Reviews and profiles of the latest stereo components, speakers, receivers, portables, iPod docks, whole house music systems and other stereo components
Audiophiles and avid music lovers know the KEF name well and associate it with fine loudspeakers. The iQ50 is a 2 ½-way floorstanding bass reflex speaker in the middle of the KEF Q series line with sound that belies its small size.
Audiophiles and avid music lovers know the KEF name well and associate it with fine loudspeakers. The iQ50 is a 2 ½-way floorstanding bass reflex speaker in the middle of the KEF Q series line with sound that belies its small size.
Following the B & W Zeppelin comes the Zeppelin Mini, a smaller, and more compact iPod music system. iPod/iPhone music systems are available in every size, shape, color and price range, but a few, such as the B & W Zeppelin Mini, stand above the rest.
The Sonos system is an elegant multiroom music solution with an intuitive user interface that thinks the way you do about using a sophisticated whole house audio system. It's a wireless system that lets you share your music with any room in the home.
Whether you're a casual or critical listener, rock or classical music aficionado, there is something for everyone to like in the moderately priced KEF iQ30 bookshelf speakers.
A 2.1 channel system such as the Cambridge Audio Sonata 2.1-channel system has two stereo speakers and a subwoofer and is ideal for homeowners that want good home theater sound with the simplicity of a stereo system and without the hassle of center and rear channel speakers and wires.
The Apple Airport Express is the easiest way to wirelessly stream your iTunes music from your PC or Mac to your home stereo system or a pair of powered speakers.
Audiophiles and avid music lovers know the KEF name well and associate it with fine loudspeakers. The iQ50 is a 2 ½-way floorstanding bass reflex speaker in the middle of the KEF Q series line with sound that belies its small size.
This section has gift buying ideas for the stereo or music lover on your shopping list, organized by price and product type. It includes stereo accessories, headphones, speakers, receivers, music discs, books and other gift buying ideas.
For sound and design conscious consumers, the invisible in-wall and in-ceiling speakers from Amina and Triad could be the ideal solution for stereo and home theater speaker systems.
Audyssey Laboratories offers the Sound Equalizer that when properly installed, removes frequency response irregularities and sound coloration from multiple seating locations in a listening room. The Audyssey Sound Equalizer unquestionably made listening to music and movies more enjoyable and is worth the investment and in my system it was the final step to achieving great sound.
The Monitor Audio R90HD Mini Monitors and R360HD subwoofer will deceive the eyes, but not the ears. The Monitor Audio Mini Monitor system is truly
mini, perhaps even micro-sized, yet they have a sound quality that matches or exceeds many bookshelf speakers I've tested and are a great value.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround sound volume levels on a moment-by-moment basis, taking playback level into account.
The Focal Dome is a satellite-subwoofer system with excellent sound performance, it takes little space and offers multiple placement options.
The Teatro V3.0 Sound Bar is a two-way speaker with three 5.25" VDT (Vapor Deposited Titanium) woofers and three 1" soft dome tweeters in a single enclosure. However, you might say it's a three-way speaker because each side of the sound bar has a midrange driver facing outward and angled slightly backwards towards the wall to produce a wider soundstage and increase channel separation.
Research shows that 75% of shoppers rely on product reviews before making a buying decision. Often it helps to have some ideas in mind before shopping for a stereo component or system. The following are reviews and profiles of stereo components and speakers that have been tested and evaluated in real world conditions.
THX and Radiient Technologies have formed a partnership to co-license and co-brand Roomcaster wireless speakers for stereo and home theater systems
Of all the stereo components, speakers and accessories I've reviewed or profiled in the last year, these deserve special mention and are my top picks for 2008
Unique gift ideas for the stereo and music enthusiast
Gift Ideas for Stereo and Music lovers priced from $50 - $100
These gift ideas, all priced under $50 are sure to please any stereo or music lover
The Stereo Gift Center has the best budget and high-value gifts organized by product type to make it easy to find the gifts you're looking for. Most products have photos and a link to help you get the best prices.
The Pioneer Elite X-Z9 is a compact stereo system with a stereo receiver, a built-in CD/SACD player and a pair of stereo speakers. The X-Z9 features Pioneer’s Home Media Gallery, which makes it possible to enjoy entertainment sources such as Internet Radio, streaming audio from a networked PC or music stored on an MP3 player or a USB thumb drive.
Bag End has introduced the E-Trap, an active or powered bass trap that provides an electronic solution to room bass problems.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP2D-USB LP to Digital Recording System makes it easy to convert LPs to digital files or CDs, so you can play them on a portable music player, a car stereo or on your home stereo system.
CES 2008 New Product: The Audio-Technica LP2D LP to Digital Recording System is a complete USB turntable and software package that makes it easy to transfer vinyl records to digital media files and CDs.
iTrax is a new website for downloading high definition audio video content. iTrax features outstanding stereo and surround sound recordings for downloading in six different audio video formats.
The S-102 system is one of Denon's latest 2.1 channel home theater systems with advanced video and networking features.
