for $395 each ($790 per pair) with free shipping and handling. B&H Photo Video also has them for the same price. Either way, that price is at least $50 below anywhere else. These speakers were rated highly in a 2006 review in Stereophile magazine.
in orange, yellow, or pink for $139.99 with free shipping and handling (other colors cost more). The latest generation (Apple iPod nano (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL
) is still available in all colors for $159.99 with free shipping and handling.
for $299.95 with free shipping and handling. That's $50 better than any of the major online electronics retailers.
for $549 with free shipping and handling. These are NEW units with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty. I couldn't find this model elsewhere online for less than $979 (its retail price at the time it was discontinued was $1099). Like the T-744 also listed recently, note that because this is an older model, it does not have HDMI inputs (it does have component video and s-video inputs). If you're looking for cutting edge video processing, this unit won't meet your expectations. However, if you are looking primarily for high-quality audio amplification (whether in a video or audio setup) this is another great bargain.
for $399 with free shipping and handling. These are NEW units with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty. I couldn't find this model elsewhere online for less than $719 (its retail price at the time it was discontinued was $799). Of note, you can also select a refurbished model (on the same page, just click the refurbished option) for $349 (the warranty on refurbished units is 1 year vs 2 years for new). A few things to note - because this is an older model, it does not have HDMI inputs (it does have component video and s-video inputs). If you're looking for cutting edge video processing, this unit won't meet your expectations. However, if you are looking primarily for high-quality audio amplification (whether in a video or audio setup) this is a pretty sweet deal.
for $1,799 with free shipping and handling. I couldn't find a new, sealed-box unit for less than $3,999 - a savings of $2,200. This model also features modular construction for easy upgrades as technology evolves. Sound+Vision rated the T-785 highly in its December 2009 review. The reviewer concluded:So is NAD’s new flagship T785 the perfect A/V receiver? Pretty damned close if your interest, like mine, lies more in pure performance and less in features or flash. It’s not cheap, but the top end of a maker’s lineup rarely is, and the unit’s excellent performance, peerless livability, and unique antiobsolescence engineering justify the cost.
for $1,499 with free shipping and handling. It comes with a 1 year manufacturer's warranty. That's 50% less than the price for a new, sealed box unit. This is a new model which can be upgraded via exchange of modular components which plug into the back of the receiver. This review from avguide.com explains the concept in greater detail.
for $1,424.99 with free shipping and handling. That's the lowest price I could find by $75. Denon seems to keep a tight rein on dealers, so prices are rarely discounted. It's also $800 less than buying the functionally equivalent Denon separates on which this unit is based: the Denon DRA-CX3 Audiophile Stereo AM/FM Tuner/Amplifier
currently sells for $1,112.90 on Amazon, and the Denon DCD-CX3 CD/Super Audio CD Player
sells for $1,113.58 on Amazon. Although a combo unit such as this might turn off audiophile purists, the upside is it eliminates the need for a [potentially pricey] pair of interconnects, and is much less obtrusive than multiple components. Paired with some nice speakers, this would make a great system for someone who doesn't want to agonize over the details of choosing separate components, but wants high end build quality.
for $599.99 with free shipping and handling. That's $200 off (and incidentally $200 lower than I could find it for anywhere else). There's more information on this model at NAD's web site.
(in silver) for $73.95 with free shipping and handling. These are normally difficult to find for less than $99 from a reputable retailer. Amazon changes prices quickly (they had them at this price during the first week or two in February, but then they shot back up over $80 again), so act fast for this price (good as of 6:35 pm EST on March 7). Cnet (and others) rate these highly.
for $89.99 with free shipping and handling. That's $110 below retail and at least $30 below than the best price I could find for a "new" unit. This model has a color screen, a rechargeable battery with a docking station, and can be easily programmed through your PC (like all the Harmony remotes). It received an "Excellent" rating in the review from Cnet.
in stock for $289.99 with free shipping and handling. There isn't a better price out there. The OPPO disc players have received uniformly positive feedback for both video and sound quality (as well as their ability to handle sound only formats such as SACD and DVD-Audio). This is a step down from the BDP-83 model (which goes for $499), but it promises to have almost the same level of performance at a far lower price.
for a bargain price of $668.22 plus $29.99 for shipping and handling. Even with shipping, that's the best price I've seen for this bundle by over $150. This is the prior generation model (the remote has been updated in the new version), but sound quality and functionality has not changed. The newer model is at least $240 more than this price. There aren't many left and I expect they'll sell out quickly at this price.
for $78.73 plus $7.99 shipping and handling. That's the lowest price I could find (Amazon is close at $88.43 with free S&H). Either way, it's the first time I've seen them below $90 shipped since the holidays. This review from techPowerUp has some great pictures and descriptions. This review from Soundstage does a good job describing the relative merits of these headphones. The reviewer concluded:So, in the final analysis, what did I think of the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700s? Well, as I’m writing this I’m using them to listen to the DVD-A of the Eric Clapton and B.B. King’s Riding with the King [Reprise 9 47612-9]. The bass is deep, the vocals are clear and reasonably precise, the guitars sear, and the treble manages to convey the essence of the high frequencies. For their street price, which is as low as $112, I don’t see how you can go wrong with them, provided they fit you comfortably.For those of you making your first foray into over-the-ear headphones, note that these are "open" -- meaning the noise is not isolated (someone sitting next to you will be able to hear what you are listening to). The up side to open headphones is that they sound less muffled and are more like listening to speakers.
As a matter of fact, in their actual price range, I seriously doubt you’ll find too much in the way of competition sonically. That the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 headphones can go toe-to-toe with cans that cost double their price means they open up the realm of high-quality headphone listening to those on a strict budget. No, they’re not the be-all and end-all of headphones, but what they do right, they do very right, and what they do less than right, they manage to do well enough. About the best compliment I can pay the ATH-AD700s is that they play the music in a pure, even-handed, and coherent way, and with them you’ll find yourself searching for opportunities to listen.
(via Amazon Marketplace). For example, the C 403 Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Dark Apple (Pair)
is available for the bargain price of $199 per pair. The E 680 Floorstanding Loudspeaker - Dark Apple (Single Speaker) is available for $258 per pair. The slightly smaller E 660 Floorstanding Loudspeaker - Dark Apple (Pair)
is $229 per pair. Standard shipping is free. Those are the lowest prices available on these models anywhere. Jamo was originally a Danish company which is now a division of Klipsch. Thanks to D. League over at the Amazon Speakers forum for spotting these bargain prices.
is still available for $79.88 per pair with free shipping and handling from Vanns (via Amazon Marketplace). That's 80% off and the best deal on bookshelf speakers currently out there.
I applaud any company that takes seriously the design of inexpensive loudspeakers—and, as they continue to revisit and refine their lines of loudspeakers, the designers at Polk Audio continue to impress me. I enjoyed every minute I spent with the RTi A1. The speaker's greatest strengths—the natural and detailed midrange, the excellent bass extension—are unheard of at this size and price, and its minor deviations from neutrality have been so carefully thought out and balanced that I wanted to mine my entire record collection, playing more and more different types of music. And its gorgeous real-wood veneer will not only satisfy the non-audiophile spouse, but will impress your friends, who will think you've spent more money than you have. Keep up the good work, Polk.
