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Home Theater Feature Articles
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010
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Written by
Andre Marc
In the first installment of my silver cable survey (Link), I covered RS Cables and Element Cable products. In this second installment, I will be looking at silver cables by DH Labs, based in Alachua, Florida, and Decware, out of East Peoria, IL. I received samples of DH Labs Silver Revelation interconnects, and the Decware Silver Reference interconnects.This survey has been extremely illuminating and an eye opener for me. It has reaffirmed for me that you can get performance approaching the very best for a small fraction of the price of the most expensive audio cables on the market. Ultra pricey cables, in my opinion, have become somewhat of a status symbol. Cables have been called “audio jewelry” by some well known high performance audio reviewers, and I agree. However, I also believe they are a very important link in ...
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010
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Written by
Dick Ward
It was almost ninety years ago, back in 1922, that the first 3D film was shown to a paying crowd. They used red and green glasses at the time, but the idea was the same. Add a third dimension to film – a field of depth – and give viewers an experience they’ve never had before. The Great Depression made it difficult to conduct expensive experiments like 3D film, and the technology lay dormant for thirty years. In the 1950s, 3D film exploded back onto the scene and was on its way to becoming the primary form of theatrical entertainment. High installation prices and another slumping economy meant that 3D would once again have to wait.Since then there have been numerous 3D resurgences. Theatergoers are always on the lookout for something new. For younger generations, three dimensional films are a ...
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010
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Written by
Andre Marc
Lately I have taken an interest in small artisan audiophile product manufacturers. The internet has allowed highly skilled entrepreneurs without large established infrastructures to sell their wares directly to consumers, many with trial periods and money back guarantees. You can find tube amplifiers, speakers, and all sorts of components available from small operations, and even one man shops. This overview is part one of a two part survey of four audio cable companies.As many audiophiles are probably aware of, most high end audio signal cables employ hyper pure copper conductors. Copper is believed by many to be the most "neutral" sounding metal for cables. But many audiophiles and cable designers disagree. Silver, as a conductor, has a strong following in the perfectionist audio community. Silver aficionados believe it offers more detail, more delicate highs, fuller bass, and a deeper soundstage. ...
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Monday, 01 February 2010
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Written by
Thomas Spurlin
Around this time of year, we get an “itch” – not just tech heads or sports nuts, but a large chunk of the populace – to start looking at a potential purchase of a television. It’s for two different reasons; one, a big game’s coming up pretty soon. Watching the Super Bowl on a big screen (along with a few pizzas, dip trays, and assorted fizzy beverages) is just enough of a motivator to shove slightly interested parties over the edge into an investment. However, this time right before the game also coincides with another big event: April 15th, dreaded tax time or, more importantly, income tax return time. It doesn’t matter if you’re into watching the biggest sports even out there or more of a cinema aficionado; it’s hard to ignore the appeal of a brand-spankin’ new set that’s ...
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Thursday, 14 January 2010
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Written by
Dick Ward
Another CES is behind us. The monstrous screens and massive subwoofers are no longer there, and neither are the innovations that make the show so great. The purveyors of sadder products have gone home as well. The people that make shoe shaped speakers and unbreakable cell phones that crack on live television have returned to the drawing board for another year. It’s time to reflect on the Consumer Electronic Show, and take a look at some of the impressive (and less impressive) technologies that make the show worth going to year after year.HITTransparent OLED – This one took me by surprise. Transparent OLED screens have gotten a buzz in the last few months as they’ve been placed into laptops and cell phones. Until I got up close with Samsung’s IceTouch, I dismissed it as something pretty but not practical.The IceTouch ...
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