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Magico QSub-18 and QSub-15 Subwoofers Preview Magico's new QSub-18 and QSub-15 subwoofers feature 8,000W amplifiers and 136dB SPL at 20Hz. They promise to redefine the very experience of low frequencies. At 570lbs and $36,000 the QSub-18 should.

Involve Audio Surround Master Review This is a review of the Surround Master by Involve Audio. It's a new type of surround decoder that, well, makes a lot of claims. It converts 2CH audio to simulated surround sound. It sounds....

Phiaton Bridge MS 500 Headphones Review We review the Phiaton Bridge MS 500 headphones, which Phiaton describes as over-ear, but we'd humbly tell you are actually on-ear—that is, unless your ears are the size of walnuts.

Leap Motion Touch-free Controller Review The Leap Motion Controller is a touch-free motion controller for your Mac or PC. While I really like it, the Leap Motion is more of a curiosity than a necessity. At $80, it might be worth it to you.

REL Habitat1 Wireless Subwoofer Preview The REL Habitat1 wireless subwoofer slams the bass with a 150 Watt amp and latency-free uncompressed wireless audio up to 50 feet in a sleek and stylish form factor that will fit into any environment.

Parasound Halo P 5 Stereo Preamplifier Preview Priced at $950, the two-channel Parasound Halo P 5 isn't your average preamplifier, in that it has a feature set beyond a handful of analog inputs. Nice aesthetic, good price; is it for you?

Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm Subwoofer Preview The Pro Audio Technology LFC-24sm isn't an average subwoofer; with a 24" driver in a refrigerator sized cabinet, it's not hard to guess it'll get loud. Want to know more? Keep reading for the scoop.

Fluance ES1 Tower Loudspeaker Review Review: The Fluance ES1 Tower loudspeaker system entices with crisp high frequency detail, ample output and an attractive footprint to boot.

Phorus PS 1 Play-Fi Speakers Review The Phorus PS1 speaker measures around 8" wide by 6" tall, has dual neodymium drivers powered by class-D amplification, and a large port in the back allows a good amount of mid-bass to come through.

Yamaha CD-S3000 CD/SACD Player Preview The Yamaha CD-S3000 isn't cheap at $6,999.95, and as Yamaha's statement CD/SACD player, expectations are high. Does the CD-S3000 pass muster on a first glance at Audioholics? Read on to find out.