News Archive for 09/10/04

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Review: Eagle Tech Arion AR504 speakers

10/04, 5:25pm

Eagle Tech AR504 speakers reviewed

Eagle Tech is best known for its external storage systems, power supplies, and computer chassis. Eagle’s first foray into desktop speakers was very modest, with its $30 AR502 speaker system. The Arion AR504 system we are reviewing has a lot more to offer on paper, but can a networking and storage manufacturer really build a great 2.1 speaker set for only $50? We check in our quick review.

Review: Maximo iMetal HS5 headset

10/04, 9:45am

iMetal HS5 for iPhone, BlackBerry reviewed

Touted as an ‘enhanced definition’ headset, the iMetal HS5 is Maximo's flagship headset offering. The earphones are ostensibly designed for use with iPhone and BlackBerry devices where headphone output quality is equally as important as microphone quality; our challenge in our review is to find out whether they're truly well balanced or simply trying to please too many at once.