CES 2017

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Reveling in the Breadth and Beauty of Revel
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
New Revel speakers cover all bases from towers to satellite packs.

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Anthem Amp Boasts ARC Room Correction
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Not every stereo integrated amp has the advantage of Anthem Room Correction.

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MartinLogan Bar Does Play-fi Wireless
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Super-versatile DTS Play-fi wireless connectivity is a highlight of one of MartinLogan's two new soundbars.

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Audioengine HD3 Is Both Speaker and Headphone Amp
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Audioengine says its new HD3 is more than just a warmed over version of its famous AE2. It is not only an active mini-monitor but can also function as a headphone amp.

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Kanto Speakers Can Do Vinyl
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Looking for a compact speaker with built-in phono preamp so that you can plug a turntable directly into it?

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The Lemon California Roll Solar Speaker is Like a Ray of Sunshine
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Knowing that nothing puts a cloud over a sunny day at the beach like running out of power for your speakers, Lemon Technology, a San Diego-based audio company has a new Bluetooth speaker powered by sunshine.

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Ford and Amazon Ask: 'Can You Hear Me Now?'
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
How many times has this happened to you? You ask your car to phone Peggy, and instead it orders a pizza? Or maybe you ask for directions to Rochester and instead it changes your radio station? How come car voice systems can’t work as well as all the other voice systems we use? Ford asked the same question, and Alexa answered the call.

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Sennheiser Debuts HD1 In-Ear Wireless Headphones
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Congratulations on waking up from that 10-year coma. Big yawn. While you were sleeping, wireless in-ear headphones became a thing. Actually, they are now a big thing. The HD1 joins Sennheiser’s Momentum lineup as one of the newest offerings.

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Coros Hits the Road with the Linx Bicycle Helmet with Bone Conduction Technology
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Any cyclist knows how dangerous it can be to use earphones while cycling. They also know how much more fun it can be if there’s music motivating your workout. Coros is introducing a cycling helmet that lets users hear ambient sounds while playing music or taking a phone call.

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JAM Audio Brings Amazon Alexa-Enabled Speakers to the Masses
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
While it’s easy to put such impressive technology into high-end, expensive products, JAM Audio is recognizing the need to put voice-activation into more affordable products. They are releasing a range of products with Alexa including one that starts at an economical $60.

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Neat Microphones’ Beehive Buzzes
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Low, flat rectangular black boxes with a few buttons and displays. Boring. You need to add a little buzz to your stereo shelf. For example, how about a Beehive? If you’re looking for a tube-driven headphone amplifier and DAC, this might be the hive for you.

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House of Marley Stirs it Up At CES
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
House of Marley is making a splash at CES with a new collection of products with an interesting and unique twist.
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Pioneer Shows Its Newest High-Res Audio Player
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
High-Res Audio is alive and well, thank you very much. New hardware is arriving, as well as new high-res streaming services. Case in point, regarding the former, Pioneer showed the XDP-300R, its newest portable audio player. It joins the previous XDP-100R player but does not replace it.

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Alexa to Control Dish Hopper 3
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
In the next six months, Dish users will be able to control their Hopper 3 using Amazon’s Alexa voice control. Tuning into a specific channel, search and showing the program guide will be the first commands available on the Amazon Echo, Tap, or Dot.
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Qualcomm Demos Mobile High Dynamic Range Video
Al Griffin  |  Jan 06, 2017  | 
Audiophiles have many portable playback options, including compact high-performance DACs and serious headphones, to choose from. But what about high-quality video on a phone?
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