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CES 2010
Morel Is Spot-On
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2010
Isn't this a sweet looking 5.1-channel sat/sub system? Morel's SoundSpot Music Theater 2 has a coaxial driver array, black or white gloss finishes, and a price of $1499.
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CES 2010
Anthem Goes Blu
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2010
The BLX 200 is not only Anthem's first Blu-ray player but its first source component. Price $799. Also new were two LCOS projectors, the LTX 500V ($8499) and LTX 300V ($5799). The difference between them is that the step-up model has 120Hz refresh and ISF certification. Sister brand Paradigm is now shipping the products we saw four months ago at CEDIA.
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CES 2010
Tiny Projectors
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2010
Tiny projectors - like this one from Microvision - are big this year, although picture size and quality isn't necessarily so. I overheard one presenter say you could project an image up to 200 inches with one of these types of projectors. Technically, I suppose you could send a photon from one of these projectors to Mars, but that doesn't mean it's watchable at that size or distance.
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CES 2010
Dynaudio Hits Sweet Spot
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2010
It may not look like much, -- and our limited photographic skills don't help -- but we'll bet a lot of penurious audiophiles will go nuts for Dynaudio's new DM-6, a two-way monitor with 5.5-inch woofer and 1.5-inch fabric tweeter, in black or rosewood vinyl. Other models are now available in attractive black or white gloss finishes.
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CES 2010
TAD Does Amp and Source Component
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2010
TAD, already one of our favorite speaker manufacturers, now offers both a mono-block amp and a SACD player cum DAC, both priced at $26,500. Stereo amp and preamp are on the drawing board. The final version of the Compact Reference speaker is now shipping for $37,000/pair. A demo with female vocal and piano was startling in its directness, marred only slightly by the sight of the chandelier gently swinging, apparently as a result of a subwoofer on the floor above.
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CES 2010
Gefen's On-the-Wall Idea
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2010
Gefen's new ToolBox line includes wall-mounted "system integration devices" used for HDMI connectivity and distribution. The new models are designed to be installed on the wall near the gear rather than in a rack. Each unit comes with locking HDMI cables and are available in glossy cream or black. In addition to HDMI splitters and switchers (including matrix switchers), the line will include a wireless HDMI transmitter/receiver package that will extend HDMI signals at 1080p/60 full HD resolution up to 30 feet.
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Audio Video News
HD Deals: Klipsch HD 500 With Free Sony Receiver
SV Staff  |  Jan 08, 2010
Today's deal is a 2-for-1 special. Buy this Klipsch HD 500 5.1-Channel High Definition Theater System and get a FREE Sony STR-DH700 7.1-Channel Receiver for $599.99. More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Sharp AQUOS LC-52D85U 52"...
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CES 2010
A New Vibe
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2010
Tunebug's Vibe is a small triangular puck that sits on any flat surface and turns it into a speaker. No, it's not audiophile stuff, but it can sure beat the pants off that teeny speakier in your portable media player or laptop. The Shake does the same thing for bike and skate/snowboard helmets - or any other three-dimensional surface from which you might want to produce sound. Using the Shake on a helmet lets you hear music and the ambient noises around you (potentially keeping you from getting flattened by an oncoming truck).
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CES 2010
Stop Chronic Ear(bud) Aches
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2010
It's an age old problem. You have a pair of ears. You have a pair of earbuds. Unfortunately, they aren't the same size - and even when the size is about right, the flippin' earbuds are darn uncomfortable to wear for anything longer than a few minutes. You could pay big bucks to have special custom-fit earbud covers made for you personally. Or you could spend $20 (plus shipping) for a set of yurbuds from yurtopia. The company makes 12 sizes of earbud adapters out of surgical silicone. The yurbuds slip over your existing earbuds and channel the sound directly to your ear canal. They're soft and flexible, so they're quite comfortable.
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CES 2010
A Plug for Something Completely Plug-less
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 08, 2010
Bring together any two people at CES and you'll inevitably hear the question, "What's the coolest thing you've seen so far?" At the moment, my answer is the plug-less Flipower USB Charger from Powertech. Plug-less? Yes. When you're ready to use the Plipower, you slide what looks like a credit-card-thin outlet cover away from the charger. This fits over a standard electrical outlet, and you use another electric device's plug to hold the Flipower in place - getting two-for-one usage from that outlet. Price and availability have yet to be determined, but let's hope it's soon because this thing is really cool.
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