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New Home Theater Receiver Tips

Published Mar 16, 2012

Setting up a receiver properly is critical to an enjoyable entertainment setup. Read More »

Tips for Setting Up An HDTV

Published Mar 06, 2012

New TVs offer myriad options beyond color and contrast controls. If all you do is unbox your new TV and put it on the wall, you’ll be missing out on all that it has to offer. Read More »

Learning from the Masters

Published Mar 02, 2012

In 1949 Frank McIntosh and Gordon Gow began manufacturing high-quality amplification products in direct defiance of what was believed to be possible at the time. Read More »

The Importance of Being Illuminated

Published Feb 23, 2012

Hiring a Cerified Lighting Designer will shed warm, welcoming light in your residence. Read More »

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 »

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

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

Designer Dishes on Audio/Video Furniture

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

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