Kindle Fire HD solves this by combining dual stereo speakers with the exclusive Dolby Digital Plus audio engine-the standard in high performance audio-to offer a world-class audio experience.

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Edifier has become a world class audio manufacturer providing inspirational, visually elegant, and functional audio solutions for home lifestyle, portable, and multimedia applications. www.

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