Featured Articles Article Archives
                        
                                      
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														Heat Buildup and Your AV Components
													
															If you want to ensure that your expensive electronic components enjoy a long and full product life cycle, you must make sure to keep them operating at a comfortable, cool temperature. The number one…
														
												
											 
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														AV Processor Receiver Checklists
													
															We provide an ongoing series of documents outlining the feature sets on the products we review. This enables consumers the ability to ensure the products they are interested in have the functions…
														
												
											 
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														 The $12k Home Theater System
													
															So, you are thinking about putting together a Home Theater system and have a $12,000 budget?  It's very easy to spend $12,000. All you have to do is buy a Flagship receiver or Processor / Amp combo…
														
												
											 
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														Whole House Wiring Basics Part 3
													
															In part one of Whole House Wiring Basics we explored various aspects of multi-room and/or multi-zone media design and implementation.  Part two expanded our examination to include quality transport…
														
												
											 
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														The $7500 Video-centric System
													
															In this system we've added a few more things. We've integrated remote control choices, terminated cables and a healthier budget on just about all components.
														
												
											 
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														The $5000 Video-centric System
													
															This system tilts decidedly towards a preference for making sure the video aspects are favored. This system is for home theater buffs who may not spend as much time listening to two-channel music,…
														
												
											 
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														The $5000 Audio-centric System
													
															This system tilts decidedly towards a preference for making sure the audio aspects are favored. While the display may look under-funded, realize that if you focus on 720p front projection or a…
														
												
											 
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														Building a Multifunction Home Theater Seat Riser
													
															As a home theater enthusiast, there can be nothing more exciting than planning out your theater room.  It’s more than just a place to indulge in sonic and visual bliss.   It’s a sanctuary - a place…
														
												
											 
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														Budgeting Your Home Theater
													
															Coming up with a plan and budget while building a home theater system is important in striking a balance of performance and synergy in your system. This article and YouTube video will guide you.
														
												
											 
                                        
                                            
												
													
																										
															
													
													
													
													
												
																										
														2006 Audioholics Product of the Year Awards
													
															2006 pushed the envelope of technology on the world of home theater. 1080p became a reality, and Blu-ray and HD DVD made a soft thump on the marketplace.