http://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:50:00 -0000http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/accessories/human-touch-pc-095-perfect-chairSince perfection can be pretty hard to attain, we figured we definitely had to take a closer look at the Perfect Chair, as it is called, from Human Touch. The PC-095 Perfect Chair is either a perfect crossover or a decent compromise between comfort and home theater seating, depending on your point of view.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:50:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/accessories/human-touch-pc-095-perfect-chairSeating and ChairsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/sanus-dfv49-av-stand-reviewThe Sanus DVF49 AV Stand is definitely a very nice piece of AV furniture. While it doesn’t allow the unlimited access or center channel provision some of the hardcore enthusiasts would like, for many people it has everything they need. The smoked glass of the DVF49 gives your gear the look of floating in your room. The top shelf is rated at 150 lbs which is more than enough for most flat panel displays and the 70 lb rating of the two interior shelves should hold all but the most outrageous amplifier.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:35:47 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/sanus-dfv49-av-stand-reviewRacks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/auton-1001-lcd-motorized-projector-liftYou've already purchased your front projection system and all your components, and now you're left with a daunting task. How do you mount the projector, without hearing an earful from your significant other; or in this case, in a conference room with a commercial drop-ceiling? Many mounts and stands can be not-so-appealing to the female eye, such as a pole dropping from the ceiling, a stand behind the couch, or a box sitting on the conference room table. You ask yourself: does visual perfection really have to come at such a price?Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:28:30 -0000/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/auton-1001-lcd-motorized-projector-liftSpeaker and Display Mounts & AccessoriesFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/accessories/human-touch-ht-1650-acutouch-massage-chair-reviewHome theater chairs are the finishing polish on a room that really makes an impact. While a good audio and video system is imperative to a quality experience, having a good set of leather chairs will really make a big splash on your guests. They really differentiate the dedicated rooms from those who simply shove a bunch of gear into a room. But what about replacing the typical high-end home theater chair with a massage chair from Human Touch? The possibilities are endless. For roughly the same price as a high-end custom chair you can have a robotic masseuse at your fingertips… now that's something to consider.Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:05:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/accessories/human-touch-ht-1650-acutouch-massage-chair-reviewSeating and ChairsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/e5822-tv-cabFor those wishing to integrate a home theater system into their family or living room and are mindful of blending it into their room décor, the Majestic Angle e5822 from StandOut Designs may be the product for you. Its construction and quality of materials are light years beyond much of the run of the mill junk you find at department stores. The Angle comes fully assembled and was actually designed to accommodate real A/V gear. This is a true dedicated A/V furniture rack and the fact that it’s not only affordable but made in the USA, means it gets my highest recommendation! Thu, 28 May 2009 02:38:25 -0000/reviews/furniture/e5822-tv-cabFurniturePro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/peerless-im760pu-in-wall-mountWhen you purchase a flat panel the biggest travesty (in my humble opinion) is to set it on a piece of furniture as if it is business as usual. With today's available inventory of flat panel TV wall mounts, it's insane to not want to place these beautiful masterpieces of technology up on the wall where they belong. And if you have an even newer flat panel display that is less than two inches in thickness, why not try to get that TV right up against the wall and as flat as it can be? With the Peerless IM760 series you can. It allows installation of a full swing arm mount within the stud cavity of your wall, enabling you to recess that cables, swing arm and mount so that it is quite literally flush against your wall. Seeing is believing.Thu, 14 May 2009 10:05:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/peerless-im760pu-in-wall-mountSpeaker and Display Mounts & AccessoriesFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/sanus-cfa56The Sanus System CFA56 is quite a substantial piece of furniture. You definitely will feel like you got your $850 out of it. It is heavy, has built in "convection-style" cooling, easy access to your gear from the removable back panel, and bottom exit of wires. It is easily put together by a single person though it is not the easiest piece of furniture you'll ever assemble. The aesthetics are very good with a fairly high quality vinyl wrap over some quality pieces of MDF.Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:30:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/sanus-cfa56Racks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/sanus-nf-series-nfa-245Face it, when people call you to talk about their great home theater or 2-channel audio room they just set up, they rarely tell you about the piece of furniture they store all their gear on. In fact, most of the rooms I help folks set up use either an old piece of furniture or some other make-shift AV stand and sink all their AV budget into their gear. While I certainly understand wanting to get the best gear for your money, I have found that having a high quality AV stand to store your gear in can be the finishing touch that takes the room from the "man room in the basement" to the family theater that you or your spouse will be proud to include on the home tour next time guests are over. Not to mention that stands like the NFA245 are designed to not only look great, but to also help ensure that gear is in optimum operating conditions that will prolong the life of your equipment and improve its performance.Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:10:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/sanus-nf-series-nfa-245FurniturePro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/sanus-nfa245-nfv249-nfav230Sanus Systems displayed three new models in its AV Foundations Natural series. These included the NFV249 three-shelf AV lowboy, the four-shelf AV stand and the NFA245 five-shelf audio stand. All units incorporate three new Sanus colors and thick, smoked tempered glass shelves.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/sanus-nfa245-nfv249-nfav230Racks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/da-lite-da-lift-pivotDa-Lite's new Da-Lift Pivot motorized projector lift is engineered with a fixed pivot point that drops a projector down from a hidden drywall or drop-ceiling location. Because of its precision design, the Da-Lift Pivot insures proper alignment during and after installation. The Pivot comes complete with an Advance UPM-1 Universal Projector mount and a unique internally mounted low voltage control unit with switch to make installation adjustments easy.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:40:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/da-lite-da-lift-pivotSpeaker and Display Mounts & AccessoriesFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/bello-fp-4858-stand-wall-mountBell’O showed off several new AV furniture products at CES this year. I've found them to make a nice range of inexpensive to premium furniture to cover a wide range of tastes. The FP-4858 Triple Play A/V Flat-Panel Stand is a beautiful corner-oriented AV stand that provides three options for use with a flat panel TV. You can display the TV on the top shelf of the stand itself; on the swivel pole mounting system above the stand; or on the wall itself with the stand below it as a shelf table.Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:10:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/bello-fp-4858-stand-wall-mountRacks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/prg-unv-mountWhen you decide to go with a front projection system you then have the challenging task of locating the best mounting system. Mounting systems can be simple. They can also be manufacturer-specific and particularly suited to the exact projector you own. But as we all know, it's only a matter of time before the upgrade bug hits and you may find yourself seeking out another model. It's because of this that solutions like the Peerless Industries PRG-UNV exist. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:07:10 -0000/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/prg-unv-mountSpeaker and Display Mounts & AccessoriesFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/premier-mounts-victoryPremier Mounts introduced its Victory Mounts family of flat-panel TV, plasma and LCD display mounting solutions at CES. Consisting of seven mount options, the Victory Mounts line is ideal for almost any size display and room configuration. The entire line is easy to use and install — no special skills or tools required.Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:37:19 -0000/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/premier-mounts-victorySpeaker and Display Mounts & AccessoriesFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/premier-mounts-box-setsDesigned to simplify the installation process and deliver consumers the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their investment is secure, the HDTV Installation Kit is ideally suited for consumers and professional installers alike. The kit contains all the equipment required to install an HDTV flat-panel display including the wall mount, an HDMI cable, and a surge protector.Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:44:47 -0000/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/premier-mounts-box-setsSpeaker and Display Mounts & AccessoriesFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/peerless-smartmount-600Peerless Industries, Inc. released its next generation SmartMount 600 Series flat and tilting wall mounts here at CES in Las Vegas. The Smartmount 600 series feature an open wall plate design to enable flexible flat panel wall installation. Installation obstacles such as electrical outlets and unevenly spaced studs are accommodated by its flexible open wall plate design that provides over 6 inches of vertical space to allow even a four-outlet electrical gang box to be placed within the plate’s perimeter, and there’s plenty of room for cable management behind the mounted TV. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:52:29 -0000/reviews/furniture/peerless-smartmount-600FurniturePro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/peerless-paramountPeerless Industries, Inc. announced the launch of its new full line of residential mounting solutions Paramount today at CES in Las Vegas. This new line offers the qualities found in professional-grade products, while providing value for installing flat panel TVs, projectors, speakers and audio/visual accessories. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:41:22 -0000/reviews/furniture/peerless-paramountFurniturePro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/peerless-in-wall-mountsPeerless Industries, Inc. released In-Wall Mounts for 32-inch to 60-inch flat panel TVs today at CES in Las Vegas. The In-Wall Mount enables installation between two 16-inch stud centers, taking low-profile mounting to new depths.Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:37:47 -0000/reviews/furniture/peerless-in-wall-mountsFurniturePro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/d-box2019s-gp-pro-200We looked at D-Box’s newest interactive gaming and home theater chair today at CES in Las Vegas. D-Box’s latest GP PRO 200 from the D-BOX Pro Gaming Series is also an honoree for the Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Showcase at the CES Innovations 2008 Awards. D-Box’s Motion Code lets you live the action in the comfort of your own environment. The D-BOX motion system is synchronized with the action on screen, making the viewer or gamer feel like he’s actually inside the movie or game, living the action. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:13:22 -0000/reviews/furniture/d-box2019s-gp-pro-200FurniturePro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/easy-chair-mountWhat do you do when you need to work on your computer but you don't like your office chair? Move to the living room. The Easy Chair Mount is truly easy in that there is no installation - you just set the front feet of the chair on the base plate. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:44:02 -0000/reviews/furniture/easy-chair-mountFurniturePro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/burmester-white-rack-system-cabinetsBurmester Audiosysteme introduces an elegant new styling option for the Rack System Cabinets that house its Home Theater or A/V entertainment centers today at CES. Built with exceptional attention to detail, the Rack System Cabinets are now available in Carrera White, a high-gloss, piano-quality finish that immediately communicates the elegance and quality of Burmester components. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:05:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/burmester-white-rack-system-cabinetsFurniturePro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/accessories/salamander-designs-jump-seat-ottomanSalamander Designs introduced one of the more practical home theater seating products we've seen to-date dubbed the Jump Seat Ottoman. The unique Jump Seat Ottoman unfolds to reveal a hide-away theater seat that can be used as a secondary or extra seat for watching movies or playing video games. If you've got fours seats and you add four of these puppies, you've just doubled your home theater seating ability. Of course the Jump Seat serves as a traditional ottoman, with a cushioned surface ready to convert a comfortable seat into a chaise lounge. Either way it looks good and works equally well with all of Salamander Designs’ varied Home Theater Seating Systems.Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:05:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/accessories/salamander-designs-jump-seat-ottomanSeating and ChairsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/studiotech-e-1-tv-standWhen asked if I would like to review StudioTech's new E-1 TV stand for Audioholics, I said yes before I even knew what it looked like or how big it was. StudioTech is known for innovation in contemporary entertainment center furniture, and they continue to produce very high-quality products aimed at customers with discerning tastes who demand solidly crafted furniture for sophisticated a/v equipment. For the past year I have needed another TV stand that could also handle my center channel speaker and some equipment, and this would be the perfect opportunity to finally own a piece of gear from the well-respected manufacturer. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/studiotech-e-1-tv-standRacks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/audiav-crystal-series-c4-av-rack-reviewThe Audiav Crystal C4 A/V rack was one of the easiest racks I have assembled and certainly the sturdiest. With respect to build quality, adjustment flexibility, and aesthetics, this rack is without peer in its price class. While this rack is by no means inexpensive, I can tell you that whoever claimed "it’s inexpensive to be hip and trendy" is, in fact, neither. If you have the funds and a virtually bullet proof, ergonomic, cost no object A/V rack is what you are looking for, then I suggest you strongly consider a rack system from Audiav. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:50:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/audiav-crystal-series-c4-av-rack-reviewFurniturePro Reviewshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/studiotech-speaker-stand-reviewWith all the speakers and other gear coming through my office and theater lately, I was in desperate need of some speaker stands. The good folks at StudioTech stepped in and asked me what I needed, so I requested 2 different pairs that they were kind enough to ship right out to me. I thought the least I could do was offer you an overview of these stands, which I found to be a great value. Tue, 22 May 2007 19:47:09 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/studiotech-speaker-stand-reviewRacks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/soundocity-outrigger-reviewSerendipity… An instance of making a fortunate discovery by accident. Well, one day Paul Stepanek, President/Owner & Designer from Soundocity was browsing the web. He came across a review at Audioholics. The author, a particularly whiny fellow, was lamenting the fact that the speaker he had reviewed was a bit “tippy” and that he wished the manufacturer would provide an outrigger setup as an option. Paul looked around at the warehouse full of aftermarket Outriggers and thought, “Hey, I bet that guy would review these if I sent him a set!” (Ok, I don’t know what he was thinking but that sounds good to me.) At the same time, said reviewer was working on yet another review where he was having problems leveling a different pair of floorstanding speakers. Not as bad as the first time, but still a little frustrating. Paul’s email couldn’t have come at a better time. And, yes, he was right, I would review them.Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:54:10 -0000/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/soundocity-outrigger-reviewSpeaker and Display Mounts & AccessoriesFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/studiotech-dp-2-flat-panel-tv-stand-reviewWhen you get that piece of upgraded equipment you’ve always wanted there’s typically that follow-up feeling of “man that makes my old furniture look really bad!” StudioTech is no stranger to Audioholics, and we were able to take a closer look at their DP-2 line of AV component racks. This stand works well in a corner, but also looks great when placed against a flat wall. When we took a quick peek at the specs it surprised us in that it seemed to be very “roomy” for equipment but maintained a low profile that didn’t dominate the room.Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/studiotech-dp-2-flat-panel-tv-stand-reviewRacks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/accessories/sumo-omniIn a home theater or listening room you need to sit. For some, the constraints may warrant that the typical theater chair simply isn’t going to be an option (like in a dorm room). For others, they may be looking for something for the kids, or perhaps something a bit less mainstream.Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/accessories/sumo-omniSeating and ChairsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/studiotech-u-22tThe StudioTech Ultra U-22T furniture is a high performance piece of A/V furniture. The wire management is a snap, ventilation is more than adequate, set up is a breeze, and the options are plentiful. Above all, the price is right. You can get into one of these cabinets for a reasonable amount and have something that will last you years. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/studiotech-u-22tRacks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/accessories/cuddlebag-kiddie-bagThe Kiddie Bag is Cuddlebag’s smallest Cuddlebag, measuring in at a stated 4’ – half the size of their largest bag. In truth, the relaxed state of the bag takes up about 4.5 feet in width, not bad, but something that should be considered if you have specific or restricted space requirements.Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/accessories/cuddlebag-kiddie-bagSeating and ChairsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/diamond-case-theater-tech-tt-400-credenzaFurniture. Sometimes it can make or break a home theater. As often as not, the one that is picking the equipment is not in charge or picking the furniture. This leads to some, shall we say, interesting combinations. We’ve all seen the pictures of holiday figurines on top of speakers. We’ve all cringed. We’ve all swore up and down that we would NEVER allow something like that to happen to our home theater. And then one day we come home from work and it looks like Christmas threw-up all over our listening room. And though you’ll never admit it, you bit your tongue and said, “Looks great honey. Now, that subwoofer I was telling you about…” So, what’s the solution? Most home theater “furniture” looks like it belongs in a dentist’s office or that was built in metal shop by high school students. Some of us like that “industrial” look, but when you are trying to convince your significant other that upgrading your perfectly good speakers for ones that look remarkably similar but cost three times as much… you need to make concessions. But that doesn’t mean that form and function are mutually exclusive.Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/diamond-case-theater-tech-tt-400-credenzaRacks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/accessories/cuddlebagI can’t deny it. I’ve tried, but it haunts me as something that will forever mark my life as a memory that cannot be shaken: I love bean bags. One of the most pleasant experiences I can remember was sinking into an oversized gigantic beanbag chair that completely enveloped me such that I thought I may not ever be able to escape its clutches (of course, being 3 at the time this meant that the bag could have been about 3 feet wide). Still, I have always loved the idea of a chair that truly conforms itself to the shape of your body. I thought the day of the bean bag had come and gone – but Cuddlebag has brought it back with a twist.Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/accessories/cuddlebagSeating and ChairsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/bdi-icon-9424Having previously reviewed the BDI Axis line of furniture, we were curious as to how well the Icon line would compare, being made for a different type of display altogether. I isolated some important needs for a DLP/plasma display shelf system.Thu, 08 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/bdi-icon-9424Racks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/bdi-vector-9522I reached a point in my home theater hobby that afforded me the luxury of assembling a secondary two channel audio system. While building this system, I came to the realization of just how nice it would be to enjoy both music and movies in the comforts of my own bedroom. I later decided it may be advantageous to integrate home theater with it for those lazy late night movie watching extravaganzas. As my equipment stacked up for this would-be two-channel audio system gone home theater, I came to a quick realization that I was running out of shelf space faster then the assembly of my equipment. With that, I went out on a quest to find the best A/V furniture within a reasonable price class that met my requirements.Tue, 02 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/bdi-vector-9522Racks & StandsFurniturehttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/bdi-axisTue, 04 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/furniture/racks-stands/bdi-axisRacks & StandsFurniture