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Loudspeaker Power Ratings: What's the Deal Part I?
This article explains loudspeaker power handling and how manufacturers often rate how much power a speaker is rated to handle.
Long HDMI Cable Bench Tests - Monster Cable Shootout
I decided to write this article the first time I saw another writer say "HDMI is digital - it either works or it doesn't." Then I saw that statement get repeated over and over. The problem is that…
Sound Bars with Chip-Based Technology Bridge Gap
High-quality audio is a critical part of creating a compelling home theater product line. With the availability of six- and eight-channel surround sound systems, consumers expect movie theater…
Pear Cable Redux: How to Combat Scam with Science
A Case Study in Applying an Audioholics A/V Education to Identify Marketing Drivel. In this follow-up to our initial article, we will look at Pear Cable as a case study in evaluating exaggerated…
Ask Dr. A! Too Many HDMI Outputs
Jim from Iowa asks us how in the world he's supposed to make use of all the new HDMI-capable components he has when his TV and AV receiver don't have enough inputs. It's a good question, and one that…
THX Certified Display Program Interview
THX Display Certification primary goals are to drive quality in manufacturing and help simplify consumer buying decisions. According to THX, having a single testing methodology and specification…
No HDMI Output with Component Source
A reader asks Dr. A why he can't view some of his material on the TV he bought. Lots of people run into this problem, so we figured we'd take it to Dr. A for a solution.
Dayton Audio WT3 Woofer Tester Review
The WT3 Woofer Tester by Dayton Audio is a fast, accurate and affordable measurement tool that’s about as easy to use as it gets. Just load the included software, plug the probe into the nearest USB…
Audioholics Subwoofer Measurement Standard Part I
When it comes time to size up a subwoofer's performance, the proof is in the measurement! Audioholics takes a hard look at the science of subwoofer measurements in a two-part series covering a broad…
Toshiba Cell Broadband Video Processor
Toshiba showed off a lot of their new display products for us at the 2008 CES, but the one technological development that stood out was their use of the Cell Broadband Engine (yes the same processor…
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