AudioRevolution.com's "Best Of 2002" List
The Best High-Performance Audio/Video Equipment You Can Buy
Other Audio/Video Sources Category Winner – Request ARQ2
Microsoft Xbox $199
Bill Gates wasn’t going be denied access to the $50 per disc world of video gaming. Now with live connectivity via a fast Internet connection, Xbox is even better.
Request ARQ2 $3,500
Talk about a breakthrough product. This "music server" allows you to rip or download all of your music onto one hard drive OR they will do it for you at the factory. Want to listen to all of your music from home at the office – just network in via your home high speed ISP. Want to connect to a friend’s ReQuest – get his IP address.
Sony SAT T60 DSS/TiVo $499
The Sony SAT T60 has literally changed the way we watch TV. While it won’t record HDTV, it will record everything you like and let you watch it when you want it, whenever you want it.
Sony HD100 $799
At $799 the Sony HD100 is the best of an imperfect first generation crop of HDTV satellite receivers. With better and faster loading menus than other HD-DSS receivers and a sexy look, the Sony gets the nod from many custom AV installers.
Sony PlayStation 2 $199 Sony’s PS2 at $199 was still the gold standard for game machines in 2002 despite brand new competitors from Nintendo and Microsoft. PS2 can hook you on any number of compelling games that benefit from feature film sized development and programming budgets.
Terk TV55 While there is some good HDTV programming on DSS like Mark Cuban’s HDNet and hit shown on HBO, the Terk TV55 is a essential accessory to pull down the best of terrestrial HDTV for network feeds from CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, ABC and more. The TV55 is a slender antenna that will easily avoid the detection of overly aggressive home owner’s associations.
