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HAA TurboCal Training Course Overview
The TurboCal course is really just a quick way to get some really good sound in a system. It benefits the Installer, the customer and even the Do-It-Yourselfers.
Using a Relay Rack for Accessible AV Equipment
To hide your AV equipment you need a few things. For one, you need a closet or space to put them in. Secondly, you need a rack or shelf system and the proper accessories to make everything accessible.
Buying the Right Kindle Cover
like all new implementations of portable electronic technology, the Kindle needs to be protected - unless you don't mind having to buy a new one if you drop it accidentally.
Upgrading In-ceiling Speakers for Whole Home Audio with Niles
While many of us would love to spend the majority of our day locked in our man-caves or home theaters listening to music on our big audio rigs, the reality is that we don't. So how do we upgrade?
LED Lamps to Replace Incandescent Bulbs - But When?
Have you been keeping up with the LED lighting movement? I'd even go so far as to call it a "transition". The future is here - it's just a tad expensive right now. That's going to end soon. Real soon.
2011 $3500 Recommended Home Theater System
There are as many ways to build a $3500 home theater system as there are people. Chances are, you have some of this stuff already but we think our list is a great resource for figuring out what next.
Naples Florida Home Does More Than Golf
There are home theaters that focus on luxury, some that focus on high-end equipment, and others that are themed. This latest, from Electronic House's "Cool Homes" section, is all about golf.
2011 $1000 Recommended 5.1 System
For our $1k recommended system, we've managed to put together a system that not only has all 5 speakers and a sub, but also a Blu-ray player, Netflix and more streaming, and a full fledged receiver.
2011 $2000 A/V Receiver Comparison Guide
We took the offerings in the $2000 price point from Denon (AVR-4311CI) and Onkyo (TX-NR3008) and weighed them up against the new Yamaha RX-A3010 AVENTAGE receiver. You may be surprised at the results.
2011 Back to School Gift Guide!
It's that time again. Kids are going back to school and parents are looking for the perfect items to stick in their bags to equip them for the many tasks and experiences they will face.