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Why are TVs Typically Brighter than Front Projectors? Why are TVs Typically Brighter than Front Projectors? A darker room and less light output is the key for getting a very dynamic, deep image on a projector screen. With a flat panel TV, you can get a much higher contrast ratio by increasing light levels.
Myths & Facts about Loudspeaker Cabinets: Identifying Legitimately High Fidelity Designs Myths & Facts about Loudspeaker Cabinets: Identifying Legitimately High Fidelity Designs This article explores the myths and facts behind loudspeaker cabinet designs in efforts to help distinguish the legitimately well engineered products from the mediocre ones.
The High Instantaneous Current Spec The High Instantaneous Current Spec We've all seen amplifier companies tout that their amps are "high current". This article explores that topic as well as the history of how the term became popularized by some manufacturers.
Summit Wireless Technology Affordable Wireless Solution Could Revolutionize the Industry Summit Wireless Technology Affordable Wireless Solution Could Revolutionize the Industry Summit Wireless announced a cost effective compact module to turn any OEM speaker packages into a wireless solution. They are even working on a way to directly interface their technology to TV's.
Bassaholic Subwoofer Room Size Rating Protocol Bassaholic Subwoofer Room Size Rating Protocol This article outlines our test procedure in determining a subwoofers room size recommendation based on its max CEA SPL output while making room size and subwoofer distance assumptions.
Identifying Legitimately High Fidelity Loudspeakers: The Economics of Cost Cutting Identifying Legitimately High Fidelity Loudspeakers: The Economics of Cost Cutting This article explores the economics behind the speaker business and some of the cost cutting approaches loudspeaker companies make to maximize profits while still keeping the products affordable to…
RedMere Active HDMI Technology Poised to Change Cabling RedMere Active HDMI Technology Poised to Change Cabling While active EQ on HDMI cables isn't new, possibly the most advanced use of it is coming out of RedMere, who has shrunken down the technology to a point that it's all but negligible.
2010 Subwoofer Shootout Room Size Recommendation Comparison 2010 Subwoofer Shootout Room Size Recommendation Comparison We went back to our 2010 Subwoofer shootout data to rank each subwoofers room size capability based on our new protocol. 3 of the 4 subs earned our Large while the other earned Bassaholic.
Interview with Aperion Audio on Loudspeaker Design Philosophy Interview with Aperion Audio on Loudspeaker Design Philosophy This is an interview with Aperion Audio on what they feel are important aspects to high quality loudspeaker design that they follow in efforts of making the very best products for their consumers.
Interview with Atlantic Technology on Loudspeaker Design Philosophy Interview with Atlantic Technology on Loudspeaker Design Philosophy This is an interview with Atlantic Technology on loudspeaker design discussing the important factors involved in making a truly high performance product.