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Tips for Your Home Theater Football Party

Published Feb 01, 2012

Like this year’s Super Bowl coaches, you don’t want any last-minute surprises. Read More »

10 Trends in Home Audio

Published Jan 24, 2012

There is a host of new technologies primed to take our home audio to the next level Read More »

Is it Bad Music or Bad Mastering?

Published Nov 30, 2011

Audiophiles claim the loudness wars are robbing the public of experiencing the full potential of recorded music. Read More »

Shopping Tips

Shopping for Smart TVs

Published Nov 17, 2011

Smart TVs are the biggest trend in home video. Do you know what to look for? Read More »

Show Off or Hide: Placing Speakers in a Room

Published Oct 03, 2011

If your mission is to hide your speakers, there are many clever ways to do it. Read More »

Shopping Tips

Soundbar Speakers Fill A Room without Taking Up Space

Published Sep 22, 2011

One of the benefits of using a soundbar is simplified wiring Read More »

Shopping Tips

Reasons to Get a Smart TV

Published Aug 23, 2011

We highlight 9 reasons your next TV should be a smart TV. Read More »

IP Making Home Music Distribution Easier

Published Aug 11, 2011

If you're looking into a whole-home entertainment system, IP is a new option worth considering. Read More »

Shopping Tips

Android or iPad: Which for Home A/V and Control?

Published Aug 05, 2011

Tablets are taking over our homes. Which one is right for you? Read More »

Shopping Tips

Designer Dishes on Audio/Video Furniture

Published Jul 29, 2011

Karim Rashid believes A/V furniture is becoming more sophisticated and more stylish. Read More »

Shopping Tips

Comparing TV Technologies

Published Jul 15, 2011

LCD, plasma, or DLP, what’s best for you? Read More »

Installation and Wall Mounting

Blending In: How to Fit a Projector and Screen in Your Room

Published Jul 05, 2011

Fitting a projection system into your room is easier than you think. Read More »

Home Theater Tech: Screen Gain Explained

The projector isn't the only important part of a projection-based home theater. Selecting the proper screen can be as critical as the proper projector. Read More »

Dim-Witted About Lighting Control

One of the most inexpensive ways to curb household energy consumption is by replacing some of your home’s toggle-style light switches with dimmer models. Read More »

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