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Audio Related Articles
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Monday, 13 December 2010
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Written by
Dick Ward
As home theater enthusiasts, we tend to get excited about making our home theaters bigger, better, clearer and louder. We drool over more powerful amplifiers more capable speakers and subwoofers that provide just the right amount of boom. We want best sound possible for our home theater, but when it comes to areas outside of our viewing room - when we're reading a book in the next room or trying to sleep in our beds - we just want silence. Hearing those massive speakers outside of the home theater is a no.Whether you've got a dedicated theater space or a multi-purpose room that you use for your home theater, there is a wide array of options available to you, ranging from the cheap and simple to the costly and complex. To know how to block the sound that's escaping your ...
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Sunday, 05 December 2010
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Written by
Dick Ward
You can have the best TV, the most feature packed Blu-ray player and the highest quality receiver on the market, but to get the full effect you'll need to get your hands on some great speakers. What makes a great speaker depends entirely on your tastes and needs, so we've crafted a list that should satisfy a wide range of needs.Entry Level When it comes to the entry level, we're looking at speakers for folks that are stepping up from their TV's built-in audio or from home theater-in-a-box type setups. Whether sold as a pair or as a full 5.1 setup, these range under $1,000 and are some of the best you can get at the entry level.Energy 5.1 Take ClassicAudio enthusiasts can't agree on much, but what seems to be unanimous is the suggestion of Energy speakers. If you're ...
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Tuesday, 30 November 2010
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Written by
Andre Marc
I had the pleasure of reviewing what I think is one of the most musical, beautifully made stand mount monitors, the ClairAudient 2 + 2 , by Audience, located in San Marcos, CA. I was not only impressed by the sound, but also the excellent workmanship. I found head honcho John McDonald to be one of the nicest guys in the high end audio business, and he constantly strives to improve his products in a highly competitive marketplace. And speaking of competitive, the audiophile cable arena is extremely crowded, with everyone from kitchen table type one man operations to established corporate entities offering cables of every conceivable design, and at price points covering the entire spectrum. But Audience has managed to stand out from the fray for many years now with many positive reviews, an established dealer network, and yearly ...
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Monday, 22 November 2010
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Written by
Dick Ward
The holidays are a great time to get your friends and family gifts that they really want. The giving season also grants you the opportunity to provide your loved ones with something they need – even if they didn't know they needed it. Whether you're upgrading your own home theater or helping out someone on your list, we've got the receivers for you.Entry LevelJust because you're spending less than $500 doesn't mean you can't get a solid receiver from a great brand. For those getting their first receiver or those that want a secondary setup, an entry level A/V receiver is more than enough.Harman/Kardon AVR1600Harman isn't especially well known for entry level gear, but the AVR1600 is a solid receiver with a retail price of just $499. It's designed to not only provide high-quality sound, but to simplify some of ...
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Monday, 01 November 2010
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Written by
Dick Ward
When we talk about multi-room audio, we've got a certain image in mind. We picture controlling the source for any room in the house from any room in the house. We imagine touch control pads in each and full control over a tower of CD players, radios, computers and other music sources. It's a great goal, but it's not as simple as just going out and buying one component.Multi-room audio systems are incredibly diverse, and come in configurations to meet a wide range of needs. Even if you're hiring someone to take care of installation, you'll need to do a bit of research up front to figure out just what kind of setup is right for you. Different homes will allow for different systems. If you've got a new construction or you're willing to go through the trouble of wiring ...
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