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8 Best Soundbars Under $300 in 2023

If you’re on a budget but want better audio for your TV, don’t worry. Quality sound can be affordable. There are numerous soundbars available that cost less than $300 and they perform well above their price range. In this price category, many soundbars offer features like Bluetooth connectivity, HDMI support, and even a wireless subwoofer …

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The 8 Best Soundbars Under $200 (2023)

Soundbars are the modern-day solution for great television audio. Their space-saving design and ease of setup make them attractive alternatives to traditional home theater systems. People just don’t want to rearrange their entire living room around big speakers and deal with complicated wiring issues. In this buyer’s guide, we’ll be looking at our favorite soundbars …

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Tozo Golden X1 Review

Tozo, an emerging LA-based electronics manufacturer, has been making a bit of a name for itself in the budget earbud market. Their attractively priced and high-performing Tozo T10, T6, A1, and NC2 earbuds are absolutely dominating the budget earbud market, drawing comparisons to former budget-oriented brands like Soundpeats and 1More. In a similar fashion, Tozo …

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How Long Can An HDMI Cable Be?

When the high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) standard first came to the market, it ushered in a new era of visual and audio quality for consumers. Unlike the earlier standards, the HDMI standard enabled devices to send visual and audio information digitally, thereby allowing consumers to experience visual and audio information at a previously unheard-of level …

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Top 8 Best Soundbars For Under $100 In 2023

Bought yourself a new TV and want to immerse yourself in a movie?  Chances are the built-in speakers are lacking the oomph and audio fidelity you want—which is perfectly understandable given how thin flat screen TVs have become. Sound-wise, you just can’t beat a fully fledged 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system for a home …

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Best Headphone Amps (Updated For 2023)

Most listeners plug their headphones straight into their laptop or smartphone headphone jack. Simple, right?  Which begs the question, why would anyone be interested in buying a headphone amp? The short answer is the 3.5mm audio jack on computers or devices like the iPhone or iPad aren’t very powerful. This means they often can’t provide …

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Best Turntable Under $200: 8 Top Picks For 2023

Vinyl has made a big comeback. When the average consumer moved away from CDs to digital downloads and audio streaming services, many others regained interest in the good old record. Some people miss having physical copies of music which they can see and feel. Others want to experience the unique sound that only a truly …

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The 40 Best Vinyl Records to Test Your New Turntable

So, you’ve just bought a new turntable and want to put it through its paces… Testing a new HiFi setup requires records covering a wide spectrum of sound signatures to see if it can hit those highs, lows, and everything in between, just right. Fortunately, there are many different genres and styles of music out …

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The Best Bookshelf Speakers For Under $500 in 2023

The bestselling type of speaker for home listening, bookshelf speakers are compact yet capable of delivering rich and room-filling audio. While most commonly used in HiFi setups, they make great desktop speakers and are also a more compact alternative to floorstanders as front L/R surround speakers in a home theater system.  Loudspeaker technology has come …

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