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Ultrasone HFI-2200 S-Logic Headphones
Mark Fleischmann  |  May 28, 2008
Most headphones beam sound directly into the ear canal. Ultrasone takes a different approach with the HFI-2200. With these German-made headphones, sound enters the ear just as it does in real life--bouncing off the complex fleshy surfaces of the outer ear, or pinna. This S-Logic technology has two desirable outcomes. One, according to the manufacturer, is more natural sound with better perception of distance, depth, and imaging. Another benefit is a 40 percent drop in sound pressure level for the same volume. The headphones are also shielded against electromagnetic radiation. See two different videos on the Ultrasone site and Amazon.
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On-Wall Speaker Reviews
Wall Speaks
Daniel Kumin  |  May 27, 2008
To the best of my knowledge, Russound is the only substantial consumer-electronics manufacturer in the great north woods of New Hampshire (my home state).
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Other Tech
Gadget Gary: Eye-Fi, memory card of the future
Gary Dell'Abate  |  May 27, 2008

I have seen the future of wireless memory cards for digital cameras, and its name is EYE-FI. Okay, maybe that's a little over the top, but this is truly a step forward for anyone who uses a digital camera.

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Audio Video News
DirecTV TiVos: Better Late Than Never
SV Staff  |  May 27, 2008
Although promised in a press release last summer, owners of DirecTV TiVo combo units are finally getting their upgrades. While many stand-alone TiVo boxes have had these features, it seems that DirecTV was a little slow to bring these features to...
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Audio Video News
HD Radio: Not Dead Yet
SV Staff  |  May 27, 2008
Ask the average person on the street if they've ever heard of HD Radio, and you'll most likely get a blank stare. Despite a large advertising push, most folks still have no clue what HD Radio is, how to get it, or why it even matters. However, in a...
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Audio Video News
Hit the Road, JVC
SV Staff  |  May 27, 2008
Coming soon to a fairground near you! JVC is hitting the road with the JVC Hi-Def Experience, a traveling demonstration of the latest JVC gear. This will be the second year for the tour. Showing up at NASCAR races, county fairs, hot-air balloon...
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Audio Video News
Nice Try, Westinghouse
SV Staff  |  May 27, 2008
Westinghouse is a name everyone knows; from home heating to garage door openers, it's a name you know. What you might not know is that they're in the consumer electronics biz, and hoping to become as known for TVs as they are for coffee pots. See...
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Audio Video News
What's in a Name?
SV Staff  |  May 27, 2008
File this one in the "Are you kidding me?" folder. Monster Cable is acting like Frankenstein's monster - out of control, and creating chaos in its wake. Monster Cable, maker of "high-end" audio and video cables and connectors...
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Accessory Reviews
Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote
Scott Wilkinson  |  May 27, 2008

Perhaps the most important aspect of any home-entertainment system is how you control it. What good is a pristine picture and sublime sound if members of your family—or even you—can't easily enjoy it? Each device has its own remote control with a different layout, making it nearly impossible for anyone to operate the system effectively.

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LCD TV Reviews
NuVision NVU52DCM Lucidium DCM LCD HD Monitor
Thomas J. Norton  |  May 27, 2008
A brave Nu world?

The brand name may be new to you, but NuVision, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, didn’t just arrive on the 3:10 from Yuma [ba-da-bing!—Ed.]. One of the new display companies that have sprung up in the transition to HDTV, it has been marketing video products in the U.S. for several years with little fanfare.

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