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World's best (sounding) home theater in a box [Full Story]
The Audiophiliac on CNET TodayExpecting great sound from a home theater in a box (HTIB) is almost always an exercise in frustration. Even the top-of-the-line HTIBs, such as Sony's ES BDV-IT1000ES ($2,000 MSRP) don't hold a candle to an equivalently priced separates-based system. It's not even close. Sound, schmound Add A Comment »
whytubes [Full Story]
www.dwfearn.com via @DonnaPapacosta 4 Hours AgoFor some of us in audio, tubes never really went away. We go back to the days when all equipment was tube equipment. (My first job, in the late 1960s, was at a Philadelphia radio station that was 100% "hollow state" from microphone to antenna.) I admit that I was thrilled when the first solid Add A Comment »
Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset [Full Story]
www.uncrate.com via @DesigningDamon 5 Hours AgoExperience 7.1 surround sound while fragging your friends with the Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset ($130). Powered by Dolby sound technology, the G35 features an ear-enclosing design, 40mm laser-tuned drivers with neodymium magnets, a unidirectional, noise-canceling mic, and a full-speed, all-digital Add A Comment »
Turn Your Couch into a "Disney" Ride for Under $300 [Full Story]
www.prnewswire.com via @TheButtKicker TodayWesterville OH, November 17, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — The Guitammer Company announces the release of the all new wireless ButtKicker® Kit for home theater, gaming and music. The new ButtKicker Kit is a complete, consumer-friendly, do-it-yourself product for home theater and gaming that quickly Add A Comment »
Complete multi-component HDTV Hi-Fi Home Theater System [Full Story]
cgi.ebay.com via @bonnieshull 1 Hour AgoComplete multi-component HDTV Hi-Fi Home Theater System - eBay (item 190277155585 end time Jan-06-09 16:00:00 PST) Add A Comment »
Polk Audio 5.1 Home Theater Speakers [Full Story]
dealnews.com via @dealnews 2 Hours AgoJR.com has the Polk Audio RM6750 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System for $174.99. With $36.40 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $19, although it was $31 less last month (since expired). This system features four satellite speakers, a center-channel speaker, and 8" 50-watt Add A Comment »
CES 2009 Preview: PPC and ezGear aim to help you build up your home theater [Full Story]
www.gadgetell.com via @Gadgetell Today<a href='http://www.dabbledoo.com/adserver/www/delivery/ck.php?n=ae3d9ebb&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://www.dabbledoo.com/adserver/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=59&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=ae3d9ebb' border='0' alt='' /></a> Add A Comment »
Psyko Audio Labs [Full Story]
www.psykoaudio.com via @centralasian TodayPsyko 5.1 • How They Work • Features Add A Comment »
DTS to pay up to $15M for Neural Audio [Full Story]
www.thedeal.com via @newsgirlmw 2 Hours AgoSurround sound technology developer DTS Inc. [DTSI] has paid $7.5 million to acquire audio technology startup Neural Audio Corp. Add A Comment »
Need ideas on HT speaker placement... [Full Story]
Home Theater Forum TodayHello. I am starting to finish my basement this week. I have one section of the basement to use as my home theater, but part of the back of this section will be open to the rest of the basement, which will only allow me enough wall space to wire and hang all of my Polk speakers (FXI A6 main surrounds Add A Comment »
HD Audio ? [Full Story]
Home Theater Forum TodayI am an inexperienced HT buyer and I am looking to replace my Pioneer receiver w/ something that has HDMI inputs and outputs. From the receiver's I have been looking and the reviews given by the people who have bought them, mention that it didn't "decode HD audio" or didn't have a way Add A Comment »
Buzzing... [Full Story]
Home Theater Forum TodayI have a Sony 5.1 receiver that came as part of a HTIB (sorry I don't have the exact model number, I'm at work right now). I moved into a new house about a year ago and just finally got around to hooking up the surround speakers again. When I did I noticed an intermittent buzz coming from the Add A Comment »
PERFECT condition Denon DVD-2900 [Full Story]
Home Theater Forum 4 Hours AgoSelling my Denon DVD-2900 Universal player and several great hi-res audio discs. DVD video/DVD audio/SACD/CD capabilities with this player. It is in absolutely PERFECT condition with included manual and remote and original box. I don't listen to hi-res music much anymore and would like to sell to Add A Comment »
Panasonic DMP-BD35 $229.99 at Costco [Full Story]
Home Theater Forum 2 Hours AgoIn case anyone is still looking for a Panasonic Blu-ray player, Costco has a $50 off coupon deal running 1/5/09 through 1/25/09 that drops the price to $229.99. I received one as a late Christmas present yesterday and the box is marked DMP-BD35AK (I assume that's Costco's model number for the Add A Comment »
Another newbie: Decoding question on Sony receiver [Full Story]
Home Theater Forum TodayI have a Sony DAVHDX275 for my starter unit. The manual talks about different decoding options (AFD Std, AFD Multi, Pro Logic, Movie, Music but is a little vague on exactly what decoding mode is best for watching different shows. My question: When watching a sporting event (NFL Playoffs) which one should Add A Comment »
AVRev 2009 New Year Resolutions [Full Story]
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews TodayEating better, exercising more and quitting smoking may be the most common New Year's resolutions, but what about some ideas for our home theater and audiophile readers? Here are some resolutions to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of your home theater and audio systems in 2009. We would also Add A Comment »
Samsung Done With DLP Starting in 2009? [Full Story]
Home Theater Forum TodayI've had my eye on the HL 67a750 LED DLP for quite some time now. I thought I'd wait until the new models get rolled out in 2009 to determine if I'll buy the 08 or 09 model. Well I've been reading around the internet and rumor is that Samsung isn't going to produce the DLP models Add A Comment »
How to Choose In-Ceiling Speakers [Full Story]
Home Audio How-To's on eHow TodayAhh, the sweet sound of music. Ugh, all the ugly wires and bulky speakers! It's the ultimate conundrum! You love listening to music or watching your favorite movies with your stereo cranked up, but you just can't stand how much room is taken up Recent Article published on 1/6/2009 by Dave Add A Comment »
Staples Rewards [Full Story]
Home Theater Forum TodayI found out that Staples changed their HP toner cartridge recycling program. No longer do they give out $3 coupons, they make you sign up for Staples Rewards and you only get them issued quarterly. And it looks they wont give you cash but Points to be spent at Staples.. Does anybody else actually give Add A Comment »
