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Home Theater
October 2, 2001 |
ICBM Improves Surround-sound Bass Recognizing that many home theater fans have satellite-and-subwoofer systems, or systems that don't go very low, Durham, NH-based Outlaw Audio has introduced an add-on device to send the bass where it will sound the best: from the subwoofer...   |
Home Toys
December 2004
Ethan Winer |
Introduction to Acoustic Treatment An acoustics expert explains the basics of treatment and bass traps, and reveals some surprising insights along the way. |
Home Toys
June 2005 |
Acoustics The fundamental goal in designing a room for motion picture or music is to achieve the sound at the listeners ears that the producer intends. |
Home Theater
October 2002
Mike Wood |
Design the Ultimate Home Theater -- On a Budget Home theater design breaks down into four major components: room design, construction, acoustic treatment, and system setup. |
Home Theater
December 2003
Steve Guttenberg |
Atlantic Technology System 6200 speaker system Tune your room. Atlantic Technology's new speaker system will do just that. |
Home Toys
April 2004
Richard G. Elen |
Down the Bottom End Bass Management attempts to insure that bass is sent to speakers that can handle it, but it is often misunderstood. This article introduces the subject, and points out some pitfalls for the unwary. |
Home Toys
December 2005
Steve Faber |
Home Theater Design & Construction The correct seating and speaker placement to get the best sound quality and preserve the true theater experience. |
Home Theater
December 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Totem Acoustic Sttaf Loudspeakers, Outlaw Audio LFM-2 Subwoofer, and Outlaw Audio RR2150 Stereo Receiver The Totem Sttaf floorstanding speaker is versatile enough to support almost any kind of music or movies. Neutral and scrupulous, it has no serious sonic downside. |
Home Toys
August 2004
Mark Stone |
Thoughts On Getting the Best Bass in Your Listening Room The use of powered subwoofers and separate midrange/treble satellites both allows you to be conservative in the amount of power your main amplifier produces. |
Home Toys
August 2005
Albert Von Schweikert |
A Few Tips on Choosing Home Theater Speakers In order to make a short-list of equipment to evaluate, here is a primer on how to go about choosing a suitable speaker system for your dream system. |
Home Toys
November 2002
Bob Hetherington |
Snell Home Theater In-Wall Speakers The author is very impressed with the sound quality and performance from the Snell Acoustics home theater speaker system. He wanted to build a system that sounds great but doesn't fill the room with cubes of cloth covered wood. It worked. |
Home Theater
January 2003
Geoffrey Morrison |
M&K 850 Series speakers M&K's latest delicacy brings out the sweetness in a film soundtrack. |
Home Toys
December 2002
Mohsin Imtiaz |
Multichannel Mayhem With its ability to create a dramatically more realistic and immersive audio experience, multichannel audio is now migrating to applications and systems beyond its original home in the home theater. |
Home Toys
August 2003
Jan Plummer |
Pitch, Timbre and Quality vs The Subwoofer A look at audio quality and the problem of phase delay resulting from the alignment and mass differential of the subwoofer relative to the main speakers. A bass extension module can help. |
Home Theater
May 2005
Chris Lewis |
MiCon Audio Evo-2 Home Theater System A review of this audio system finds that it delivers a highly impressive, powerful presentation. |
Home Theater
February 28, 2002 |
EchoBusters: Affordable Room Treatment After you've spent your life savings on electronics and furnishings, are you still unhappy with the sound of your home theater? Perhaps you should have budgeted a little something for room treatment... |
PC Magazine
July 13, 2004 |
Voices Carry We checked out seven sets of portable speakers with prices from $40 to $200 to find out which ones were worth listening to. |
Home Theater
May 2002
Chris Lewis |
THX ULTRA: Episode 2 Our first look at Ultra 2 and the first certified system from Snell and Pioneer... |
Home Theater
September 2001
Michael Trei |
PSB Image Series Speaker System With the Image Series speaker system, PSB proves that you can cut corners without compromising performance... |
Home Theater
October 2007
Steve Guttenberg |
Klipsch Reference RF-83 Speaker System The Klipsch Reference RF-83 speaker system not only delivers full throttle home theater Sturm und Drang, it sounds sweet with music. |
PC Magazine
June 22, 2005
Bill Machrone |
C'mon, Kill the Noise!: Headphones The author tested seven headphones to see which headsets effectively cancelled outside noise. |
Home Toys
December 2003
John Bubernak |
The Forgotten Component What's the single best upgrade you can make for your dollar to improve your audio system? In virtually every home theater, media room or listening room, nothing will matter more than improved room acoustics. |
Home Theater
June 2007
Gary Altunian |
Audio Physic Spark Speaker System and Sunfire Theater Grand TGR-3 A/V Receiver Discriminating listeners will appreciate the Spark speaker systems detailed sound, and its attractive appearance doesn't dominate the room. If you are looking for a high-end receiver, consider the Theater Grand TGR-3. |
Home Theater
April 2006
Roger Maycock |
PMC OB1 Speaker System Featuring first-rate fit and finish with world-class visual appeal that blends with any decor, this terrific-sounding PMC loudspeaker collection will impress. |
Home Toys
December 2005
Scott Ceretti |
Have a Home Theater Plan The decision to buy a new home theater is just the beginning. Next comes deciding on how much to spend, what to get, where to get it, who's going to install it, and so much more. |
Home Theater
May 2006
Darryl Wilkinson |
Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand Speaker System, REL R-305 Subwoofer, and Optoma HD72 DLP Projector This speaker system is exceptional for music, movies, and simply as part of your living room.... Although it's not too flexible when it comes to physical location and setup in your theater, it offers a better value for the money.. |
Home Theater
November 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Onkyo HT-S990THX Integrated Home Theater System The Onkyo HT-S990THX delivers reliably satisfying bass and a good soundfield at an especially affordable price. I recommend it as a starter system for surround neophytes. |
PC Magazine
July 25, 2005
Don Labriola |
JBL Encounter 2.1 While they're not for audiophiles, these speakers are a good choice for most everybody else. |
Home Theater
January 2002
Chris Lewis |
Home Theater Boot Camp: Bass Management Proper bass management through your system's electronics is a crucial step not only toward achieving effective low-frequency output but toward achieving a balanced, accurate sound throughout the entire system... |
Home Theater
April 2003
Geoffrey Morrison |
Polk LSi Speaker System Speakers everywhere: towering gloss-black monoliths in the front, triangles on the sides, and rectangles in the center and back. |
Home Toys
August 2005
Andy Dixon |
Real World Tuning Some of the specific technologies used in real world tuning are discussed below. Some are as simple as angled speakers and pivoting drivers, others are a more scientific adjustment like room boundary EQ and bipole/dipole. |
Audiophilia
July 2008
Roy Harris |
Mark and Daniel Maximus Speakers The Maximus speaker can be expected to unambiguously expose the affect of the sound of a component upon the sound of a stereo system. |
Popular Mechanics
June 8, 2009
Seth Porges |
The Problem With DVD Audio Mixes -- And What To Do About It An audio mix that will fill an auditorium beautifully can present problems for DVD- and Blu-ray-watching home viewers, who typically listen to movies using relatively puny speakers at low volume. |
Home Theater
September 2008
Thomas J. Norton |
Polk RTi A9 Speaker System The Polk RTi A9 speaker system provides a lot of speaker for the money. |
Home Toys
April 2006
Steve Faber |
Home Theater Design and Construction Part 5 Time to Start Shopping -- The equipment you decide to purchase should be based on your sources, performance requirements and budget. Here's what to look for. |
Home Theater
January 2004
Kevin Hunt |
Toshiba SD-43HT HTIB An instant home theater system, Toshiba's SD-43HT includes a flashy, silver DVD receiver, five speakers, a subwoofer, and no-fuss, color-coordinated wiring for the setup-impaired. |
PC Magazine
April 20, 2004
Don Labriola |
Clean Your Audio Remove pops, clicks, and hiss from your recordings with audio restoration tools, we preview a few of them in this article. |
Home Theater
September 2007
Mark Fleischmann |
Dynaudio Focus 110 Speaker System & Denon AVR-4806CI A/V Receiver Dynaudio delivers one of the strongest high-end sub/sat systems in the Focus 110 and SUB 250. Denon's AVR-4806CI will be the top choice for many home theater buffs. |
Home Toys
February 2006
Steve Faber |
Home Theater Design and Construction For part 4 in this home theater design and installation series, here's a look at more interior room acoustics and some home theater lighting design considerations. |
Home Toys
June 2006 |
Unique Design Leads to Improved Functionality These attractive contemporary lamps enclose a speaker system for improved functionality of both the furniture and speaker system. |
Home Theater
August 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Pioneer VSX-816 A/V Receiver Features are the VSX-816's strengths. You get XM satellite radio, auto setup, and room equalization in one package. |
Home Theater
May 2005
Roger Maycock |
Dynaudio Audience 72 Speaker System Dynaudio Audience's 72 speaker system provides great imaging and off-axis consistency that enhances the multiple-listener experience |
Home Theater
January 2004
Michael Trei |
Magnepan Magneplanar MGMC1 Speaker System A flat, fabric-covered, 10- by 46-inch panel, the MGMC1 attaches directly to the wall and is typically angled away from the wall. What makes the MGMC1 really slick, though, is that the wall mount is actually a hinge that allows you to fold the speaker flat against the wall when you don't need it. |
Macworld
August 2000
Jim Heid |
Make Some Noise Turn Your Mac Into a Recording Studio (Without Going Broke) |
Audiophilia
May 2002
David T. Brown |
Amphion Creon Loudspeaker: Finn-Tastic Fidelity For the serious and discerning audiophile looking for extremely accurate, well-balanced speakers with excellent imaging and a striking visual presence, these fantastic Finns are hard to beat... |
PC Magazine
September 27, 2006
Bill Machrone |
Spectacular Speakers The new JBL computer speakers I tested are the most technologically sophisticated speakers I've ever worked with. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Outlaw LCR Speaker System The Outlaw LCR loudspeaker and LFM-1 Compact subwoofer can offer an awesomely well-balanced and involving presentation. |
PC Magazine
June 22, 2005
Bill Machrone |
Portable Music Players: More Room to Rock Small hard drive players are designed for people who want little devices that can store a good chunk of their music collections. Apple iPod mini... Creative Zen Micro... Apple iPod... |
Home Theater
December 2006
Gary Altunian |
Polk Audio LC265i-IP In-Wall Speaker IP control make these speakers way ahead of the game. |
Home Toys
February 2004
Andy Giles |
KEF's New 'Ace' Technology If improved bass extension and/or sensitivity require an increase in cabinet volume, is there any way to achieve this other than by making the cabinet larger? There is a means of making the internal volume of a speaker cabinet appear to be much larger than it is. Loudspeaker designer KEF calls it ACE. |
