If you have been looking for a new kind of smart speaker to carry out your voice commands, Samsung has recently entered the ring. Its newly unveiled Galaxy Home, is a Bixby-supported smart speaker voice control product powered by Harman AKG technology, and features a unique design. The Galaxy Home sports a totally different look […]
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New Soundbar from Yamaha Loaded with Features
Soundbars are a simple-looking device. They hang from your flat-panel TV, blending in and delivering audio from the display. But there’s a lot that this skinny speaker can do than perform as your TV’s audio sidekick. Yamaha proves this with the introduction of its MusicCast BAR 400 sound bar. Retailing for $499.95, this soundbar do […]
Read MoreDave Matthews “Crush” Wine Cork Works Like a Bluetooth Speaker
For years, I’ve been saving corks from empty wine bottles. I live in wine country in Southwest Michigan, so it’s just “the thing” to do. It’s a collection of sorts, reminders of the great… and not so great wine … that I’ve consumed with friends, family and on occasion solo on my front porch. Except […]
Read MoreWhere to Hide Your Speakers? Put Them Above The Ceiling Tiles
A new audio product from Revolution Acoustics has made it possible to install completely hidden audio sources in suspended ceilings. The patent-pending Ubiqui-T360, an innovative ceiling tile mounting system for the SSP6 Multiducer, brings the company’s constant-SPL planar wave audio technology to any drop ceiling, with no change in the visible appearance of the ceiling. […]
Read MoreYamaha $650 Slimline Receiver, Small, Smart and Listens to Amazon Alexa
Audio and video components are shrinking in size, and that’s good news for people who live in smaller spaces or who simply want something that’s easier to hide. Yamaha’s newest A/V receiver, the $650 RX-S602 Yamaha Slimline, stands just 4.5-inches high. Although small in stature, it packs in plenty of top-notch technology. It supports 5.1 […]
Read MoreEpisode’s Terrain Outdoor Speakers Offer Affordable Option
Increasing the value proposition within the outdoor audio category, the SnapAV Episode Terrain landscape speaker system provides a budget-friendly solution for outdoor sound. For $1,500 you get four speakers, one subwoofer, and four quick connect stakes. And additional $350 gets you two speakers and two quick connect stakes. It’s a great package that gets your […]
Read MoreMarantz NR1609 Receiver Features Amazon Alexa, Dolby Atmos
Typically people think of A/V receivers as big, black boxes. The new Marantz NR1509 and NR1609 Receivers break that stereotype by providing homeowners a choice of small-footprint home theater solutions, along with Amazon Alexa voice control capabilities. The space-friendly receivers offer an array of features, including surround sound decoding, multiple HDMI inputs, 4K UltraHD video […]
Read MoreAmazon Echo Dot and In-Wall Amplifier Combine to Power Speakers and Voice Control
Voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home started off as a standalone solutions. Integrated into smart speakers, they listened for your verbal commands and responded by broadcasting music, information, and relaying signals to compatible smart devices. They’ve become a must-have device for many homeowners. In fact, a report from Juniper Research states that voice […]
Read MorePolk Smart Speaker Features Google Assistant, Chromecast
Smart speakers are widely available from a variety of manufacturers; so are speakers that can playback streaming content. Polk Audio has combined the two features in one device, delivering voice control and whole-house music streaming. Related: Top Reasons People Use Smart Speakers Bringing 45 years of audio engineering to the smart-speaker category, the new $199 […]
Read More8 Reasons Why Chromecast Products Are Worth Installing
By Dan Allen Today, 10 percent of U.S. homes with Internet service have a voice-controlled speaker (like Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomePod). Just one year ago, that number was 3 percent. According to a report from Juniper Research, smart devices like the Google Home will be installed in 55 percent of U.S. households […]
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