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Screen Innovations Black Diamond Zero Edge Projection Screen
Introduction to the Screen Innovations Black Diamond Zero Edge Projection Screen When designing a home theater, the screen is often the last consideration in the plan. After all, it’s much more interesting to research electronics and their associated specs than to look through screen material samples and frame designs. Other than size, few of us
Screen Innovations Black Diamond Zero Edge Screen
Introduction to the Screen Innovations Black Diamond Zero Edge Screen When designing a home theater, the screen is often the last consideration in the plan. After all, it’s much more interesting to research electronics and their associated specs than to look through screen material samples and frame designs. Other than size, few of us think
Energy Veritas V-6.3 Speakers (5.1 System)
Introduction to the Energy Veritas V-6.3 Speakers Energy speakers have been around since 1973. They came into prominence with the Pro 22 and later with the Veritas v2.8 speakers which were a big hit in the mid 90’s. At an MSRP of around $6,000, the Veritas v2.8’s were known for an excellent price/performance ratio. In
A Collection of New Vinyl Releases for the Audiophile
R.L. Burnside “Burnside On Burnside” Fat Possum Records Performance: Sound: One of the last times I had the good fortune of seeing R.L. Burnside live and in person, I was crashed out on his hotel room floor in Atlanta at 8AM with a raging hangover and little recollection of the previous night’s show. His drummer/grandson,
Definitive Technology BP-8040ST SuperTower Speakers
Introduction to the Definitive Technology BP-8040ST SuperTower Speakers Pssst….want to hear a really cool speaker, but you have to keep it a secret. The voice was familiar but I looked around for the white van, none to be seen. Sure, but they’d better not have fallen out of the back of a truck I replied.
Canon Powershot G1 X Large Sensor Zoom Compact Camera
Canon Powershot G1 X Large Sensor Compact Camera Jan 9th, 2012. One of the more exciting new photography products to be announced at this years Consumer Electronics Show (CES) being held in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the Canon Powershot G1 X prosumer higher end digital compact camera. Designed to appeal to photography enthusiasts looking for
Onkyo TX-NR809 Wireless Network 7.2 A/V Receiver
Introduction to the Onkyo TX-NR809 Network Receiver The Onkyo TX-NR809 network receiver was announced in May of this year, and right away, it made me salivate. Having both reviewed and owned several Onkyo receiver models over the last few years, I have come to expect an excellent product that is both packed with features and
Onkyo TX-NR809 Network Receiver
Introduction to the Onkyo TX-NR809 Network Receiver The Onkyo TX-NR809 network receiver was announced in May of this year, and right away, it made me salivate. Having both reviewed and owned several Onkyo receiver models over the last few years, I have come to expect an excellent product that is both packed with features and
Nikon J1 Compared to Sony NEX-C3 Side by Side Review
A key benefit of the Nikon J1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera is that the entire system is reduced in size. Both the camera and lens offer significantly smaller dimensions compared to their DX format SLR equivalent. The Nikon J1 mirrorless compact camera is also approximately 50% lighter versus its closest Nikon DX format counterpart, the
Crystal Acoustics TX-12SUB THX Ultra2 Certified Subwoofer
Introduction to the Crystal Acoustics TX-12SUB THX Ultra2 Certified Subwoofer Crystal Acoustics is an Internet-direct manufacturer that specializes in THX certified 5.1 and 7.1 systems. I’ve reviewed two sets of Crystal Acoustics 5.1 systems, both of which earned high marks for their high value at low cost. Those systems incorporated a THX Select certified subwoofer.
