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Audioholics Featured Reviews & Articles
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The Denon DVD-A1UDCI Universal Blu-ray player exemplifies flagship performance for all formats including Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-A and standard DVD. I was always in shock and awe at its performance.
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The EMP Impression Series E5Ti speakers are the ones going for the incredibly low asking price of $400 a pair. There must be something wrong with them, right? Not based on our review.
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Recent Professional Reviews, Articles and News
AVRant #150: HT Guys on AV Rant
Tom Andry
— last modified November 03, 2009 09:14
AV Rant co-host and Audioholics Associate Editor Tom Andry had the opportunity recently to pair up with Braden and Ara of the HT guys for a joint podcast. Tom talks with the guys about them, their gear, and their show. If you’re not already listening, you should.
Boston SoundWare XS 5.1 Review
Tom Andry
— last modified November 02, 2009 11:37
Boston Acoustics is attempting to out-cube the masters of cube with their SoundWare XS system. At a very reasonable $500, the system comes complete with five cubes, a sub, and a very innovative design and mounting system. Designed to be the perfect system for parents, friends, children, and even your bedroom, the SoundWare XS is looking to impress.
eD Upgrades Classic Subwoofers
Tom Andry
— last modified October 30, 2009 08:28
eD takes two of their classic subs (the A2-250 and A3-250) and adds new construction materials and design, new amps, and new finish options. They are switching from the standard MDF to their new favorite material EFS (Environmentally Friendly Substrate), increasing the internal volume of the two subs slightly providing slightly more low end extension. The A2 and A3 will also be offered in not only a matte finish (rather than the bumpy "ruggedly handsome" finish that really looked like it was designed for the back of a truck) but also can be wood veneered at a premium.
There is a lot to be excited about with this new Xbox Live update scheduled... um... sometime (they keep changing it - currently slated for Autumn 2009 which, by my calendar, is right now). Is you are really hooked on social networks, Facebook and Twitter functionality is for you. If you've been looking for a way to stream Internet Radio into your home theater, you'll love Last.Fm. If you are an avid downloader of video content, you'll be excited not only by the 1080p resolution of the new Zune Marketplace, but also the ability to start the video while you are downloading (called Instant Streaming).
While it may be hard for some enthusiasts to get excited about a projection screen, the fact is that they can play a huge part in making (or breaking) your viewing experience. The Da-Lite Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol screen was quiet, wrinkle and blemish free, and frankly a breeze to set up. With the number of options at your fingers and Da-Lite's ability to provide custom screens in short order, they are a company that we have no problems recommending.
The new subs are in the Classic line and have 8, 10, and 12" drivers (the CPS 8Wi, CPS 10Wi, CPS 12Wi at $399, $499, and $599 respectively) and are wireless-ready. This means that you'll need to purchase the transmitter separately for $79. Consumers surely will be interested in this wireless offering as it has a more traditional look than the discontinued model from Boston. But we're betting they are going to want the transmitter included in the purchase price.
By now, you've probably heard of the EMP Impression Series E5Ti speakers, they are the ones going for the incredibly low asking price of $400 a pair. There must be something wrong with them, right? That's what our reviewer thought at first too. But after hearing the E5Ti speakers, his mind wasn't just changed, it was blown.
PS3 Gets Netflix
Tom Andry
— last modified October 27, 2009 09:41
Microsoft has been touting their exclusive relationship with Netflix ever since the partnership was announced at E3 2008. But that's about to change. According to a post on the Playstation blog, the PS3 will get the popular streaming service via a disc. The real question for the PS3 version of Netflix is whether or not HD streaming will be offered and the user-friendliness the interface.
Hulu - Its Own Worst Enemy
Tom Andry
— last modified October 26, 2009 12:08
One doesn't have too look too hard to find examples of businesses mismanaged into oblivion. Circuit City's recent inexplicable demise is a textbook example. Is Hulu next? It very well may be and here's why. So why is Hulu their own worst enemy? We all know the reason. Fear. They are afraid of losing advertising dollars. So now their solution is to monetize Hulu through subscriptions? Whatever marketing genius came up with that plan needs to return their degree to the Crackerjack box they got it out of.
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