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Macworld
March 2001
Jonathan Seff |
Fantastic Plastic Kima's base unit transmits audio wirelessly from your computer--or any audio source with an eighth-inch stereo mini-jack--to the device's remote unit...   |
PC World
November 2004
Patrick Norton |
Rip Your Records Yearn to hear your old albums again? Here's everything you need to digitize them and then play them anywhere you can play an MP3. |
PC Magazine
July 1, 2003
Bill Howard |
Home Entertainment Hubs How many gigs of music, photo, and video files are you storing on your PC's hard drive? That's why home entertainment hubs make so much sense. This new type of gadget serves as a bridge between your PC and your AV equipment, allowing you to experience your digital media in a rich, full way. |
Home Theater
September 2006
Adrienne Maxwell |
Philips WACS700 Wireless Music System Discreet form, solid audio performance, easy setup, and flexible room placement make the WACS700 wireless music system an easy product to enjoy, especially for the apartment or condo dweller who doesn't need the Wi-Fi signal to travel long distances. |
PC World
August 2001
Michael S. Lasky |
Navigate Audio Easily With Bose's Wave/PC Bose's Wave/PC Interactive Audio System puts all your favorite tunes -- from CDs, MP3s, radio, and the Net -- at your fingertips... |
Home Theater
April 2005
Chris Chiarella |
Belkin PureAV RemoteTV Simply put, this device accepts the output of any NTSC video source, converts that analog audio/video signal to MPEG-2, and sends it wirelessly to a display device in another location, in better quality than is possible from similar devices. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2004
Emile Menasche |
Your Music The emergence of legal download services, dedicated network audio receivers and obscenely inexpensive hard drives have made a computer the next must-have component for your home entertainment system. |
PC World
September 28, 2006
Eric Butterfield |
Logitech's Wireless DJ System Falls Short Device offers no-fuss setup for streaming music from PC to stereo, but audio dropouts may occur. |
PC World
March 2004
Josh Taylor |
Digital Audio Hi-Fi These devices let you play digital audio through your stereo system, and the only finger you have to lift is the one on your remote control. |
PC World
October 2002
Tom Manelli |
External Audio Enhancers Miss the Mark Two new products can connect a PC to a stereo receiver, but the results are disappointing. |
PC Magazine
December 18, 2006
Ellison & Kobrin |
Ruckus MediaFlex Router The Ruckus Wireless router and client team up to deliver video anywhere in the house... Sonos ZonePlayer 80 wireless audio system... Soundcast iCast... |
AskMen.com
Rob Lester |
Setting Up A Digital Audio Center There are three ways to optimize the vast music library that many people now boast, each with their own pros and cons. Take a look as I lay out these options and provide examples of the top products in each category. |
PC Magazine
May 1, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Sonos ZonePlayer 80 This is a truly excellent wireless audio solution for people who already have a good home stereo system and audio playback devices in multiple rooms. And it's surprisingly easy to set up. |
PC Magazine
January 1, 2008
Loyd Case |
PC to HDTV the Right Way The typical home PC is no longer just for homework and accounting. It's now the entertainment hub of the household. |
PC Magazine
February 21, 2007
Tim Gideon |
Audio-Technica AT-LP2Da The AT-LP2Da takes a little more effort than some people may have the time and patience for, but it is a streamlined vinyl-to-iPod (or player of choice) process that gets easier with every repetition. |
PC Magazine
November 7, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Logitech Wireless DJ Music System This Bluetooth-based wireless audio solution is best suited to Windows users who want to stream music wirelessly from their PC to their stereo without having to be at their PC to control the music. |
PC Magazine
March 14, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
StarTech MP3 AirLink The sound quality beats the tar out of Bluetooth and FM transmitters, and it's dead-simple to set up. It has zero bells and whistles, but it's priced accordingly. |
PC Magazine
May 10, 2005
Troy Dreier |
DLO iDirect The Apple iPod lets you take your music with you, but the DLO iDirect remote lets you enjoy your tunes while you're vegging on the couch. |
PC Magazine
June 12, 2006
Mike Kobrin |
Soundcast iCast The Soundcast iCast falls midway between the StarTech AirLink MP3 and the Sonos ZonePlayer system. It's not cheap, but it's a wireless iPod dock that's immune to interference. |
PC Magazine
February 8, 2008
Loyd Case |
Playing MP3s Through a Stereo Connecting MP3 players to a stereo system for playback. |
PC World
September 2005
Kalpana Ettenson |
Surround Sound in a Box Skeptics might disagree, but it's possible to get great sound from a one-box unit. These four options save space and reduce hassles. |
PC Magazine
December 11, 2006
Eliot Van Buskirk |
Hava Wireless HD The Monsoon Multimedia Hava Wireless HD's wireless connectivity and Media Center recording ability make it more convenient than the Slingbox, but only if you can deal with its major shortcomings... Logitech Wireless DJ Music System... |
PC World
April 2003
Anush Yegyazarian |
From PC to Rec Room We try out the first units in a new class of devices that wed your entertainment system and PC. But the union isn't always idyllic. |
PC World
December 2001 |
Home Entertainment Face-Off Can your PC replace the latest consumer electronics gadgets? To find out, we pit computers against TiVo, MP3 stereo components, and other video and audio gear... |
Home Theater
August 2007
Darryl Wilkinson |
Onkyo TX-SR605 A/V Receiver Behind its average-looking facade lies a feature and performance package that should put the Onkyo TX-SR605 on the short list of anyone who's currently in the market for a mid-priced AV receiver. |
PC Magazine
December 17, 2007
Jeremy A. Kaplan |
Philips Prestigo SRM7500 With the release of the SRM7500, Philips claims the title of being the first to ship a Windows SideShow-capable remote... Bose Companion 5 Multimedia speaker system... Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2... Samsung BD-P1000... |
PC World
January 2005
Josh Taylor |
The Ultimate Remote Want one clicker that can do it all? I cleared the coffee table and tested four controls designed to streamline home entertainment management. |
Home Theater
July 2006
Gary Altunian |
Sonance DAB1 Distributed Audio System The DAB1 offers wholehouse music in a way that allows you to tailor the operation to your liking. |
Home Toys
August 2002
Bob Hetherington |
Imerge S1000 SoundServer The SoundServer copies CD audio onto its 80GB hard drive and gathers album info off the Internet via ethernet or modem. This unassuming and easy-to-use stereo component will quickly become the hub of your music life. |
Home Theater
November 2004
Adrienne Maxwell |
Onkyo DV-CP802 Six-Disc Changer While its video performance isn't quite as good as that of other universal players in its price range, its audio features and performance are impressive, and it's an easy way to enjoy any disc in your collection. |
PC Magazine
October 19, 2005
Michael Kobrin |
Belkin TuneStage for iPod The Belkin TuneStage... DLO Home Dock... Kensington Stereo Dock... Klipsch iFi iPod speaker system... Monitor Audio i-Deck... |
PC Magazine
December 20, 2006 |
Reel-to-Reel to Digital Conversion The key to converting tapes into digital files is in the software you use and the digital file format you choose. |
Home Theater
October 11, 2004 |
Coming Attractions Panasonic's new SA-XR70 digital receiver... Philips introduces their new RC9800i touch screen remote... |
Home Toys
October 2004
Tom Grounds |
Home Theater Project: Media Room Finding the right place for everything in your home theater system. |
PC World
February 16, 2001
Michael Gowan |
How It Works: Hardware MP3 Players Your digital audio is now free to roam away from your PC. Here's how MP3 hardware players work. |
PC Magazine
July 1, 2003
Bill Howard |
Build a Home Entertainment PC You don't have to spend a fortune to create a home entertainment PC. A few basic enhancements are all you need. |
BusinessWeek
August 7, 2006
Jay Greene |
Turning Vinyl into Digital Creating digital versions of a record collection can be done with an $8 cable, a bit of software, and a boatload of patience. |
PC World
April 16, 2001
Lenny Bailes |
Going Digital Tired of spinning those old LPs? Use your PC to turn your analog music into CDs or MP3s... |
Home Theater
May 2007
Darryl Wilkinson |
Denon DHT-487DV Home Theater in a Box In spite of the painful remote control and a few other oddities, this is one of the better HTIB systems you can buy for under $700. |
Home Theater
November 2004
Chris Chiarella |
Alienware DHS-321 PC A well-built, cleverly designed, and powerful PC that offers all of the options that both home theater and computing buffs would expect, although some rough edges might not yet make this pricey box an ideal fit for the living room. |
PC World
May 2001
Stan Miastkowski |
Upgrade Guide: Revamp Your PC's Sound System Steps for expanding your audio dimensions... |
Home Toys
February 2003
Eugene Kowch |
Programmable Logic Controller The PLC allows the homeowner to control not only the lighting and drapery systems, but also the audio volume levels in every room from one single keypad. |
PC Magazine
May 18, 2004
Bill Howard |
Entertainment Central Reviews of 10 media hubs will point you to the right device for enjoying your multimedia anywhere in the house. |
Home Theater
November 2005
Roger Maycock |
Arcam Solo Integrated Music System and Alto Loudspeakers This music system and Alto loudspeakers make a wonderful stereo system that is perfect for the office, bedroom, or vacation home. |
| AskMen.com |
Give the Gift of Audio We've corralled six home audio products that are relatively affordable -- each costing less than the price of a standard iPod. In fact, at least two of them are great gift choices for those who already own an iPod. |
Home Toys
October 2005 |
Harmony 688 Advanced Universal Remote All in all, this is a fantastic remote. It's simple enough for family use, yet powerful enough for professionals. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Mark Fleischmann |
Integra DTR-8.8 A/V Receiver The Integra DTR-8.8 is an excellent buy, in addition to all its other strengths. |
PC World
August 2004
Yardena Arar |
Home Theater Sets: Convenient, Feature Rich These devices bring high-quality digital audio to your stereo or home theater. Nevertheless, we haven't yet found one that offers a perfect combination of sound and video quality. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2009 |
The 5 Best iPod Car Adapters, and How to Install Them Wireless FM Transmitter... Cassette Adapter... Wired FM Modulator... Stereo With Line-In Port... RCA Port... |
Home Toys
April 2003
Song Zun Huang |
CAT 5 is not just for Networking Anymore Even if the homeowner doesn't have a particular use for CAT 5 today, the low cost of the wire and the future uses make it easy to see why you would want to "future-proof" your house by installing CAT 5. |
