http://reviews.audioreview.com The official Audio Review Blog Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:20:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en " Rf headphones are using a stereo frequency modulation system when transmitting sound from transmitter to the headphones. It is pretty much like having a mini radio station in your house. These kinds of headphones are perfect for TV, computers, games consoles when you don’t want to disturb people around you.  ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/what-are-the-differences-between-rf-ir-and-bluetooth-wireless-headphones/ The next frontier in television technology is here and heading to retail outlets next year. Just don't forget your glasses. Sony and Panasonic say they will release home 3-D television systems in 2010; JVC is not far behind. All of Mitsubishi's current model Home Theater TVs are 3-D ready and are ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/3-d-tvs-heading-for-masses-in-2010/ Peabody, Mass. - Boston Acoustics replaced the middle series in its three-series component-speaker selection, shipping a six-SKU Reflection series designed to complement flat-panel displays and to bring select flagship-series technologies to lower price points. The RS 334 floor-standing speaker at $699 (street price) each tops out the Reflection series of component ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/boston-acoustics-adds-reflection-series/ Conveniently brings better sound to laptop users (and anyone else who hates wires.) Today Klipsch hass added wireless technology to its ProMedia 2.1 computer speakers. The original ProMedia 2.1 system was introduced in 2000, and over the years it has become one of the highest praised, best-selling products Klipsch has ever ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/klipsch-promedia-21-wireless-pc-speaker-system/ Featured Article from Jack Roberts & The Flight of the Mini-monitors, Part 7: Lowther's worldwide debut of the DX-65 driver in the Teresonic Magus XR Reviewer: Jack Roberts A new driver from Lowther is real news. A new five inch driver is even rarer news, so it was with great anticipation that ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/lowthers-dx-65-driver-in-the-teresonic-magus-xr-review/ WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Amplifiers Units: About 2,300 Distributor: Krell Industries LLC, of Orange, Conn. Hazard: The amplifiers ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/amplifiers-recalled-by-krell-industries-recalled-due-to-fire-hazard/ Limited Edition Earphones Are World's First Audio Hardware To Bear Official Miles Davis Name * Created in Conjunction with the Miles Davis Family * Feature Sleek Styling Designed to Capture the Essence of the Man and His Music * Engineered to the Most Demanding Sonic Specifications Monster Miles Davis Tribute In-Ear Headphones Monster, renowned for ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/monsters-miles-davis-tribute-in-ear-headphones/ Panasonic to Show Full HD 3D Home Theater, Expanded tru2way(R) Solutions at Cable-Tec Expo 2009 Emphasis on Full HD 3D TV, Growing Interactive Cable TV Applications DENVER, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic will demonstrate prototype Full HD 1080p 3D televisions and will exhibit an expanded range of tru2way solutions, including tru2way-based ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/3d-home-theater-panasonic-to-show-off-prototype/ ITOK Media Limited, renowned Hong Kong manufacturer of high end but not high priced audio products, has launched its new Trends Hi-Fi product - Trends TA-10 amp and PA-10 Pre-amp Combo. Integrating Trends TA-10.2P SE Power Amplifier, Trends PA-10 SE Tube Pre-Amplifier and Trends Audiophile Audio Cable to bring audiophiles ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/trends-audio-ta-10-amplifier-and-pa-10-preamp-combo/ So many to choose from! Lets us boil it down. How to Choose a Floorstanding Speaker that fits you: What things do I need to consider when buying floorstanding speakers? There are basically four things you should take into consideration when shopping for floorstanding speakers. Space - How big is the room ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/editors-choice-best-floor-standing-speakers-under-1000/ Did you know that audioREVIEW has a classifieds section? Well, we do. Classifieds are located here: http://classifieds.audioreview.com/index.php We wanted to let you all know about it and we want to highlight good deals and gear from it. Every Wednesday we'll select classifieds to highlight all over the site. - audioREVIEW NAD 218THX Ads from ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/great-used-gear-dont-pass-it-up-2/ Units Sold During 2003 to 2007 May Cause Shock Hazard Belkin SurgeMaster Surge Protector The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. * Name of Product: SurgeMaster™ Surge ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/belkin-surgemaster-surge-protectors-product-recall/ Monitor Audio, the UK owned and managed global specialist in hi-fi loudspeaker design & engineering has enhanced its web service with a host of new features and six territory specific websites. http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk Feature highlights include a fascinating historical timeline which charts the growth of the company from launch in 1972 to ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/monitor-audio-strengthen-brand-with-%e2%80%98innovation-timeline%e2%80%99-and-extend-global-reach-with-6-country-specific-websites/ MSRP: $ 1000.00 Description: frequency response is 47-20,000 Hz +/- 3.5 dB for towers; 80-20,000 Hz +/- 3.5 dB for center Recommended amplifier 20-150 watts per channel Subwoofer recommended in home theater systems, optional in music only systems. 14 Reviews 0 Quick Ratings 4.93 of 5 ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/indepth-user-review-of-the-high-end-but-money-saving-ohm-microwalsh-talls/ Waterfall Audio launches SERIO compact glass 2.1 and 5.1 loudspeaker systems Glass loudspeaker expert Waterfall Audio has launched a groundbreaking new hi-fi loudspeaker concept that’s set to offer the ultimate in discrete, compact audio. Called SERIO, the diminutive satellite speaker features Waterfall’s striking glass design expertise, whilst offering high-performance sound. SERIO ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/amazingly-good-looking-21-system-from-waterfall/ GC Pro, the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, has announced the introduction of the new Ocean Way Impact Monitor System. Here's what they have to say in their press release... In some circles of the audiophile community, the words "professional monitor" have ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/high-resolution-reference-monitors-designed-by-allen-sides/ LINN has created a slim new digital steaming music server that has an onboard pre-amp and 20W power amp.  The player can support MP3, WAV, FLAC files up to 24-bit/192kHz. User control via Linn GUI (Graphical User Interface) software compatible with PC and UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC). more info on Linn's site. via: ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/linns-new-sneaky-music-ds/ Delivers New Modular Architecture, Audiophile-Quality and Sophisticated, Installer-Friendly Advantages NAD Electronics, highly regarded as a manufacturer of high-performance audio components, introduces its powerful T 175 Preamp-Tuner-Processor, designed for demanding audiophiles. The T 175 is a high-end, highly refined audio/video control center comparable to components three times its price. Packed with new ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/nads-new-t-175-av-preamplifier-tuner-processor/ Featured Article from Fred Crowder compares the $1,600 Aural Symphonics Chrono b2 balanced interconnects to other heavyweights Reviewer: Fred Crowder Introduction The Aural Symphonics Chrono b2 is more a study in contrasts than most cables. Chrono b2 refers to balanced version 2. Visually, it is a large diameter cable covered in an ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/1600-aural-symphonics-chrono-b2-balanced-interconnects-reviewed/ MSRP: $ 2500.00 Description: Finishes: Black Ash, Rosewood Veneer Connectivity: Bi-wire recommended, jumpers provided Tweeter: 1" Silk Dome (Folded Ribbon in Statement) Mid-bass: 6 1/4" Treated Paper Frequency Response: 42 - 20kHz (42 - 40KHz in Statement) Crossover Point: 3KHz Impedance: 6O Efficiency: 88dB Dimensions (Imperial): 13 1/2" (H) x 14 1/2" (D) x ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/lsa1-statement-monitor-user-review-harsh-reality-for-best-under-3000/ It is the holiday season and I am going to give you a present. This is the culmination of a long and winding and interesting and frustrating and expensive journey from that first audio component to hearing one that had me saying, “That’s the one!” It is the story of ... http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/marantz-ma-9s2-reference-series-power-amplifiers-review/