Friday, September 30, 2011

Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6096 TruBrite LED 16-Inch Laptop (Black)

Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6096 TruBrite LED 16-Inch Laptop (Black) Review



Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6096 TruBrite LED 16-Inch Laptop (Black) Feature

  • AMD Phenom™ II Quad Core Mobile Processor P940 1.7 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache
  • Configured with 4GB DDR3 1066MHz (max 8GB) 2 main memory slots. Both slots occupied.
  • 500GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive with TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor (3D sensor), DVD-SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats
  • 16.0" widescreen HD TruBrite® LED Backlit display at 1366 x 768 native resolution (HD) with Native support for 720p content, ATI® Mobility Radeon™ HD 4250 with 256MB-1917MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) with a 6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack; Battery Life (measured by MobileMark 2007): 3 hours, 15 minutes

Toshiba Satellite A665D: 16-Inch Screen for Mobile HD Entertainment

Replace your desktop PC with the Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6096, which features a 16-inch diagonal HD TruBrite widescreen LED-backlit display, touchpad with multi-touch control, and a dual-layer DVD±RW drive that burns CDs and offers Labelflash print functionality. The bright 16-inch LCD (1366 x 768) offers a true 16:9 aspect ratio and 720p native high-definition resolution, and the A665D is great for using as a media center with the touch-sensitive media keys placed above the keyboard.

Toshiba Satellite A665D
Enjoy both style and comfortable ergonomics with the A665's textured palm rest (see larger image).

You'll also be able to burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming thanks to the quad-core AMD Phenom II Mobile Processor P940.

Fusion X2 finish in charcoal
Fusion X2 finish in charcoal.

Toshiba's A665D series laptops has been redesigned with the Fusion X2 Finish--an elegant matte textured surface with a gloss trim that's durable, uniquely stylish, and less prone to fingerprints (read more details below). It's also packed with exclusive Toshiba technology, including a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs, USB Sleep-and-Charge port, and a hard drive impact sensor that protects your data.

Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you'll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family (read more details below). And this laptop also includes the innovative Sleep and Music functionality, which lets you listen to music through its speakers without booting up.

This Satellite comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).

Key Features

  • 16-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display not only renders stunning visuals, but it's more as it uses less power (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio). It also provides TruBrite technology, which makes images brighter and more vivid thanks to its anti-glare feature.
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    Toshiba Satellite A665D
    The A665's Fusion X2 Finish in charcoal is sure to turn heads
    (see larger image).

     

    Toshiba Satellite A665D
    The A665 has a 104-key keyboard (with 10-key pad) and
    lighted, touch-sensitive multimedia controls (see larger image).

     

    Toshiba Satellite A665D
    Connect to peripherals with four total USB ports, including
    one eSATA/USB combo port (see larger image).
  • 1.7 GHz AMD Phenom II P940 quad-core processor (with AMD M880G Chipset and 2 MB L2 cache) lets you enjoy movies, music and games like you never have before, with amazing detail, clarity and color. Plus, you can experience Microsoft Windows 7 the way it was intended. All this with the freedom to do more on the go with long battery life rating.
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  • 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
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  • 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8 GB)
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  • ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics card provides exceptional features, performance and power-efficiencies that enrich what you see and do (256 MB - 1917 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory).
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  • 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support and Labelflash printing, which enables you to personalize your discs and keep them looking attractive and organized with direct-to-disc laser printing (read more details below).
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  • Wireless Connectivity
    • With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers).
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  • Harman Kardon stereo speakers bring an added dimension to music, movies and gaming with rich, immersive virtual surround sound.
  • Dolby Advanced Audio blends a suite of technologies to deliver a stunning audio experience from headphones or your laptop speakers. It analyzes audio signals and restores tones often lost in encoding, mimicking the same optimization techniques that go into tuning movie theaters and mixing rooms, resulting in brighter highs and deep, thumping bass tones. It also expands stereo signals to 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback for a listening experience that will have you talking long after the performance.
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    Toshiba ReelTime
    Toshiba ReelTime. Click here to learn about its features.

     

    Toshiba Eco Utility
    Toshiba Eco Utility. Click here to learn about its features.
  • Included Toshiba Software:
    • Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
    • Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
    • Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files--using graphical thumbnails--so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.
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  • Included Toshiba Utilities:
    • Toshiba eco Utility makes it easy to go green as you go mobile. Hit the Eco Button and you'll launch the Toshiba Eco Utility, which puts all sorts of easy-to-read information on your screen, and gives you the ability to adjust the power settings on your laptop. It also activates a light showing you're in the Eco Mode. The Toshiba Eco Utility lets you pick the optimal power plan for your situation. Choose High-Performance when you need every watt you can get, Power Saver for the least energy consumption, or Balanced as a perfect blend of the two.
    • Sleep and Music lets you enjoy your favorite tunes through speakers built into your Toshiba laptop without booting up--helping you conserve battery life. Just plug your portable player into the microphone jack, step back and enjoy.
    • USB Sleep and Charge offers a great way to keep your portable electronics powered up without requiring your laptop to be on. With this laptop's Sleep and Charge USB port, you'll be able to charge your smart phone, MP3 player, and other portable electronics--all without having to keep your laptop awake.
    • Hard Drive Impact Sensor takes the worry out of taking your most important files and multimedia on the go. Able to detect sudden movement along three different dimensions, the impact sensor (a complex system of hardware and software) helps safeguard your data by "parking" the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. And it works faster than you can blink to help protect your laptop and all-important data.
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  • Up to 3 hours of battery life (6-cell battery)
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  • Dimensions & Weight: 14.98 x 10 x 1.48 inches (WxDxH); 5.8 pounds
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Networking, Connectivity & Expansion

  • 4 total USB ports with 1 eSATA/USB combo port that also features Sleep and Charge capabilities. The combo eSATA/USB port enables you to connect to compatible external hard drives for lightning fast transfers of large multimedia files--up to 5 times faster than via a standard USB port.
  • HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your compatible digital TV or external monitor.
  • VGA video output (analog, RGB)
  • Microphone input port with Sleep and Music functionality plus headphone output jack
  • Multi-format memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD Picture Card, Mini SD Card, SDXC, Multi Media Card (shared slot may require adapter for use)
  • ExpressCard (34/54) slot lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features.
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you'll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings

What's in the box

This package contains the Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6096 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions.

It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2011 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office Starter 2010; Google Toolbar; Microsoft Windows Media Player 12; Microsoft Silverlight; Intuit Quickbooks Financial Center (trial); Toshiba PC Health Monitor; Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial)

This laptop is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Environmental Specifications

  • Energy Star 5.0 certified
  • Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact.
  • RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances

Learn more about Toshiba's environmental commitment.

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25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops
25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops

This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world's first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world's first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive.

Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact.

Brilliant Fusion X2 Finish and Feather-Touch Multimedia Controls
Media controls

This Toshiba Satellite laptop makes a real statement about your personal style the moment you walk in a room, thanks to its Fusion X2 finish--a premium design exemplifying Toshiba's rich heritage of ideas. Durable and stylish, it blends an elegant matte textured surface with a gloss trim for a unique look that's less prone to fingerprints.

Additionally, separate media control buttons with unique feather-touch operation are set above the keyboard, enabling you to play your favorite entertainment as well as turn the volume up or down and turn on the Toshiba Eco Utility function.

Integrated Webcam with Face Recognition Capabilities

A 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the LCD's bezel lets you quickly snap photos and participate in live video chats. The integrated webcam does more than just video chats. It includes Toshiba Face Recognition capabilities--the ultimate hands-free, hassle-free way to log onto your laptop. Just show your face to the webcam--no keeping track of hard-to-remember passwords and no unnecessary typing. And if you're using one laptop for several users--say for the whole family or for a small business--Toshiba Face Recognition lets you switch profiles with one simple look.

8x DVD-SuperMulti Drive

This multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with writing both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It offers the following read/write speeds:

With the Labelflash functionality, you can burn high-resolution, high-contrast pictures on the label side of DVD discs using the same laser used for data recording. Enjoy transparency and high-quality not found in traditional printable media. All you need is a Labelflash DVD disc to start labeling without a printer.

Boost your high-def entertainment, productivity and creativity with our premium Satellite A665 series laptop, offering sophisticated performance and our Fusion X2 styling, plus exclusive Toshiba conveniences. This way-above-average portable PC comes encased in a design that really turns heads. It also offers a HD TruBrite widescreen display, which-along with multi-core processor options from AMD and Intel-give you major horsepower for fast multitasking, and a perfect palette for brilliant multimedia. Premium harman/kardon speakers, Dolby Advanced Audio and an optional Blu-ray Disc player magnify your entertainment. Plus, this laptop serves up a suite of user-inspired features, like Sleep and Music for enjoying tunes through your laptop speakers without having to power up. You’ll also do more in more places with exceptional conveniences like an optional LED-backlit keyboard and extra-wide TouchPad with Multi-touch Control. All told, the Satellite A665 series laptop definitely gets an A for outstanding HD performance, and takes the others to school.


Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Infinity Reference 9633cf 6 x 9-Inch, 300-Watt High Peformance 3-Way Loudspeaker (Pair)

Infinity Reference 9633cf 6 x 9-Inch, 300-Watt High Peformance 3-Way Loudspeaker (Pair) Review



Infinity Reference 9633cf 6 x 9-Inch, 300-Watt High Peformance 3-Way Loudspeaker (Pair) Feature

  • 6 x 9-inch three-way loudspeaker with 300 Watts peak power handling and 2 Ohm impedance
  • Plus One woofer cones and durable rubber surrounds for increased bass output and higher efficiency
  • Edge-driven textile dome midrange and tweeter for increased power handling and reduced distortion at high output levels
  • Tweeter level adjustment and swivel positioning for optimizing sound and stereo image
  • One-year warranty
Infinity's 6 x 9-inch 9633cf is a three-way loudspeaker with Plus One woofer cone and edge-driven textile dome midrange and tweeter, and offers an ideal--and simple--upgrade to your factory drivers.

The Infinity Reference Series

Infinity's Reference Series has been engineered to deliver best-in-class performance for those looking to replace or upgrade their factory speakers. Features like Infinity's Plus One (patent pending) woofer cones and edge-driven-dome tweeters have helped position Infinity Reference as the number-one line of automotive loudspeakers for the past six years straight.



An ideal upgrade to your factory drivers.

Infinity 9633cf Features

Plus One woofer cones
This patent pending technology deliver a cone with more surface area than competing models of the same size. The result is increased bass output and higher efficiency.

True Four Ohms
All Reference speakers feature two ohm voice coils. Original factory-installed speaker wiring in many cars is 18-22 gauge. This wire, and heating in the voice coil when power is applied, increase the impedance "seen" by the amplifier or head unit. The impedance of Reference Speakers has been adjusted to compensate for this increase and can be safely driven by any head unit.

Edge-driven textile dome midrange and tweeter
These are not commonly used w-domes, but fully-edge-driven domes like those found in better home audio speakers. The benefit is increased power handling and reduced distortion at high output levels. This technology also allows for better integration with the mid/woofer.

Unipivot
Infinity's Unipivot (patent no. 6,002,780) allows the tweeter to be pointed at the listener's location even when the speaker is mounted off axis. This optimizes the stereo image and ensures a more uniform response.

Tweeter level adjustment
The 9633cf also features a tweeter level adjustment located on the front of the speaker and can be set at the reference level of 0dB. If the speakers are located low in the doors or if you are looking for a brighter sound, set the tweeter at +3dB.

Rubber surrounds
This material provides optimum cone-edge suspension and absorbs distortions that may travel up the cone edge, adding stronger low-end.



Infinity 9633cf Specifications

Power Handling, RMS:100 Watts
Power Handling, Peak:300 Watts
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m):94dB
Frequency Response:46Hz - 21kHz
Impedance:2 Ohms
Mounting Depth:3-1/16 inches



About Infinity

Infinity was founded in 1968 on a unique blend of technology, performance, and design. Today, Infinity offers three tiers of automotive speakers comparable to the best home-audio components. Infinity Kappa Perfect, Kappa, and Reference Series speakers deliver performance that rivals the best the competition has to offer.


What's in the Box

Infinity Reference 9633cf 6 x 9-Inch 300-Watt 3-Way Loudspeaker (pair), Installation Hardware, User Manual


Infinity Reference Series Multi-element Options

Multi-elements are clearly the easiest way to upgrade your system. They consist of an integrated tweeter and midrange/woofer. These speakers are designed to fit right into your factory locations with few, if any modifications. Infinity offers two extremely compelling lines of multi-element loudspeakers. Our Reference Series represents perhaps the best value of any premium brand in its price range, and our Kappa Series multi-elements are simply spectacular. These speakers have won numerous awards for their incredible audiophile-grade performance.

Infinity Reference 3032cf 3.5-Inch 75-Watt Two-Way LoudspeakerInfinity Reference 4032cf 4-Inch 105-Watt Two-Way LoudspeakerInfinity Reference 5032cf 5.25-Inch 135-Watt Two-Way LoudspeakerInfinity Reference 6032cf 6.5-Inch 180-Watt Two-Way Loudspeaker
Infinity Reference 6432cf 4 x 6-Inch 120-Watt Two-Way LoudspeakerInfinity Reference 6832cf 6 x 8/5 x 7-Inch 180-Watt Two-Way LoudspeakerInfinity Reference 9632cf 6x9-Inch 300-Watt Two-Way LoudspeakerInfinity Reference 9633cf 6 x 9-Inch 300-Watt 3-Way Loudspeaker
Looking for a more moving audio experience? Take Infinity car audio for a ride. Innovative materials and breakthrough engineering have always put Infinity products out in front of the competition’s. So expect extreme output from these speakers, but be prepared for accuracy and detail that may surprise you. Infinity Reference Series loudspeakers continue to be the top-selling premium speakers in the world. For instance, the 6-1/2-inch Reference coaxial model has been the number-one-selling car audio multielement speaker for five years straight. With proprietary features such as patent-pending Plus One cones, true 4-ohm topology, UniPivot edge-driven tweeters and the industry-leading Intermount III and I-Mount mounting systems, as well as the Starfish tweeter-mounting adapter, Reference Series speakers leave the competition scrambling to keep up.


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Harman Kardon DVD 27 High Performance DVD Player

Harman Kardon DVD 27 High Performance DVD Player Review



Harman Kardon DVD 27 High Performance DVD Player Feature

  • Video Formats DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD
  • Audio Formats-CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA
  • Still Image of JPEG CD's
  • Pixel to Pixel Processing
  • Backlit Remote
High Performance Single-Disc DVD Player with Progressive Scan Video Outputs with 3/2 Pulldown


Monday, September 26, 2011

JBL GTO6428 4-Inch x 6-Inch 2-Way Loudspeaker

JBL GTO6428 4-Inch x 6-Inch 2-Way Loudspeaker Review



JBL GTO6428 4-Inch x 6-Inch 2-Way Loudspeaker Feature

  • 4 x 6" two-way plate loudspeaker
  • Plus One woofer cone with rubber surround
  • Adjustable mylar-titanium tweeter with level control
  • 120 Watts peak power handling; 2 ohm impedance
  • Two-inch mounting depth
This speaker includes some of JBL's top tech. Its Plus One cone has more surface area than that found on competing models of the same size. Its My-Ti tweeters (Mylar/titanium composite) offer increased power handling, reduced distortion and increased efficiency. And it can be safely driven by any head unit.


The GTO tweeter is both strong and light weight while being adjustable

Why JBL Sound?

For more than 60 years, JBL products have been bringing home the impact and excitement of the world's best recording studios, movie theaters and concert venues. Now, JBL engineers are creating these world-class listening experiences in the car. Thanks to advanced technology developed in the professional arena, JBL mobile products simply sound better than the competition. High output, superb bass response, long life and smooth response are all things you can expect from any speaker that wears the JBL badge. So join enthusiasts who know audio, and don't settle for anything but JBL in your vehicle. Bring the sound of the show on the road.

Listen Loud
The last thing you want to worry about is the quality of your speakers. We understand. All new JBL mobile products have to go through nearly 500 hours of environmental testing. We put them under temperatures fluctuating between -35° C and +90° C with up to 90 percent air humidity for more than 200 hours. We expose speakers to UV light for more than 150 hours to simulate a mounting location on a car's rear deck. We even shake things up, as all of our new mobile audio products have to pass extensive vibration testing before we release them for production. We've made unparalleled efforts to ensure the best possible quality so that you can listen long and loud when you crank up a JBL speaker.

Edge-Driven, Mylar-Titanium Tweeter
The JBL GTO6428 uses a 1-inch (25-millimeter) Mylar-titanium (My-Ti) tweeter with a large voice coil--much like a voice coil found in high-end home audio speakers. The benefit of the Mylar and titanium blend in making a tweeter is that it is lightweight and has remarkable strength. At the same time, its large voice coil increases power handling and reduces distortion at high output levels. This tweeter design also helps create more seamless integration with the woofer. The result? True, high-end, audiophile-quality performance.

Built-in Crossover Networks
Typical entry level mobile loudspeakers use low performance bass blockers to keep bass from going to the tweeter. Well, the JBL GTO6428 is not your typical entry-level loudspeaker. By using a built-in crossover network with advanced high and low pass filters, the GTO6428 creates a smooth transition between the woofer and tweeter. The result? Midrange vocals that sound so natural and lifelike you think you the artist were right in the car with you.



The Plus One woofer cone increases
bass output and efficiency

Bass that Booms

Plus One Cone
The JBL GTO6428 uses a 4" X 6" woofer with the patent-pending JBL Plus One cone technology. Plus One technology gives the GTO6428 more cone surface than competing models of the same size--up to 30 percent more in many cases. With a larger cone area, the GTO6428 speakers provide higher efficiency and better bass response. Add a low-Q woofer design for higher bass output from the typical mounting location and 120-watt peak power handling, and the GTO6428 will really get your car booming.


Look for the True 4 ohm logo for the best real world performance

Powerful Performance

True 4-Ohm Topology
Low-impedance speaker voice coils extract more power from your amp for more powerful performance than high-impedance coils do. JBL GTO6428 speakers use a lower-impedance voice coil than a typical 4-ohm speaker to extract the most power possible from all amplifiers engineered to drive loads of 4 ohms or less. And the GTO6428 is compatible with both aftermarket head units and factory-installed systems. Since many factory-installed systems incorporate 2-ohm speakers and include amplifiers designed to drive 2-ohm loads, replacing those reduced-impedance speakers with a typical 4-ohm model will reduce the power output from the amplifier. For the most powerful performance, the GTO6428 makes the best use of any amplifier by providing an optimum 2-ohm load.

An Easy Install

No special tools needed
Doing it yourself? JBL makes installing the GTO6428 speakers a breeze. Designed as replacements for factory-installed OEM speakers, they easily install into nearly any factory-built 4" X 6" locations without any special tools or additional modifications. If you are upgrading an older set of aftermarket speakers, the GTO6428's easy installation makes replacement simple as well. You'll be listening to your new JBL speakers in no time at all.



The JBL GTO6428s deliver high output, superb bass response, long life and smooth response.

Highlights
  • Great JBL Sound Quality
  • Plus One woofer cones for the high output and deep bass
  • True 4-Ohm design pulls the most power out of your system
  • Easy to install

What's in the Box
One pair of JBL GTO6428 2-way loudspeakers, one set of installation hardware

JBL 4x6 2-Way Loudspeaker 120W Power Handling


Saturday, September 24, 2011

Harman Kardon CDR 20 CD Player/Recorder

Harman Kardon CDR 20 CD Player/Recorder Review



Harman Kardon CDR 20 CD Player/Recorder Feature

  • Supports CD-R and CD-RW (rewritable) formats
  • Records to CD-R at 4 times normal playback speed
  • Audiophile-grade AKM 24-bit/96 kHz digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters for superior sound quality
  • CD record from an external CD player
  • Dual-disc changer plays 2 discs simultaneously for multiroom use
The 4x-speed CDR 20 enables you to preserve your vinyl or tapes in the crystal-clear, durable CD format. The CDR 20 can make recordings from external analog or digital sources, or it can dub entire discs or a programmed mix from one deck to the other. The two decks can function either as a 2-disc changer or as dual sources in a multiroom application. The 96kHz/24-bit AKM D/A converters preserve the audio quality of original recordings, and front-panel digital input and headphone jacks offer convenience.

The CDR 20 Dual-Deck CD Player/Recorder is a unique product, designed not only to play back your existing library of compact discs, but also to record compact discs from either analog or digital programs. You may feed signals (for recording) to the CDR 20 from external sources such as an A/V receiver, a tuner, a tape deck or a CD player, or you may simply place a CD in one deck, and make a copy using a recordable CD in the other deck.Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon, the CDR 20 is the world's first audio CD recorder with 4x speed capability. This means that it will take only 15 minutes to copy a 60-minute disc.The CDR 20 not only records with the highest speed and quality available but it is also an audiophile CD player. Through the use of audiophile- grade digital-to-analog converters (DACs), the CDR 20's performance rivals the most sophisticated high-end players. Should you wish to bypass the internal DACs and use an external digital processor, a coax-digital output is available. Thanks to the CDR 20's dual-tray design, you may even play back two separate discs at the same time, for parties or multi-room applications. To make CD playback more enjoyable, the CDR 20 also features a wide range of program and repeat functions.