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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer
By Beau Hayhoe
Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp
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Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp

The generation that grew up with compressed MP3s is suddenly discovering all they've been missing.

By Kahron Spearman
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The Nocs Monolith Aluminum Is the Best Designed Bluetooth Speaker We’ve Ever Seen

Nocs Design returns with a stunning all aluminum edition of its Monolith Bluetooth speaker.

By John A. Paradiso
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The Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker Is New, Improved, and Affordable

The Beats Pill now comes equipped with a 24-hour battery life.

By John A. Paradiso
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Yamaha Cube-Shaped Speaker

Size matters. Just ask your girlfriend. But in the case of the compact Cube-Shaped Speaker from Yamaha, power and presentation trump proportion. This mighty, mini-music box features Swing Radiator bass technology that significantly boosts sound; single-button control (power, mute and volume); an AC adapter and audio cable for stereo jack;…

By Cool Material Guest
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Natuzzi’s Sound Armchair

There's more to luxury than comfort and high quality leather; it's really about atmosphere. And what better way to create atmosphere than enjoying your favorite music gently whispered into your ears from a soft ergonomic pillow that makes a cloud look stiff? My friend, we can't imagine anything more wonderful…

By Cool Material Guest
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Philips Portable Laptop Speaker System

Pump up the volume with Philips Portable USB-powered Travel Notebook Laptop MP3 CD Speaker System. (Then try saying that three times fast.) The system is small and lighweight enough to carry in your pocket or bag; works with or without batteries; and its bass pipe emphasizes low tones for a…

By Tim Jacobsen
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ThumbTacks

Listen up! Thanks to ThumbTacks from "techcessory"-maker SwitchEasy, your new iPod (Nano 4G or Touch 2G) is now a recording device. The ultra small microphone - designed to look like the office-supply staple - features superior sound recording and works with third-party apps. Karaoke, anyone?

By Cool Material Guest
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Nextbeat DJ

Nextbeat offers DJs a new way to perform without loading up a ton of equipment. This fully integrated professional system uses intuitive sensor controls and functions great for live performances. The best part is it's wireless and portable so you can party whenever you want on the spot.

By Cool Material Guest
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