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Sony KDL-40V5100

The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.

LG BD390

The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, superfast loading times, and its currently unbeatable feature set make it our top choice among premium standalone Blu-ray players.

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Yamaha YHT-791BL

The Yamaha YHT-791BL home theater system sounds nearly as good as the Onkyo HT-S9100THX (while costing less), and comes with an iPod dock, making it an excellent all-in-one system for the audiophile on a budget.
Phiaton PS 320 Primal Series headphones

If you loathe sticking earbuds in your ears and demand crisp, bright audio response, the Phiaton PS 320 Headphones are a good choice.
Altec Lansing BackBeat Pro UHP606 headphones

While Altec's BackBeat Pro UHP606 headphones don't quite deliver on their promise of reference-quality sound, they're a step up from the BackBeat 326s and offer decent bang for the buck.
Yamaha HTR-6250BL

The Yamaha HTR-6250BL works well as part of the Yamaha YHT-791 home theater system, but it doesn't fare as well when compared to other standalone AV receivers.
Grace Digital Bravado GDI-IRD4400M

The Grace Digital Bravado Wi-Fi radio has a unique component-style design and better sound than step-down models.
Samsung LN55B650

While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.
Samsung LN32B650

While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.
Samsung LN37B650

While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.
Samsung LN40B650

While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.
Samsung LN46B650

While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.
Roxy Reference 250 earphones with mic (blue)

The Roxy Reference 250 earphones offer great value for the money: they are stylish, work with music phones, and include a cute case that does double duty for your MP3 player.
Roxy Reference 250 earphones with mic (yellow)

The Roxy Reference 250 earphones offer great value for the money: they are stylish, work with music phones, and include a cute case that does double duty for your MP3 player.
Philips DC190 iPod Docking Clock Radio

If you don't mind the well-below-par sound quality and lack of a remote, the DC190 is one of the most affordable iPod alarm clock radios we've seen.
JVC LT-32P300

The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.
JVC LT-42P300

The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.
JVC LT-46P300

The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.
Sony KDL-40V5100

The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.
Sony KDL-46V5100

The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.
Sony KDL-52V5100

The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.
Roxy Reference 230 earphones (Orange)

The Roxy Reference 230 earphones don't sound great and they may not fit everyone comfortably, but they offer a splash of style for an ultralow price.
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