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Bogen NEAR LB8 All-Environment Speaker Review

Indiana Lang

Outdoor speakers are never fun to install, nor do they last. Heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, and hail can damage outdoor audio over time and even the best systems fail. Bogen sent me their NEAR LB8 All-Environment Speakers to prove that outdoor audio speakers can be rugged yet still sound great, let's find out if that's true!

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IFI ZEN STREAM REVIEW

Glenn Young

The ifi ZEN Stream is a very capable hi-res, wireless audio product that allows you to move audio to any part of your home. The ifi Company is well established and the ZEN Stream is very well made. I would expect this to be a durable and flexible product that should last many years without issue. Ifi calls this a “Wi-Fi Audio Transport.

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Jamo Studio Series S 801 Bookshelf Speaker Review

Indiana Lang

Can cheap be good? That’s the question I am constantly trying to find a “yes” to. My main listening area is my desktop and I love auditioning near-field monitors, amps, DACs, and bookshelf speakers in the constant quest for better sound, but on a budget. Jamo is a budget audio brand and a sister company to the legendary Klipsch audio brand.

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TP-Link Deco Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System Review

Indiana Lang

Wi-Fi is beyond essential in the modern home today. Everyone uses it, but not everyone is wired for a full network. In truth, almost no one is, or even has up to date wiring. That’s where mesh networks come in. They can be wired, wireless, or a combination of both.

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Juke Audio Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier Review

Indiana Lang

Can you use the word simple and whole house audio in the same sentence? I mean, no I don’t think so, but Juke Audio wants to change that with its Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier. When you think of multi-room streaming you think of big equipment racks, tons of gear, and lots of headaches. What does Juke bring to the table to change that? Read on to find out

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JBL Tune 710BT Wireless Headphones Review

Indiana Lang

I’m looking for basic, reliable, and solid sound at an affordable price. Sounds easy enough, but in the world of audio nothing is that simple. Let’s begin the quest by checking the JBL Tune 710BTs that I grabbed for the crazy Black Friday price of just $39. Can it dethrone the Taotronics? Let’s find out!

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