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Wiring your entire home for sound can be a huge pain — especially if you're working on a historic or otherwise pre-existing residence — which is why we're intrigued by the Sony Altus ($50-$700) system. Utilizing 2.4GHz wireless technology, the Altus system can push audio from the source of your choice, be it a stereo, TV, or iPod, to a maximum of eight separate speakers around your house, letting you "Party in the USA" no matter where you are. If that sounds a bit rich for your blood, there's always the Rocketfish system, which also uses a 2.4GHz wireless audio standard but runs from $60-$200. [Thanks, Todd]
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Access your home music library wirelessly -- as well as a host of Internet music sources -- from the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 ($400). Unlike the company's prior solutions, which required an extra speaker setup, the S5 is an all-in-one, packing two tweeters, two mid-range drivers, and an integrated subwoofer, as well as the ability to control everything right from your iPhone or iPod touch. Unfortunately, you have to hardwire the unit to your router to access the Internet tunes, but if you buy more than one, all the rest will be wireless — just plug it in and play. [Thanks, Matthew]
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Fill even the largest room with music from your iPod or iPhone with the Bose SoundDock 10 ($600). Featuring twin "Twidders" to handle the mids and highs, a hefty, rear-firing subwoofer hidden inside the 19-pound enclosure, and a simple, clean design, the SoundDock 10 also sports an interchangeable dock system, letting you switch out the included iPod/iPhone dock for a Bluetooth receiver for complete wireless control over the entertainment.
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Listen to your favorite Internet radio stations or your personal music collection anywhere in your home with the Logitech Squeezebox Radio ($200). Packing a 3/4-inch high-definition tweeter and 3-inch long-throw woofer, this Wi-Fi enabled radio lets you listen to a wide variety of Internet music sources — including Pandora and Last.fm — as well as your own music, and features a 2.4-inch color display, Facebook integration for recommending songs, an auxiliary input, automatic brightness adjustment, and a built-in alarm clock with battery backup.
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Get legendary Klipsch sound in a package that would have looked just fine in your Dad's bachelor pad with Klipsch Heritage Speakers ($800-$4,000). Featuring the Klipschorn Floorstanding Speaker with 15-inch woofer, the Klipschorn-packing La Scala II Floorstanding model, and the complementary Cornwall III and Heresy III speakers, originally designed to serve as center channels for the larger, more robust Klipschorn and La Scala II, its got everything you need to give your home theater concert-worthy sound.
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Listen to your iTunes, Pandora, or any other computer-based audio source anywhere in your home with the Bose SoundLink ($550; August 27). The SoundLink connects to your computer using a USB dongle, which then streams any audio you like to a powerful and compact portable speaker. A rechargeable battery keeps the music playing away from outlets, and thanks to the included remote control, you can skip tracks or pause the music without making a trip back to the computer.
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It might not be the all-in-one home theater box of your dreams, but the new Yamaha NeoHD ($600-$800) is certainly a step in the right direction. This streamlined receiver features three HDMI, two component, one composite, and both optical and digital audio inputs for hooking up your gear, along with an on-screen menu system — no more silly front panel LEDs — to control it all via a simplified remote. It also packs a 5.1-capable amp for powering speakers of your choice, IR blasters for controlling all the connected gadgets, and Wi-Fi in the more upscale model. [via]
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Many of our favorite childhood toys relied on a pull-string start, which might explain why we're digging the Muji Wall-Mounted CD Player ($180). This compact all-in-one faces the CD outward making for an intriguing display, and also packs speakers into its body, with volume and playback controls mounted on top, and, of course, a pull-string power control. For a better idea of what we're talking about, just watch it in action. [Thanks, Stefan]
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Stream endless music from Pandora anywhere in your home with the Livio Radio ($150). Featuring both built-in Wi-Fi and ethernet, the Livio is designed specifically to access your Pandora Internet Radio account, with dedicated thumbs up/thumbs down buttons for rating your music. Apart from the totally-free Pandora service, the Livio also features an auxiliary input for connecting other audio sources and an included remote control. [Thanks, JC]
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Looking for big home theater sound on a small budget? Check out the line of Klipsch HD Theater Systems. Available in 300 ($400), 500 ($600) or 1000 ($1,000) varieties, these HD Theater systems come complete with five same-size satellite speakers featuring Klipsch's legendary horn-loaded technology for crystal clear sound, included adjustable wall brackets for easy installation, and a powered subwoofer to give your movies and games the extra "umph" they've been missing — all without breaking the bank.
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Looking for big home theater sound on a small budget? Check out the line of Klipsch HD Theater Systems. Available in 300 ($400), 500 ($600) or 1000 ($1,000) varieties, these HD Theater systems come complete with five same-size satellite speakers featuring Klipsch's legendary horn-loaded technology for crystal clear sound, included adjustable wall brackets for easy installation, and a powered subwoofer to give your movies and games the extra "umph" they've been missing — all without breaking the bank.
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Stream endless music from Pandora anywhere in your home with the Livio Radio ($150). Featuring both built-in Wi-Fi and ethernet, the Livio is designed specifically to access your Pandora Internet Radio account, with dedicated thumbs up/thumbs down buttons for rating your music. Apart from the totally-free Pandora service, the Livio also features an auxiliary input for connecting other audio sources and an included remote control. [Thanks, JC]
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Many of our favorite childhood toys relied on a pull-string start, which might explain why we're digging the Muji Wall-Mounted CD Player ($180). This compact all-in-one faces the CD outward making for an intriguing display, and also packs speakers into its body, with volume and playback controls mounted on top, and, of course, a pull-string power control. For a better idea of what we're talking about, just watch it in action. [Thanks, Stefan]
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Listen to your iTunes, Pandora, or any other computer-based audio source anywhere in your home with the Bose SoundLink ($550; August 27). The SoundLink connects to your computer using a USB dongle, which then streams any audio you like to a powerful and compact portable speaker. A rechargeable battery keeps the music playing away from outlets, and thanks to the included remote control, you can skip tracks or pause the music without making a trip back to the computer.
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Fill even the largest room with music from your iPod or iPhone with the Bose SoundDock 10 ($600). Featuring twin "Twidders" to handle the mids and highs, a hefty, rear-firing subwoofer hidden inside the 19-pound enclosure, and a simple, clean design, the SoundDock 10 also sports an interchangeable dock system, letting you switch out the included iPod/iPhone dock for a Bluetooth receiver for complete wireless control over the entertainment.
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It might not be the all-in-one home theater box of your dreams, but the new Yamaha NeoHD ($600-$800) is certainly a step in the right direction. This streamlined receiver features three HDMI, two component, one composite, and both optical and digital audio inputs for hooking up your gear, along with an on-screen menu system — no more silly front panel LEDs — to control it all via a simplified remote. It also packs a 5.1-capable amp for powering speakers of your choice, IR blasters for controlling all the connected gadgets, and Wi-Fi in the more upscale model. [via]
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Get legendary Klipsch sound in a package that would have looked just fine in your Dad's bachelor pad with Klipsch Heritage Speakers ($800-$4,000). Featuring the Klipschorn Floorstanding Speaker with 15-inch woofer, the Klipschorn-packing La Scala II Floorstanding model, and the complementary Cornwall III and Heresy III speakers, originally designed to serve as center channels for the larger, more robust Klipschorn and La Scala II, its got everything you need to give your home theater concert-worthy sound.
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Listen to your favorite Internet radio stations or your personal music collection anywhere in your home with the Logitech Squeezebox Radio ($200). Packing a 3/4-inch high-definition tweeter and 3-inch long-throw woofer, this Wi-Fi enabled radio lets you listen to a wide variety of Internet music sources — including Pandora and Last.fm — as well as your own music, and features a 2.4-inch color display, Facebook integration for recommending songs, an auxiliary input, automatic brightness adjustment, and a built-in alarm clock with battery backup.
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Access your home music library wirelessly -- as well as a host of Internet music sources -- from the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 ($400). Unlike the company's prior solutions, which required an extra speaker setup, the S5 is an all-in-one, packing two tweeters, two mid-range drivers, and an integrated subwoofer, as well as the ability to control everything right from your iPhone or iPod touch. Unfortunately, you have to hardwire the unit to your router to access the Internet tunes, but if you buy more than one, all the rest will be wireless — just plug it in and play. [Thanks, Matthew]
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Wiring your entire home for sound can be a huge pain — especially if you're working on a historic or otherwise pre-existing residence — which is why we're intrigued by the Sony Altus ($50-$700) system. Utilizing 2.4GHz wireless technology, the Altus system can push audio from the source of your choice, be it a stereo, TV, or iPod, to a maximum of eight separate speakers around your house, letting you "Party in the USA" no matter where you are. If that sounds a bit rich for your blood, there's always the Rocketfish system, which also uses a 2.4GHz wireless audio standard but runs from $60-$200. [Thanks, Todd]
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Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
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From the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
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Most of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
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Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
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Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
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Show your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
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Flapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
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We love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
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One of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
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Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
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While we might not know exactly what seven functions the sleek Gerber Shard ($8) will provide, we know enough to know we'll be on the pre-order list as soon as it's available. The lightweight, airline-safe keychain tool offers at the minimum a bottle opener, screwdriver, and nail puller, with a titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance.
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Leave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
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What good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
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Tackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Known primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
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Think you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
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Who needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
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What would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
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Just in time for undeadliest of holidays comes The Horde T-Shirt ($18). This black American Apparel tee sports a terrific print of a single character wielding multiple weapons on the roof of a car as a horde (get it?) of zombies surround him. While it won't pass as a costume per se, it's certainly festive, and if you happen to harbor a secret zombie obsession, you'll no doubt find yourself wearing it all year long.
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Wiring your entire home for sound can be a huge pain — especially if you're working on a historic or otherwise pre-existing residence — which is why we're intrigued by the Sony Altus ($50-$700) system. Utilizing 2.4GHz wireless technology, the... [More]
Access your home music library wirelessly -- as well as a host of Internet music sources -- from the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 ($400). Unlike the company's prior solutions, which required an extra speaker setup, the S5 is an all-in-one, packing... [More]
Fill even the largest room with music from your iPod or iPhone with the Bose SoundDock 10 ($600). Featuring twin "Twidders" to handle the mids and highs, a hefty, rear-firing subwoofer hidden inside the 19-pound enclosure, and a simple, clean... [More]
Listen to your favorite Internet radio stations or your personal music collection anywhere in your home with the Logitech Squeezebox Radio ($200). Packing a 3/4-inch high-definition tweeter and 3-inch long-throw woofer, this Wi-Fi enabled radio lets you listen to a... [More]
Get legendary Klipsch sound in a package that would have looked just fine in your Dad's bachelor pad with Klipsch Heritage Speakers ($800-$4,000). Featuring the Klipschorn Floorstanding Speaker with 15-inch woofer, the Klipschorn-packing La Scala II Floorstanding model, and the... [More]
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Listen to your iTunes, Pandora, or any other computer-based audio source anywhere in your home with the Bose SoundLink ($550; August 27). The SoundLink connects to your computer using a USB dongle, which then streams any audio you like to... [More]
It might not be the all-in-one home theater box of your dreams, but the new Yamaha NeoHD ($600-$800) is certainly a step in the right direction. This streamlined receiver features three HDMI, two component, one composite, and both optical and... [More]
Many of our favorite childhood toys relied on a pull-string start, which might explain why we're digging the Muji Wall-Mounted CD Player ($180). This compact all-in-one faces the CD outward making for an intriguing display, and also packs speakers into... [More]
Stream endless music from Pandora anywhere in your home with the Livio Radio ($150). Featuring both built-in Wi-Fi and ethernet, the Livio is designed specifically to access your Pandora Internet Radio account, with dedicated thumbs up/thumbs down buttons for rating... [More]
Looking for big home theater sound on a small budget? Check out the line of Klipsch HD Theater Systems. Available in 300 ($400), 500 ($600) or 1000 ($1,000) varieties, these HD Theater systems come complete with five same-size satellite speakers... [More]
This audiophile-worthy 2.1 speaker system is pricey, but it has the performance to back it up. To put it another way, your Bose SoundDock is a Honda, and the AUX Classic is a Ferrari. Made in Italy by concert sound... [More]
Sony ups the home-theater-in-a-box ante with the BDV-E300 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System ($600; June 2009). Featuring 5.1-channel surround sound, S-AIR wireless audio capabilities, Digital Media Port suppport, Sony's XMB interface, advanced 7.1-channel audio codec support, and more, it's the... [More]
Simplify your entertainment setup with the GenevaSound Home Theater ($4,000). This all-in-one electronic-furniture hybrid features a sleek piano-lacquered wooden cabinet that houses a 700-watt amplifier, 7 speakers, a 12-inch subwoofer, CD player, FM radio, and an integrated iPod/iPhone dock. TV... [More]
As gorgeous as it is powerful, Bang & Olufsen's new BeoSound 5 ($TBA) looks to merge mainstream media management with high-end style. The system, which is controlled via a 10.4-inch LCD screen and attached control column, offers features such as... [More]
Got a wad of cash burning a hole in your pocket? The Areaware 2B Radio ($550) is looking to douse the flame. With retro-chic styling featuring vacuum tubes and one speaker, this deck seems to be more about stylings than... [More]
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