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Logitech Z-680 [Review, Gruntville]
The package arrived in great condition which is amazing since it was HUGE! This is not the type of package that your wife will carry in. Once I got it lugged in the house it was time to peek inside. When I peeked inside I saw yet another box. This one had very nice box art and great details for the retail consumer; a nice way to wrap the set. Now this package was huge but the contents aren’t your average $25, 2.1 set either... Mon, 04 Aug, 2003 | 1175 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Creative Labs PC Multimedia Remote Control [Review, Bjorn3d]
While the computer slowly has turned into a fully featured multimedia unit capable of both playing music and movies there is one thing that it is lacking - the ability to control the programs through a remote. Eksitdata.com sent over a cheap piece of hardware to us that might just do the trick - the Creative Labs PC Multimedia Remote Control. Sun, 03 Aug, 2003 | 147 Click(s) | Detail
M-Audio Revolution 7.1 [Review, Speedy3d]
Today’s “new” player on the block, at least in regards to consumer level audio, M-Audio has released their high end add-in card the Revolution 7.1. M-Audio is very well known in the ultra high end MIDI audio community such as artists and professionals who record music. As a result, high quality ASIO recording is not an after thought in anything that M-Audio produces. Sat, 02 Aug, 2003 | 91 Click(s) | Detail
MMGear MCH-MMS100-B [Review, Hexus]
MMGear have developed a set of headphones which they claim provide true surround sound. Their solution is physical rather than software; it involves placing two speakers, instead of the usual one, over each ear. Fri, 01 Aug, 2003 | 134 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
PVR On A Budget [Review, Tomshardware]
One year after SnapStream PVS version 2 came out, we bring you a review of the recently released version 3. As a quick recap, SnapStream PVS is a software-based PVR (PVS stands for Personal Video Station). It uses a TV tuner card for input signal, and the CPU for encoding and decoding. This review compares and contrasts SnapStream PVS with other alternatives. Thu, 31 Jul, 2003 | 79 Click(s) | Detail
Shure In-Ear Earphones [Review, ExtremeTech]
Shure isn't a name familiar to many PC techies, although you've seen and heard their products for years.
The company's legendary microphones such as its SM-58 continue to be the choice of many rock and pop singers. Shure has also been making in-ear monitor systems for musicians for a number of years now, and the company has decided to bring some of that technology to the consumer market with three new earphone offerings. Tue, 29 Jul, 2003 | 151 Click(s) | Detail
Hercules Gamesurround Muse Lt [Review, Bjorn3d]
The Muse LT is definitely an entry-level sound card offering for those looking for something simple, hassle free, and easy to install. There aren't many bells and whistles on this card for the more advanced sound gurus to play with, but this may also be one of the greater features Hercules offers in a very straight forward piece of equipment. Sun, 27 Jul, 2003 | 96 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Hercules Gamesurround Muse 5.1 DVD & Fortissimo III 7.1 Sound Cards [Review, Bjorn3d]
Since many of our readers own motherboards that utilize NVIDIA's nForce2 chipset with exceptional onboard sound provided by the ALC650E chip and we've looked at these boards previously, I decided a comparison of the nForce2, Muse, and Fortissimo would be more interesting, especially to those who already read the past board reviews. Hercules told us that these are updated versions of the sound cards. And, of course, there are new drivers available that were not around when these cards were first reviewed. Sat, 26 Jul, 2003 | 55 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
HERCULES GAMESURROUND MUSE 5.1 DVD SOUNDCARD [Review, Tweaknews]
This has to be by far the best budget soundcard I've ever put my hands on. For $29.99 you can get full surround sound support for your PC, and the multimedia software to go with it. The software suite definitely helps this card as it provides users with everything they need to fully take advantage of the cards capabilities via PowerDVD and Hercules Media Station. Fri, 25 Jul, 2003 | 42 Click(s) | Detail
Video to Go: Archos AV320 [Review, ExtremeTech]
The AV320 has a 4" LCD display, a 20GB hard-disk, and records and plays back audio and video – along with photos. The AV340 is identical except that it has a 40GB hard-drive. But the AV320 and AV340 are more than just media players, they're media recorders as well. Out of the box both can record line-level analog audio as well as digital audio. Fri, 25 Jul, 2003 | 175 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Altec Lansing 5100 Speakers [Review, Nextgenelectronics]
Speakers are a critical part of any computer system, and they need to be matched with the size of the computer set-up. The Altec Lansing 5100 system is absolutely perfect for desktop applications requiring high quality sound with minimal space. Wed, 23 Jul, 2003 | 79 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Audiotrak Prodigy 7.1 Sound Card [Review, Digit Life]
Today we are going to test the Audiotrak Prodigy7.1 card. Its manufacturer is known for the earlier tested previous-generation Prodigy192 and Maya44 cards... Tue, 22 Jul, 2003 | 159 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Shure E2C Canal Phones [Review, Designtechnica]
Canal phones are a relatively novel type of headphone when it comes to consumer audio gear. The Shure E2C is a mid-priced canalphone with exceptional sound, that can be easily driven by most portable audio players. Mon, 21 Jul, 2003 | 124 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
A USB Enabled Sound Machine? [Review, Tomshardware]
Wait just a minute. Have things gone too far? Do we really need boom boxes that are USB enabled for use with our computers and console systems? Philips seems to think so, if its AZ2555, a.k.a. "the Swiss Army knife of boom boxes," is any indication. We try to find out if being USB enabled is an advantage or just a marketing ploy. Thu, 17 Jul, 2003 | 42 Click(s) | Detail
M-Audio Revolution 7.1 Sound Card Review: Let’s Talk about Revolution [Review, Xbitlabs]
Today we would like to take a closer look at the new 8-channel sound card from M-Audio based on the newest version of the Envy24 sound controller. The product is called Revolution 7.1. But will it bring a real revolution to the sound market? Read in our article! Thu, 17 Jul, 2003 | 108 Click(s) | Detail
Sennheiser HD 580 [Review, Designtechnica]
The slightly cheaper version of the Sennheiser HD600, considered by many to be THE standard in great all around performers, the HD580 provides all the quality and comfort for $50-$100 less. Thu, 17 Jul, 2003 | 80 Click(s) | Detail
Koss KSC-35 [Review, Designtechnica]
It’s hard to believe that a pair of $35 headphones could be worth the upgrade from the tiny bulk buds your portable player came with. Read on while we put these budget cans through their paces. Tue, 15 Jul, 2003 | 128 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Xitel HiFi-Link [Review, Envynews]
Xitel is here to help you on your way to HTPC nirvana with the HiFi-Link. All you need is a PC (any speed) with a USB port and Xitel will help you turn your PC or Mac into the first step of any Home Theater PC: a digital audio jukebox. Now, a digital audio jukebox does not have to be the end-all to be-all. The HiFi-Link has superb quality, and is only limited by the quality of your home audio equipment. A crystal clear digital stream is only minutes away with its ultra-simple installation, and using the HiFi-Link is just as simple. Mon, 14 Jul, 2003 | 35 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
PYRAMAT PM300 [Review, Subzerotech]
By now you’ve probably seen just about everything; or so you think. You’ve most likely seen various styles of mice, keyboards, cases, and even monitors; but how many different styles of speakers have you seen? If you’re like me, you haven’t seen too many. Sure they may come in different sizes, and wattages, but most of them are boxes that just sit on the desk or hang on the wall; right? Wrong… Today I’ll be showing you weirdest set of speakers you’ve probably ever laid eyes on. You actually lay on these like a sofa or bed. Sure they might be comfortable, but is the overall quality/sound a sure hit, or a pain in the back? Thu, 10 Jul, 2003 | 25 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail
Infinity Alpha Series Speakers [Review, Designtechnica]
The Alpha series from Infinity represents the middle of their product line and provides a nice compromise between price and functionality. Did we mention they look great? Tue, 08 Jul, 2003 | 131 Click(s) | Detail