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Yamaha YHT-S401 Sound Bar - A Cut Above the Rest

Yamaha YHT-S401 Sound Bar - A Cut Above the Rest

9.0

A step up from older models, the Yamaha YHT-S401 is one of the latest mid-level sound bar offerings in the market. Can it deliver on features, design, performance and value to convince us it is a worthy successor to the excellent YHT-S400?

Philips Fidelio SoundSphere DS9800W Docking Speakers - High Fidelity At A High Price

Philips Fidelio SoundSphere DS9800W Docking Speakers - High Fidelity At A High Price

8.5

Philips' DS9800W docking speakers were designed to impress with its touted SoundSphere technology and lavish profile. Read on to find out what we think about this living room centerpiece, whose hefty price tag puts it in the same class as the Zeppelin Air.

Samsung Forum 2012 - The Latest Samsung Products Unleashed

Samsung Forum 2012 - The Latest Samsung Products Unleashed

Pushing the boundaries of the future and empowering the consumer experience with a diverse array of products from televisions, smartphones, tablets to IT solutions and white goods at the Samsung Forum 2012.

Philips HTS7140 Sound Bar Home Theater System - Cinema Feel

Philips HTS7140 Sound Bar Home Theater System - Cinema Feel

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Mid-range sound bars need to deliver ease of use and high performance. The Philips HTS7140 is integrated with a Blu-ray player, boasts six 2.5-inch full range drivers and a 6.5-inch subwoofer. Is it the product you need to upgrade your TV audio subsystem and bring home a mini theater?

Hands-On: Bang & Olufsen's Playful New Beolit 12 Portable Speaker

Hands-On: Bang & Olufsen's Playful New Beolit 12 Portable Speaker

If you have a smartphone or tablet, chances are you might be on the lookout for a decent portable speaker to 'amp up' your audio experience. Perhaps Bang & Olufsen has the solution to your needs in the shape of its new Beolit 12 portable speaker? Check out our first impressions.

Delivering New Aural Experiences with Sony Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphones

Delivering New Aural Experiences with Sony Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphones

Offering the ultimate in style, comfort and sound quality, the new XBA range of Balanced Armature in-ear headphones deliver an immersive audio experience in various forms.

A.C. Ryan Veolo - Android Inside

A.C. Ryan Veolo - Android Inside

7.5

With competitors releasing media players that feature integrated Wi-Fi to enable easier access to online services, A.C. Ryan has sought to set the bar higher with their latest offering, the Veolo. A curious amalgamation of media player and the Android OS, we explore if this concept could take off and what Veolo offers.

Philips Fidelio Primo DS9/10 Docking Station - Reclined Resplendence

Philips Fidelio Primo DS9/10 Docking Station - Reclined Resplendence

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The Philips Fidelio Primo DS9/10 looks like a good docking station on paper. With its dual 19mm tweeters and dual 3.5-inch woofers, it has the hardware to excel. But how will this member of the Fidelio series hold up when subjected to our battery of tests? Find out now!

WD TV Live - Great Looking Media Performance

WD TV Live - Great Looking Media Performance

8.5

The WD TV Live is a compact full HD media player that sports built-in Wi-Fi and a long list of internet-based services. An attractive user interface doesn't hurt its prospects either. Will all these help it to stand out in an already crowded media player field? Here's our take.

A Closer Look at the Sound of Edifier

A Closer Look at the Sound of Edifier

HardwareZone Malaysia was invited to China for a tour of the Edifier manufacturing facility, located in Dongguan, China. There, we met the founder and CEO of Edifier, Zhang Wendong.

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