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Excerpt: Grado Labs Prestige Red3: The Prestige Red3 is an MM cartridge that delivers the trademark Grado “house” sound, with a warm, punchy midrange and a strong low ...
Tom's Guide: You might have expected to see a Sony, Apple or Samsung product here but, in our eyes, it’s the Grado GT220 that took home the prize for the be...
With their new EP Her, Korean indie pop group ADOY continues to impress. Moving away from the stereotypical “K-pop” sound, ADOY have made their mark with a diverse el...
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Big Mess is a paradox that some listeners will find endlessly compelling, while others will be driven off within minutes. On one hand, it demonstrates that even as he ...
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In the creative world, where consumers rely heavily on reviews for books, movies, plays and more, the creators themselves have a tough decision to make. There's always...
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