The MCR models feature detachable speakers that employ large magnets for audio reproduction with rich bass tones and clear mid- and high-end ranges.

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On the outside, it has a few too many glossy bits, with a see-through stand 'round back and a wide speaker grille sitting just below the bezel (it makes use of THX audio technology, but there's no subwoofer for accentuating bass tones).

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On the outside, it has a few too many glossy bits, with a see-through stand at the rear and a wide speaker grille sitting just below the bezel (it makes use of THX audio technology, but there's no subwoofer for accentuating bass tones).

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Current audio technologies struggle to replicate this experience, because fuller sounds can mask high tones making speech and music sound muddled.

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