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Soundproof Theater Fits Country Lifestyle |
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May 09, 2008 - 11:28 AM - by Chuck McKenney
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Soundproof Theater Fits Country Lifestyle
By Lisa Montgomery, copyright Electronic House
A quest for peace and quiet yields a completely soundproof theater.
Living in the country suits the owners of this custom-crafted theater. “They can get away from the noise of the city, sit on the back porch and gaze at the stars,” says A/V systems designer Harry Blanchard of HiFi House Group in Broomall, PA. In keeping with the owners’ desire for peaceful living, Blanchard and his team designed the... [Read More]
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46 Tools You Need for A/V Installation |
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May 09, 2008 - 10:05 AM - by Jason Unger
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46 Tools You Need for A/V Installation
Do you have everything you need to succeed in your installation?
“It’s a poor workman who blames his tools,” the saying goes.
Regardless of that, it’s easier to do a great job if you have the right tools. Custom installation can be a dirty job, with lots of little details.
... [Read More]
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3,253 Views
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Over the Air HDTV – The Free Alternative |
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May 09, 2008 - 6:30 AM - by Chuck McKenney
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Over the Air HDTV – The Free Alternative
By Ben Hardy, copyright Electronic House
Frustrated with high cost, low quality HDTV? Here's how a simple antenna can lead you to the land of free HD.
Rate increases, HD-Lite, outages – there are plenty of reasons why subscribers get fed up with their HD service providers. What are the alternatives? Switch to another provider? That’s one solution, but it could simply bring its own set of problems unique to that service. There’s always Over-the-Air (OTA)... [Read More]
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4,476 Views
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May 9th - Sony KDL46XBR4 46 inch LCD HDTV |
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May 09, 2008 - 1:06 AM - by Braden Russell
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Today's show:
As you would imagine being a close friend of the HT Guys comes with some benefits. We have a friend that just bought the SONY KDLXBR4 46 inch LCD and a SONY Blu Ray player. He asked for some help setting the TV up and of course we said yes. Well, we said yes because it provides good material for our show. Our friend uses Cox cable, OTA and Blu Ray for his HD material. more...
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803 Views
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 SIM2 UK to distribute SmX projection screens in UK and Europe |
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May 08, 2008 - 9:01 PM - by David Bott
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SIM2 UK to distribute SmX projection screens in UK and Europe
SIM2 UK Ltd has just announced that it will be the exclusive distributor of SmX projection screens for the UK and Europe. This takes effect from 1st May 2008. SIM2 will be responsible for the company's Pro-Mask, Pro-Curv, Pro-Line and Pro-Curv Mask projection screen product ranges.
SmX, after carrying out extensive research into acoustically-transparent screen materials, developed Cineweave HD, a unique solution for this specialist application. This exclusive patent-pending... [Read More]
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481 Views
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HDMI/Component, Alleged Cybercrime Highlight Integrators’ Focus |
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May 08, 2008 - 3:26 PM - by Jason Unger
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HDMI/Component, Alleged Cybercrime Highlight Integrators’ Focus
CE Pros battle over HDMI and component for their high-definition cabling.
HDMI continues to be one of the most popular topics for integrators, as the battle between the digital connection and component video raged on.
The vast majority of integrators polled by CE Pro prefer to use component connections over HDMI, generally because of HDCP handshake issues, distribution and distance limitations.
... [Read More]
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2,206 Views
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Sony’s OLED: Not-So-Bright Future? |
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May 08, 2008 - 8:38 AM - by Chuck McKenney
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Sony’s OLED: Not-So-Bright Future?
By Rachel Cericola, copyright Electronic House
The new XEL-1 may take a licking, but one research firm says it doesn't appear to be ticking as long as anticipated.
You have to take marketing claims with a grain of salt. However, research firm DisplaySearch took Sony’s recent claims to their lab. The XEL-1 has been drawing rave reviews for its awesome picture, and long-life span. However, DisplaySearch put their claims to the test, and got some interesting... [Read More]
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5,164 Views
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Yacht Owner Brings A/V to High Seas |
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May 08, 2008 - 6:50 AM - by Chuck McKenney
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Yacht Owner Brings A/V to High Seas
By Steven Castle, copyright Electronic House
This 92-footer is home to 800 pounds of sophisticated home theater equipment.
There are 16 zones of audio, eight LCD TVs, eight high-definition satellite sources, a Kaleidescape hard drive–based music and movie server and a 55-inch plasma that rises out of a cabinet. That’s enough cutting-edge entertainment for a large house—except this setup is on a boat.
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Samsung is Top Selling LCD |
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May 07, 2008 - 12:44 PM - by Chuck McKenney
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Samsung is Top Selling LCD
By Rachel Cericola, copyright Electronic House
The manufacturer is the number one seller in North America, with Sony and Vizio close behind.
Next time you can’t decide on which LCD to buy, you can default to the mob, and go with Samsung. A recent study by DisplaySearch says that the manufacturer has regained the top spot when it comes to LCDs in North America. However, it was a close race, with Samsung, Sony and Vizio as the top three, but separated by less than half... [Read More]
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Pioneer Intros Kuro Plasmas, Projector, Blu-ray Players and A/V Receivers |
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May 07, 2008 - 9:29 AM - by Jason Unger
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Pioneer Intros Kuro Plasmas, Projector, Blu-ray Players and A/V Receivers
4 new receivers, 2 new Blu-ray players, 2 new Kuro plasmas and first Kuro projector officially announced.
Pioneer is announcing a ton of new products, including two new Blu-ray players, two new Kuro plasmas, and four new A/V receivers.
The BDP-51FD and Elite BDP-05FD are Profile 1.1 Blu-ray disc players, offering BonusView capabilities (but not Profile 2.0 BD-Live connectivity).
... [Read More]
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6,029 Views
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Mighty Sound System Matches Superwide Theater |
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May 07, 2008 - 9:19 AM - by Chuck McKenney
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Mighty Sound System Matches Superwide Theater
By Steven Castle, copyright Electronic House
Power is the theme of this home theater which is loaded with high-end A/V goods.
It’s an audiophile’s dream: Two Wilson Watt Puppy front speakers and a Wilson Watch center channel pump 500 booming watts of sound from three McIntosh monoblock amps, while four Snell surround speakers at the sides and rear receive 200 watts per channel from another McIntosh amp. And they take their cues from a high-end Halcro... [Read More]
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1,543 Views
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BD-Live Comes to Panasonic |
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May 06, 2008 - 8:40 PM - by Chuck McKenney
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BD-Live Comes to Panasonic
By Rachel Cericola, copyright Electronic House
Panasonic has added interactivity and other new features to its new Blu-ray player, the DMP-BD50.
Panasonic has given its Blu-ray line a bump, with the DMP-BD50. The company’s third-generation Blu-ray player adds in BD-Live functionality, meaning you can tap into additional features, including games, images and other content, on some newer Blu-ray movie titles. It also has VIERA Link, which allows users to rope in... [Read More]
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2,406 Views
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Room Rotated For Acoustical Perfection |
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May 06, 2008 - 12:02 PM - by Chuck McKenney
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Room Rotated For Acoustical Perfection
By Lisa Montgomery, copyright Electronic House
A drastic room reconfiguration sets the stage for a top-notch entertainment experience
The owner of this theater plays in an R&B band, so he’s developed a great ear for audio. When he contacted Gramophone of Timonium, MD, to incorporate a dedicated theater into his newly built 8,000-square-foot home, his quest for audio excellence came as no surprise to the company’s team of custom electronic designers.
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10 Reasons the PlayStation 3 Should Be Your Blu-ray Player |
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May 06, 2008 - 10:09 AM - by Jason Unger
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10 Reasons to Install the PlayStation 3 as a Blu-ray Player
For custom installers, Sony's PS3 as a Blu-ray player has many pros, but a few cons, too.
While Sony's PlayStation 3 may not be the perfect device for the completely networked home, it offers a host of features that other Blu-ray players lack.
Now that the format war is a thing of the past, here are 10 reasons to install the PlayStation 3 as your clients’ Blu-ray player.
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10,000 Views
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May 6th - Mother's Day Gift Ideas |
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May 06, 2008 - 7:52 AM - by arad
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Today's Show
Mother's Day is coming this Sunday, May 11. Sure, you can be like every other guy out there and get your mom or your wife, the mother of your children some flowers or a nice meal (j/k) for Mother's Day, but is that what she really wants? Be bold, get her something she'd never expect. She won't know how great a gift it is until a few months from now, when she realizes that it's become a part of her every day life and she can't imagine living without it. Here are some of the best bet technology gifts for Mother's Day. ... [Read More]
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999 Views
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