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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.

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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Editorial: Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Part 2: Great Hardware
by Marshal M. Rosenthal — last modified June 24, 2009 19:41

Game consoles come and go every few years, but peripherals are eternal. Yet this mainstay of the video game scene has been challenged by a new category - hardware that is designed for and made to enhance specific games and genres. And nowhere was this more evident than at E3 2009. In part 1 we discussed the games, check out part 2; the hardware.

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Editorial: Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Part 1: Great Games
by Marshal M. Rosenthal — last modified June 18, 2009 05:00

Let me start by confessing that I never liked video games because they taught hand/eye coordination or social skills - I liked playing them because they were fun. So the opportunity to attend E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center was irresistible. Even more so because the nonsense of trying to turn it into a business event over the last two years was rolled back so that glitz and glamor could once again lead the way. And why not? Times may be tough but games touch on so many genres that there’s sure to be something for everyone. Which explains why the video gaming industry has continued to be so profitable through the years.

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Editorial: Shooting People in 3D: Speeding up the Stereoscopic Workflow
by Marshal M. Rosenthal — last modified June 03, 2009 18:55

Wonder why the 3D in the movie theaters or on the TV seems to be almost totally focused on animation? I hadn’t - until I attended this hands on, working demo on 3D put on by SpectSoft. By watching the stereoscopic workflow, I could see just how incredibly time consuming and laborious the process is when people are the ones in front of the camera. But I also learned how SpectSoft’s stereo capture and playback tools can not only speed up the process of shooting people in 3D, but aid in saving time and money as well.

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Editorial: Sony BD-Live Experience
by Marshal Rosenthal — last modified May 04, 2009 18:31

Sony demonstrated to us the “Sony BD-Live Experience” which we learned from our trip to Sony Studios takes interactive to a new level for enhancing the Blu-ray experience. 2008 saw over 36 million Blu-ray discs sold worldwide - a 300% increase over 2007. With over 10,000 unique weekly visitors going to the Sony BD-Live Portal, and how every disc from June moving forward will have BD-Live as an integral part, it looks like BD-Live is here to stay. Check out the cool interactive features such as interactive chat and quizes that will surely bring a new level of enjoyment to how you watch and interact with your favorite movies in glorious hi definition audio and video.

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Video Spotlight: Audioholics 2008 Expo Music Video
by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 15, 2009 15:42

While we're on the topic of trade shows... we put together a music video which summarizes some of the highlights of this year's 2008 Audioholics State of the CE Union Event & Expo. We had a great time and really enjoyed the incredible audio and video demos provided by manufacturers. Of course, there was also great food, tons of giveaways and excessive amounts of dancing - including a custom party event complete with Zorro and his wife.

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Trade Show: 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 12, 2009 11:19

The 2009 Consumer Electronics Show is the largest AV electronics trade show in the world, and it's held at Las Vegas each year. This year promises to have lots of incredible new technology and products as several industry manufacturers mature their offerings and show them off to over 150,000 attendees. Audioholics covers the 2009 CES like no one else. Direct from Vegas we bring you news of new products, daily podcasts and more. If it's new, it's here. And if it's here, we're telling you all about it and showing it to you.

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Video Spotlight: Marantz New Products Interview Demos Separates & Blu-ray
by Clint DeBoer — last modified November 21, 2008 09:09

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

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

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

Video Spotlight: Home Theater Wiring - Why It Matters — by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 22:39

Video Spotlight: Building Better Bass Traps by Ready Acoustics — by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 08, 2008 19:28

Editorial: Sherwood First Ever Demo of R-972 Receiver at Audioholics SOTU Event — by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 06, 2008 18:37

Editorial: FREE $3600+ 5.1 A/V Home Theater System Giveaway! — by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 06, 2008 11:59

Editorial: Educational Seminar Overview for Audioholics SOTU Trade Show — by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 01, 2008 07:20

Editorial: Audioholics 2008 10th Annual SOTU Trade Show Event Details Page — by Gene DellaSala — last modified October 06, 2008 18:40

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

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