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Client Advertising Testimonials for Audioholics [0.24] by clint,December 31, 2005 20:00

We received numerous client testimonials over the years and wanted to share a few of them with our prospective advertisers

Rumors of CableCard Demise [0.24] by wayde,July 11, 2006 20:00

Two years ago CableCard was going to release Cable TV subscribers from the bondage of the set top box and provide freedom to digital Cable aware devices like HTPC. A recent story in the New York Times expressed that CableCard is dead.

AVIC Speaker Cable 11 Specifications and Conclusion [0.24] by Gene,December 07, 2006 12:50

Exotic Materials and Audio Cable Construction [0.24] by Gene,November 01, 2004 20:00

A lot of discussion of quality cables focuses on the materials used in audio cable construction. Just as with any physical product, the materials cables are made out of influence their performance characteristics, and so people want to know that the cables they're buying are made from the best possible materials. Are silver cables really better than copper? We answer that with our recently added YouTube video.

Blue Jeans 5T00UP 10AWG Speaker Cable Review [0.24] by Gene,February 28, 2006 19:00

Blue Jeans 5T00UP 10AWG Speaker Cable is the real deal. With the flexibility of customizing cable lengths, termination types to your needs, CL3 approval for behind drywall installations, and choosing between pre-terminated convenience or self terminating cost savings options, you simply cannot go wrong. Their sliding price scale which decreases with increasing order size makes for a great solution for custom installers running cabling through a pre-construction house for whole home audio solutions. Highly Recommended!

Panasonic Sponsors Consumer HDTV Upgrades for Cable Viewers [0.24] by clint,July 01, 2004 20:00

Panasonic has announced a consumer promotional program to encourage consumers to take the next step in home entertainment and upgrade to high-definition digital TV. Just in time for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games and new high-definition fall programming (where available), Panasonic and America's leading cable companies are bringing the brilliance of high definition to consumers with the "Make It a Panasonic Hi-Def Summer" promotion. Between July 1 and August 31, 2004, consumers who purchase selected Panasonic HDTV or HDTV monitor models and then either activate digital cable with high definition from participating local cable providers or upgrade existing cable service to high- definition service will receive two $50 cable cash checks that can be used to pay for their HD cable service.

CableCARDs - A Primer [0.24] by clint,October 11, 2004 20:00

You probably keep hearing about CableCARD technology (also called "Digital Cable Ready") - or perhaps you've never heard of it. In either case, there's good news for you as a consumer. After fighting it for almost ten years, the cable-TV industry is now subject to a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) mandate that states that all providers must offer CableCARDs as of July 1, 2004.

Digital Video Cable Extender from Gefen [0.24] by clint,March 24, 2005 20:00

Gefen today announced the release of its DVI Booster, a small unit that corrects video signal degradation that occurs over stretches of DVI copper cables used to extend a display away from its high definition source.

Impact Acoustics RapidRun Modular Cables [0.24] by clint,September 09, 2005 20:00

Impact Acoustics showed off an entirely new cable system that will likely revolutionize the custom install industry. The RapidRun system features a multi-pin connector at each end of the cable with a pull-cap that allows easy pulling of the cable through conduit.

Pear Cable Redux: How to Combat Scam with Science [0.23] by david,May 11, 2008 00:20

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 marketing claims about the audio performance improvements attributed to cables. We will use known science, established engineering principles, and the educated opinions of well known audio engineering practitioners to look for contradictory statements, mistakes and misuse of engineering knowledge, and exaggeration of the audible significance to certain aspects of audio performance.