Great Sound!

Rockford Fosgate P300 12 Subwoofer Enclosure

I listen to a seriously eclectic range of music and this speaker ROCKS! I cannot attest to the quality of rap bass as I am not a fan. I was worried I was going to be one of THOSE people driving around with the loud BASS coming out of the car... well I was worried about nothing. I can turn it up as loud as SAFE to listen to with so much BASS that I can feel it in my chest and moves my hair around. I have a small car but am certain this would work in any vehicle. Make sure you take the time to tweak the settings to balance the speaker with your existing rig. I have a nice stock set of speakers but was lacking the sub frequencies... if you use a stock setup jsut turn the bass to less than the neutral or zero position and add the sub volume until it is balanced. I suggest you start with the volume as loud as you would ever listen to it paying attention to the clarity of the bass in your full range speakers. Once you hear distortion make sure you back off the bass on the head unit and add the SUB volumt until right. Remember a sub has a break-in period and some of these adjustments will have to be re-tweaked. Now to add the sound mat to the interiour regions that are rattling about...the dome light is especially troublesome. Enjoy!

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If You Need a 2nd Charger, Make Sure to Order this 12W Version

Audio Control AudioControl Output Converter

Note a couple of errors from Amazon: First, the product description is for a completely different product, the MagSafe laptop charger, not this USB iPad charger; second, Amazon implies this only works on Lightning connector iPads etc. With respect to the Lightning connector, since this doesn't come with ANY connector, technically it won't even work with the iPad 4 etc. ... unless you used the connector that came with your device, D'oh. Similarly it will work with the old style connector on old style devices - assuming you have both (device and connector). Likewise it will work with other devices, even non-Apple products, if they power off a USB port and you have the connecting cable for that 3rd party device.

There's no need to buy the older 10 watt model of this Apple iPad charger. This is the one that was introduced with the iPad 4 to allow faster charging (20% faster in theory) and it is backwards compatible with all iOS devices from the original iPhone through the Touches and up to the tablets. It may (or may not) charge SOME of the Apple devices faster than the original chargers that came with them (hopefully, for example, the iPad 3) - Apple has a way of reading the power capacity of its devices and providing more power if it is safe. If it is NOT safe to deliver more power on an Apple device, the charger will revert to a lower power mode for safe charging.

With non-Apple products, the odds are this charger will revert to 5 watt or even lower USB power standards to protect third part devices. Even if the third party device is a tablet that would be happy with more power and can in fact draw more power from its own stock charger.

What this means in terms of actual use is this:

1. You can replace all the tiny cube and former larger rectangular Apple chargers with this when you travel, and each Apple device you attach will draw the right amount of power.

2. You can safely use this on non-Apple products, but is they want a lot of power the Apple probably won't deliver it since the Apple charger won't know that's "safe."

So the Apple charger is close to, but not quite, a "one stop" replacement for all the other USB port chargers you have. It WILL work with 3rd party devices, but maybe charge some of them more slowly than their own native charger will.

Blame the USB standards group for not adopting a universal protocol for communicating "safe power" levels through the USB ports, not Apple. At least we don't have to carry both classic Apple cube, and the larger iPad chargers, around all the time (unless you have to charge them both at the same time, in which case don't throw out or give away or old Apple cube charger).

FWIW we have used the new charger on a Google Nexus 7 tablet (charges as fast as the stock charger), on iPhone 3gs and iPhone 4, on iPad mini, 3 and 4 and haven't had a hiccup. Even on an old dumb phone with a micro USB port.

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If You Need a 2nd Charger, Make Sure to Order this 12W Version

Apple 12W POWER ADAPTER MD836LL

Note a couple of errors from Amazon: First, the product description is for a completely different product, the MagSafe laptop charger, not this USB iPad charger; second, Amazon implies this only works on Lightning connector iPads etc. With respect to the Lightning connector, since this doesn't come with ANY connector, technically it won't even work with the iPad 4 etc. ... unless you used the connector that came with your device, D'oh. Similarly it will work with the old style connector on old style devices - assuming you have both (device and connector). Likewise it will work with other devices, even non-Apple products, if they power off a USB port and you have the connecting cable for that 3rd party device.

There's no need to buy the older 10 watt model of this Apple iPad charger. This is the one that was introduced with the iPad 4 to allow faster charging (20% faster in theory) and it is backwards compatible with all iOS devices from the original iPhone through the Touches and up to the tablets. It may (or may not) charge SOME of the Apple devices faster than the original chargers that came with them (hopefully, for example, the iPad 3) - Apple has a way of reading the power capacity of its devices and providing more power if it is safe. If it is NOT safe to deliver more power on an Apple device, the charger will revert to a lower power mode for safe charging.

With non-Apple products, the odds are this charger will revert to 5 watt or even lower USB power standards to protect third part devices. Even if the third party device is a tablet that would be happy with more power and can in fact draw more power from its own stock charger.

What this means in terms of actual use is this:

1. You can replace all the tiny cube and former larger rectangular Apple chargers with this when you travel, and each Apple device you attach will draw the right amount of power.

2. You can safely use this on non-Apple products, but is they want a lot of power the Apple probably won't deliver it since the Apple charger won't know that's "safe."

So the Apple charger is close to, but not quite, a "one stop" replacement for all the other USB port chargers you have. It WILL work with 3rd party devices, but maybe charge some of them more slowly than their own native charger will.

Blame the USB standards group for not adopting a universal protocol for communicating "safe power" levels through the USB ports, not Apple. At least we don't have to carry both classic Apple cube, and the larger iPad chargers, around all the time (unless you have to charge them both at the same time, in which case don't throw out or give away or old Apple cube charger).

FWIW we have used the new charger on a Google Nexus 7 tablet (charges as fast as the stock charger), on iPhone 3gs and iPhone 4, on iPad mini, 3 and 4 and haven't had a hiccup. Even on an old dumb phone with a micro USB port.

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Peace

Apple shuffle Yellow NEWEST MODEL

All that I can find with the new release is the updated colors, the rest looks the same. This is still 4th generation Apple iPod Shuffle (from wikipedia, this new color refresh is still under 4th generation category).

This product is small, actually very small. I know you can use your iPhones or Androids and even get more storage space than this, but shuffle has a different target of users, mostly for active and on the go users. This is perfect for exercising, running, walking, etc. Just clip it to your shirt and your ready to go.

If your the type of user who wants to put all your mp3s to your mp3 player, then you might want to find a different player thas has larger capacity , as this one has only 2gb of space. You should still be able to put hundreds of songs here especially if your songs bitrate compression is not very high.

Some of the basic functionalities:

Shuffle switch
Left - shuffle music
Middle - play in order
Right - turn off

VoiceOver button
Single click - hear current track and artist
Single click and hold - hear playlist menu.
Double click - hear battery status

PROS:
- Tiny (this can also be a con, in a way like since it's tiny, it's also easy to lose or misplace)
- 15hr play time
- Colors refreshed for the 2012 release model
- Physical buttons
- High quality anodized aluminum

CONS:
- Expensive (In my opinion, $49 for 2gb is expensive)
- No option for a higher storage capacity

What you get in the box:
- iPod shuffle
- Apple Earphones
- iPod shuffle USB Cable
- Quick Start guide

I'm highly recommending iPod shuffle. But do your research first if you want this kind of mp3 player..

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Great amp for the price

R1100M Monoblock Amplifier Subwoofer Control

Installed this amp to power a single JBL GT5 12". So far the amp has provided a flawless performance. You should spend some time fine tuning the low pass filter settings to minimize distortion. The bass boost switch isn't needed for a single sub, and the remote control does not need to be turned all the way up for satisfactory results.

I would recommend you use an 8 ga. power cord and ground for your installation. Ground the amp with 24" or less of 8 ga. ground cord. The "Boss" emblem lights up when the power is on, so you might want to install the amp where it will not reflect onto your rear windshield.

I have not felt any excess heat coming from this amp yet. The compact size is great for concealing in small spaces. I was able to install it in the back of an F-150 cab and still have enough room for cooling. This is my first experience with a Boss amplifier, and I definitely pleased with the results.

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Best Bluetooth Device

Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Hands Free Input

I purchased this unit compared to the Belkin Aircast (bluetooth version). It's usually about $20 cheaper and I've been impressed with the quality of Kinivo products. First off, you need an auxiliary input on your device (car stereo's too). This is similar to a headphone jack except a headphone jack is an audio output (not input). Also...something to keep in mind, in particular for automobiles, is that your input will have to be switched to AUX. Some auto's do this automatically, however, if you are listening to a CD or AM/FM/XM, don't expect an automatic switch over to AUX, unless your cars does this. (I don't know any that do.) I use this with a 2012 LX model Honda Civic that didn't come with Bluetooth and it works well. I mounted mine right by the radio. You can't even see it in the dark. However, there is an annoying blue light that flashes every once in a while to let you know it's connected. I find it annoying...others may not. I'm thinking of marking over it with a Sharpie Marker. The ability to stream audio is awesome and you can forward Pandora songs without fumbling for a phone. This is one of those items that you purchase where you feel like you are getting your money's worth!

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Works great on 2005 Camry LE with JBL system

KTP 445U Alpine 4 Channel 4 Ohms Amplifier

I am not easily impressed heck it takes alot just to achieve a satisfactory standard in my book. That said this product has impressed the hell out of me. The form and fit, quality of materials and value are rare in todays marketplace. I mean Yes you can find quality but seldom do you find it at this price point I paid 8 bucks! Hell I may order another one just for kicks I am so happy with the product and price. I have a black iPhone 4s 32 gig and unlike some of the others I have had no flash/picture quality issues while using this case and I took a ton of them in various lighting just to ensure I did not (like I said I'm picky) I dont know what the others are experiencing or why all I can say is I dont have any problems taking pics with this case on my 4s. Feels good in the hands provides a solid grip but still slides in the pocket. BUY THIS CASE!

Pros: Everything I have already stated + the warm feeling of a good deal

Cons: very minor but the rubber does attract a tiny bit of lint which is easily wiped off with a micro fiber.

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Favorite Iphone 4 case out there

Gino Stereo Audio Tweeters Speakers

I am not easily impressed heck it takes alot just to achieve a satisfactory standard in my book. That said this product has impressed the hell out of me. The form and fit, quality of materials and value are rare in todays marketplace. I mean Yes you can find quality but seldom do you find it at this price point I paid 8 bucks! Hell I may order another one just for kicks I am so happy with the product and price. I have a black iPhone 4s 32 gig and unlike some of the others I have had no flash/picture quality issues while using this case and I took a ton of them in various lighting just to ensure I did not (like I said I'm picky) I dont know what the others are experiencing or why all I can say is I dont have any problems taking pics with this case on my 4s. Feels good in the hands provides a solid grip but still slides in the pocket. BUY THIS CASE!

Pros: Everything I have already stated + the warm feeling of a good deal

Cons: very minor but the rubber does attract a tiny bit of lint which is easily wiped off with a micro fiber.

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Favorite Iphone 4 case out there

Acase iPhone case Superleggera Protection

I am not easily impressed heck it takes alot just to achieve a satisfactory standard in my book. That said this product has impressed the hell out of me. The form and fit, quality of materials and value are rare in todays marketplace. I mean Yes you can find quality but seldom do you find it at this price point I paid 8 bucks! Hell I may order another one just for kicks I am so happy with the product and price. I have a black iPhone 4s 32 gig and unlike some of the others I have had no flash/picture quality issues while using this case and I took a ton of them in various lighting just to ensure I did not (like I said I'm picky) I dont know what the others are experiencing or why all I can say is I dont have any problems taking pics with this case on my 4s. Feels good in the hands provides a solid grip but still slides in the pocket. BUY THIS CASE!

Pros: Everything I have already stated + the warm feeling of a good deal

Cons: very minor but the rubber does attract a tiny bit of lint which is easily wiped off with a micro fiber.

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Total System Upgrade, less than $200

CH4220 Chaos Series 4 Inch Speakers

i bought these speakers to replace the ones in my Durabrand radio with really bad cheap speakers. the only thing i had to change was i had to modify the speaker box to fit the speakers but that cause it had a weight to make you think the stock speakers are better than they really are. other than that they are excellent speakers for $12.00 they come with the mounting screws and clips and sweet looking cover plates. the wire that comes with them is less that 22ga wire so if i where you i would buy some good speaker wire but the wire that came with them is alright if you don't want to buy speaker wire. all in all there really good for $12.00. the only other thing is the connections on the speaker are different sizes for positive and negative the + is the big one and the - is the small one the included wire has slide on connectors with un shrunk heat shrink tube.again they're really good speakers for the price definite buy!

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Great Deal

JVC DASH MP3 WMA BLUETOOTH

Bought this to replace an aging single din Pioneer unit that I will be moving to my 96 Ranger. I had a little trouble hacking the plastic mounting adapter to fit my 2006 Focus. Once I had it setup right, the unit dropped right into place. I really enjoy the large display and the multiple colors. The separate color and brightness settings for day and night are really great! My old unit was always eith too dim in the daylight or too bright at night. The sound is great, the controls, complex, but workable. Bluetooth paired on the second try, and the first problem was my mistake. The iPod controls take some getting used to, but work well.

Pros - great big display, ease of installation overall, blue tooth, iPod and iPhone compatible, superior sound.

Cons - bought it partially for HD radio compatablity, the adapter is discontinued, I wish more of the iPod display modes had the time somewhere on the screen, and it would be nice if the unit displayed the time when it is switched off while the vehicle is running.

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Can't say enough about this lovely CD.

Songs Schubert Beethoven Britten Venezia

I've had this phone less than a week and I am in love. I had been starting to think about getting a tablet, probably and iPad. And I was up for renewal of my cellphone contract, so I was planning on going with an iPhone, too. Then I did some research on this beauty and I've never had an easier time choosing a cellphone in my life. There just is no comparison.

Other reviewers have given so many of the highlights that I feel like all I can add is that I no longer feel like I need a tablet, because this can do all of the things I wanted a tablet for. And I don't have the slightest regret about not getting the iPhone--there's just no comparison.

One last thing... For anyone concerned about having a phone this big, get a bluetooth. Then you don't have to hold the thing up to your head. You'll be free to use this more like a mini-tablet, and you'll come to wonder how you ever got along on a screen as small as your old smartphone's.

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nice and comfortable

Motorola HZ 720 Bluetooth Packaging

I've had this phone less than a week and I am in love. I had been starting to think about getting a tablet, probably and iPad. And I was up for renewal of my cellphone contract, so I was planning on going with an iPhone, too. Then I did some research on this beauty and I've never had an easier time choosing a cellphone in my life. There just is no comparison.

Other reviewers have given so many of the highlights that I feel like all I can add is that I no longer feel like I need a tablet, because this can do all of the things I wanted a tablet for. And I don't have the slightest regret about not getting the iPhone--there's just no comparison.

One last thing... For anyone concerned about having a phone this big, get a bluetooth. Then you don't have to hold the thing up to your head. You'll be free to use this more like a mini-tablet, and you'll come to wonder how you ever got along on a screen as small as your old smartphone's.

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Simply Amazing! State of the art!

Samsung Note II Android Wireless

I've had this phone less than a week and I am in love. I had been starting to think about getting a tablet, probably and iPad. And I was up for renewal of my cellphone contract, so I was planning on going with an iPhone, too. Then I did some research on this beauty and I've never had an easier time choosing a cellphone in my life. There just is no comparison.

Other reviewers have given so many of the highlights that I feel like all I can add is that I no longer feel like I need a tablet, because this can do all of the things I wanted a tablet for. And I don't have the slightest regret about not getting the iPhone--there's just no comparison.

One last thing... For anyone concerned about having a phone this big, get a bluetooth. Then you don't have to hold the thing up to your head. You'll be free to use this more like a mini-tablet, and you'll come to wonder how you ever got along on a screen as small as your old smartphone's.

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GUSTAVO

Lanzar VCT4110 4 Channel High Power Amplifier

I like this speaker more than my iHome iHM60, which I really like. The Kinivo is tougher, does not slide around, includes a separate (bottom stored) cable for serial connecting of multiple speakers, and, most importantly, it has a much desired VOLUME CONTROL. The ON/OFF button is unusual, but it works fine. The volume control works beautifully and easily, and the speaker is plenty powerful. Not being an educated audiophile, I cannot tell much difference in sound between the popular I-Home and the Kinivo, though there are tonal differences, but they are not important to me. I now prefer traveling with the Kinivo for all it's extra features, and I love it's cost, which was $8 less than the I-Home on Amazon.

Strangely, I bought three of these speakers just eleven days ago from Amazon, and now it's listed as "Currently Unavailable." And when I look it up, it comes up as "Cyber Snipa CSAS001 Sonar" at TWICE the price! Not good news.

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Great Amp

Pioneer GM D8604 Class 4 Channel Amplifier

I like this speaker more than my iHome iHM60, which I really like. The Kinivo is tougher, does not slide around, includes a separate (bottom stored) cable for serial connecting of multiple speakers, and, most importantly, it has a much desired VOLUME CONTROL. The ON/OFF button is unusual, but it works fine. The volume control works beautifully and easily, and the speaker is plenty powerful. Not being an educated audiophile, I cannot tell much difference in sound between the popular I-Home and the Kinivo, though there are tonal differences, but they are not important to me. I now prefer traveling with the Kinivo for all it's extra features, and I love it's cost, which was $8 less than the I-Home on Amazon.

Strangely, I bought three of these speakers just eleven days ago from Amazon, and now it's listed as "Currently Unavailable." And when I look it up, it comes up as "Cyber Snipa CSAS001 Sonar" at TWICE the price! Not good news.

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Works With The Kindle Fire

Kinivo ZX100 Portable Rechargeable Resonator

I like this speaker more than my iHome iHM60, which I really like. The Kinivo is tougher, does not slide around, includes a separate (bottom stored) cable for serial connecting of multiple speakers, and, most importantly, it has a much desired VOLUME CONTROL. The ON/OFF button is unusual, but it works fine. The volume control works beautifully and easily, and the speaker is plenty powerful. Not being an educated audiophile, I cannot tell much difference in sound between the popular I-Home and the Kinivo, though there are tonal differences, but they are not important to me. I now prefer traveling with the Kinivo for all it's extra features, and I love it's cost, which was $8 less than the I-Home on Amazon.

Strangely, I bought three of these speakers just eleven days ago from Amazon, and now it's listed as "Currently Unavailable." And when I look it up, it comes up as "Cyber Snipa CSAS001 Sonar" at TWICE the price! Not good news.

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Excellent helmet set

Sena SMH5 01 Bluetooth Intercom Motorcycles

This headset is excellent. I commute to work each day, riding my cycle most of the time. The bluetooth lets me listen to the area's news radio station for traffic/news updates. I have an iPhone 3GS and it synced without a problem. I listen to either my iTunes or internet radio station on the way home without a problem as well. The bass is lacking, but otherwise the sound quality is excellent. My iPhone doesn't have the right programming to advance/skip/etc. through my songs, but not a big issue for me.

As for phone calls, it works great as well. People calling me could not tell I was on my motorcycle. Sound quality is great and loud enough. Dialing out isn't very easy, but that is an issue with my iPhone's voice recognition system, not the Sena's.

Mounting it was very easy and took about 30 minutes. Most of that time was trying to find the right place to mount the boom mic. I have a full-face helmet and ended up running the mic along the top of the left cheek pad and then down in front of my mouth. The main unit clamps on the side of the helmet.

Battery life has been unbelievably good. I usually charge the unit once every other week. That is about 20+ hours per week of use. It has never been lower than 1/2 battery. Charging is simple enough with the included USB cord.

Overall, I am VERY satisfied with the unit and will be buying another one for my wife soon. I have not tried the intercom or rider-to-rider yet, but we will when my wife gets hers. 5 out of 5 stars.

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Total protection.

LifeProof Case iPhone 4S Packaging

Yes it is light and not real bulky. And YES it IS waterproof. I contest I have swam 12 feet down in some hot springs in central Utah and took some rad photos.

Validate your warranty! I have had this product now for 6 months and have made two warranty claims, which both I was at fault for, not a defect in the product. I dropped my phone and it landed on the hatch door which put a small crack in the charge port hatch door, although not to the point that it would compromise its waterproofness, I figured it was a matter of time. Customer service took care of me and I sent in my back for a new one. No charge. Second claim, I had a bad habit of folding my headphone adapter which caused a short in it. This happens with any headphone cord if u bunch them up or roll them too tightly, MY bad. But they sent me a new one by mail and it took only a short phone call.

The volume buttons and the silent switch work great. No noticeable difference in touchscreen sensitivity. The phone functions close to just like it does naked. Best case on the market period.

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Comparison of BluBridge 3.5mm Mini-Jack Rx VS. Belkin Bluetooth Reciever

Miccus Mini jack RX Bluetooth Receiver

I tried the Sony Ipod Bluetooth Transmitter.
I tried the Rocketfish Ipod bluetooth Transmitter

This is the only transmitter that paired with either my Samsung wep500
or the Callpod Dragon V2.

Both of these models of Bluetooth headset are older so maybe I shouldn't fault
Sony or Rocketfish but fact of the matter is that theirs wouldn't work and this transmitter hooked up
effortlessly.

Good features
1.Because it carries it's own charge it doesn't drain the Ipod batteries.
2 It bends outwards it is about the width of my Nano 2g and only makes it longer.
3. You control the sound volume from the Ipod.
4. It uses a standard micro usb port to charge so I can use my callpod charger and my motorola
charger.
5. It sounds really clear.
6. Used with an Ipod it is really loud I actually am using it at 3/4 volume.
7. It pairs with older model Bluetooth Headsets that Sony and RocketFish wouldn't recognize.

Bad feature.
Another device to recharge.

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perfect

EP B3502 Wireless Bluetooth Receiver Stereo

Hi,i have bought several off these diffrent mini amplifier,lepai and some other brands,lepai is ok.this was the only one that could take 10 amp power adapter to drive 4 speakers.i hooked it up on arrival with a 2 amp adapter and used to infinity car speakers,freaking wauw,plays veryvery clean an good and very loud,i then tried to hook 2 more on the amp,but due to the low power adapter on 2 amp it wouldn drive them up.i still havent found a 10 amp power adapter,but im veryvery sure that this will drive my 4 speakers infinity.they use 2 ohm and it doesnt seem that the mini amp dont like it.good connectors,good potentiometers,all in all i would say the best mini amp you can get.4 channels on 10 amp,only this have that.the color is the most ugly off them all,but i changed that by cutting a brass plate to match over it.

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Cool

Gino SA 1800 Motorcycle Amplifier Fuchsia

Hi,i have bought several off these diffrent mini amplifier,lepai and some other brands,lepai is ok.this was the only one that could take 10 amp power adapter to drive 4 speakers.i hooked it up on arrival with a 2 amp adapter and used to infinity car speakers,freaking wauw,plays veryvery clean an good and very loud,i then tried to hook 2 more on the amp,but due to the low power adapter on 2 amp it wouldn drive them up.i still havent found a 10 amp power adapter,but im veryvery sure that this will drive my 4 speakers infinity.they use 2 ohm and it doesnt seem that the mini amp dont like it.good connectors,good potentiometers,all in all i would say the best mini amp you can get.4 channels on 10 amp,only this have that.the color is the most ugly off them all,but i changed that by cutting a brass plate to match over it.

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Clear and good sounding headset

Jasco 86593 Hands free Earset

i just received my crosley in the mail today. it was packaged extremely well to avoid any mishaps, and as for the whole stuck lid/butter knife thing, mine came wrapped in plastic that fed through the crack between the base and lid into the actual player so i had absolutely no issue opening it. the speakers work wonderfully for my room and i actually prefer not to listen at full volume because it's too loud, so again, i don't get the comments about the player being too quiet. this thing is almost too easy to use--just don't forget to use the adapter on the turntable if you're new to the record world and your vinyls sound warped/use the rubber pad so your records don't wobble. there is almost always a solution to the problems people seem to be having. i have this player in green and it's almost too precious. i definitely recommend it for someone with a small place and for someone who doesn't love the look of really techy players. it's not too small but fits easily on a desk top. and i'm speaking for someone who was really worried about purchasing this and almost didn't because of all the negative reviews floating around.

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Quality

Crosley CR8005A OR Cruiser Portable Turntable

i just received my crosley in the mail today. it was packaged extremely well to avoid any mishaps, and as for the whole stuck lid/butter knife thing, mine came wrapped in plastic that fed through the crack between the base and lid into the actual player so i had absolutely no issue opening it. the speakers work wonderfully for my room and i actually prefer not to listen at full volume because it's too loud, so again, i don't get the comments about the player being too quiet. this thing is almost too easy to use--just don't forget to use the adapter on the turntable if you're new to the record world and your vinyls sound warped/use the rubber pad so your records don't wobble. there is almost always a solution to the problems people seem to be having. i have this player in green and it's almost too precious. i definitely recommend it for someone with a small place and for someone who doesn't love the look of really techy players. it's not too small but fits easily on a desk top. and i'm speaking for someone who was really worried about purchasing this and almost didn't because of all the negative reviews floating around.

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Don't Think Twice

Deluxe Edition Explicit digital booklet

Wow. WOW! I've been a fan of Macklemore since I first heard and saw him perform here in Eugene. I didn't know who he was when I met him at his merch table (he opened for Blue Scholars) but if I could go back to that night I'd at least give him a handshake and preferably a hug. His words, combined with the spectacular musical abilities of Ryan Lewis, are genius, and I don't use that word lightly. This might be one of those Joshua Tree albums of hip-hop.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "SAME LOVE"! I cry every time I see it or hear the song and I know for a fact I'm not alone. The end of the video will really get you. The video for "Wing$" re-defines music videos as an art form and is so good you'd think Scorsese made it. The message of anti-materialism is especially important when you consider that a large part of Macklemore's demographic is teenagers.

One of the amazing things about Macklemore and Ryan Lewis is how they can be so humorous and lighthearted in one song and so inspirational and deep in the next. The song "Thrift Shop" on this album is humorous and quite enjoyable (the video especially), but "Same Love" and "Ten Thousand Hours" and "Neon Cathedral" are so intensely inspirational and from the heart that they make you want to just hug the album. The latter, "Neon Cathedral," and also "Starting Over," really hit those of us who have dealt with addictions, and it's songs like that which give us inspiration and a drive to become better people; they connect us with the artists in a way that is rare, especially if one has listened only to radio hip-hop.

The first song, "Ten Thousand Hours," is largely about the almost spiritual satisfaction that comes from putting in the effort to learn something to the utmost and ignore the common desire to just settle for something easy. I'm a very ambitious, self-motivated person myself so I'm no stranger to that but the hook "Ten thousand hours felt like ten thousand hands / ten thousand hands, to carry me" really put it in a different perspective: every hour I've spent learning my craft isn't a struggle, it's a small, subtle push in the right direction. It's this way of looking at things and providing a beautifully loving perspective that makes Macklemore so unique. I'm a huge fan of Atmosphere (of course), especially their last three albums, but one of the things I like more about Macklemore and Ryan Lewis is that they mix humor and fun into their often heavy and serious songs.

PLEASE buy the album, don't download it. I am PROUD to support Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and every dollar they earn from their art, real art, is well-deserved and worth it.

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Replacing old receiver

Marantz SR7005 Audio Video Receiver

I picked up a refurbished unit last month to replace an aging HK that was developing a feedback issue(s) on the analog inputs and then the digital inputs started picking up some white noise maybe from the video board.... Paid 899.

We have a 3D panasonic plasma, polks front, surround and center, klipsch for the wides (the height speaker set up was not liked by all), sony center speakers for the back surrounds and a cherwin vega and polk subs. I ran the microphone set up and enjoyed the new sound for a few days. Loud and clean but it was still lacking....it still had a harsh digital sound that seemed overworked......I blamed the player so clicky-clicky on amazon.

The settings for this reciever are limitless so I picked up a new panasonic blu-ray with 7.1 analog outputs with 32bit DAC chips and a 8 gang analog snake. It brought more separation and clarity to the mids and bass response using the 7.1 input on the marantz.....but oh the drama...

With the amp set on 'auto' it would always revert back to the hdmi input or worse yet, no sound when playing on the old(er) Sony blu-ray. Everyone was mad at me because it was to complicated) lol. The solution was a manual set up. 7.1 soundtracks go in the panasonic player and 5.1, SACD discs or anything with a dts symbol go in the Sony. Easy.

Used the set up program a few times while changing up the speaker placement. It's close. I like a little less mid range so I use the manual EQ for music and movies. This amp is truly amazing with the different speaker configuration. Most of our movies are 5.1 so we use the wide setup on this amp. This feature is my favorite.

We also have an apple tv box but compressed music is not my cup of tea. I can't comment on the correction software or marantz AirPlay upgrade. The apple box is useful to render what resides on your home network or iTunes account.

This was a refurbished unit and the firmware update was a non event.

Another remote.....that has to be pointed at the unit....sorry, no. A new Logitech harmony is on pre-order. Changing between apps on the iDevices is like work so the harmony will make it seamless. Innovating innovation.

The experience; the first audio format I played was a SACD version of dark side of the moon on the Sony. The remaster of the great gig in the sky was amazing. The zeppelin celebration day was ok for a live recording but we haven't tried any blu-ray audio CDs yet. Tom Petty is ordered and looking at David Grohls 'analog mixed' sound city studio tribute. The signal to noise ratio for this reciever let's you hear the music as close to what the artist intended.
Movie soundtracks are really what this reciever special. Anything layer down with 5.1 let's you use the wide setting for a soundstage with presence. When the punks drive up and gun down Ben Affleck in Smoking Aces, the wide setting lets you hear the car drive past then back up as if it was in your own living room. the earth imploding in the avengers will make your house think it is really happening. If there is a helicopter in a scene, the marantz will let you know. The amplifiers in this unit pound out some seriously tight bass.

There are a lot of amps on the market but everyone has their own preference to sound quality. The main reason I looked at this particular unit is that it is manufactured in Japan not a communist country. The second requirement was DNLA compliance. Every setting on the amp can be configured from the network using IE home group. HDMI Is no brainier but it took me a bit to configure everything correctly. For example, the Panasonic needed to modified to 7 channels (analog or digital) vs the 2ch/5.1 downmix which is the standard setting when hooked to a two speaker TV. Also, I found using the bitstream output sounds much better than the pulse code modulation when transferring music data into an emotional experience....

Pros; This is a powerful amp for our listening environment. Tool never sounded so good. It can support a wide range of inputs.

Cons; it takes some tweaking if you want to take full advantage of the diversity this reciever has to offer. HDMI makes stuff 'work' but there is more waiting below the surface...

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Well spent $600

Speakercraft CS3 TV Speaker Black

I've tried a number of the products on the market and I tried this last because at $599 it is the most expensive. However it is worth every penny and more.

Why I like it:

1) Wow factor sound - audiophile quality. When I bought the Bose Solo and the Zvox 580 I had to switch back and forth between tv speakers and speaker stand to validate the sound was better (and it was in both cases). With this speaker bar, you just know instantly that the sound is fantastic. In fact the sound is as good as the considerably more expensive and more powerful reference system I have in my living room. I think it may even sound better than the Bang and Olufsen system in my car. It is a delight. I have simply not heard a single unit sound system sound this good ever.

2) Doubles as the best speaker dock ever. Because of Bluetooth you can play music without having the TV on (something neither the Bose nor the ZVOX can do). This device is more expensive than the ZVOX 580 by $100. However the bluetooth means it doubles as the best speaker dock ever. I used to have a Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin, and listening to music on this blows that away. So I relocated the Zeppelin to my office since I didn't need it anymore in the bedroom. Seriously - it is the best compact audio system I have seen for the bedroom.

3) Looks good. Fit and finish exceed everything on the market.

4) It seems reliable. Unlike the ZVOX 580 which stopped working after 3 days, this is going strong. However I did my research, and I couldnt find any threads of this device turning into a brick. For ZVOX devices, there are several reviews of the device breaking down quickly.

What could be better:
1) The remote. But I bought a harmony for $26 to solve this issue.
2) Lack of display - It would be good if there were a display so you can see volume level and source.
3) With a better remote - it would be good to have a range of pre-configured EQ settings - although the default setting is actually very good for both audio and tv.

Other things to note:
Some people complain about lack of Dolby Digital compatibility. If your TV can only output dolby digital than this is an issue. My LG tv outputs either PCM or Dolby over Optical. So I connected the CS3 via optical, set the tv to output PCM, and I have 100% audio compatibility. I was worried about this - turns out the problem is much exaggerated by others.

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Plastic de bonne qualité.

PLMR53 5 25 Inch Two Way Shielded Speakers

I used these on a 2008 Honda civic Si, they work for the front and rear speakers. As mentioned in other reviews the hole on these adapters where it is fastened to the car will need to be bored out so the screw is flush with the top of the plastic or the speakers will not fit properly. I used 6.5 inch speakers in my install so I do not know about 5.5 speakers if it would have to be done also. I used a 1/2 spade bit to bore the hole out. I don't know if this is necessary but I put foam between the adaptor and the metal it sits on because I was installing a sub and did not want to have any vibration issues. In the front door speakers I did have some more extra work that had to be done. On the door panel there is this plastic ring I had to cut off because my speakers were not an exact fit because there is a part of the metal door which I did not feel like cutting and my speakers were not exactly able to sit flush on the adapter. Be careful on the speakers one chooses because you may have issues with the depth in the front and rear of the car. All in all these were what I needed to do the job.

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Hurford plays very musically

Bach Great Organ Johann Sebastian

I used these on a 2008 Honda civic Si, they work for the front and rear speakers. As mentioned in other reviews the hole on these adapters where it is fastened to the car will need to be bored out so the screw is flush with the top of the plastic or the speakers will not fit properly. I used 6.5 inch speakers in my install so I do not know about 5.5 speakers if it would have to be done also. I used a 1/2 spade bit to bore the hole out. I don't know if this is necessary but I put foam between the adaptor and the metal it sits on because I was installing a sub and did not want to have any vibration issues. In the front door speakers I did have some more extra work that had to be done. On the door panel there is this plastic ring I had to cut off because my speakers were not an exact fit because there is a part of the metal door which I did not feel like cutting and my speakers were not exactly able to sit flush on the adapter. Be careful on the speakers one chooses because you may have issues with the depth in the front and rear of the car. All in all these were what I needed to do the job.

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Seems fine on my 2008 Honda civic Install

Thermo Tec 14610 Heat Sound Suppressor

I used these on a 2008 Honda civic Si, they work for the front and rear speakers. As mentioned in other reviews the hole on these adapters where it is fastened to the car will need to be bored out so the screw is flush with the top of the plastic or the speakers will not fit properly. I used 6.5 inch speakers in my install so I do not know about 5.5 speakers if it would have to be done also. I used a 1/2 spade bit to bore the hole out. I don't know if this is necessary but I put foam between the adaptor and the metal it sits on because I was installing a sub and did not want to have any vibration issues. In the front door speakers I did have some more extra work that had to be done. On the door panel there is this plastic ring I had to cut off because my speakers were not an exact fit because there is a part of the metal door which I did not feel like cutting and my speakers were not exactly able to sit flush on the adapter. Be careful on the speakers one chooses because you may have issues with the depth in the front and rear of the car. All in all these were what I needed to do the job.

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Seems fine on my 2008 Honda civic Install

Metra 82 6600 Speaker Chrysler Vehicles

I used these on a 2008 Honda civic Si, they work for the front and rear speakers. As mentioned in other reviews the hole on these adapters where it is fastened to the car will need to be bored out so the screw is flush with the top of the plastic or the speakers will not fit properly. I used 6.5 inch speakers in my install so I do not know about 5.5 speakers if it would have to be done also. I used a 1/2 spade bit to bore the hole out. I don't know if this is necessary but I put foam between the adaptor and the metal it sits on because I was installing a sub and did not want to have any vibration issues. In the front door speakers I did have some more extra work that had to be done. On the door panel there is this plastic ring I had to cut off because my speakers were not an exact fit because there is a part of the metal door which I did not feel like cutting and my speakers were not exactly able to sit flush on the adapter. Be careful on the speakers one chooses because you may have issues with the depth in the front and rear of the car. All in all these were what I needed to do the job.

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Able to Rock Out

Goal Zero 90402 Portable Speaker

The sound was pretty good without the modification talked about in some of the reviews, but I deciced to get the full potential by doing the mod.

I seperated the inner box from the soft outer shell. It is only glued along the sides. Then in front of the speakers you can see the perforated holes to allow the sound through. I assume they are that way for protection so that from jostling around something doesn't come in and jab your speakers. But if you don't plan on abusing these you can cut them out so it allows sound through unrestricted. I just tucked the cutouts back in the pouch so if I feel I want them more protected I can put them back in.

After doing the cutouts of the foam, I compared the one I modified to the other one I had that I hadn't modified yet. I could tell the sound was more full with the cutouts. Even better if you just leave it outside of the soft shell.

I would suggest if you're getting them for laptop speakers or just want better sound. Get 2 of them and daisy chain them together. Sound improves drastically with 2. Good design other than sound restriction.

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Great earbuds for my daughter

Subjekt HPM 21BL HerPhones Earphones Microphone

Subjekt HPM-21BL HerPhones Petite Earphones with Microphone Designed for Small Ears
I couldn't wait to get these ear buds. For quite a few years, I couldn't get earbuds to fit well in my ears. They would press in easy enough, but after a while, my ears began to throb. It never occurred to me, until I saw these, that they made ANYTHING smaller.
I am so happy about Subjekt HPM-21BL HerPhones! The normal casing on the bud itself is approximately 9mm, while these are 8mm and the speaker is the same. It sounded like my music was closer and had better quality. Best of all, no aching ears! After running through a couple dozen pairs of buds over the past 4 years, I've finally found the ones I love. I give these five stars. Thank you Subjekt!
P.S. These might also be appropriate for kids, given the size of the ear gels.

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Portable Speaker

Portable Bluetooth Speaker iPhone Laptop

This inexpensive Airplay, plug in and auxilary port speaker, is great and even better at the low price I got at Fry's $69. The Xtreme Mac site MSRP for this is $299.99.
For $70 I got a great speaker that has it's issues, no it's not a Bose, but look at that price tag. Other speakers in this price range are far, far, far weaker. No range, no bass, and plenty of pitchy treble. Tango Air is a Rich Sound and it's somewhat portable. No battery, but I use with my computer most of the time and for working on the car every now and again. The Airplay is great.

$70 for a speaker that is supposed to be in the $200 club. This is a steal, the biggest thing missing from this that you would get from the $200 and up, is the DEEEEP BASS, but the bass is still pretty darn good.

I give it five stars because of the price and the quality. Not because this is the greatest speaker ever made, but it might be the best speaker by far in this price range.

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Great Speaker at this price.

XtremeMac Tango Airplay Speaker System

This inexpensive Airplay, plug in and auxilary port speaker, is great and even better at the low price I got at Fry's $69. The Xtreme Mac site MSRP for this is $299.99.
For $70 I got a great speaker that has it's issues, no it's not a Bose, but look at that price tag. Other speakers in this price range are far, far, far weaker. No range, no bass, and plenty of pitchy treble. Tango Air is a Rich Sound and it's somewhat portable. No battery, but I use with my computer most of the time and for working on the car every now and again. The Airplay is great.

$70 for a speaker that is supposed to be in the $200 club. This is a steal, the biggest thing missing from this that you would get from the $200 and up, is the DEEEEP BASS, but the bass is still pretty darn good.

I give it five stars because of the price and the quality. Not because this is the greatest speaker ever made, but it might be the best speaker by far in this price range.

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Excellent product Mach Speed 8 GB Trio MP3/MP4 Media Player with 4.3-Inch HD Touch Screen - Silver/Black (Trio-T4300HD)

Mach Speed Trio T4300HD Player Silver

Bought this at the Base AFEES store for $59 on sale. Played with it all night loading CD's (MP3 format), videos and photos on it. Love the big touch screen, music sounds great coming out of my personal earbuds (The ones that came with it are not so hot) and the built in equalizer is responsive. Videos play well and photos look awesome on it. I enjoyed ripping the CD's into Windows Media Player and then simply dragging them over and Sync'ing the player with it. Videos, photos and book files (it has a little book reader as well) are all drag and drop through Explorer just like using a thumbdrive. All in all I think it was a steal for what I pair for it!

But.....I cannot utilize my Rhapsody account with it because it does not support the license agreements. While not a major drawback, I still like to drag a new song off Rhapsody occasionally. Only way Rhapsody will load it is if you purchase each song individually. Not likely on my budget.

Overall a great price, fun little gadget and positive experience. With 30 videos, 100 photos and more than 40 albums on it already, I have only utilized 1.7GB of the 8GB available. Comes with other little installed options as well like a calculator, recorder, FM radio (works fine with earbuds), clock, calendar (which cannot be modified to useas an appointment scheduler) and stopwatch.

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Should have bought it sooner

BlueGate Bluetooth Wireless Technology Headphones

I live in an apartment and to not upset the other tenants with my loud tv I got this:WCI 2-In-1 Bluetooth Audio Music Streaming Receiver And Transmitter With 3.5mm Stereo Output - Connect Your PC, iPhone, iPod, iPad, Tablets Or MP3 Player To Speakers And Entertainment Systems, Home Or Carwith the GoGroove receiver. works good. the batteries in both units last about 8-9 hours. So I got this:5000mAh External Backup Battery Power Bank with DuaL USB Port Charger Adapter PackI have had these items for six days, used the external battery on the receiver when the receiver starts an audio low battery alert. I leave the external battery connected for three hours to fully charge the receiver battery. So in essence I can use the receiver all day (16 or more hours) withe the external battery in my pocket. So far the external battery blue LED's (3) are still lit after six days, haven't recharged the external battery yet. The sound quality is a little bit loud so I got a:Koss VC20 Volume Controlwhich goes with my:Koss UR-20 Home HeadphonesEverybody in my apartment is happy including me because I can hear my tv programs.

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Question

Samsung Galaxy Android Phone Sprint

I was one of the people who blew off the S4 as an unimaginative incremental upgrade that would sell like hotcakes to fanboys. Words I find ironic now holding the S4 in my hand. I think the turning point for me came when I was watching a Netflix movie on my HTC one. It was a dark room and the light from my One was entirely too bright so I tapped the screen and pulled down the notification bar to quickly change the brightness...No brightness adjustment. Just a check-box to activate Power Save Mode. So to adjust the brightness I hit the setting button, went into display, and made the change. Reopening the Netflix app, I re-clicked on the movie, it buffered and continued where I left off. Now it was a little too dark...Rinse and repeat. This was about as unintuitive as it gets. I realized at this point I was missing some pretty fundamental options I had grown accustomed to coming from the Galaxy S3. Quick settings aside, the lack of a menu button was becoming more and more of an issue as well. With larger screens it is an annoyance to continually have to reach to the top of a screen to pull down the notification shade and then tap settings in the far upper right, or when in an app to have a quarter inch of my nice 1080p HD display go missing so I can see three small dots indicating click here for Menu. I did my best to enjoy the time I had left with my trophy wife of a phone. But, upon receiving the S4 I was pleasantly surprised, I actually loved the design. It just feels good in the hand. I can honestly say at the end of the day I prefer Samsung's understated design over that of the HTC One. The build feels seamless and is light and thin. The S4 for all it's cheapness in material was a solidly built uniform device. Armed with Quick access to all of of my settings AND a Menu button I finally feel at home. I love the S4. For me it's like not having to give up the S3 I loved while gaining a boost in performance and screen.
In the end this is more of a comparative review between the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4, but since that is the question most android buyers will be facing until the next great phone is announced - Here's my $.02 worth. Guess I'm officialy a fanboy now.

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Question

Samsung Galaxy Android Phone Sprint

I was one of the people who blew off the S4 as an unimaginative incremental upgrade that would sell like hotcakes to fanboys. Words I find ironic now holding the S4 in my hand. I think the turning point for me came when I was watching a Netflix movie on my HTC one. It was a dark room and the light from my One was entirely too bright so I tapped the screen and pulled down the notification bar to quickly change the brightness...No brightness adjustment. Just a check-box to activate Power Save Mode. So to adjust the brightness I hit the setting button, went into display, and made the change. Reopening the Netflix app, I re-clicked on the movie, it buffered and continued where I left off. Now it was a little too dark...Rinse and repeat. This was about as unintuitive as it gets. I realized at this point I was missing some pretty fundamental options I had grown accustomed to coming from the Galaxy S3. Quick settings aside, the lack of a menu button was becoming more and more of an issue as well. With larger screens it is an annoyance to continually have to reach to the top of a screen to pull down the notification shade and then tap settings in the far upper right, or when in an app to have a quarter inch of my nice 1080p HD display go missing so I can see three small dots indicating click here for Menu. I did my best to enjoy the time I had left with my trophy wife of a phone. But, upon receiving the S4 I was pleasantly surprised, I actually loved the design. It just feels good in the hand. I can honestly say at the end of the day I prefer Samsung's understated design over that of the HTC One. The build feels seamless and is light and thin. The S4 for all it's cheapness in material was a solidly built uniform device. Armed with Quick access to all of of my settings AND a Menu button I finally feel at home. I love the S4. For me it's like not having to give up the S3 I loved while gaining a boost in performance and screen.
In the end this is more of a comparative review between the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4, but since that is the question most android buyers will be facing until the next great phone is announced - Here's my $.02 worth. Guess I'm officialy a fanboy now.

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Great

Absolute BLS 6904 Series Inches Speakers

These speakers rock! Look at the reviews by other people! What these other audophiles have written remains true for me as well.

I had a pair of Altec Lansing speakers for the past 10 years. They were good (at 27 watts, they werent great) but I was ready to update to something better. I dont have room for surround sound with 5.1 speakers, so I knew I needed a 2.1 set. Klipsch has been making speakers and audio products for a long time, so it is a brand you can trust. After reading these reviews and finding them on sale on Amazon, I bought them (I would keep checking Amazon to see their prices - they change from time to time and I bought mine when they were on sale with free shipping).

I set them up at home, got them ready and put a CD into my computer. It came out loud. It came out clear. And the bass rattled my wall, pictures, and my bones. I have had other fantastic stereo systems before - in my car, TV surround sound, etc. However, I have never heard bass match the music so cleanly. On lesser speakers, you will hear music from the sattellites and every once and a while, you will hear a thump from the bass, like it just needs to thump to make sure it is working. The ProMedia 2.1 speakers are different. The subwoofer has an exit tube for the bass sound and a covered speaker for additional sound. Which means that when you are listening to music, sound comes out of the two satellites and the subwoofer and the same time, blending the bass and music perfectly. I think that is what impressed me the most. Yes, you can make these speakers extremely loud. Yes, you can turn the bass up high enough to bring down a small building. Yes, your vision will blur if you put your head near the subwoofer while its on. All of those things are impressive, but I think the fact that it matches the music so perfectly makes these speakers the best on the market.

I also tested a DVD, Star Wars Episode 2, since the speakers are THX certified. I used the scene when Jenga Fett chases Obi-Wan throught the asteroid field. Since it is only two speakers, the directional ability of the sound is not as effective - in this case, the movie sounds better on my TV surround sound set. But for computer speakers, the ProMedia speaker sounded great. I would have no problem watching movies on my computer knowing that I was getting high quality sound. And since that subwoofer is kicking out so much bass, you can feel the explosions in the movie.

As for games, which is really what I use my computer for, there is no comparison. Other speakers in this price range dont stand a chance in terms of sound quality, clarity, bass and range. I started playing some levels in Half-Life 2, and indeed there are things I have never heard before. There are birds chirping in the background in some level! But the best thing is that these speakers handled the sound of a bird just as well has it handled the sound of my shotgun blasting an explosive barrel. Everything just sounded so good. I tried other games and each one sounded better than anything else I have ever heard on my computer. The speakers have made a big difference in my game playing experience.

Overall, I highly recommend these speakers. I dont update my computer hardware very often, but when I do, I make sure to get the best. These speakers will change you computer listening experience. They will handle any media - CD, DVD, and games. They will do so any way you wish - you can adjust the subwoofer all the way to off if you perfer not to destroy your apartment. This speaker set is capable of handling anything you want. You wont be sorry if you use these speakers. Buy. Setup. Enjoy.

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Very Nice

Infinity Reference 612m High Performance Loudspeaker

These speakers rock! Look at the reviews by other people! What these other audophiles have written remains true for me as well.

I had a pair of Altec Lansing speakers for the past 10 years. They were good (at 27 watts, they werent great) but I was ready to update to something better. I dont have room for surround sound with 5.1 speakers, so I knew I needed a 2.1 set. Klipsch has been making speakers and audio products for a long time, so it is a brand you can trust. After reading these reviews and finding them on sale on Amazon, I bought them (I would keep checking Amazon to see their prices - they change from time to time and I bought mine when they were on sale with free shipping).

I set them up at home, got them ready and put a CD into my computer. It came out loud. It came out clear. And the bass rattled my wall, pictures, and my bones. I have had other fantastic stereo systems before - in my car, TV surround sound, etc. However, I have never heard bass match the music so cleanly. On lesser speakers, you will hear music from the sattellites and every once and a while, you will hear a thump from the bass, like it just needs to thump to make sure it is working. The ProMedia 2.1 speakers are different. The subwoofer has an exit tube for the bass sound and a covered speaker for additional sound. Which means that when you are listening to music, sound comes out of the two satellites and the subwoofer and the same time, blending the bass and music perfectly. I think that is what impressed me the most. Yes, you can make these speakers extremely loud. Yes, you can turn the bass up high enough to bring down a small building. Yes, your vision will blur if you put your head near the subwoofer while its on. All of those things are impressive, but I think the fact that it matches the music so perfectly makes these speakers the best on the market.

I also tested a DVD, Star Wars Episode 2, since the speakers are THX certified. I used the scene when Jenga Fett chases Obi-Wan throught the asteroid field. Since it is only two speakers, the directional ability of the sound is not as effective - in this case, the movie sounds better on my TV surround sound set. But for computer speakers, the ProMedia speaker sounded great. I would have no problem watching movies on my computer knowing that I was getting high quality sound. And since that subwoofer is kicking out so much bass, you can feel the explosions in the movie.

As for games, which is really what I use my computer for, there is no comparison. Other speakers in this price range dont stand a chance in terms of sound quality, clarity, bass and range. I started playing some levels in Half-Life 2, and indeed there are things I have never heard before. There are birds chirping in the background in some level! But the best thing is that these speakers handled the sound of a bird just as well has it handled the sound of my shotgun blasting an explosive barrel. Everything just sounded so good. I tried other games and each one sounded better than anything else I have ever heard on my computer. The speakers have made a big difference in my game playing experience.

Overall, I highly recommend these speakers. I dont update my computer hardware very often, but when I do, I make sure to get the best. These speakers will change you computer listening experience. They will handle any media - CD, DVD, and games. They will do so any way you wish - you can adjust the subwoofer all the way to off if you perfer not to destroy your apartment. This speaker set is capable of handling anything you want. You wont be sorry if you use these speakers. Buy. Setup. Enjoy.

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If you are allowed one little luxury in life.....

Klipsch ProMedia Certified Computer Speaker

These speakers rock! Look at the reviews by other people! What these other audophiles have written remains true for me as well.

I had a pair of Altec Lansing speakers for the past 10 years. They were good (at 27 watts, they werent great) but I was ready to update to something better. I dont have room for surround sound with 5.1 speakers, so I knew I needed a 2.1 set. Klipsch has been making speakers and audio products for a long time, so it is a brand you can trust. After reading these reviews and finding them on sale on Amazon, I bought them (I would keep checking Amazon to see their prices - they change from time to time and I bought mine when they were on sale with free shipping).

I set them up at home, got them ready and put a CD into my computer. It came out loud. It came out clear. And the bass rattled my wall, pictures, and my bones. I have had other fantastic stereo systems before - in my car, TV surround sound, etc. However, I have never heard bass match the music so cleanly. On lesser speakers, you will hear music from the sattellites and every once and a while, you will hear a thump from the bass, like it just needs to thump to make sure it is working. The ProMedia 2.1 speakers are different. The subwoofer has an exit tube for the bass sound and a covered speaker for additional sound. Which means that when you are listening to music, sound comes out of the two satellites and the subwoofer and the same time, blending the bass and music perfectly. I think that is what impressed me the most. Yes, you can make these speakers extremely loud. Yes, you can turn the bass up high enough to bring down a small building. Yes, your vision will blur if you put your head near the subwoofer while its on. All of those things are impressive, but I think the fact that it matches the music so perfectly makes these speakers the best on the market.

I also tested a DVD, Star Wars Episode 2, since the speakers are THX certified. I used the scene when Jenga Fett chases Obi-Wan throught the asteroid field. Since it is only two speakers, the directional ability of the sound is not as effective - in this case, the movie sounds better on my TV surround sound set. But for computer speakers, the ProMedia speaker sounded great. I would have no problem watching movies on my computer knowing that I was getting high quality sound. And since that subwoofer is kicking out so much bass, you can feel the explosions in the movie.

As for games, which is really what I use my computer for, there is no comparison. Other speakers in this price range dont stand a chance in terms of sound quality, clarity, bass and range. I started playing some levels in Half-Life 2, and indeed there are things I have never heard before. There are birds chirping in the background in some level! But the best thing is that these speakers handled the sound of a bird just as well has it handled the sound of my shotgun blasting an explosive barrel. Everything just sounded so good. I tried other games and each one sounded better than anything else I have ever heard on my computer. The speakers have made a big difference in my game playing experience.

Overall, I highly recommend these speakers. I dont update my computer hardware very often, but when I do, I make sure to get the best. These speakers will change you computer listening experience. They will handle any media - CD, DVD, and games. They will do so any way you wish - you can adjust the subwoofer all the way to off if you perfer not to destroy your apartment. This speaker set is capable of handling anything you want. You wont be sorry if you use these speakers. Buy. Setup. Enjoy.

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Car Trax Dale Earnhardt Speaker

O.K. so here's my experience. First off, I am not electronically inclined. I purchased an IPOD Touch and wanted to be able to use it in my truck with the AUX cable hook-up. I asked my tech savvy friend what kind of cable I should get. He told me not to pay more than a dollar for one because he could find me a cable for mere cents on EBAY. Of course I jumped at this opportunity.

The cable arrived to me in about 5-6 weeks(I'm not exaggerating). The reason for that I came to find out was that it was shipped in a plastic bag from China. O.K, that's fine. When i went to first use it, it worked fine. About two days later, it started malfunctioning to the point that I just ripped the cable out the jack and threw it out the window (into a trash can of course).

I then attempted to order another cable of the same price from China again. I thought I just had originally gotten a bad cable. The same problems arose with this new cable and he soon joined his buddy in the neighborhood trash can. Finally, I said enough is enough. I found this cable on amazon and it had received good reviews. So i forked out the $8 for it and am so happy I did. The sound quality between this cable and the ones from China is night and day. There's no static at all. I highly recommend this product. Don't be cheap like I was. Just fork over the very reasonable $8 and you won't have to go through all the trouble I did just to get quality sound from your IPOD. TRUST ME!!!

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ACDelco 15038566 Radio Speaker

O.K. so here's my experience. First off, I am not electronically inclined. I purchased an IPOD Touch and wanted to be able to use it in my truck with the AUX cable hook-up. I asked my tech savvy friend what kind of cable I should get. He told me not to pay more than a dollar for one because he could find me a cable for mere cents on EBAY. Of course I jumped at this opportunity.

The cable arrived to me in about 5-6 weeks(I'm not exaggerating). The reason for that I came to find out was that it was shipped in a plastic bag from China. O.K, that's fine. When i went to first use it, it worked fine. About two days later, it started malfunctioning to the point that I just ripped the cable out the jack and threw it out the window (into a trash can of course).

I then attempted to order another cable of the same price from China again. I thought I just had originally gotten a bad cable. The same problems arose with this new cable and he soon joined his buddy in the neighborhood trash can. Finally, I said enough is enough. I found this cable on amazon and it had received good reviews. So i forked out the $8 for it and am so happy I did. The sound quality between this cable and the ones from China is night and day. There's no static at all. I highly recommend this product. Don't be cheap like I was. Just fork over the very reasonable $8 and you won't have to go through all the trouble I did just to get quality sound from your IPOD. TRUST ME!!!

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From A Small City Explicit

O.K. so here's my experience. First off, I am not electronically inclined. I purchased an IPOD Touch and wanted to be able to use it in my truck with the AUX cable hook-up. I asked my tech savvy friend what kind of cable I should get. He told me not to pay more than a dollar for one because he could find me a cable for mere cents on EBAY. Of course I jumped at this opportunity.

The cable arrived to me in about 5-6 weeks(I'm not exaggerating). The reason for that I came to find out was that it was shipped in a plastic bag from China. O.K, that's fine. When i went to first use it, it worked fine. About two days later, it started malfunctioning to the point that I just ripped the cable out the jack and threw it out the window (into a trash can of course).

I then attempted to order another cable of the same price from China again. I thought I just had originally gotten a bad cable. The same problems arose with this new cable and he soon joined his buddy in the neighborhood trash can. Finally, I said enough is enough. I found this cable on amazon and it had received good reviews. So i forked out the $8 for it and am so happy I did. The sound quality between this cable and the ones from China is night and day. There's no static at all. I highly recommend this product. Don't be cheap like I was. Just fork over the very reasonable $8 and you won't have to go through all the trouble I did just to get quality sound from your IPOD. TRUST ME!!!

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Get Em Up Explicit

O.K. so here's my experience. First off, I am not electronically inclined. I purchased an IPOD Touch and wanted to be able to use it in my truck with the AUX cable hook-up. I asked my tech savvy friend what kind of cable I should get. He told me not to pay more than a dollar for one because he could find me a cable for mere cents on EBAY. Of course I jumped at this opportunity.

The cable arrived to me in about 5-6 weeks(I'm not exaggerating). The reason for that I came to find out was that it was shipped in a plastic bag from China. O.K, that's fine. When i went to first use it, it worked fine. About two days later, it started malfunctioning to the point that I just ripped the cable out the jack and threw it out the window (into a trash can of course).

I then attempted to order another cable of the same price from China again. I thought I just had originally gotten a bad cable. The same problems arose with this new cable and he soon joined his buddy in the neighborhood trash can. Finally, I said enough is enough. I found this cable on amazon and it had received good reviews. So i forked out the $8 for it and am so happy I did. The sound quality between this cable and the ones from China is night and day. There's no static at all. I highly recommend this product. Don't be cheap like I was. Just fork over the very reasonable $8 and you won't have to go through all the trouble I did just to get quality sound from your IPOD. TRUST ME!!!

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Grindin feat Boosie Plies Explicit

O.K. so here's my experience. First off, I am not electronically inclined. I purchased an IPOD Touch and wanted to be able to use it in my truck with the AUX cable hook-up. I asked my tech savvy friend what kind of cable I should get. He told me not to pay more than a dollar for one because he could find me a cable for mere cents on EBAY. Of course I jumped at this opportunity.

The cable arrived to me in about 5-6 weeks(I'm not exaggerating). The reason for that I came to find out was that it was shipped in a plastic bag from China. O.K, that's fine. When i went to first use it, it worked fine. About two days later, it started malfunctioning to the point that I just ripped the cable out the jack and threw it out the window (into a trash can of course).

I then attempted to order another cable of the same price from China again. I thought I just had originally gotten a bad cable. The same problems arose with this new cable and he soon joined his buddy in the neighborhood trash can. Finally, I said enough is enough. I found this cable on amazon and it had received good reviews. So i forked out the $8 for it and am so happy I did. The sound quality between this cable and the ones from China is night and day. There's no static at all. I highly recommend this product. Don't be cheap like I was. Just fork over the very reasonable $8 and you won't have to go through all the trouble I did just to get quality sound from your IPOD. TRUST ME!!!

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Bout Me Explicit

O.K. so here's my experience. First off, I am not electronically inclined. I purchased an IPOD Touch and wanted to be able to use it in my truck with the AUX cable hook-up. I asked my tech savvy friend what kind of cable I should get. He told me not to pay more than a dollar for one because he could find me a cable for mere cents on EBAY. Of course I jumped at this opportunity.

The cable arrived to me in about 5-6 weeks(I'm not exaggerating). The reason for that I came to find out was that it was shipped in a plastic bag from China. O.K, that's fine. When i went to first use it, it worked fine. About two days later, it started malfunctioning to the point that I just ripped the cable out the jack and threw it out the window (into a trash can of course).

I then attempted to order another cable of the same price from China again. I thought I just had originally gotten a bad cable. The same problems arose with this new cable and he soon joined his buddy in the neighborhood trash can. Finally, I said enough is enough. I found this cable on amazon and it had received good reviews. So i forked out the $8 for it and am so happy I did. The sound quality between this cable and the ones from China is night and day. There's no static at all. I highly recommend this product. Don't be cheap like I was. Just fork over the very reasonable $8 and you won't have to go through all the trouble I did just to get quality sound from your IPOD. TRUST ME!!!

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Born An OG Explicit

O.K. so here's my experience. First off, I am not electronically inclined. I purchased an IPOD Touch and wanted to be able to use it in my truck with the AUX cable hook-up. I asked my tech savvy friend what kind of cable I should get. He told me not to pay more than a dollar for one because he could find me a cable for mere cents on EBAY. Of course I jumped at this opportunity.

The cable arrived to me in about 5-6 weeks(I'm not exaggerating). The reason for that I came to find out was that it was shipped in a plastic bag from China. O.K, that's fine. When i went to first use it, it worked fine. About two days later, it started malfunctioning to the point that I just ripped the cable out the jack and threw it out the window (into a trash can of course).

I then attempted to order another cable of the same price from China again. I thought I just had originally gotten a bad cable. The same problems arose with this new cable and he soon joined his buddy in the neighborhood trash can. Finally, I said enough is enough. I found this cable on amazon and it had received good reviews. So i forked out the $8 for it and am so happy I did. The sound quality between this cable and the ones from China is night and day. There's no static at all. I highly recommend this product. Don't be cheap like I was. Just fork over the very reasonable $8 and you won't have to go through all the trouble I did just to get quality sound from your IPOD. TRUST ME!!!

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You Aint Know Explicit

O.K. so here's my experience. First off, I am not electronically inclined. I purchased an IPOD Touch and wanted to be able to use it in my truck with the AUX cable hook-up. I asked my tech savvy friend what kind of cable I should get. He told me not to pay more than a dollar for one because he could find me a cable for mere cents on EBAY. Of course I jumped at this opportunity.

The cable arrived to me in about 5-6 weeks(I'm not exaggerating). The reason for that I came to find out was that it was shipped in a plastic bag from China. O.K, that's fine. When i went to first use it, it worked fine. About two days later, it started malfunctioning to the point that I just ripped the cable out the jack and threw it out the window (into a trash can of course).

I then attempted to order another cable of the same price from China again. I thought I just had originally gotten a bad cable. The same problems arose with this new cable and he soon joined his buddy in the neighborhood trash can. Finally, I said enough is enough. I found this cable on amazon and it had received good reviews. So i forked out the $8 for it and am so happy I did. The sound quality between this cable and the ones from China is night and day. There's no static at all. I highly recommend this product. Don't be cheap like I was. Just fork over the very reasonable $8 and you won't have to go through all the trouble I did just to get quality sound from your IPOD. TRUST ME!!!

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