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Show summary: PLAiR promises to stream free web video to your TV via a quirky stick-like device, but it's buggy, unreliable and lacking content.
Category: First Look
April 24, 2013
Show summary: Yamaha's RX-V475 edges out competing AV receivers in our listening tests, but trails when it comes to features and design.
Category: First Look
April 22, 2013
Show summary: Denon's AVR-E400 makes some progress simplifying the arduous AV receiver setup process, but it lacks convenient wireless features you'd expect at this price.
Category: First Look
April 12, 2013
Show summary: The newly announced Roku 3 ($99) is the company's flagship streaming-media box, with a completely redesigned user interface, a faster processor and a neat new feature that lets you plug in headphones to the remote.
Category: First Look
March 5, 2013
Show summary: The Sonos Playbar is cleverly designed and does great fake surround, but it's better suited to current Sonos customers than newcomers.
Category: First Look
March 4, 2013
Show summary: The Toshiba SBX4250 won't wow you with its looks or sound, but it features built-in Bluetooth and a bevy of ports.
Category: First Look
February 25, 2013
Show summary: Monoprice's 9774 speakers are virtually identical to the Energy's Take Classic 5.1 speakers, except they're nearly $150 cheaper. That makes them the best home audio value we've ever seen.
Category: First Look
February 15, 2013
Show summary: The Vizio SB4021M-A1 hits a nice blend of features, design, and performance for its price, but better sound bars are coming in a few months.
Category: First Look
February 6, 2013
Show summary: The Zvox Z-Base 420 offers an uncluttered look and solid sound at a budget price, but its quirks might give some buyers pause.
Category: First Look
December 20, 2012
Show summary: The SpeakerCraft CS3 is a handsome, excellent-sounding sound bar that's well worth its lofty price.
Category: First Look
December 14, 2012
