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Visual Apex VApex Fixed Frame Screens First Look Visual Apex VApex Fixed Frame Screens First Look Visual Apex has released a new line of VApex fixed screens that are easily assembled at home and come in 92, 100, 106, 120, and 135 inches diagonal for $329, $339, $349, $399, and $499 respectively.
Oppo BDP-93 Universal 3D Blu-ray Player Full Review Oppo BDP-93 Universal 3D Blu-ray Player Full Review How do you upgrade the number one solution for Blu-ray on the market? It's hard, but Oppo Digital did it with the BDP-93 (still) Universal 3D Blu-ray player. Netflix, HDMI x 2, Wi-Fi, 3D... Wow.
Oppo BDP-93 & BDP-95 Universal Blu-ray Player Measurements Report Oppo BDP-93 & BDP-95 Universal Blu-ray Player Measurements Report This is a detailed measurement report of the Oppo BDP-93 and BDP-95 Universal Bluray Players. Both players provided benchmark performance but is the BDP-95 worth the extra cost? Read on to find out.
RipDigital Audio CD Ripping Service Review RipDigital Audio CD Ripping Service Review The CE professional is truly targeted by RipDigital's service. If you're doing an AV install and your client has tons of CDs in his or her collection, there's a better solution than to rip each one.
Pioneer VSX-1021-K Receiver First Look Preview Pioneer VSX-1021-K Receiver First Look Preview The Pioneer VSX-1021 is a 7.1 channel receiver boasting 90 watts per channel, supports all the latest HD audio decoding, sports HDMI 1.4a connections, and has high quality 192kHz/24-bit DACs.
Perreaux Audiant 80i Integrated Amplifier Preview Perreaux Audiant 80i Integrated Amplifier Preview We like that Perreaux has taken some steps into the 20th century with the Audiant 80i including a home theater input (whatever that is), USB input, and touch screen control on the front.
Lava LSP12 Subwoofer Review Lava LSP12 Subwoofer Review The Lava LSP12 subwoofer sports a 12” woofer in a vented enclosure powered by a 250 watt amplifier and retailing for just under $340. If used within its limits, this sub performs quite well.
Sony STR-DN1020 Networked Receiver Preview Sony STR-DN1020 Networked Receiver Preview The new Sony STR-DN1020 receiver looks to up the ante by offering DLNA certification and also Slacker and vTuner support for $500. Also with 7.2 channels, 110 watts, and 4 HDMI inputs.
Denon RCD-N7 Receiver/Dock/Streaming Thing Preview Denon RCD-N7 Receiver/Dock/Streaming Thing Preview If Denon RCD-N7 is an office solution, it is the most advanced one we've ever seen with Apple Airplay support, streaming, high quality five-way binding posts, and pre-outs for a sub and external amp.
Anthem MRX 300 Receiver Preview Anthem MRX 300 Receiver Preview On its face, the Anthem MRX-300 is a very capable receiver. The MRX-300 sports 3D support through a free firmware update, Dual-processor audio DSP, a 1080p24 mode, Dolby Volume, and ProLogic IIx.