Here we are in 2016, 14 years since the Sonos brand launched, and but with a thousand other audio brands on the market, Sonos is still the leading maker of wireless speakers. Why’s that? Well, for starters, the Sonos products are very good (this editor has them in several rooms of his house). They set […]
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Great Active Speakers for a Computer Sound System
A quality digital desktop listening system requires quality active speakers to bring the music to life. Here are four worth checking out.
by Rebecca Day If you value the tunes you store on your PC (or Mac, of course), you should also value the speakers for your computer sound system. Like the throwaway earbuds that come with a smartphone, most speakers that come with laptop or desktop PCs are serviceable at best. But with hard disk space […]
Get the GuideDefinitive Technology Gets Low with Wireless Soundbar
The W Studio Micro wireless soundbar has a low profile, measuring just 1.75 inches tall.
How low can you go? When applying that question to soundbar measurements, Definitive Technology seems to be going for the record. The company just announced its lowest profile soundbar to date. The W Studio Micro wireless soundbar measures a mere 1.75 inches tall, but promises to deliver audiophile-grade home theater sound. However, having that slim […]
Get the GuideGripping & Ripping it in a Golfer’s Paradise: Before and After Silver
IMAGINE DRIVING BALLS on some of the most famous courses in the world or comparing your swing to masters like Tiger Woods, all without ever leaving home. That’s what this homeowner does nearly every day, marrying his love of golf with music and movies via a complete basement remodel that transformed an unwelcoming space into […]
Get the GuideDefinitive Technology Gets into Wireless Headphones with Symphony 1
The company's first pair of wireless headphones features Bluetooth and active noise cancellation in an over-ear design.
The company’s first pair of wireless headphones features Bluetooth and active noise cancellation in an over-ear design.
Get the Guide2015 Products of the Year: HOME AUDIO
Electronic House announces the winners for the 2015 Products of the Year awards. The Products of the Year awards recognize the best technologies, products and services for the Electronic House. The award submissions were reviewed by a judging panel of several credible industry leaders along with the editors of Electronic House and CE Pro who […]
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If you aren’t familiar with the powers of a subwoofer, you just aren’t getting the full audio experience. A room filled with speakers can be nice. However, the subwoofer is the piece that puts the boom into your home theater room. It also puts you in the middle of the action, in the front row, […]
Get the GuideMulti-room Wireless Speaker Options: The Best System for Your Listening Style
Bluetooth and AirPlay both utilize your smartphone, tablet, or PC as a source. It is better to think of them as a wireless solution for one of those devices. Bluetooth can’t support more than a stereo speaker pair, while AirPlay can send music from the same source to many speakers but not different music to different speakers. Listening to more than one source will require additional AirPlay devices.
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TOP-PERFORMING BRANDS Sonos PLAY:1 3.5” Mid-woofer, Tweeter Class D Amplifiers 4.7” x 6.4” x 4.7” 4.1 lbs. $199 each www.sonos.com Denon HEOS 3 Dual Full Range Drivers Class D Amplifiers 10.7” x 5.1” x 6.5” 4.2 lbs. $300 each www.usa.denon.com Samsung Shape M5 Dual Full Range Drivers, Center Woofer Class D Amplifiers 13.4” x 4.6” […]
Get the GuideBuilding the Ultimate Atmos Home Theater: The Best Surround Sound System?
The latest iteration of Dolby Surround Sound delivers even more realism to your home theater.
BACK IN 2005, Dolby created a sound revolution with the launch of its most ambitious sound format – Dolby TrueHD. It was the first time homeowners could exper-ience studio-quality sound in the comfort of their living rooms. Blu-ray discs that utilized TrueHD could now have the same soundtrack that was used at movie theaters. According to Dolby, “Every detail of the original recording is preserved because Dolby TrueHD reproduces audio bit-for-bit identical to the studio master.”
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