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CES 2014
Thiel Monitor Embodies Next-Gen Values
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2014
The Thiel TM3 monitor is the brainchild of new designer Mark Mason, who is rising to the task of filling the enormous shoes of the late founder Jim Thiel. Among other things, he prizes a good mix of on- and off-axis response and wants his speakers to be easier to drive. The 6.5-inch fiberglass woofer and one-inch aluminum tweeter nestle in an enclosure made of twelve 1/16th-inch layers, mostly of plywood, with one metal layer. The product is made in Lexington, Kentucky and will sell for $2999/pair when it ships in summer 2014. There will also be two new centers priced at $3999 and $1999 as well as two new subs priced at $2499 for a 15-inch and $1999 for a 12-inch. Oh, and three new towers as well, which will be covered separately.
CES 2014
GoldenEar Introduces Even Larger Bar
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 08, 2014
GoldenEar Technology's SuperCinema 3D Array XL, for TVs of 70 inches and up, is an upsized version of the existing SuperCinema 3D Array soundbar. The three-channel bar features a trio of the company's signature folded ribbon tweeters which provide wide dispersion and in general a beautifully listenable top end. The 2.5-way center-channel driver array is derived from the SuperSat 60. Price $1499. Also shown was the new flagship tower Triton One. (Another contributor will fill you in on that.)
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Toshiba's Into Ultra HD
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 08, 2014
Toshiba never really went anywhere, but they’ve kept a low profile for the past couple of years. No longer. The company’s Ultra HD 4K models, scheduled to roll out this summer, are a step back into the game.
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CES 2014
Toshiba Goes Wide
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 08, 2014
No information was offered on this Ultra HD set, which appeared to be a show special and not a commercial product, but it’s clear that showing a BIG, big screen set was the in thing to do this year. Unlike the ginormous Samsung and LG sets, however, this Toshiba was flat and not curved.
CES 2014
Microlab FC10 Desktop Speakers Prove Function Trumps Fashion
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 08, 2014
It takes a lot to design a killer-looking speaker, but perhaps that money is better spent on sound quality. Ever practical, the designers at China’s Microlab put all their budget into making the FC10 ($77) good quality speakers that look nice in person, but they most certainly veer away from the sleek and swoopy design that Apple designers have deemed essential. They have a clean and simple look, lacking the curved aesthetic that most products embrace these days. The FC10 are wedge-shaped speakers designed to solidly surround any laptop - Apple or otherwise; the pair weighs 4.41 lbs.

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CES 2014
M-Go Shows Improvements in Updated App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2014
The M-Go online movie streaming service moves closer to fulfilling its potential with new sub-genres, powerful search and playlists.
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CES 2014
M-Go Premium App to Stream 4K/Ultra HD
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2014
Samsung showed a 4K UHD TV with the M-Go Premium App. This app will stream 4K movie titles to the TV. It also will stream titles that have been “optimized for 4K.” These are movies that were not shot in 4k, but because M-Go is owned by Technicolor, the titles have been optimized in the lab and made available for streaming. While M-Go limited their announcement to Samsung TVs, it was clear (yet unspoken) that the Premium service will extend to other manufacturers’ UHD TVs.
CES 2014
Hisense Shows Roku TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2014
Roku has joined forces with Chinese TV manufacturer, Hisense to offer a Roku TV. When the TV is first turned on, it will display a Roku home page similar to the menu on a Roku Box streaming device
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CES 2014
iLuv Rocks the SyrenPro, Wavecast, and Rollick Portable Speakers
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 08, 2014
iLuv offers a plethora of portable wireless Bluetooth speakers. Not surprisingly, at CES, they expanded their lineup in this popular category. In particular, three portable speakers caught my eye: the SyrenPro, Wavecast, and Rollick.

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CES 2014
NYNE Aqua Bluetooth Speaker Floats Your Boat
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 08, 2014
Okay, there are lots of portable Bluetooth speakers. LOTS. But sometimes you need one that has special capabilities, or at least looks cooler than all the others. Enter the NYNE Aqua speaker.

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