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Immersive sound for your favorite entertainment. The HT-A3000 has three front speakers including a center channel, and a powerful built-in dual subwoofer for clear dialogue and authentic surround sound.
 
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Pretty Good Sounding Bar That Needs Sub
on September 1, 2022
Posted by: masc360
let me start of saying I do enjoy this soundbar. I do not think it is bad its actually quite good and compared to a lot of soundbars on the market it beats them pretty handily. My issue is that you have to buy the subwoofer separately to really get the most out of it. And if you add the rear speakers you can have a complete system. But lets get bac to the bar, what I like about it first of the design is actually very nice. it looks really good and feels like a very well made premium device.
Set up and installation is incredibly easy. took me about 5 minutes to get it up and running, and for watching tv shows the bar alone sounds great, watching movies it does pretty well especially with dialogue where it starts to struggle a bit is with the sound effects and explosions. it does an ok job with the built in subs but its nowhere near remote to what you get with a dedicated subwoofer.
my only other complaint is using the bar with the eARC I have an issue that when I turn on the soundbar by casting some music from my phone it will turn on the tv and switch inputs to the tv. If I then turn off the tv it turns off the soundbar, If I then try casting again it will not turn on the tv.
I can turn off the CEC feature but then when I turn off the tv I have to manually turn off the soundbar.
hopefully a firmware update can fix this issue.
I truly do like this soundbar as much as I complain about different issues here and there the spatial audio is pretty good but you definitely at least need the subwoofer to add that extra oomph when you watch movies especially.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Play your way with G735 Wireless Gaming Headset from The Aurora Collection from Logitech G. Logitech Gaming Headset intentionally designed to maximize comfort for all players inclusive of smaller headsizes. Play, stream, or listen comfortably all-day, this computer headset features an adjustable headband, breathable materials, and cushy, rotatable cups. This headset is even designed with glasses and small earrings in mind, so no more pinched ears. Long-lasting, this gaming wireless headset allows you to take your gaming to go (and bring the fun with you) with up to 16+ hrs of wireless playtime (at 50% volume with lighting on, 56 hrs at 50% volume with lighting off) and multi-platform connectivity.
 
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Extremely Comfortable Ok Sounding Headphones
on September 1, 2022
Posted by: masc360
These new Logitech g735 Headphones are some of if not the most comfortable gaming headphones I have ever worn. The ear ups are big and spacious without feeling or looking Huge on your head. The design is very slick and while I am not a fan of RGB on headphones the ones on this set are actually pretty nice and add to the design style.
Now let’s move on to the meat and potatoes the sound. These sound great for music and ok for gaming. They have good sound separation so when listening to music you can hear each instrument very well. The bass sound swell while listening to music. Unfortunately when gaming the headset doesn’t quite match up to with its music prowess. The bass tends to be a bit boomy and uncontrolled and you seem to lose some sound in the mids. If your using these go single player games they are pretty immersive flout for any sort of competitive game they are not as great. Mic quality is pretty solid I did not have issues with anyone using the mic. I will say the headset does not play well with ps5 you can use it on ps5 but it has no volume feel los your playing with it very low. So this headset is pretty much pc or Bluetooth only.
Overall the headset is solid if you are a pc player that needs something with Bluetooth to use with other devices like a phony or a tablet. They are extremely comfortable and sound pretty good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Strap in for breakneck gaming speeds with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe internal SSD. Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and model pop-ins for a smooth, fast experience that lets you compete at your absolute peak. This purpose-built gaming drive comes in the capacity of 1TB. With the advanced features of Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only) plus speeds that approach the limits of the PCIe Gen43 interface, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance to keep you playing, streaming, recording, and dominating the game.
 
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Speed Speed Speed
on August 29, 2022
Posted by: masc360
Honestly I am very impressed with the speed of this wd black nvme drive. Booting up my games only took seconds. I tried it out on my pc playing several games. I was impressed in how much it helped with destiny 2 load. And playing planet coaster was able to load all the assets so much faster than before.
I love that the packing is very simple and easy to open up and take out the drive.
Installation in my pc was Incredibly easy and getting everything going was easy and fast.
I can also confirm that the drive works on ps5 as with my final testing I checked to see if it would and to my surprise it was just as fast an occasionally faster than the internal drive. It was incredibly easy to install in the ps5. And I got it up and running very quickly but that fact that some games loaded faster than the internal drive was shocking to me. The speed of this drive really is incredible.
Whatever you need to do on your pc including using photoshop or even some video editors you will definitely see the difference in speed from this drive.
Highly recommend them
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Hear them first. With 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and our proven hardware technology, you can detect where your opponents are and how far away. Even players hiding in shadows or behind walls and obstacles, can’t stay hidden for long.
 
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Great PS5 Headset Good PC Headset
on August 9, 2022
Posted by: masc360
Fantastic headphones for PS5. ok for PC, let me begin that I know these headphones are labeled as PC first then PlayStation but they very much work best on PlayStation and let me start there.
On PS5 So y does not allow any headsets to control chat and volume mix so your only option is Sony’s other headset which I find extremely uncomfortable and not great sounding. These on the hand sound great they have a very wide soundstage and allow you to pinpoint sounds with ease you can also adjust you game and chat balance and while the mic does leave the some room for improvement I had no problem communicating with my friends.
Listening to music on the headphones sounded pretty good I wouldn’t take these out in public to listen to music but to use at home they sound great.
On PC it’s a little bit different as they is way more competition and features for gaming headsets.
I still find these to be more comfortable than most of the other headsets their software is not quite as robust as some of the competitors but it’s also a bit expected as this is Sonys first pc headset. I see a bright future ahead for Sony headsets and if you have a PS5 these are absolutely great.
Extremely comfortable and great sounding
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The UAG Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard with Trackpad utilizes a rugged, non-slip exterior and other premium features that represent UAG’s commitment to protection. With Bluetooth connectivity, the rugged keyboard offers a superior laptop-style typing experience and tracking. Featuring a spill-resistant keyboard with comfortably spaced backlit keys. Extra-large multi-touch trackpad with gesture support so you can swipe, tap, pinch, and scroll. Laptop-like experience with the adjustable magnetic stand that offers four viewing modes that let you type, view, sketch, or read. A rechargeable long-lasting battery that allows up to 6 months of battery life (depending on usage). Premium tactical grip exterior provides secure handling. Apple Pencil storage so you can have your Pencil close and handy. Work from anywhere with the UAG Rugged Bluetooth keyboard and detachable case.
 
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Good Keyboard Case That Falls Behind Competition
on July 23, 2022
Posted by: masc360
I wanted to love this case, but there are just too many things that keep from being the ultimate Ipad case.
Before I get into the negatives let me start with the positives. The case is very well built, when you take the Ipad out of the keyboard the hard case that protects the Ipad is very nice and well built it is not too heavy so it will not make you feel fatigued holding it that way for long.
The full size keyboard is great you have access to pretty much everything you need and the trackpad works well.
Now let me start with what I did not like, First off their is no way to prop up the ipad without using the flap with the keyboard, which if you using it in bed or on a couch make it hard to use. On a table or hard surface this not a problem.
I understand this case is made to work with previous gen Ipads therefore it does not use the ipads connecter and I think this hurts, there were times where I had a bit delay in registering my inputs as it has to connect to the Ipad through bluetooth.
The buttons on the keyboard are not the most comfortable feeling they feel a little mushy to me but that is a small complaint.
The case is when folded up is also pretty thick I understand this is a rugged case but overall it makes the Ipad pretty heavy.
If you have a newer Ipad there are some other keyboard cases that use the connecter and have a kick stand on the case so you can separate the Ipad from the keyboard and still use it. I think these are much better but if you have an older gen Ipad and need a keyboard case this one can serve you well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The critically acclaimed wireless RIG 800 Series is back in PRO form with an all-new base station. Designed for Xbox the RIG 800 PRO HX takes it to the next level with a new multi-function base station which provides wireless connection and seamless charging for the headset. The removable USB wireless adapter can also plug directly into your Xbox allowing the stand to be placed anywhere for headset charging convenience. Equipped with an impressive 60 hours of battery life in a single charge, the RIG 800 PRO HX delivers extreme wireless comfort in a lightweight design. Signature lightweight headband with self-adjusting head strap and dual-material ear cushions let you game in comfort for hours. Precision 40 mm drivers with bass enhancers are engineered to produce accurate 3D audio. Dolby Atmos for Headphones is included* so you can now react faster and more accurately detecting the precise distance and direction of your threats.
 
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Solid Pair of Headphones for PC and Xbox
on July 9, 2022
Posted by: masc360
I love trying all types of different headsets, and in my experience there is no perfect headset. all of them have their pros and their cons. Some have cool features that others don't, With this particular pair they have a couple of really cool features and have pretty decent sound. For me personally they were not very comfortable and it was just because I could never get the headset to sit well on my head. The materials on the ear cups are very comfortable and the headset has a good wait but it always felt too low or too high on my ears.
sound quality is pretty good its not the best I have heard but I have heard much worse ones even from some that are many times more expensive than this set. So most people will be satisfied with the audio. My favorite part about this headset is the base. The base gives you two ways to listen to audio not just charge the headset. you can have your pc or console connected to the base and get your audio that way and lets say you need to plug in your headset into another console or pc there is a dongle that pops out form the base that you can use to connect your headset eliminating the need to move the whole base. This was very useful as my console and pc are in different rooms.
overall I found these to be very solid pair of headphones and even though I couldn't get them to fit just right on my head everything else about them was very enjoyable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing the latest Inspiron 24 All-in-One Desktop with a TV-inspired design and a display which features ComfortView Plus to help reduce harmful blue light and a flicker free panel optimizing eye comfort. Redesigning the front screen experience with a narrow 4-sided border with touch option for a clean look and feel. Stay up to date with the latest AMD 15W processors.
 
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Good For School Or productivity
on July 9, 2022
Posted by: masc360
Do not let this pc fool you it has all the markings that it is ready to play game but it is not a gaming pc, yes you can run some basic games but anything more modern has trouble running. Overall that is not a big deal to me as this computer was used more than anything for school and some office work. The built in speakers sound pretty good though I did have any issue that every so often I would turn on the computer and the speakers would have a crackling sound. restarting the pc would eliminate that.
the screen is pretty good and the camera and mic are pretty decent for being built in.
my biggest grip with the pc are the legs. They are more suited for a tv than a monitor. the monitor sits about 2 inches off the surface so it is not very tall at all. The monitor does tilt a little bit but if your desk has you sitting a bit far from the monitor its not going to be very comfortable.
Overall the performance on this pc is pretty good and it does the job especially for productivity. If your looking for something to game on I would probably look for something a bit more game focused with the GPU. but overall its a very solid computer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Velox Wireless Air Vent mount is a magnetic phone mount with wireless fast charging for MagSafe compatible iPhones. Just place your device against the Velox mount, and it will snap into place in perfect alignment for up to 7.5W of wireless power. The Velox Wireless Air Vent mount is easily installed by simply sliding the prongs onto the air vent blade, where silicone grips prevent it from slipping. The ball joint on the air vent mount allows you to adjust the cradle for an ideal and safe viewing position while you drive. The siliconized surface provides added grip to prevent your phone from slipping, while the aluminum housing efficiently dissipates heat. Now it's easier than ever to keep your phone powered up on the go. *ONLY compatible with MagSafe iPhone series and cases.
 
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Great designed phone holder/charger
on July 4, 2022
Posted by: masc360
Often times in your car because of limited space it can be difficult to have a mount and charge your phone. My van has odd shaped vents and the one I typically use to mount my phone is on driver side near the door. Which is great for visibility and easy to access but makes it difficult to charge as I would have to run a long cable across the steeering wheel.
I have tried several other mounts and while I have had some to use on the vents between the driver and passenger it has always been an awkward position and made it harder to use.
When I received this iOttie mount I was intrigued because it had a pivot point on the mount that I had not seen on other mounts. I mounted in the middle where it often is close to the power source but doesn’t quite face me because of my vent shaped but with this pivot point I’m able to point my phone towards me and now I have the best of both worlds I can finally charge my phone and access it with ease.
The strength of the magnets is very strong your phone will stay in place very easily.
I highly recommend this if your looking for a charger and phone holder for your phone the design make it usable in a lot of cars that with older designs it would not work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Shark Air Purifier uses Pure Air Microforce to deliver fast, powerful, and quiet purification. Clean Sense IQ senses air quality & auto-adjusts to improve air quality and report results in real time. A HEPA filter captures 99.98% of airborne particles like allergens*, dust, and dander (based on IEST-RP-CC007.3, 0.1-0.2 microns). Cleans up to 1200 square feet.
 
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Great Purifier!
on June 21, 2022
Posted by: masc360
I live in a very dusty area of California. I can fathom living without air purifiers in my home. I have several and while a lot of them work well they usually don’ last long and are not as quiet as they state. This leads me to the first couple of things with this purifier it is extremely quiet eve. At max volume it’s lower quieter than most of the purifiers I have had. I love the auto function on this one, as it just lets me set it and forget it in my boys room and it turns on when it needs to. It doesn’t run all day it’s just turns on every so often when the aire starts to get bad.
I wish more purifiers auto function worked this well other I have had just stay on and the power of the fan fluctuates but never full stops.
I also like the fact that it shows how much of the air has been cleaned in the room on a scale of zero to one hundred makes it very easy to know how clean your air is.
I cannot find much to fault this purifier about. It works extremely well and is very quiet which are the two things you could ask for in a purifier. Highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The CORSAIR HS65 SURROUND Gaming Headset delivers all-day comfort and sound with memory foam leatherette ear pads and Dolby Audio 7.1 surround sound on PC and Mac, bolstered by lightweight construction reinforced with aluminum. Sonarworks SoundID Technology personalizes your headset settings to match your audio taste. An omni-directional microphone picks up your voice loud and clear, and custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers offer great sound quality and range. A 3.5mm audio connector ensures wide compatibility across most devices, including PC, Mac, PS5 with Tempest 3D AudioTech support, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Powerful CORSAIR iCUE Software unlocks audio equalizer settings, multi-channel 7.1 surround sound, and more. Complete with convenient on-ear volume control, the HS65 SURROUND enables you to press play on great sound.
 
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Great sounding headset with too much pressure
on June 16, 2022
Posted by: masc360
Great sounding headset with is ok in comfort.
Overall the Corsair HS65 headset is a great gaming headset very well made and sound great. I love the design of it and while I’m not of fan of the big integrated mic. It can easily be locked in place out of your sight, and the mic quality is amazing. So while I’m not a fan of the mic being permanently attached the mic quality does make up for it.
My one big gripe is the pressure from the headset while the design of the ear cups and the padding is good the pressure tends to be too much after a couple of hours of warring the headset. While I never felt my ears feel warm I had to take the headset off every so often to relieve the pressure.
The sound quality is great and Corsair software makes it a breeze to adjust your sound settings. But I was truly impressed using these on the ps5 they sounded great and everyone I played with said the mic quality was excellent. While I do wish you had a way to adjust the settings of the headset on the ps5 I did enjoy that these are simple easy To use headset.
Compared to the other headsets at this price range I think these cannot be beat, highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

will amazon music work

Right now only has option for Google Play Music, Youtube Music, Spotify (premium account) and Pandora
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Do I need a phone to use this or can i use it with my computer

you need a phone to download the google home app to activate it.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 

Do I have to have a tablet or smart phone to activate this? Or, can I activate this from a laptop?

yes you need to download the google home app to set up the device.
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
 

Can u transfer ur songs and photo from ur iPhone to this kind of phone

Yes, The phone comes with an adapter to connect your lightning cable to the Pixel XL. when setting up your phone it will ask if you want to transfer over items from your iphone to the Pixel
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This Onkyo TX-NR535 A/V home theater receiver's Bluetooth interface lets you link with select devices. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
 

RCA to HDMI?

Will this unit take an RCA input and output an HDMI signal for the television?
as far i know it does not upscale composite or component to hdmi. everything is pass-through
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This Onkyo TX-NR535 A/V home theater receiver's Bluetooth interface lets you link with select devices. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
 

How many speakers will it support?

I'm new to the world of AV receivers...

How many speakers will this support? I've got four(4) inside the house for surround sound, and two(2) on the porch. Will it support all six, in two zones?

Thanks for your help!
It will support two zones, but you need an exterior amp to power the speakers on the second zone.
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