Ken C. Pohlmann

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Lenovo's ThinkPad Stack Is Not Thicker Than a Brick
CES 2015
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2015  |  0 comments
When you think about portable loudspeakers, the first name that comes to mind is Lenovo. Well, maybe not. On the other hand, Lenovo might might come up in a conversation about data storage. The name might also appear when talking about innovation. Enter the ThinkPad Stack—a new product that hits all three categories: portable loudspeaker, storage, and innovation.

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Leon Horizon home theater speaker system
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 13, 2009  |  0 comments
The Short Form
$6,080 (as tested) / LEONSPEAKERS.COM / 888-213-5015
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LG LRY-517 universal DVD recorder/VCR
CUSTOM INSTALLATION HOW-TO
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Sep 05, 2005  |  0 comments

Last time I checked, there were five different recordable-DVD disc types - a potential compatibility catastrophe. Wouldn't it be great if someone invented a player that could play all kinds of DVDs? Even better, what if it was also a recorder?

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LG LST-3410A HD DVR
OTHER TECH
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 08, 2004  |  0 comments

You might not be familiar with the audio/video products of LG Electronics or the company's "Life's Good" slogan. But the LG brand, a powerhouse in Korea and elsewhere, is making its entrance to the U.S. in a serious way.

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Lofelt’s Basslet Wants to Rock Your Wrist
CES 2017
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 05, 2017  |  0 comments
Subwoofers are big and heavy. You hurt your back when you pick them up. One of the most important reasons for having children is so you can have them move your subwoofer. Right? Well, how about a watch-size subwoofer that you wear on your wrist? No children needed. Meet the Basslet.

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Logitech Wireless DJ Music System
OTHER TECH
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Dec 03, 2006  |  0 comments

the listNot too long ago, you could measure a person's love for music by the square footage of their CD shelf space. Today, however, an audiophile's passion may be hidden away on a hard drive.

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LP Thunderdome: 2 Channels Enter, 1 Groove Leaves
SIGNALS
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Feb 23, 2016  |  0 comments
I'm on record (ha!) stating my opinion that the vinyl resurgence is socially and morally significant. Interest in vinyl is up, vinyl sales are up. Are downloads and streaming in trouble? Well, of course not. Still....

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Making Sense of Speaker Specs
OTHER TECH
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Oct 31, 2006  |  0 comments

Choosing a good loudspeaker is pretty much the same as choosing a good woman. Obviously, they come in all shapes and sizes, and you want the model that's perfect for you. Looking for a speaker that's rich, or perhaps a woman with a wood-grain finish? Don't forget to consider the size of the woofers (or whether, in fact, they are tweeters).

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Man Overboard! Throw Him a Life Jacket!
CES 2014
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2014  |  0 comments
The Life Jacket iMW575 is a ruggedized, portable Bluetooth speaker. It is the flagship in a line of speakers carrying the Altec Lansing name. The Life Jacket stands out with an impressive 16 hours of battery life. It features a rubberized case that provides an IPX7 rating; that means the speaker is waterproof - it can be submerged in a meter of water for 30 minutes. The design also confers a degree of shock resistance, and the speaker can withstand a degree of dirt, sand, and dust.

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Marantz DV8300 Universal DVD/SACD Player
CUSTOM INSTALLATION HOW-TO
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Dec 18, 2002  |  0 comments
Photos by Tony Cordoza

Back in the Stone Age of Digital Audio (circa 1990), discerning audiophiles paid big bucks for elegant-looking CD players. Today the emphasis is on performance rather than looks. Most DVD players are visually boring, and their lack of heft hardly inspires confidence. Sometimes I yearn for the days when a player's quality could literally be weighed.

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