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Bob Archer explores the world of high performance audio in this special publication from Electronic House. Topics include the peaceful coexistence of analog music in the digital world, the rebirth of vinyl records, tube amps and pre-amps, audiophile ear-training and speaker placement. An interview with Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora and a “how-to” guide to selecting the right equipment are also included.

SERIO is a new series of satellite speakers by Waterfall Audio, a company known for their use of glass for sound. SERIO was designed for both hi-fi and audio/video applications, and comes in three mounting options: on-wall, ceiling, and tabletop stand-mount.

The speakers are available in three colors: black, while and silver with matching grills. There is also an option of ‘fashion’ grills that come in orange and green.

Meridian introduces the Media Source 600 and Sooloos Control 15

Pioneer Electronics has introduced their new G-Clef components, which include luxury CD players and amplifiers that provide a professional-grade listening experience at an affordable price point.

The Elite G-Clef line includes two amplifiers, the SX-A6MK2 and the SXA9MK2, as well as two CD players, the PD-D6MK2 and PD-D9MK2. Every model was inspected by an AIR Studio sound engineer to ensure the most accurate recreation of the original recording. Internal components deliver signals to create a dynamic two-channel hi-fi experience.

I see a lot of new speaker designs in the course of a month as I peruse through press releases looking for new products to feature in the front section of Home Entertainment.

But it's been a long time since a loudspeaker really caught my eye and demanded my attention the way Sounds by Design's Blackmore and Elise do.

Rocking outdoors with rocks

Earthquake has announced the Granite-52 outdoor speakers.

Get your rock on.

All the info, and probably more puns, after the jump.

Receivers, players, separates and more.

Marantz has announced a whole host of new products ranging from high-end separates, integrated amps, networked audio players, and receivers.

All the info after the jump.

Hardcore In-ears    

If you can't stand earbuds because they never fit right, and because they don't fit they sound horrible, you're not alone.

JHAudio's new PRO Series aims to fix both of those problems... for every ear.