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Sound Bars Guide: Virtual Surround Sound 101

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11:00AM November 22, 2011 | Nick Broughall

You’ve just bought a shiny new flat panel TV, stunningly crafted and a testament to human engineering. But it sounds like someone strangling a dolphin while watching an old Arnie film. You need better sound – fast – without having to punch holes in the walls or ripping up the floor to hide cables. You need a soundbar, and here are the basics you should know before buying one. More »


Gadgets

Yamaha’s Budget Dock Delivers Superior Sound

6:54AM November 2, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Yamaha makes some pretty awesome audio equipment, even if it often ranges on the pricey side. So there’s reason to be excited for their new PDX-11 iPod dock, especially considering the four-inch woofer, distinctive looks and $US100 pricetag. More »


Computing

The Marijuana Of Virtual Surround Sound

8:40AM September 7, 2011 | Mario Aguilar

Yamaha has a history of making excellent sound bars — some of which cost as much as a full set of speakers. This new $US300 model is the gateway drug of all-in-one systems: It’s so gonna get your broke-ass hooked. More »


TSX-140 Desktop Audio System Gently Awakens Owner With Their IPod Tunes

11:00AM November 29, 2010 | Jack Loftus

Yamaha’s new TSX-140 desktop audio player has a simple, soothing schtick: If you use it as a musical alarm, it will gradually awaken you with a host of audio options. Let’s explore! More »


Meet The World’s First Robot Pop Star

6:40AM October 19, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Robots have been singing for a minute. But the HRP-4C doesn’t just sing, she performs. Watch her chirp the lyrics to her song, work the crowd and shake her stuff in sync with her back up dancers. It’s pretty amazing. More »


Entertainment

Yamaha’s Latest Blu-Ray Player Offers 3D, YouTube XL Payback

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4:30PM September 21, 2010 | Nick Broughall

The last time I saw a Yamaha Blu-ray player, it was almost a generation behind everything else on the market, making it a very hard sell. The company doesn’t have the same problem with their latest player though, with their upcoming A1000 player offering 3D playback, HDMI 1.4 and support for YouTube XL. More »


Entertainment

Yamaha Aventage AV Receivers Offer Web Control

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3:00PM September 21, 2010 | Nick Broughall

All audiophiles know that having a good AV receiver is imperative for a high performance home theatre setup. So Yamaha has just launched their Aventage lineup of receivers to try and both cater to the audiophile, as well as the growing generation of people who think the iPhone is the ultimate AV device. More »


Yamaha NS-10: The Most Important Speaker You’ve Never Heard Of

1:00AM September 16, 2010 | Bryan Gardiner

It’s not often you can trace so much creative and artistic awesomeness back to a single piece of gear – particularly in the music industry. Meet the Yamaha NS-10: a speaker you’ve probably never heard of but have definitely heard. More »


Cars

Here’s Yamaha’s New Zero-Emission Electric Scooter

2:40PM July 15, 2010 | Casey Chan

Yamaha just introduced the EC-03, their new Zero-Emission Electric Scooter that’s primed to save the world. Well, at least Asia. The EC-03 is cheaper than most its competitors and apparently highly desirable in Asia’s crazy-for-scooters market. More »


Entertainment

AV Receiver Battlemodo: $US600 Or Bust

4:40AM February 27, 2010 | David Kay

You want a serious home theatre. One that will rattle the windows, and ensure movie night is always at your house. But you don’t want to spend more than $US600 on the thing that ties it together. Cuz you’re smart. More »