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2011 $600 A/V Receiver Comparison Guide
This comparison has offerings from Onkyo, Yamaha, Pioneer, Marantz, Denon, and Harman Kardon (the TX-NR609, RX-V671, VSX-50, NR1602, AVR-2112CI, and AVR 2650 respectively) at the $600 price point.
Largest Elan g! Control System Ever Built
The Elan g! system programmed by AudioVideo Specialists for a 10,000-square-foot suburban Chicago home epitomizes the extent of a well-executed home control plan.
Loudspeaker Double Blind Test and Demo Flaws
We reveal flaws in loudspeaker demos and double blind tests so you can cut through the nonsense and make an educated purchasing decision. Not all "blind" tests are without bias as we explore herein.
2011 Father's Day Electronics Gift Guide
Every Father's Day we attempt to structure an electronics gift guide with items that will bring him into the 21st century. So here it is... 2011, and this year we've got a whole host of products.
JBL Synthesis Sports-Themed Theater
Audio Video Interiors (AVI) tuned up a rockin' JBL Synthesis speaker system that makes you feel every bone-crunching gridiron hit while an iSky fiber-optic starfield shines down from above.
Cayman Islands Theater Includes Real Balcony
Electronic House has an article about a pretty cool home theater located in the Cayman Islands. The theater room was built from the ground up and includes custom-designed theater seats and a balcony.
Mothers Day Electronics Gift Guide 2011
It's Mothers Day - or at least it's coming. And here are our annual picks for best electronics gadgets for 2011. These are what's hot, and what we think are the go-to items for this year's gifts.
Installing an Articulating Flat Panel Mount in a Corner - Part Two
Once again we teamed up with MonoPrice to locate an articulating mount and successfully place a flat panel television on the wall. This time we positioned it in a corner-mounted location.
Mounting Your Flat Panel TV on Your Wall - Part One
As many of you know, we are proud advocates for getting that flat panel off of your furniture and onto the wall. Otherwise, what's the point of having lightweight, flat televisions?
Valentines Day Electronics Gift Guide 2011
This Valentine's Day why not dazzle your loved one with a gift that will make her life easier? Or perhaps just give her a new convenience he or she never had before? or beautify the home theater room?