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Pioneer XV-CX505
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What is it: A DVD/CD player plus a 5.1 surround
sound home entertainment package.
Who’s it for: People looking for a home
theater system that doesn’t need an electrical engineer to set it
up.
Wallet magnet: Compact and stylish design; 7500w
PMPO with total power of 600w RMS; slot for external USB devices
(flash drives, digital media players); will play MP3, WMA and
MPEG-4AAC sources; external line input; Voice Enhancer makes movie
dialogue sound clear and natural; Karaoke, PhotoViewer and CD-DVD RW
compatible.
On second thought: No external digital sound
input (analog only).
What’s in the box: Pioneer XV-CX505: DVD/CD
receiver/amp; power supply; two front, one center, two satellite
speakers; one dual-driver subwoofer; remote; A/V cables manual.
Tech Times’ verdict: Here’s a stylishly
compact, easy-to-use and easy-to-setup home theater system
complemented with incredible surround sound features that Pioneer
can effectively provide.
Pioneer SE-A1000
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What is it: A high-end open-type headphones for
home use.
Who’s it for: Definitely, the audiophile.
Wallet magnet: Lightweight; large 50mm drivers
with maximum power of 1500mw; wider frequency range of 10Hz - 30kHz,
as against the standard 20Hz for lows and 20Hz for highs; very
comfortable ear pads; well-constructed.
On second thought: Six-meter cord can be
unmanageable at times; expensive.
What’s in the box: Pioneer SE-A1000; Velcro
cord strap; storage pouch; screw-in stereo plug adaptor.
Tech Times’ verdict: With the SE-A1000 superb
sound quality, even pro-audio studios will probably use this
earpiece to monitor the final mixes.
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