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CES 2017
Metra Home Theater Accelerates HDMI to the Gigabit
John Sciacca  |  Jan 06, 2017
While you’ve probably heard that all HDMI cables are created equal, and that you either get perfect picture and sound or you don’t, that’s only true to a point as we enter the ultra-high-bandwidth world of Ultra HD signal transmission.

In the real world, I’ve found many cables struggle to deliver the full 18 Gbps signal between source and display when you start pushing the 6 meter cable length. This is especially true when using a source capable of delivering 4K/60 such as the Kaleidescape cover art GUI on the Strato movie player. Sure, this isn’t an issue when you’re talking about a connection to your wall-mounted flat panel display, but if you have your electronics remotely located in another area (say an equipment rack in the back of the room) or you are wiring to a video projector, then a short 3-4 meter cable probably ain’t gonna cut. So, what do you do if you have a cable run inside your walls and you connect that fancy new 4K source to your TV and you get the dreaded “No Signal”? You might just turn to Metra Home Theater’s Gigabit Accelerator.

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CES 2017
Reveling in the Breadth and Beauty of Revel
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
New Revel speakers cover all bases from towers to satellite packs.

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CES 2017
Anthem Amp Boasts ARC Room Correction
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
Not every stereo integrated amp has the advantage of Anthem Room Correction.

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CES 2017
MartinLogan Bar Does Play-fi Wireless
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
Super-versatile DTS Play-fi wireless connectivity is a highlight of one of MartinLogan's two new soundbars.

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CES 2017
Audioengine HD3 Is Both Speaker and Headphone Amp
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
Audioengine says its new HD3 is more than just a warmed over version of its famous AE2. It is not only an active mini-monitor but can also function as a headphone amp.

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CES 2017
Kanto Speakers Can Do Vinyl
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
Looking for a compact speaker with built-in phono preamp so that you can plug a turntable directly into it?

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CES 2017
The Lemon California Roll Solar Speaker is Like a Ray of Sunshine
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017
Knowing that nothing puts a cloud over a sunny day at the beach like running out of power for your speakers, Lemon Technology, a San Diego-based audio company has a new Bluetooth speaker powered by sunshine.

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CES 2017
Ford and Amazon Ask: 'Can You Hear Me Now?'
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
How many times has this happened to you? You ask your car to phone Peggy, and instead it orders a pizza? Or maybe you ask for directions to Rochester and instead it changes your radio station? How come car voice systems can’t work as well as all the other voice systems we use? Ford asked the same question, and Alexa answered the call.

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CES 2017
Sennheiser Debuts HD1 In-Ear Wireless Headphones
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
Congratulations on waking up from that 10-year coma. Big yawn. While you were sleeping, wireless in-ear headphones became a thing. Actually, they are now a big thing. The HD1 joins Sennheiser’s Momentum lineup as one of the newest offerings.

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Smart Portable Speaker Triby IO with Alexa Adds IFTTT Integration
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2017
I always thought that Invoxia’s original Triby was a great concept, but that the cosmetics of the “Smart Portable Speaker with Alexa Voice Service” were a little too childish. The new model, the Triby IO, maintains all the smartness, portability, and Alexa integration found in the Triby; but it’s packed into a smaller chassis with a more sophisticated, grownup design. Magnets mounted on the rear of the Triby IO allow for it to be securely-but-temporarily placed on a refrigerator or other metal surface, while retaining the convenience of a portable, battery-powered, Wi-Fi-connected device.

The Inovoxia Triby IO adds...

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