audio upgrades
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In the age of digital music, listening to MP3s and streaming music online has become commonplace. But for audiophiles who still love the warm sound of a vinyl record or the crackle of an old cassette tape, retro audio equipment can make all the difference. We found some great gear that will help you enjoy your favorite music in a new way, whether you're an old-school audiophile or just want to add a little retro flair to your listening experience.
Operating System Tune-up / Upgrade
SKU: 3650576See all PC Setup, Support & RepairYour price for this item is $39.99
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Edifier - R1280DBs Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Wood
Model: R1280DBsbrSKU: 6506628Top comment"Really great sounding bookshelf speaker with the nice feature of blue tooth connectivity .really good sound for the money...glad I purchased these speakers for my mac sound is solid and bass and treble controls are a great add on...Good sound quality sound for the money...nice sound"
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Modern Sound-Classic Design. Experience true freedom from wired connections with this Bluetooth speaker and enjoy the best audio. You can connect it to devices wirelessly using Bluetooth 5.0, suitable for iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows devices.Top comment"Really great sounding bookshelf speaker with the nice feature of blue tooth connectivity .really good sound for the money...glad I purchased these speakers for my mac sound is solid and bass and treble controls are a great add on...Good sound quality sound for the money...nice sound"
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Modern Sound-Classic Design. Experience true freedom from wired connections with this Bluetooth speaker and enjoy the best audio. You can connect it to devices wirelessly using Bluetooth 5.0, suitable for iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows devices.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $159.99
CORSAIR - HS65 SURROUND Wired 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset for PC, PS5, and PS4 with Sound ID Technology - Black
Model: CA-9011270-NASKU: 6506908Top comment"Great value and sound upgrade...He likes the big upgrade in sound he didn’t know he was missing....They use for gaming in their laptops. They were an upgrade from a cheaper set. More comfortable and sound is better."
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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.Top comment"Great value and sound upgrade...He likes the big upgrade in sound he didn’t know he was missing....They use for gaming in their laptops. They were an upgrade from a cheaper set. More comfortable and sound is better."
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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.See all Gaming HeadsetsYour price for this item is $69.99
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova Pro Wired Gaming Headset for Xbox X|S, and Xbox One - Black
Model: 61528SKU: 6506333Top comment"Sounds great but are HOT...I really love the way that these sound. They have great positional sound and a pretty balanced overall sound profile. ...Great sound...Extreme sound. The best headset that I have ever owned."
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The Arctis Nova Pro for Xbox raises the bar for gaming headsets with the Nova Pro Acoustic System, immersive 360° Spatial Audio, Sonar Software, GameDAC Gen 2 with Hi-Res Audio, ESS Sabre QuadDAC.Top comment"Sounds great but are HOT...I really love the way that these sound. They have great positional sound and a pretty balanced overall sound profile. ...Great sound...Extreme sound. The best headset that I have ever owned."
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The Arctis Nova Pro for Xbox raises the bar for gaming headsets with the Nova Pro Acoustic System, immersive 360° Spatial Audio, Sonar Software, GameDAC Gen 2 with Hi-Res Audio, ESS Sabre QuadDAC.See all Gaming HeadsetsYour price for this item is $242.99The previous price was $249.99
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gaming Headset for PC - Black
Model: 61553SKU: 6515802Top comment"Great upgrade...I had the original arctis 7, that one had a better battery life but this one is pretty amazing and has way better spacial sound. I love the new app as well which allows you to change the channel different sounds come through....nice upgrade from my corsair rgb...comfy, great sound, and the software is really straight forward."
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Venture past the mundane into Almighty Audio, a superior combination of hardware software. The Nova Acoustic System includes custom audio drivers, 360° Spatial Audio, and 10-band Parametric EQ from Sonar Software. Listen to two audio streams at once with simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, easily swapping between PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Switch with USB-C.Top comment"Great upgrade...I had the original arctis 7, that one had a better battery life but this one is pretty amazing and has way better spacial sound. I love the new app as well which allows you to change the channel different sounds come through....nice upgrade from my corsair rgb...comfy, great sound, and the software is really straight forward."
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Venture past the mundane into Almighty Audio, a superior combination of hardware software. The Nova Acoustic System includes custom audio drivers, 360° Spatial Audio, and 10-band Parametric EQ from Sonar Software. Listen to two audio streams at once with simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, easily swapping between PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Switch with USB-C.See all PC Gaming HeadsetsYour price for this item is $179.99
LG - 3.1.3 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X - Black
Model: S80QYSKU: 6498852Top comment"Good sound upgrade from the TV sound. Depending on the movie or show, it does give somewhat of the surround sound effect. ...Great upgrade that sounds amazing...Love the subwoofer being larger than sound bar sets of the past, added that extra bass i was expecting from my last sound bar. "
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Transform your TV into a home theater with a premium sound experience that features a sound bar with the world’s first up-firing center channel for crystal-clear dialogue and all of the smart features you’ve been looking for.Top comment"Good sound upgrade from the TV sound. Depending on the movie or show, it does give somewhat of the surround sound effect. ...Great upgrade that sounds amazing...Love the subwoofer being larger than sound bar sets of the past, added that extra bass i was expecting from my last sound bar. "
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Transform your TV into a home theater with a premium sound experience that features a sound bar with the world’s first up-firing center channel for crystal-clear dialogue and all of the smart features you’ve been looking for.See all Sound BarsYour price for this item is $899.99
RIG - 800 Pro HS Wireless Headset and Base Station for PS4|PS5 Black - Black
Model: 10-1174-01SKU: 6498668Top comment"Love it sound is clear and works well like having charger base...The also hold the sound well because my family can’t hear them while I’m playing. "
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The critically acclaimed wireless RIG 800 Series is back in PRO form with an all-new base station. Designed for PlayStation, the RIG 800 PRO HS 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 console, PC or laptop allowing the stand to be placed anywhere for headset charging convenience. Equipped with an impressive 24 hours of battery life in a single charge, the RIG 800 PRO HS 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 have been precisely tuned for PlayStation 3D Audio, allowing you to react faster and more accurately as you can detect the distance and direction of your threats.Top comment"Love it sound is clear and works well like having charger base...The also hold the sound well because my family can’t hear them while I’m playing. "
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The critically acclaimed wireless RIG 800 Series is back in PRO form with an all-new base station. Designed for PlayStation, the RIG 800 PRO HS 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 console, PC or laptop allowing the stand to be placed anywhere for headset charging convenience. Equipped with an impressive 24 hours of battery life in a single charge, the RIG 800 PRO HS 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 have been precisely tuned for PlayStation 3D Audio, allowing you to react faster and more accurately as you can detect the distance and direction of your threats.See all Gaming HeadsetsYour price for this item is $149.99
AudioQuest - OptiLink Vodka 4.9' Toslink Digital Optical Audio Cable - Black/Blue
Model: OPTVOD01.5SKU: 5578093Top comment"if you want the best sound possible reach in your pocket, and purchase the best, AudioQuest - OptiLink Vodka 4.9' Toslink Digital Optical Audio Cable is connected to my Sony 4K 3D TV, then to my Definitive technology Solo Cinema the sound is incredible why go to a movie when you have this set up...This has made a big improvement in my sound quality!"
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Transmit high-quality sound with this AudioQuest OptiLink Vodka OPTVOD01.5 4.9' Toslink digital optical audio cable that features narrow-aperture synthetic fibers and highly polished ends for reduced digital timing errors and termination reflections.Top comment"if you want the best sound possible reach in your pocket, and purchase the best, AudioQuest - OptiLink Vodka 4.9' Toslink Digital Optical Audio Cable is connected to my Sony 4K 3D TV, then to my Definitive technology Solo Cinema the sound is incredible why go to a movie when you have this set up...This has made a big improvement in my sound quality!"
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Transmit high-quality sound with this AudioQuest OptiLink Vodka OPTVOD01.5 4.9' Toslink digital optical audio cable that features narrow-aperture synthetic fibers and highly polished ends for reduced digital timing errors and termination reflections.See all A/V Cables & ConnectorsYour price for this item is $329.95
SVS - SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter - Black
Model: SVS SOUNDPATH WIRELESS AUDIO ASKU: 6394992Top comment"audio guy...works for me used on a subwoofer remotely and sounds fine...No sound delay...Works great and there is no sound delay. It is also small."
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Give yourself more audio placement options with this SVS Sound wireless subwoofer adapter. Ultra-low latency and high frequency response rates let you stream CD-quality sound to a stereo zone of loudspeakers, subwoofers or surround sound systems. Use the RCA input of this SVS Sound wireless subwoofer adapter to quickly and easily connect to a TV, an AV receiver or another audio source.Top comment"audio guy...works for me used on a subwoofer remotely and sounds fine...No sound delay...Works great and there is no sound delay. It is also small."
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Give yourself more audio placement options with this SVS Sound wireless subwoofer adapter. Ultra-low latency and high frequency response rates let you stream CD-quality sound to a stereo zone of loudspeakers, subwoofers or surround sound systems. Use the RCA input of this SVS Sound wireless subwoofer adapter to quickly and easily connect to a TV, an AV receiver or another audio source.See all Speaker AccessoriesYour price for this item is $119.98
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