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Apple TV Reborn at $99
Home Theater Magazine &bull Sep 2, 2010
September 2, 2010 At $229, the 2006-vintage Apple TV was an offer most videophiles could refuse. But it will be harder to say no to the new $99 Apple TV, shipping in less than a month. At yesterday's Apple bash,… Full Story »
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Calibration Training, AVR Connections, Frame Rates
Mark Fleischmann Blog on Home Theater Magazine &bull Sep 1, 2010Job TrainingIn looking for a good part-time job (hopefully working into full time), I ran into a guy who advised that I take a video-calibration technician course. Who is best to teach this? I heard that an ISF course is available through a school in Colorado. I have also heard you and Leo Laporte chat about THX in glowing tones, and I see online they hold courses in Las Vegas and Dallas. At this point, I'm as green as the grass, but I do have the interest. So where would you suggest I start? How much should I expect to… Full Story »
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How to Hook Up a VCR and DVD Player for Stereo
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Sep 1, 2010
Having quality sound when watching movies at home is important to a lot of people. Because televisions don't always have the best sound quality, many people choose to hook up their VCR or DVD players to home theater systems or… Full Story »
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How to Connect a Subwoofer to a TV
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Sep 1, 2010
A powered subwoofer can be connected to a TV by using one of the television's audio output jacks to send a mono signal to the subwoofer. A subwoofer cable with a -inch plug on each end connects the two components.… Full Story »
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How to Play a Laptop Through the Stereo
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Sep 1, 2010
If you have a lot of music stored on your laptop, or use it for streaming Internet radio stations or music services, there's no need to listen to it with headphones or over your laptop's small built-in speakers. By connecting… Full Story »
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How to Repair a Speaker Dust Cap
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Sep 1, 2010
You can repair a torn or crushed speaker dust cap in just a few minutes. Speaker dust caps cover the inner workings of the speaker to keep out dust particles. These paper, plastic or aluminum discs are glued into the… Full Story »
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How to Set Up PS3 Surround Sound
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Sep 1, 2010
The Playstation 3 video game console is a good DVD and Blu-Ray player, in addition to providing high-definition gaming experiences. If you wish to maximize its potential, connect this console to a decent surround-sound system. As with its main competitor,… Full Story »
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How to Play Vinyl Records With a Needle
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Sep 1, 2010
Despite digital advancements in the home stereo markets, vinyl record players have not been rendered obsolete in 2010 unlike other forms of home audio, such as Betamax and cassette tapes. In fact, vinyl record players have made somewhat of a… Full Story »
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Nixeus Fusion HD 1080p Media Player Review
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Aug 31, 2010
It's just about impossible to find a digital media player that does everything, but if you look hard enough you'll find one that does everything you need. The Fusion HD from Nixeus won't satisfy those looking for a Boxee Box like device - it's not built around streaming. If you're looking for something that will handle your digital media collection with ease though, you'll find it in the Fusion HD.… Full Story »
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House - The Complete Sixth Season (2010)
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Aug 31, 2010
By the sixth season of the show, you all have either gotten deep into the show or have buried yourself into a different drama. I won't analyze each episode, as it would get a little redundant. However, for those of you like me that just can't get enough "House," this package is going to be a must on your list. For those of you don't know much about the show but are curious, "House" is… Full Story »
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Rich May of Sumo: An Audio Dynasty
Stereophile &bull Aug 30, 2010
Way back in the mists of time, around 1980 to be exact, the Marantz company in Europe introduces a range of ostensibly cost-no-object solid-state electronics under the "Esotec" banner. Manufactured in Japan, but apparently designed in the USA, these ruggedly constructed components are noteworthy in that the power amplifiers are capable of being operated with the output stages running under class-A bias as well as class-B. The relatively expensive Esotec amplifiers sell in small numbers in the UKremember that this is before the rebirth of the British high endand pass… Full Story »
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How to Replace the RCA Wire on a Technics Turntable
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Aug 30, 2010
Replacing the RCA wire on a Technics turntable is extremely easy to do. All that is required is a replacement wire. RCA wires are widely used in audio and video equipment. They are inexpensive and can be purchased at all… Full Story »
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How to Set Up My Cambridge Surround Sound
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Aug 29, 2010
Cambridge manufactures high-end surround sound speaker systems for use in home theaters. The two surround sound systems available from Cambridge, the Surround 5.1 and Surround II 5.1, set up in a room in essentially the same way. The main difference… Full Story »
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What Are the Functions of a Spectrum Analyzer?
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Aug 28, 2010
Spectrum analyzers are useful for analyzing radio signals. A spectrum analyzer is an instrument used to analyze the various components of an electronic signal. Spectrum analyzers graph amplitude as a function of frequency. This differs from an oscilloscope, which graphs… Full Story »
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How to Build Your Own Vacuum Tube Stereo Amplifier
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Aug 28, 2010
Musicians seeking an "antique" or "classic" sound often turn to vacuum tube amplifiers to provide such tonal qualities to their music. Because vacuum tube amplifiers can be difficult to find, a hobbyist may choose to build his or her own… Full Story »
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How do I configure my PC HMDI output for surround sound?
Home Theater Forum &bull Aug 27, 2010
Parker Clack replied to How do I configure my PC HMDI output for surround sound? Full Story »
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How to Add on Speakers for an LCD TV
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Aug 27, 2010
While almost all televisions are supplied with built-in speakers, the quality of the speakers and audio amplifiers is not always the best. One way to upgrade the performance of your television is to add on a set of powered speakers.… Full Story »
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How to Add Bluetooth to Your Stereo Receiver
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Aug 27, 2010
Bluetooth is a short-range radio technology that can be used to stream music from a mobile phone to a fixed stereo receiver. The advantage of adding Bluetooth to your stereo receiver is that you can use your Bluetooth-enabled phone as… Full Story »
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How do I Transfer Taped Music to Digital?
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Aug 26, 2010
Music on audiocassette tapes can be rare or hold personal significance for you. If you are interested in preserving your taped music, making it more versatile and playable on media other than your tape deck, you can transfer your taped… Full Story »
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How Do I Install CD Player Speaker Wiring?
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Aug 26, 2010
Whether you are installing new stereo speakers or upgrading a sound system at home, you need to know how to connect the speaker wire correctly. Making the proper connections from a CD player to the speakers usually requires a receiver… Full Story »
