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Emotiva ER 5.0 Speaker System ReviewEmotiva, the maker of affordable amps and processors, has stepped into the speaker world in a big way. With the help of the famous loudspeaker designer Vance Dickason, they have put together a 5.0 package at a price that seems almost too good to be true. These speakers sound great, the dipole surrounds are amazing, and the boundary and tweeter adjustments mean that they'll fit almost any room. The downside? Just look at them… |
Axiom Audio EP500 Subwoofer ReviewOn my reference subs the bass was authorative and well-tempered, but with the EP500 thrown in the mix, slam and “felt” response was elevated to a new level. There were times I felt as if someone had installed tactile transducers under my couch and I actually had to convince myself otherwise. No matter what movie or music disc I threw at the EP500, it provided a newfound sense of realism and enjoyment that I didn’t even know was missing. |
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News: Epson Showcasing a Wide Array of High-Performance Front Projectors at Audioholics SOTU Event
by Tom Andry — last modified October 13, 2008 05:52
by Tom Andry — last modified October 13, 2008 05:52
Epson, the world’s largest manufacturer of front projectors and makers of 3LCD technology, will be displaying a suite of its top home entertainment projectors at this year’s Audioholic’s State of the CE Union event in Orlando FL, October 23-24th. On display will be Epson's PowerLite Home Cinema 7500UB with 2.35:1 Anamorphic Lens Assembly. This will be a rare opportunity to see Epson’s newest high-performance 1080p flagship projector that sports C2Fine technology, Ultra Black technology with 75,000:1 contrast, Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX with PW390 processor, 12 bit panel driver, 120 Hz FineFrame Technology, Anamorphic (vertical stretch) scaling, and much more!
Tech Article: A Tale of 5 Installs Part 5 - Almost Easy
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 22:57
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 22:57
We conclude our five part series with "Mitchell" who is married with a teenage son. Mitchell never actually pursued surround sound in his home but enjoys playing the Nintendo Wii and watching movies. We had access to an older, but high powered, Denon AVR3300 AV receiver (which has on-screen display, Dolby Digital and DTS) and were fortunate enough to be able to install a new Mod 4 system from Orb Audio.
Gear Corner: Monster's The Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified October 12, 2008 18:28
by J. Walker Clarke, Jr. — last modified October 12, 2008 18:28
The Beats by Dr. Dre headphones from Monster claim to be designed for today's digital music. And you know that product with Grammy Award- winning artist and producer Dr. Dre should handle Hip Hop and R&B with aplomb. These headphones make a statement with their styling, features, and Monster price tag. Are they worth it?
Editorial: Audioholics SOTU Trade Show - Registration Deadline This Weekend!
by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 10, 2008 19:50
by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 10, 2008 19:50
This weekend is your last chance to register for our 10th Annual State of the CE Union Event to be hosted this October 23rd and 24th at the beautiful Disney Dolphin resort in Orlando Florida. With 7 state of the art demo rooms packed with never before seen A/V gear from leading manufacturers, great educational seminars and tons of free food and product giveaways, you won’t want to miss out. Register NOW!
News: New Xbox Live Interface Imminent
by Tom Andry — last modified October 10, 2008 07:51
by Tom Andry — last modified October 10, 2008 07:51
For those that have been looking forward to the "New Xbox Experience" since its announcement at E3, the wait is almost over. Microsoft announced Wednesday that their interface will be going live on November 19th. This gives you just over a week to play with it before Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Additions include Avatars, Netflix streaming, and 8 person "parties."
Editorial: AVRant #97: Year Stupid 01
by Tom Andry — last modified October 10, 2008 06:13
by Tom Andry — last modified October 10, 2008 06:13
This week on AV Rant: Ebay helps the little guy (into debt). Best Buy tries to get chicks. Dina admits she’s not normal. Jaime’s shopping for speakers and that gets Tom talking. Lots of tips for speaker shopping. Why Tom level matches speakers the way he does. Tom’s super power. Mark has some pics for you from his Barn project (see them at AV Rant). A short discussion of IB (Infinite Baffle) subs. A bit about the DECE and why it might be a great thing. Listen in for all this an more...
Video Spotlight: Home Theater Wiring - Why It Matters
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 22:39
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 22:39
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.
News: Blackberry to Storm Touch-Screen Market
by Wayde Robson — last modified October 09, 2008 17:59
by Wayde Robson — last modified October 09, 2008 17:59
The makers of Blackberry tossed its keychain into the touch-screen fishbowl this week. As it dives into the same market as iPhone, RIM hopes to attract some crossover Apple unfaithful. But is the Waterloo tech firm taking a risk introducing the new Blackberry Storm in the midst of a financial world-storm?
Video Spotlight: Building Better Bass Traps by Ready Acoustics
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 19:28
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 19:28
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.
News: Studios Graded on Blu-ray
by Wayde Robson — last modified October 08, 2008 16:49
by Wayde Robson — last modified October 08, 2008 16:49
Congrats Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, for getting in A in Blu-ray! An article at the Sound and Vision website gives grades to the major studios making Blu-ray discs. In the article Ken Brown rates the studios Blu-ray releases for a combination of audio/video quality, number of releases and overall consistency. In his grading system, Sony Pictures gets an A. But this isn’t an easy credit grade, Mr. Brown proves to be a tough Prof. that isn’t afraid to fail the studio that doesn’t measure up.
Editorial: Yamaha to Demo new BD-S2900 Blu-ray Player at Audioholics SOTU Event
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Pro Review: Aperion Audio Intimus 4B Harmony SD
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News: Sony Shows New 0.3mm OLED at CEATEC
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Editorial: Sherwood First Ever Demo of R-972 Receiver at Audioholics SOTU Event
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News: Best Buy Bets Chicks Dig Gadgets
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Editorial: FREE $3600+ 5.1 A/V Home Theater System Giveaway!
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Tech Article: Star Wars Home Theater
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Tech Article: Myth vs Reality – Putting Cat5E-Based A/V Structured Wiring In Its Place
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News: Copyright Judges Force Ruling on Digital Music Royalties
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Editorial: Have a Scoop of Ice Cream on Ben & Jerry’s
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