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Bookshelf Speaker Reviews
PSB Alpha B1 Loudspeaker System: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • 5.1-Channel System Price: $1,286
  • Alpha B1 L/R/LS/RS: Two-driver, two-way speake r with one 5.25" metalized polypropylene woofer and one .75" aluminum dome tweeter, $279/pr.
    HWD: 4.25" x 9.75" x 6.25"
  • Alpha C1 Center Speaker: Three-driver, two-way center speaker with two 5.25" metalized polypropylene woofers and one .75" aluminum dome tweeter, $229/ea.
    HWD: 7" x 17.8": x 9.25"
  • SubSeries 5i subwoofer: 150-Watt powered, vented sub with one 10" polypropylene woofer, line and speaker level inputs, $499/ea.
    HWD: 16.5" x 12.4" x 14.8"
PSB is a stalwart brand for offering high-end performance at a price. The Alpha B1 is the latest incarnation of PSB's minor classic, the Alpha mini-monitor. The new version offers improved driver materials and a tweaked design. Make sure to check out HT's November issue for the full download on how a 5.1-channel system built around these speakers performed for us.
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In-Wall Speaker ReviewsOn-Wall Speaker Reviews
Meridian 300 Series In-Wall/On-Wall Speakers: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,395-$4,895/ea. Depending on configuration
  • 320: Two-way with one 6.5" bass driver and one ribbon tweeter
  • 330: Two-way with one 6.5" bass driver, one 8" passive radiator, and one ribbon tweeter
  • 350: Two-way with two 6.5" bass drivers, two 8" passive radiators, and one ribbon tweeter
Meridian's 300 Series in-wall/on-wall speakers use 6.5" bass drivers and ribbon tweeters and rigid, non-resonant cabinets and a white paintable grille and frame with rough-in boxes. And they come in a few different flavors. The 320 includes just a single bass driver and ribbon, while the 330 adds an 8" passive radiator and the 350 has two bass drivers and two passive radiators to complement the ribbon. Like the 200 Series these speakers are configurable as conventional passive designs set up for bi-wiring/bi-amping, or as "remote active" units that operate with Meridian's proprietary powered crossover/amplifiers.
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In-Wall Speaker Reviews
Meridian 200 Series In-Ceiling Speakers: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $397/ea.
  • Two-way with an 8" bass driver and pivoting tweeter, configurable as passive design powered by a conventional amplifier or as a "remote active" system driven by a proprietary Meridian crossover/amplifier
How about Meridian sound for your ceiling for about 400 bucks a pop? The new 200 Series in-ceiling speakers offer yet another option for high quality sound minus the room clutter. As we've come to expect from Meridian this system offer terrific flexibility being configurable as traditional passive speakers or as a "remote active" self-amplified speaker working in conjunction with Meridian controllers.
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Tower Speaker Reviews
Canton CD 3200 Loudspeaker: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $1,600/ea.
  • "2.5-way" active loudspeaker with built-in 200-Watt IcePower amplifier modules powering four 4" aluminum mid/bass drivers and one 1" aluminum driver
With the CD 3200 Canton is at the forefront of a trend we expect to see major growth in: active speakers carrying small, efficient and powerful 200-Watt digital switching amps onboard. The drivers have been re-engineered for increased excursion for superior deep bass response and a focused soundfield. Canton claims it will outperform anything or near its class.
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Toshiba Cinema Series XHD 72MX196 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $4,800
  • 72" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, one VGA computer input, G-LINK (for TV Guide On Screen), Ethernet THINC port connection
Features We Like Xtreme BLAC for deeper blacks, CableCARD and Over-The-Air HD tuners,
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Sony KDS-50A2000 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,499
  • 50" three-chip SXRD
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, one VGA computer input
Features We Like Full three-chip design with native 1080p resolution, dynamic iris for deep blacks, WEGA Engine video processing with DRC
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Mitsubishi WD-52631 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,799
  • 52" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, IEEE 1394
Features We Like 6-Primary color system adds complementary color segments to color wheel, Plush 1080p processes 720p and 1080i HD signals at full resolution
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JVC HD-56FN97 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $4,199
  • 56" three-chip HD-ILA
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI, component and IEEE 1394 inputs
Features We Like Three-chip design with native 1080p resolution, dynamic iris for deep blacks, 5-Point Color Management, Dynamic Gamma Correction Circuitry
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Toshiba 62HM196 RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,999
  • 62" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, G-LINK (for TV Guide On Screen), Ethernet THINC port connection
Features We Like: Xtreme BLAC for deeper blacks, CableCARD and Over-The-Air HD tuners
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Samsung HL-S5686W RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,399
  • 56" single-chip DLP
  • 1280x720
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, USB input
Features We Like: Compact design, Movie mode allows selection of accurate color palette and defeats DNIe video processing, Over-The-Air HD tuner
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