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Protecting Your Home Theater from Everything [0.16] by cliff,February 16, 2015 09:00

There are many ways to ruin fragile speakers and expensive electronics, but there are just as many safeguards you can implement to protect your equipment. There are well known solutions, such as surge protectors, but power surges aren’t the only threat. You can also overheat amplifiers, melt tweeters, blow drives, burn out bulbs, or short receivers. By following the tips in this article, you can avoid the issues above and secure a long, healthy life for your equipment.

A Fortunate Disaster? [0.16] by jim,July 03, 2008 00:25

Several weeks ago, the sump pump in my basement failed me here in Iowa. As I am sure you have read, the flooding was quite extensive in my state. As the water moves southward many towns in Illinois and Missouri are experiencing the mild to major flooding as well. My situation wasn't as bad as many are experiencing, but it was enough water to require some quick equipment and furniture extraction and some rather unpleasant room reconstruction. But, is it really all bad?

Auralex Room Analysis Plus Implimentation and Conclusion [0.16] by tom,April 07, 2009 02:30

Seymour AV Ice Block 5001 Setup [0.15] by tom,April 23, 2009 08:15

Using a Relay Rack for Accessible AV Equipment [0.15] by clint,October 31, 2011 06:35

Many readers of our website know that we're avid fans of getting your flat panel TV off the furniture and onto the wall. In fact we've written several different articles about this in the past. But what may not be so obvious, because we haven't yet made a big enough stink about it, is that we also love to make those flat panels seem almost "magical". How do you do that? By hiding the source components and equipment that make them work and send them their signal. Now, you may not want to do this with truly high-end gear and if you take lots of pride in your assortment of amps, pre-processors, flagship Blu-ray players and other equipment, but, if you're like most people, that doesn't describe you. If you're like most people, you've got a mainstream AV receiver and some source components that get the job done, but don't rise to the level of "glamorous" or "high-end".

Audioholics Showcase Home Theater Overview and Virtual Tour [0.15] by Gene,May 13, 2019 09:00

The Audioholics Showcase Home has gone through a lot of changes since its creation almost 15 years ago. With over two miles of cable run behind dry wall, 50+ speakers located around the house, 50+ channels of associated amplification comprising of almost 10,000 watts of power, and over 1/4 of a million dollars in equipment, we’ve got enough AV gear to make an IMAX envious. There are three state of the art home theaters and distributed audio throughout the house with home automation handled by Control4 . Recent updates include the Anthem STR separates, Marantz SR8012 11.2CH AV receiver, and Control4 home automation. Our YouTube Video virtual tours gives you a peek inside our showcase theater room and more.

2006 Electronics Holiday Gift Guide [0.15] by clint,October 31, 2006 19:00

This has been an exciting year for electronics. For those looking to find a "techy" gift for that special someone this should be an easy buying season. With a host of new products in both the entry-level and groundbreaking high-end markets there is bound to be a little something for everyone. We filter this recommended list by price to make it easy for you to get the best recommendations for your loved ones... and even your cousin Earl - yeah the one with the comb-over.

Kimber Kable 4PR & 8PR Listening Tests [0.15] by Gene,May 19, 2009 22:35

SoundWare XS Build Quality and Setup [0.15] by tom,November 02, 2009 02:00

Yamaha RX-Z7 7.1 Measurements and Analysis [0.15] by Gene,February 09, 2009 01:10