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Paradigm MilleniaOne 5.0 System with MilleniaSub Review

The Paradigm MilleniaOne 5.0 speakers and MilleniaSub bulldoze the notion of underpowered “lifestyle audio systems” with astoundingly clear, full sound from a tiny package.
Boston Acoustics A-Series

Boston Acoustics A Series Review

Review: Boston Acoustics A-Series speakers defy their value-oriented price point with big, satisfying midrange, plenty of sonic detail, and a handsome finish.
Aperion Verus Forte

Aperion Audio Verus Forte Review

Review: Aperion’s Verus Forte loudspeakers dress up the packaging and sound of the fabled Intimus line, but keep price under $1,000 a pair for the towers.
Edifier Sound To Go (MP250)

Edifier Sound To Go (MP250) Review

Review: Edifier's Sound To Go portable speaker provides a solution for laptop owners who want better sound quality in a small, portable package.
EMP Tek Impression Series E55Ti

EMP Tek Impression Series E55Ti Review

Review: The E55Ti tower speakers, part of EMP Tek's Impression Series, offer clean, lively sound and an attractive finish that make them a solid buy.
Axiom Epic Grand 500

Axiom Epic Grand Master 500 Review

The Grandmaster 500 speaker system from Axiom Audio offers knockout performance at an extremely reasonable price.

Aperion Verus Grand line of home speakers released

Aperion Audio has released the Aperion Verus Grand line of home theater speakers complete with a patent-pending tweeter, for sound reproduction.

Roku’s new lineup directly competes with Apple TV

Roku has just announced its new lineup of streaming media players that are going to heat up the market around digital video players.
Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021

Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 Review

We review the Altec Lansing’s Expressionist Ultra MX6021 PC speakers which feature surprising power and a unique design.
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Joey Roth Ceramic Speakers Review

We review Joey Roth’s Ceramic Speakers which are a revelation in stylish audio technology

Boston Acoustics VS 344 Review

We review the stealthy Boston Acoustics' VS 344 floor-standing loudspeakers which feature their proprietary drivers and superior engineering.

Snell Acoustics IC-K7 Review

In our review of the Snell Acoustics IC-K7 bookshelf speakers we find out that the IC-K7's sound will appeal to even the most discerning listener.
logitech z523 review

Logitech Z523 Review

In our review of Logitech’s Z523 desktop speakers we learn that they shake off their inexpensive price tag and boom with the big boys.
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Klipsch HD Theater 500 (HDT500) Review

Despite its size and price, Klipsch's HT500 which we review, cranks out impressive 5.1-channel sound.

Orb Audio Mod 2 and Uber Ten Review

These baseball-sized speakers pack a lot of sound for their size

Sony Blu-ray BDV-IS1000 Review

It's the sort of home theater you just want to love and we probably would have, had the wireless surround speakers worked.

Samsung HT-X710T Review

The $500 price tag on Samsung's HT-X710T system places it in the middle of the company's home-theater-in-a-box line.

Pioneer Elite X-Z9 Review

The Pioneer Elite X-Z9 is a compact solution for audiophiles that desire quality no matter the size.

Edifier E3350 Multimedia Speaker Review

Edifier, a new speaker company based in Canada produces a great sounding system in the E3350.

Strata Mini Loudspeaker Review

The Strata Mini Loudspeakers give a statement with their South American Rosewood finish, and planar magnetic drivers.

Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector Review

Add surround sound to your flat panel TV with the wonderfuly powerful Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector.

Paradigm Monitor 7 and UltraCube 10 Review

The Monitor 7/UltraCube 10 system sounds great and carries a very affordable price tag.

Logitech Z-5500 Review

The Z-5500 comes packed with four 62 watt satellite speakers, a 69 watt center channel unit and a 188 watt subwoofer.

JVC TH-L1 Review

At roughly $299 USD, the TH-l1 supports HDMI and component pass-through and has iPod and USB memory key inputs.

Audioengine A2 Review

Add some audiophile quality speakers to your desktop or laptop system with the Audioengine A2's.

Yamaha NX-U10 Review

Yamaha NX-U10 USB speaker works great for travel purposes, and puts out good clean audio.

Logitech Z-10 Review

These hip new speakers from Logitech feature an LCD display that shows you an equalizer, song information and even your e-mail.

Logitech mm28 Review

The Logitech mm28 Portable Speakers are a decent set of speakers that have barebones features and great battery life.

Denon S-301 Review

Add style to your flat panel TV with the Denon S-301. This mini-system looks great and will play tunes from your Apple iPod.

Logitech Z-4 Review

The Logitech Z-4 2.1 speaker system looks sexy with its cast-metal stands and sleek satellite speakers. The best part is that these baby sound great too.

Cambridge SurroundWorks 200 Review

Add a complete home theater system to your favorite room with only three pieces. The Cambridge SurroundWorks 200 may suprise you with its full sound.

Aperion Audio Intimus 422 Review

The Aperion Audio Intimus 422/S-8 home theater system sounds so awesome, you won't believe the price. Starting at just $799, this system is a steal.

Orb Audio Classic Two Review

Orb Audio's Classic Two system proves that you can get great sound from small speakers, and you can do it affordably. These are the speakers you have been waiting for.

Niro 1.1 Pro Home Theater System Review

Niro takes a novel approach to home theater surround sound with the Niro 1.1 Pro home theater system, a setup that uses only a center speaker and a subwoofer.

John Higgins is Digital Trends’ Senior Editor and section lead for A/V. After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Most recently, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.

In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.

Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.