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Mini review: Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT

This will not be an exhaustive review of the C-200, but more of a high level overview of my experiences with the unit in my first two weeks. First off, this is my second NMT, my first being the PCH-A110, which was good but not great (heat, speed, on/off, form factor…etc.). In terms of form [...]

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Looking for speakers? Before you buy, check out S&V’s roundup…

If you were ever in the market for new speakers, you probably already know how challenging it can be to determine which models were right for you.  Firstly, many people are not really sure which specifications really matter in terms of sound (watts, frequency, size, shape, cost, marketing budget:)).  As well, many people are not able [...]

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Good article on surround sound speaker placement

For many people, the surround sound (and rear surround) speakers they currently listen to are positioned with little or no thought towards sonic quality.  It might be that they look good where they are, or that there was little choice of placement based on room layout.  Whatever the case, with anything sound related, positioning is critical to maximizing the [...]

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Star Wars saga to be re-re-released in 3D

A couple of days ago I wrote about a second (or third or fourth) coming of 3D technology within the film industry.  Since then, ComingSoon.net has confirmed that George Lucas will re-release (yes, the king of double-dips is doing it again) the complete 6 movie Star Wars saga in 3D.  While this may come as great [...]

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OMG! Now this is what I call a subwoofer…

The day I brought home my new SVS-PB12+ sub-woofer from the store, my wife almost died.  The box it came in was approximately 3.5′ high by 4′ wide and deep.  “We could use it as a coffee table” was all she said.  Well, I cannot even begin to think about the WAF (wife approval factor) [...]

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Wireless HD solutions, is the market and are consumers ready?

This recent article over at Electronic House presents some of the good, bad and ugly of the current offerings of wireless HD connections.  The fact that there are so many manufacturers points to a nice turn in the volume and hopefully quality of the solutions out here, but I still can’t believe that we are [...]

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