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Altec Lansing Boomjacket Plays for 40 Hours
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2015  | 
There is no shortage of all-weather Bluetooth speakers but the Boomjacket takes longevity to a new level with 40 hours of playback time on a single charge. (Moreover, Altec Lansing claims that you don't have to lower the volume to achieve that.) The Boomjacket is the sequel to the Life Jacket; like its predecessor, the Boomjacket features rain/dirt/shock-proof construction; in addition to its improved playing time, it has improved sound quality and more mounting capabilities.

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Fugoo Boombox Doesn’t Bother Reinventing the Wheel
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 09, 2015  | 
If you’ve gone through the trouble of creating a kick-ass boombox, why scrap it and start from scratch every time you want to create a new or different style or look? The FUGOO Bluetooth speaker core comes with three different “sleeves” that all share a ton of great features and all sound good, but they have very different applications.

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Dan D'Agostino Wants to Pump Up Your Home Theater
Michael Trei  |  Jan 09, 2015  | 
Dan D'Agostino returns to the monster power amp business.
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Sennheiser Sweats Out Four New Sports Earbuds
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2015  | 
I like to sweat. Sweating is good. I like to listen to music. Most earbuds are destroyed by sweat, or else if they are sweatproof, they sound bad. Sennheiser has overcome that conundrum and sold some excellent sports earbuds in the past, but they have doubled-down on the product category with their new Sport Series comprising four new models, all aimed at our inner athlete clamoring to get stronger, fitter and faster.

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Raumfeld Stereo M Brings Hi-Res Quality to Wireless Speakers
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 09, 2015  | 
The audio world has recently faced a dichotomy that seems to force listeners to choose between wireless convenience or good sound quality. Thankfully, German manufacturer Raumfeld has produced a line of speakers and receivers that blend Hi-Res Audio with wireless ease.

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Ultra Ears Megaboom Speakers Play for 20 Hours
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2015  | 
First, a word of clarification: Ultimate Ears is a brand of Logitech. As you might surmise, UE handles the audio products, while Logitech is more computer focused. Now, the product news: UE's first portable wireless speaker was the UE Boom. As you might expect, the Megaboom is the new and improved version. It features more power, louder sound, and more bass. Ergo, it is better.

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Ion Air LP Blends Bluetooth and Vinyl
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 09, 2015  | 
If your home is filled with an array of Bluetooth speakers, you know the challenge of introducing “new” technology into your system. Since everything old is new again, Ion Audio has just introduced a vinyl turntable with a Bluetooth output so you can wirelessly break out your old LPs and 45s.

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Gibson's Les Paul Monitors Feature Iconic Style and Great Sound
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2015  | 
When it comes to guitars, Gibson knows a thing or two. And perhaps no guitar in its inventory is as well known as the Les Paul series. Les Paul, as you know, pioneered the solid-body guitar (as well as multi-track recording) and the world of music has never been the same. Now, Gibson is honoring the Les Paul guitars with three reference monitors with the same signature style

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GoldenEar Wows 'Em With Triton Five Demo
Rob Sabin  |  Jan 09, 2015  | 
After achieving success with 2013's passive Triton Seven mini-tower ($700 each) and last year's powered Triton One flagship ($2,500 each), GoldenEar Technology has plans to introduce another affordable passive tower, the Triton Five.

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Divoom Gets the Party Started With Voombox
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 08, 2015  | 
Divoom is showing off a few new portable players at CES, but none more rugged and outgoing than the Voombox-Party, a weather-proof player with a 3” subwoofer who’s not afraid to play outdoors.

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Magnepan Makes Exotic Speakers Affordable
Michael Trei  |  Jan 08, 2015  | 
Once again Magnepan shows us that you don't have to be a one-percenter to afford exotic flat panel loudspeakers.
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LG's Web OS 2 Integrates Live TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2015  | 
LG demonstrated its newly designed Web OS 2 that will be available on their 2015 TVs. Web OS has a number of new streaming partners and will now include integration when connected to your set top box. Users will be able to display program guides from their TV provider and control a connected set top box then quickly switch to other apps including online streaming services.
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TiVo's OnePass Adds Streaming to Recorded Episodes
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2015  | 
TiVo has launched OnePass, an extended Seasons Pass for TV series that includes episodes found online.
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SeeQVault Lets You Download Ultra High Definition Movies
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2015  | 
SeeQVault technology will make it possible to download Ultra High Definition (4K) and High Definition movies from your UltraViolet library and other sources.
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UltraHDTVs for Haier
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 08, 2015  | 
Haier is a Chinese brand less well known here than TCL or Hisense, much less Vizio, Samsung, or Sony. It did show some very nice looking sets in a large, tastefully decorated booth, but like Changhong above, it needs to increase its market presence significantly before most consumers will recognize its name.

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