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Axiom Audio Epic 80-600 System ReviewThe Axiom Epic 80-600 system was absolutely unbelievable - like having the power of Mother Nature right at my fingertips. The excellent build quality, high performance, and top notch customer support and service offered by Axiom make these an easy recommendation. They set a new benchmark for performance at this price and about the only thing left to say is "WOW!"" |
Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver OverviewYamaha is looking to expand their top end of their receiver line with the addition of the RX-X7 - a $2700 behemoth that is touting, among many other features, near unlimited connectivity and five HDMI inputs. At 140 watts x 7, the RX-Z7 uses Vista compatible DNLA support to stream files off your computer (WAV, Mp3, WMA, AAC) and Internet radio streams (Mp3, WMA). It supports Sirius Internet Radio, Rhapsody, and, of course, Yamaha's own MusicCAST system. You can pull music from your iPod, Bluetooth device, or USB device. |
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Recent Professional Reviews, Articles and News
News: Win a Pair of TSBL Bookshelf Speakers in our Forum!
by Tom Andry — last modified January 05, 2009 11:09
by Tom Andry — last modified January 05, 2009 11:09
Pinching pennies? Spent all your money on Christmas presents with none left for you? Maybe you just can't have enough speakers. Whatever it is, The Speaker Company has the answer to your dilemma. Right now, they are giving away a pair of their TSBL bookshelf speakers in our forum. All you need to do is register, answer a quick question, and fit the eligibility requirements. We couldn't make it any easier. Enter now to win!
News: Flash and Intel: Coming Soon to HDTV!
by Wayde Robson — last modified January 05, 2009 11:32
by Wayde Robson — last modified January 05, 2009 11:32
Seamless web-TV content is the goal in a new collaboration between Intel and Adobe. The companies have announced they’re hard at work bringing Flash decoding to your Internet enabled HDTV. Just when you thought display technology couldn’t get any simpler, you’ll soon need to know what firmware revision your HDTV is running. Does your flat screen have Intel inside?
First Look: RBH "Reference" Signature In-Walls
by Tom Andry — last modified January 05, 2009 08:39
by Tom Andry — last modified January 05, 2009 08:39
We have long appreciated the quality of RBH Sound offerings here at Audioholics. While we love our freestanding speakers, it is clear that the market for in-wall speakers is an important one and growing. The References line of Signature speakers from RBH has long been without an in-wall counterpart - no more. Starting at just under $1000 and running up to $3300 each, these are definitely a higher end offering. But given our experience with RBH Sound, they are likely worth every penny plus some.
Editorial: Apple's Steve Jobs: I'm Not Dead.
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 05, 2009 05:23
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 05, 2009 05:23
With all of the talk that emerged last year about the health of Steve Jobs (the iconic and dynamic figurehead/CEO of Apple Computer, in case you were living under a rock or just beamed here from the planet Quigzmar) - it's no wonder his absence from this year's MacWorld Expo sparked a fresh round of speculation is circling the nets. Steve Jobs missing a MacWorld Expo? That's like Santa Claus skipping Christmas. Well, this week Steve emerged to inform his adoring fans that he's not dead yet.
News: LG Puts Netflix on New LCD and Plasma TVs
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 05, 2009 04:08
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 05, 2009 04:08
LG Electronics today extended its partnership with Netflix, as the two companies announced the first broadband-enabled HDTVs with Netflix streaming software embedded directly in the TV, requiring no external device. LG's new LCD and plasma "Broadband HDTVs" will display the growing library of movies, TV episodes and high-definition (HD) content that Netflix members can watch instantly directly on the TV.
Pro Review: ZVOX Z-Base 550 Surround Speaker System
by Gary Benfield — last modified January 05, 2009 02:29
by Gary Benfield — last modified January 05, 2009 02:29
In this digital age we live in, sometimes we get locked into the "more-is-better" mode. How many formats can it decode, how many different inputs/outputs does it have, exactly how big is the birds nest of cables coming out of the back of the unit? Actually - that mode works most of the time, but thing is, sometimes you just need to shut up and listen before you pass judgment on it. If you are an old school guy (read - your VCR was always blinking 12:00) the Z-Base 550 does a decent job of creating surround effects by ignoring all the digital data available on a disk and manipulating the analog signal to reproduce what the digital signal contains.
Pro Review: Memorex MVBD2510 Blu-ray Player Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified December 31, 2008 07:14
by Clint DeBoer — last modified December 31, 2008 07:14
The MVBD2510 is one of the most inexpensive Blu-ray players to hit store shelves in 2008. The trouble is this player offers only mediocre playback quality of both DVDs and BD content. It will certainly play back your new high definition Blu-ray discs, but will do so with sloppy video processing that will leave you wishing you had paid more for a more capable player.
Tech Article: Do I Need 120 Hertz HDMI Cables?
by Kurt Denke — last modified December 31, 2008 04:39
by Kurt Denke — last modified December 31, 2008 04:39
One of the most common sorts of questions from our customers these days is some variant on this: "Do I really need a 120Hz HDMI Cable?" In consumer electronics stores across the country, consumers are being told that their new 120 Hertz displays will not work properly, or will not work optimally, without a cable designed for 120 Hertz. We'll address this question two different ways, beginning with the short answer and following with the long answer/explanation.
Tech Article: Audioholics 2008 Product of the Year Awards
by Gene DellaSala — last modified December 30, 2008 04:47
by Gene DellaSala — last modified December 30, 2008 04:47
2008 proved to be a nice incremental year for electronics, with some products managing to carve out distinction among their peers. HDMI continued to advance and televisions began to introduce 120Hz technology en masse, though we think that particular area still needs some work. Overall it was a good year for price drops and added value features. With that in mind, we selected gear in each category that really stood out via our personal experiences, reviews or demo's as well as the market trends set based on performance, features, and value.
Editorial: Online News Overtakes Print in the US
by Clint DeBoer — last modified December 29, 2008 05:09
by Clint DeBoer — last modified December 29, 2008 05:09
For years the common response to an introduction about Audioholics would include some form of the following: "Oh, are you a print magazine?" Um, no. You see, we can actually publish articles in real-time instead of having to line them up 3 months in advance and then being behind the curve in terms of what's going on in the industry. I mean seriously... If Onkyo makes a new product announcement we can post it the same day. A print mag has to beg for the info early (which isn't always possible, or they get the specs wrong) or consumers need to wait up to 2 months to get that info from the print magazine. Well, 2009 seems to be the year that online news has finally overtaken print - at least in the US.
Pro Review: Samsung MR-00EA1 Extender for Windows Media Center
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News: Nintendo Wii to Launch Video Service
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Editorial: Home Theater for the Holidays
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News: Roku Netflix Player Now Does HD
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Gear Corner: Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live DVD Review
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Editorial: Resident Evil: Degeneration - Movie or Video Game?
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News: SlingPlayer Comes to BlackBerry Smartphones
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Pro Review: Pioneer Elite SC-07 A/V Receiver Review
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News: VUDU to Bring Web Content and HD Television
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Editorial: Monster Cable Drops Mini Golf Lawsuit and Offers Compromise
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