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by Frank Abbate · Posted
Achieving cinema-quality projection at home just got a little easier with the announcement of BenQ’s latest in-home theater, the W5800. Building on the very popular HT5550 model, BenQ upgraded the W5800 with an upgraded laser light source capable of delivering 2600 lumens to make your content look
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Bose just announced the SoundLink Max Portable Speaker, a portable powerhouse offering premium sound quality, a durable, travel-friendly build, and enough battery life to keep the party going for a whopping 20 hours.
Bose SoundLink Max
by John Harris · Posted
I did a quick survey of the women in my life. As it turns out, most of them are somebody’s mother, and one of them is even my mother. I asked what gift they would like for Mother’s Day—items that B&H sells, anyway. Two of them mentioned items they didn’t realize B&H sold, like
by Frank Abbate · Posted
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by Richard Stevens · Posted
When ELAC introduced its original Debut ConneX DCB41 powered speaker system, it was met with much of the same praise the brand has become accustomed to hearing. Terms like “expansive soundstage, detailed high frequencies,” and “value leader” have practically become synonymous with ELAC. As great as the original design was and is, it’s hard to stand out in a crowded speaker landscape that’s filled with similar innards and bland black boxes.
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
AirPods Max are undoubtedly popular these days, but you don’t necessarily need to flock to Apple for a great pair of luxury, over-ear headphones. Price, compatibility, battery life, and comfort are among many reasons to scope out the AirPods Max competition, so let’s check out a few worthy options.
– Best overall: Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
– Best noise cancellation : Bose® QuietComfort Ultra™ Headphones
– Best sound quality: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
by John Foldi · Posted
LG’s OLED offerings for 2024 have finally been released, with a list of features that aims to provide a high-quality home theater experience for movies, convenient access to streaming TV, and smoother, more responsive gaming. Additionally, LG has added three new models to its QNED line of displays. Whether you prefer the self-lit pixels and deep contrast of OLED, or the back-lit brilliance of QNED, LG has an option to fit your home and budget.
The selection of new
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Did you know that power cords and surge protectors have a limited lifespan? It’s true! With continuous use, these products gradually become less effective, so you should try to replace them every 3–5 years. If this is a shock (ha ha), you’re not alone. There are a lot of not-so-obvious dos and don’ts when it comes to electrical safety, so let’s review with a surge protector and power strip rundown.
Safety Basics
We’ll start with some basic information about power cords and work our way into the nitty gritty
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
Comfortable headphones are everywhere, but not all of them are comfortable for everything. You might want to combat your noisy neighbors by wearing headphones all day. You might need a good pair of headphones for intense workouts, or even headphones that you can wear to sleep. Regardless of your need, we have assembled a list of certifiably comfy headphones for a variety of uses, so let's take a look.
- Best headphones to wear all day: Sony WH-1000XM5 Over-Ear Headphones
- Best headphones for sleeping:
by Robert Rives · Posted
Earbuds can provide a uniquely immersive listening experience but often at the expense of situational awareness. If you’re tired of being startled back into reality while listening to music or you don’t want to stop the playback for a brief chat, Bose®’s new Ultra Open™ Earbuds, available in a black or white smoke finish, might be the perfect solution.
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Matt Zefi shares five ways to improve your home entertainment setup. His tips will help transform your movie nights and big game watch parties.
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Short Throw Projector
1:21 - Speakers
1:49 - Apple TV and Google Chromecast
2:10 - Lighting
3:04 - Final Thoughts
What sort of tech do you have in your home setup? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Scott Owsley discusses the pros, cons, and in-and-outs of using the BenQ HT4550i UHD 4K Smart Projector in your home theater.
0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Pros, Cons, and Advice
3:01 - LED & Laser
4:39 - Sensor
5:40 - Image Quality
8:22 - Connectivity & Accessories
11:48 - Why Projectors?
Will you be adding the BenQ HT4550i to your setup? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Music is the great enhancer. No matter where you are or what you're doing, virtually everything is better with a song. With that sentiment in mind, we've put together a list of some of our favorite speakers and portable music players. With each device, we've also included a song recommendation—just a handful of tracks we've been listening to a lot lately. Hope you enjoy!
Sonos Move 2
Last fall, Sonos released the Move 2, the