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Blumoo pairs universal control with wireless audio for the ultimate home theater remote

Flyover Innovation's Blumoo universal control system incorporates wireless technology, mobile apps, and nifty connection features in one package that promises to deliver the ultimate home theater remote.

Monster brings new headphones and plenty of spectacle to CES 2014

Monster unveils several new products at CES 2014, including a pocket Bluetooth speaker, ANC wireless headphones, and the new Octagon headphones.
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Ears-on with DTS’ spanking new personalization feature for Headphone:X

DTS unveils its new personalization feature for Headphone:X at CES 2014, allowing you to tailor the sound just for you in a savable profile.
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Hands on: Sennheiser HD8 DJ

Sennheiser’s new lineup of DJ headphones bring a combination of robust construction, powerful bass, and smooth balance up top to satisfy both the DJ set, and the casual listener.
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Hands on: Audiofly Cans

Audiofly brought a brand new over-ear prototype to CES 2014, escaping from its in-ear roots to create a boldly designed premium set of cans, crafted for the studio, and sure to impress when it’s released later this year.
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Hands on: Westone W60

Westone has debuted a bevy of new premium in-ears for CES 2014, including its W60, which pack an incredible six drivers into a tiny in-ear for one of the most brilliant experiences we've had with a headphone of their size in recent memory.

Sennheiser unveils a suite of sweet-sounding headgear at CES 2014

Sennheiser launched CES 2014 with a load of new headphone products, with a little something for everyone.
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DTS hints at big expansion of Play-fi ahead of CES 2014

DTS today revealed the expansion of its Play-fi wireless protocol into speakers from seven original ODMs as well as promising expanded content support.

DTS unveils two new components for Headphone:X to show off at CES 2014

DTS today unveiled new plans for its Headphone:X mobile virtual surround system to optimize and personalize sound for smartphones and headphones.

Sony wants to make ‘Breaking Bad’ even badder by airing it in eye-popping 4K

Sony announces plans to bring Breaking Bad to its new 4K TVs in Ultra High Def, as well as around 140 other titles through its 4K downloa

Sony drops three new 4K TV series for CES, offers more solutions for content issues

Sony today unveiled its new selection of Ultra HD displays for CES, including 3 series', 9 new models, and new avenues for content.

Sony announces new Bravia HD TV lineup for CES 2014

Sony today announced its all new Bravia HD TV lineup to be unveiled on the showroom floor this week at CES. The TVs offer several new features and a new UI.
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LG announces Netflix 4K streaming app on 12 new UHD models

LG today announced a partnership with Netflix to offer 4K streaming from the service on 12 new 4K LG models being shown off at CES 2014.
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Samsung outlines plans to create a momentum swing for 4K content in 2014

Samsung announced a multi-tiered plan to bolster 4K content in 2014, including partnerships with Netflix, M-GO, DIRECTV, Comcast, and Amazon.
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Dish Network’s Joey is multiplying before our eyes at CES 2014

DIsh Network has unveiled new versions of its Joey DVR for CES 2014 which will allow users to access its content in a multitude of ways in the new year.
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Sharp’s Quattron+ tech delivers ‘almost’ 4K TVs for the rest of us

Sharp unveils its 4 tier TV lineup for 2014 at the start of CES, including the new Quattron +, which bridges the gap between HD and 4K resolution.

Sol Republic’s new Relays earbuds promise to stay put, and look good doing it

Sol Republic today unveiled its latest earbuds, the Relays. The new buds offer a stylish design, as well as Sol's Free Flex technology for a secure fit.
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House of Marley Liberate review

The House of Marley likes its bass, and nowhere is that more evident than the Liberate on-ear headphones. Well-built and eco-friendly, these headphones offer well-sculpted treble, but pound your head with enough bass to incite a migraine.

Shure’s new SE112 promise to outperform your budget buds without breaking the bank

Shure today unveiled the SE112 earbuds, a new product priced under $50 and designed to be a viable alternative to the earbuds that come with smartphones.

Soundfreaq unveils its CES 2014 lineup, including the ultra-small Pocket Kick

Soundfreaq today unveiled three new Bluetooth speakers for its CES 2014 lineup, including the Sound Rise, the Double Spot, and the Pocket Kick.
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Think you’ve got a binge-viewing problem? You’ve got nothing on these guys

CES 2014 will play host to three TV fans looking break a Guinness World Record by binge watching nearly 87 hours of TV in front of a live crowd in Vegas.

NYNE unveils four new ‘lifestyle-inspired’ speakers for CES 2014

NYNE today unveiled its CES product lineup, which includes four new speakers that boast a host of features, and are all priced below $150.

Lepow’s new Mod speaker brings 60’s hipster style into the 21st century

Lepow industries today unveiled the Mod, a uniquely styled Bluetooth speaker inspired by the 60's subculture movement of the same name.
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Yamaha YSP-1400 review

Yamaha’s Digital Sound Projectors aren’t your typical sound bars. Armed with an array of small drivers, built-in subwoofers and highly customizable sound control, even the entry-level YSP-1400 offers more than the similarly-priced competition.
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Netflix tests out $7 service plan on new customers

Netflix today announced it's adding an experimental new $7/month plan for new users which offers standard def viewing on a single device.

Cambridge Audio reveals its power-packed digital hi-fi lineup for CES 2014

Cambridge Audio today unveiled its lineup of audio products for this year’s CES including new hi-fi amplifiers, speakers, and digital audio converter.
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Why buy a house when you can buy Samsung’s 110-inch Ultra HD television?

Samsung's 110-inch 4K TV, unveiled at CES 2013, is seeling in South Korea for a whopping price of just over $150,000 .
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NYNE’s new ‘Aqua’ Bluetooth speaker plunges into new territory

NYNE has unveiled its all new Aqua Bluetooth speaker to debut at CES 2014. Features include a waterproof IPX7 shell, a speakerphone, and Bluetooth 4.0.

Sony and Panasonic step back from OLED partnership, 4K primed to take center stage once again

After a year and a half of working together to create cost effective, reliable OLED TVs, Panasonic and Sony have given up their partnership.
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Klipsch Status review

Klipsch continues its slow but steady rollout of excellent headphones with the Status, a slightly glitzy, yet super-durable set of travel-friendly headphones, sure to please those who love to rock.
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Libratone Loop review

The Libratone Loop is a looker of a speaker, and with the unexpected inclusion of ribbon-style tweeters, it reads like an audiophile’s dream. Unfortunately, we found the treble could quickly spin out of control, with the midrange taking a hit in the process.
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Dish Network and DirecTv jack up prices for 2014, blame content providers

DirecTV and Dish Network have each announced rate hikes for the new year which will add around $2 to $5 to the average TV package.
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LG Sound Plate LAP340 review

Those not up for a sound bar may find favor with a rapidly expanding new trend: the sound base. Or, as LG calls theirs, sound plate. Whatever you call them, these devices offer serious space-saving and much-improved sound quality over TV speakers.
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Denon unveils its first ever sound bar, just in time for your holiday hibernation

Denon today unveiled its first sound bar and wireless subwoofer combo, the DHT-S514. The system offers a host of inputs, and 175 watts of power for $600.