CD players are no longer just source devices but centralized hubs for all of your digital devices. Luxman are certainly not the first to offer CD players with a myriad of digital inputs for network players, laptops, and even desktop computers — but it confirms that brands have come to the realization that CD players can’t be viewed in isolation anymore. Nobody is going to buy one just for CD playback when they are trying to minimize the number of components in their system. High-end CD players like the brand new Luxman D-07X offer a state-of-the-art playback platform and DAC…
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LG Most modern TVs require support from a soundbar in order to provide the complete cinematic experience, as their built-in speakers are usually not good enough. If you haven’t installed one in your home theater setup yet, you may want to purchase the LG S75QR soundbar from Best Buy, which has slashed its price by $200. You’ll only have to pay $400 instead of $600 for this 5.1.2-channel soundbar, but only if you hurry because the deal may disappear at any moment. Why you should buy the LG S75QR soundbar The LG S75QR soundbar is a 5.1.2-channel soundbar, and these…
Bowers & Wilkins had three separate demo experiences at Audio Advice Live 2023. The company exhibited its 801D3 flagship loudspeakers, powered by Classé electronics, as well as 700 series S3 speakers; a demo of great relevance to me since I have 700 series speakers in for review. And a powerhouse home theater performance with Marantz handling power and processing. High-Performance Home Theater For an immersive 9.4.6-channel, Dolby Atmos compatible audio-visual demo system, Bowers used five CT 7.3 custom loudspeakers, four CT 7.4 loudspeakers, and six CCM 7.5 in-ceiling speakers. Complementing these were four CT SW 15-inch home theater subwoofers to…
HP You don’t have to spend more than $1,000 when buying gaming PC deals to end up with a reliable machine, as there are options like the HP Omen 25L. From its original price of $1,280, it’s down to $950 from Best Buy for savings of $330 that you can use on monitor deals and video games. We’re pretty sure that this bargain will attract a lot of interest, so you’ll need to act fast and complete your purchase as soon as possible before stocks get sold out. Why you should buy the HP Omen 25L gaming desktop If you…
We praised the WiiM Pro music streamer as an “astounding value” in our July review, and now the company that brought it to market is adding an even more powerful model to its product line: the Wiim Pro Plus. The new model features as more powerful DAC for converting digital music to analog; a higher-end analog to digital converter, so you can connect analog sources and stream their audio output over your home network; and a redesigned circuit board and power supply, including an ultra-low-noise clock to reduce distortion. The WiiM Pro Plus will come with a voice-enabled remote control…
If connectivity is your main concern, then the QDZ Hott personal CD player is about as versatile as they come. It includes a 3.5mm jack for headphones, and also helpfully bundles a pair of earbuds in with the CD player. Not only that, but a 3.5mm aux cable is also included to connect to older car speaker systems or standalone hi-fi systems. If you’re a fan of wireless headphones, the Hott also has you covered, with Bluetooth connectivity. That also means it can connect to the majority of modern car speaker systems, but as a backup, there’s also a built-in…
We have spotted tons of amazing Back-to-School deals for you to get the best and latest gear for this new school year. You will find laptops, tablets, coffee machines, lighting solutions, and other great stuff to start school with a bang. So, it doesn’t matter whether you’re moving into a new dorm or just want a new tablet to take notes; we’re sure you will find something that might help you become the excellent student you know you are. Laptops Samsung Galaxy Book Pro $480 $1100 Save $620 The original Samsung Galaxy Book Pro is still a great option for…
Large, powered, wireless party speakers have been around for some time, but 2023 marked the first year I truly took notice. I recently reviewed a Sony party speaker, and this year seems to indeed be the year of the party speaker. At Audio Advice Live in Raleigh, North Carolina, I entered a room in the Sheraton and instead of the typical two-channel high-end system or home theater setups, what I found was a dance floor just waiting for a party to get started. This included disco lights, a DJ rig, and a pair of full-size JBL PartyBox 710 speakers handling…
The University of Guelph has always been a hub of academic excellence, and its classrooms buzz with discussions and debates. With the advent of new beamforming innovations coupled with the need to broadcast classroom activities to remote participants, the University of Guelph turned to advanced technology to provide the same quality of education to all of its students. One of the technological innovations that has made a significant impact in the classrooms is Sony’s MAS-A100 beamforming microphone. This microphone is installed in several of the university’s meeting rooms, spaces and classrooms, four of which have six microphones connected to a…
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn’t exist.In the last year and a half, PlayStation Productions has worked towards taking some of the company’s video game properties and adapting them into different mediums. On the television side of things, this has led to one of the best shows of 2023 so far in The Last of Usand the surprisingly solid Peacock series Twisted Metal—an odd choice, to be sure. But on the movie side, PlayStation Production hasn’t been nearly…