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2026 Dolby Atmos AV Receiver Buying Guide

— June 07, 2026 00:00

2026 Dolby Atmos AV Receiver Buying Guide

Our Dolby Atmos AV Receiver Buying Guide explains how to choose the right AVR based on processing channels, amplifier performance, HDMI 2.1 features, room correction, and preouts—not marketing specs.

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Playstation 3 vs. Xbox 360

— May 17, 2005 20:00

Playstation 3 vs. Xbox 360

We decided to give a quick run-down of the differences and similarities between the two platforms based on the information that is now wildly circulating around the Internet. This could be considered

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Home Theater Furniture 101

Dave Adams — August 25, 2004 20:00

Home Theater Furniture 101

Today's home theater is nothing like it used to be. There was a time that your hi-tech entertainment system was simply a TV in a corner. Now you toss in a DVD player, surround sound system, digital

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Important Features in AV Receivers Explained

— August 25, 2004 20:00

Important Features in AV Receivers Explained

Learn which AV receiver features matter most in 2026, including Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1, room correction, preamp outputs, multi-subwoofer support, and future-proof channel processing.

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DVD/CD Players Buying Guide

— August 25, 2004 20:00

DVD/CD Players Buying Guide

Choosing the right DVD player is not a trivial matter in a market flooded with products from various hardware vendors. There are more than several players to choose from in each price category and

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Loudspeakers Buying Guide

— October 19, 2002 19:00

Loudspeakers Buying Guide

In this practical buying guide to loudspeakers, we explain various types from 2-way to 3-way, ported to bass reflex, and what all of the audio terms mean to help you make better purchasing decisions.