Featured Equipment & Certifications

The $1000 Bare Bones System

Looking for an entry level home theater system? This is what we recommend for $1000. It will keep you from getting ripped off by the big box stores and deliver more than the average home theater in a box.

The Yamaha RX-V663 A/V receiver comes armed with all of the latest in HDMI connectivity, and HD decoding (dts-HD, TrueHD, DD+, etc) at bargain basement pricing. Just about all the features of the higher end models at almost half the price makes this receiver one of the hottest tickets of the year. If you are on the market for a new A/V receiver, take a close look at the RX-V663 which offers Yamaha's signature sound quality and reliability with next generation HD format support.

Tech Article: Home Acoustics Alliance (HAA) Certification
by Clint DeBoer — last modified March 19, 2007 10:43

The HAA is a professional training organization dedicated toward home acoustics. Its purpose is to promote the correct and most effective use of acoustical design and calibration techniques specifically for the home. The HAA brings together Manufacturers, Audio/Video Professionals, and Consumers in the pursuit of excellence. It is a melting pot for ideas and techniques for achieving great sound through collaboration.

Tech Article: Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) Certifications
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 09, 2006 08:31

The birth of digital television promises to eradicate the ills of conventional TV. Without an understanding of and careful attention to the established standards, DTV will fall victim to difficulties similar to those which have plagued NTSC. The ISF certification seminar addresses these issues.

Tech Article: Instek GFG-8216A Function Generator
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 09, 2006 08:07

The Instek GFG-8216A function generator allows for generation of up to 3MHz in sine, square, triangle, ramp, TTL and CMOS waveforms.

Tech Article: Sencore SP395 SoundPro Audio Integrator
by Clint DeBoer — last modified June 26, 2007 13:33

The SP395 Audio Integrator is a capable, versatile and completely integrated audio analyzer for use with custom home theater installations.

Tech Article: Hewlett Packard/Agilent 4275A High F LCR Analyzer
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 09, 2006 07:33

The Agilent 4275A precision LCR meter is a cost-effective solution for component and material measurement. The wide 20 Hz to 1 MHz test frequency range and superior test-signal performance allow the Agilent 4275A to test components to the most commonly-used test standards, such as IEC/MIL standards, and under conditions that simulate the intended application.

Tech Article: LMS Analyzer
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 09, 2006 07:12

LMS is an antiquated application that is barely maintained by LinearX, a very small company that is living off its legacy. LinearX never, in fact, bothered to optimize the system to work with modern, but even now almost obsoleted, PCI bus slots (so forget about running it on a new laptop or desktop). They take the motto "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" to extremes. Still, the system is effective and the measurements are detailed and widely accepted in the industry.

Tech Article: Wayne Kerr Precision Impedance Analyzer
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 09, 2006 07:02

The 6400 and 6500 series of Precision Impedance Analyzers provide precise and fast testing of components at frequencies up to 120 MHz. Basic measurement accuracy is ±0.05% making the instruments the best in the class.

Tech Article: Datacolor ColorFacts Professional 6.0
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 09, 2006 06:49

Datacolor ColorFacts ProfessionalTM 6.0 is a flexible, easy-to-use color calibration software system. This integrated hardware and software bundle analyzes and optimizes the performance of LCD, rear projection TV's, front projectors, plasma displays and direct-view televisions. ColorFacts technology is targeted for professional calibrators and high-end AV enthusiasts who demand the best tools available.

Tech Article: Tektronix TPS 2000 — by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 09, 2006 06:31

Tech Article: Audio Precision SYS 2722 Analyzer — by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 09, 2006 05:53

Pro Review: Datacolor SpyderTV Calibration System Reporting — by Clint DeBoer — last modified September 28, 2005 20:00

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