes me some time to succumb to its charms; other times, I pretty much fall in love at first hearing.

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The Triad One is an affordable way to enter the world of Control4, a leading platform for home automation and A/V system control. But while the Triad One-based system I tested provided reliable, consistent operation and impressive sound, I was...

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Elac's first Wi-Fi speaker is a winner on many fronts. The Discovery Z3 has an elegant, understated look that's different enough from other Wi-Fi speakers to avoid being categorized as generic. The sound quality is excellent for the price, coupling...

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Consider me sold on the SV Sound SoundPath Isolation System. They work even better than I imagined, doing a great job of not only keeping your bass waves where you want them, but also improving overall bass output, clarity, tightness and punch. At...

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If you have under $200 to spend a pair of powered desktop loudspeakers, the Edifier R1700BT are worth checking out. If you have under $200 to spend a pair of powered desktop loudspeakers, the Edifier R1700BT are worth checking out.

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Now part of Klipsch Group Inc., Jamo continues to provide modern aesthetics with compact loudspeaker designs at attractive prices.

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Bowers & Wilkins's 704 S2 loudspeaker doesn't offer the ruler-flat frequency response boasted by some of its competitors. But if it did, would it be a proper B&W product? No, the smallest tower model in B&W's new 700 Series is a beautiful, well-built...

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Audiophiles (myself included) often point out that high-end audio is stigmatized compared with other product categories. High-end cars, high-end wine, high-end watches: All attract aficionados who don’t mind paying a stiff premium to get the best of...

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These Are Excellent Speakers That Come At A High Price. But If You Want Something In The Outer Limits Of What’s Possible In Speaker Technology, Then These Are Relatively Inexpensive Within Their Peer Group.

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The Rotel A12 is an easy recommendation for anyone looking to move beyond mass-market stereo receivers. It delivers great sound for $899, with enough power to make it compatible with many speakers -- though you may want to seek out other options if you...

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Big sound and solid bass all for a low price.

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What's nice about the AudioSolutions Overture O203F is that it can play any music in a satisfying fashion, but without drawing attention to the flaws of poorer recordings -- all while sounding open and resolved enough that it never sounded boring or...

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The OSD AP650 is best value we've found in an outdoor speaker, delivering excellent clarity and a full, powerful sound that can easily fill a typical backyard.

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