I will never forget the first time I heard an Audeze LCD 2 headphone. No other headphone up to that point was more powerful, more viscerally alive, or had the tonal brilliance of the LCD 2 at 2010’s Rocky Mountain Audio Fest show in Denver. In my review I said the LCD 2 redefined the …
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If you just bought a new TV, chances are you might feel the need to get expensive new HDMI cables. Resist the temptation. Even with Ultra HD 4K resolution, high dynamic range, and wide color gamut, you don’t need expensive HDMI cables. It’s probably that your current HDMI cables could work fine, but if they don’t, no matter what a …
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When an Amazon Echo Dot ($40 at Target) feels like not enough, but a new Apple MacBook ($445 at Amazon) feels like too much, you need a gift that’s right up the middle. Extravagant, but not too extravagant. When shopping from around $250 to $500, you get to play in some really fun areas, like game consoles, robots and even 3D …
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Monoprice, best known for its outstanding budget range of audio products, has been aiming higher in recent years, with mixed results. Their Monolith K-BAS speakers didn’t light my fire, but things picked up a bit with the Monolith M300 in-ear headphones. The Monolith M650 full-size headphone is the best-sounding product I’ve heard from the company. Better yet, it sells for …
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Audiophiles share a common passion for great sound, that’s what makes us audiophiles. Sound quality is a top priority, because once you’ve lived with great sound with speakers or headphones, you can’t settle for less. As one of my pals recently put it, “I can stop being an audiophile nerd, but I’ll always be an audiophile. Once an audiophile always …
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Cheeps! I need a vacation — so I’m taking one. You’ll have to live without me for the next couple weeks, but fear not: I’ve lined up a few sweet deals that’ll pop up while I’m gone, and CNET has a deep bench of awesome cheapskates to fill in the gaps. Speaking of benches, are you tired of sitting all …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! Monoprice About five years ago, I predicted that in about five years, everyone would own a 3D printer. …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! Monoprice I’ll admit I was wrong about 3D printers. Years ago, I predicted that in the not-too-distant future …
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No matter how long you’ve had your TV, chances are it can look better than it does. If you’ve never adjusted your TV’s picture settings, you’re missing out on peak performance. This handy guide will lead you through every step to get your TV looking its absolute best. Placement and connections If you’ve just bought a TV, consider checking for …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! This 3D printer will run you just $160 — if you can get one. If not, check back …
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