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Sonos introduces new PLAYBAR wireless soundbar to rescue you from the sound of your HDTV.

Anyone who owns a LED or Plasma flat screen TV knows that their TV speakers suck. Fortunately, Sonos comes to the rescue.

Sonos Playbar SoundbarThe Sonos Playbar brings awesomeness to your LED or Plasma TV in the form of a sound bar — a self-contained substitute for a home theater receiver and separate home theater speakers and subwoofer that might otherwise be used.

Stocked with an impressive nine drivers, the compact, low-profile Playbar employs rounded corners and silver accents to earn more style points than most sound bars, which tend to be black, boxy, and décor-damaging.… ›› READ MORE

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Denver Stereo and Home Theater Show

Audiofest Returns to the Mile High City, Vienna Acoustics Introduces new Speaker

The 2012 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest will be held at the Denver Marriott Tech Center Hotel on October 12-14. Furniture will be removed from over 150 of the hotel’s sleeping rooms and manufacturers will set up complete stereo systems for attendees to audition. You are encouraged to go from room to room, have a seat and casually listen. In fact, feel free to bring your own iPods, discs or records to the show, as most exhibitors will be more than happy to play one or two songs of your favorite music.… ›› READ MORE

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It’s about quality – it’s always about quality.

What is it that makes you buy a stereo system or a home theater system?  Is it the cool touchscreen remote? Or maybe you can control the whole thing with your iPhone. Is it THX certification? You’re welcome. Is it the look or aesthetics of the speakers or maybe the fact that you don’t have to see the speakers at all? When you are making your buying decision for a stereo system or a home theater system what do you base it on?… ›› READ MORE

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Why you need a REL.

THE MUSICAL NECESSITY OF AN ACTIVE SUB-BASS SYSTEM.

Is deep bass necessary or desirable? Yes, in our opinion it is not only desirable, it is a critical part of the audible spectrum. “High Fidelity” products are designed to reproduce the original sound of an instrument or soundtrack as accurately as possible by faithfully preserving the character of the “live” sound down to the last nuance and detail. When reproducing the sound of large bass instruments, such as organ pipes or the synthesized low frequencies present in film mixes, the sonic benefit of adding a sub-bass system is immediately obvious.… ›› READ MORE

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The One Component Every Music Lover Should Want to Add to Their Stereo System.

Have you gone looking for your favorite CD digging around through CD cases only to find the disc is missing? Are you tired of loading that old 300 disc CD changer with discs, wondering what might play next?

Sonos whole house music systemWith the VAST number of choices available for listening to digital music and streaming online content on your stereo system, may we suggest one that defies all others. If you love music, if you want that music now, and you want access to millions of songs easily at your finger tips, you might consider adding a Sonos to your stereo.… ›› READ MORE

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Want Better Picture and Sound From Your Home Theater?

If you want better picture and sound out of your home theater or home audio system, look to your wall socket.

The power coming from your wall outlet may be fine for your refrigerator or toaster but in most cases it can do some really bad things to the quality of the picture and sound coming from your home theater or home audio system and shorten your home theater or home audio systems’ life. While some electrical issues come from outside your home, most of them originate in the home.… ›› READ MORE

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