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Vizio SV470XVT 47-inch LCD

Vizio has always intrigued me. And their top of the line SV470XVT 47-inch LCD TV is no exception. It's the brand I get asked about the most - probably because it's available in a majority of big box stores like SAMs, Costco and Sears. Heck, even Dell sells them online. So it's almost a monthly (sometimes weekly) event where I'll get a call from somebody asking me about the latest Vizio deal they found while they were shopping for lawn gnomes and 5 pound bags of white rice. Vizio has quickly made its mark on consumers. My job, as I see it, was to see if that mark should extend to those readers who grace the pages of our magazine.

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Installing Surround Sound - A Primer

I love surround sound. I love it so much I want everyone else to share my love for it. But how do you do that? Well, for starters you can help others get surround sound in their home. You know the people I'm talking about. They've got a little of everything - from TV speakers, to a stereo mini system, to a home theater-in-a-box (HTiB) whose surround speakers have never seen the light of day. It's your friend… your pastor… your buddy who works in construction… This guide should give you some of the basic tools, tips & tricks to be well on your way.

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Recent Trade Show Coverage

Video Spotlight: Marantz New Products Interview Demos Separates & Blu-ray
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 21, 2008 09:09
Marantz New Products Interview Demos Separates & Blu-ray
Marantz made their presence known in a big way at the 2008 Audioholics Expo with their new separates and flagship DLP video projector. The AV8003 and MM8003 are the first of the newly redesigned line of AV receivers and processors which borrow some of the cosmetic stylings from their Reference line. Dubbed the M1 chassis, the new design is also designed to better dissipate heat and reduce vibrations. Audyssey auto-calibration is include and so it XM and HD Radio. Balanced outputs are available on the AV8003 and a digital media player is included to allow consumers to stream content from a PC, Escient or NAS drive to the home theater. The system not only does audio, but also plays video from networked storage.

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Video Spotlight: Audyssey Dynamic Volume Interview
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 17, 2008 04:20
Audyssey Dynamic Volume Interview
We interviewed Chris Kyriakakis at the 2008 Audioholics Expo about the new Audyssey Dynamic Volume which is appearing in Denon and Onkyo receivers this year (and some others as well). The new technology allows consumers to listen to their multichannel audio and movies at levels far below reference levels without missing out on important surround sound information, or getting blown away by peak sound effects. The technology works by adjusting dynamics with multi-channel sources in mind - and in a way that preserves the intended mix. It also takes care of the excessive volume associated with hyper-compressed television commercials and varying source levels. Once Audyssey is set, it takes care of the rest, no matter what volume level you are listening at.

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Video Spotlight: Dolby TrueHD Dolby Volume Interview at 2008 Audioholics Expo
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 04, 2008 11:52
Dolby TrueHD Dolby Volume Interview at 2008 Audioholics Expo
Craig Eggers, Senior Manager of Dolby Labs, speaks with us at the 2008 Audioholics Expo event in Orlando, Florida and discusses Dolby TrueHD as well as the new Dolby Volume which promises to revolutionize the way consumers listen to home theater and multi-channel music in their living rooms. In particular, Dolby Volume allows better sound reproduction of multi-channel movie and music content without losing surround channel information and eliminating the "pumping and breathing" artifacts so commonly found in typical 'loudness' controls.

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Video Spotlight: Imaging Science Foundation Overview
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 09, 2008 09:31
Imaging Science Foundation Overview
Joel Silver of the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) spoke at the 2007 Audioholics State of the C.E. Union event and goes over the basics of television and HDTV, resolution vs perceived video quality, properly calibrating televisions and the effects of proper calibration as it relates to the business models of professional installers. This course is an excellent introduction to ISF training and represented pretty much what you'd find in the opening session of the Level 1 ISF class.

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Video Spotlight: Home Theater Wiring - Why It Matters
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 22:39
Home Theater Wiring - Why It Matters
Joe Cornwall of Impact Acoustics and Cables to Go discusses why cables do indeed matter when considering your wiring needs for a whole house audio installation or home theater. When generating a cable list for your home theater it's important to consider not only what your devices are, but length, signal type and intended use - both now and future. Failure to consider all options can result in a misconfiguration and lots of work down the road.

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Video Spotlight: Building Better Bass Traps by Ready Acoustics
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 19:28
Building Better Bass Traps by Ready Acoustics
Scott R. Foster delivers a presentation outlining the way to easily and effectively make your own bass traps. Included are discussions of mineral wool vs. Fiberglas and methods of construction in addition to a comparison of the Ready Acoustics products versus some of the competition. This presentation was delivered at the Audioholics 2007 State of the C.E. Union Event in Florida. If you want to roll your own" bass traps, you won't want to miss this handy guide on how to do it right - and cost-effectively.

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Editorial: Sherwood First Ever Demo of R-972 Receiver at Audioholics SOTU Event
by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 06, 2008 18:37
Sherwood First Ever Demo of R-972 Receiver at Audioholics SOTU Event
Sherwood Newcastle will be demoing their new flagship receiver for the very first time at this year’s Audioholics State of the CE Union trade show. According to Jeffrey Hipps, Sherwood's Sr. VP for Marketing and Product Planning, "The R-972 was designed offer a completely contemporary suite of high performance audio/video features, yet it needed to stand out from the pack. With its Trinnov Optimizer Room Correction System, this is certainly a must hear demo you won't want to miss. As a result of this exciting news we are extending the registration deadline to October 10th and offering FREE registration to all Sherwood dealers/installers and enthusiasts.

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Editorial: FREE $3600+ 5.1 A/V Home Theater System Giveaway!
by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 06, 2008 11:59
FREE $3600+ 5.1 A/V Home Theater System Giveaway!
This is your last chance to participate in our +$3,600 5.1 A/V Home Theater system giveaway. This system consists of a brand NEW Marantz SR6003 A/V receiver, along with a 5.1 tower speaker package from EMP and Oppo's latest flagship DVD player and all of the cables needed for basic setup. The winner will be announced at our SOTU Trade Show event at the Dolphin on October 23rd. Be the first kid on the block with a new theater system consisting of top end components nobody else currently has. The deadline is October 15th so ENTER NOW!

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Editorial: Educational Seminar Overview for Audioholics SOTU Trade Show
by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 01, 2008 07:20
Educational Seminar Overview for Audioholics SOTU Trade Show
With 6 state of the art demo rooms packed with the latest high definition audio and video equipment from leading manufacturers. we are providing great prize giveaways, top notch food and entertainment. Most importantly, we are serving up some superb educational seminars hosted by world renowned guest speakers . Best of all its entirely FREE! Don't forget, there is only 1 more week left to register!

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Editorial: Audioholics 2008 10th Annual SOTU Trade Show Event Details Page
by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 06, 2008 18:40
Audioholics 2008 10th Annual SOTU Trade Show Event Details Page
Audioholics is kicking it up a notch this year for our 10th annual State of the CE Union (SOTU) Event by hosting it at Walt Disney World's Premier Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. Manufacturers, custom installers, dealers, and consumers alike can enjoy 7 state of the art demo rooms, lots of great food, fun, entertainment and education and tons of FREE product giveaways. The Registration deadline is October 10th, so Register NOW!

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Tech Article: 2008 CEDIA Expo Show Coverage — by Clint DeBoer — last modified September 19, 2008 11:52
Editorial: Audioholics SOTU Trade Show Event New Products & Tentative Schedule — by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 29, 2008 08:39
Editorial: Audioholics SOTU Trade Show Event - What's it all about? — by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 26, 2008 09:47
Video Spotlight: THX - Managing Bass Modes — by Clint DeBoer — last modified July 10, 2008 19:37
Editorial: Audioholics SOTU Referral Program for Consumers — by Gene DellaSala — last modified May 15, 2008 06:37
News: Disney Vacation or the Industry’s Premier Home A/V Show – How about Both? — by Gene DellaSala — last modified April 26, 2008 11:34
Editorial: An Insiders Look to the Audioholics SOTU CE Event — by Bertica Molinares — last modified April 18, 2008 07:53
Editorial: Audioholics 2008 SOTU Early Bird Expires March 31 - Register NOW — by Gene DellaSala — last modified March 24, 2008 22:10
Editorial: EHX Expo 2008 Orlando - Day One — by Ken Stein — last modified March 18, 2008 11:36
Editorial: FREE Disney Tickets - Register for the Audioholics 2008 State of CE Union Event Now! — by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 20, 2008 05:45
Trade Show: 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 15, 2008 09:56
Editorial: 2007 Electronic House Expo (EHX) Long Beach — by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified November 14, 2007 09:09
Video Spotlight: 2007 State of the CE Union RBH Sound Interview — by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 29, 2007 11:21
Video Spotlight: 2007 State of the CE Union Epson Interview — by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 26, 2007 17:14
Video Spotlight: 2007 State of the CE Union Overview Video — by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 18, 2007 07:45
Video Spotlight: 2007 State of the CE Union Impact Acoustics Interview — by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 18, 2007 07:47
Video Spotlight: 2007 State of the CE Union Emotiva Interview — by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 18, 2007 07:55
Video Spotlight: 2007 State of the CE Union Dolby Labs and AIX Records Interview — by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 18, 2007 05:03
Video Spotlight: 2007 State of the CE Union Axiom Audio Interview — by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 18, 2007 08:05
Editorial: Audioholics 9th Annual State of the CE Union Show Report — by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 26, 2007 17:16

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