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SOUL S-PLAY Wireless Earbuds Review


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Center Channel June 16, 2022 Tom Andry

MTM Center Speakers – Why All The Hate?


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Room Acoustics June 15, 2022 Tom Andry

Wide Rooms and Acoustic Panels


Acoustic panels are and important part of your theater. But do you need an acoustic panel on your side wall if you have a really Continue Reading →

News & Opinion June 14, 2022 Tom Andry

What is a “Blind” Test in AV?


One common refrain from those arguing on AV forums is that a person could never hear a difference in a blind test. What is that Continue Reading →

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