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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How to Find a Good Home Theater Dealer
Because a home theater is not an off-the-shelf purchase, it can require a significant investment—and not just with the price tag. A big part of your home theater investment is doing your homework and educating yourself. The most important phase of your home theater purchase is getting connected with the right dealer.
Get the GuideUnderstanding Home Theater Receivers
The surround sound receiver is the heart and circulatory system of a home theater.
Get the GuideThe 10 Toughest High-Tech Hangouts and Their AV Systems
Some guys love power tools. Some love cars. Some are happy with a comfy chair, a remote and something to nosh on. Then there are those who need to go above and beyond—to create a space that most men only dream about. So what’s a man cave anyway? Today, we call these spaces “man caves.” […]
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Smart home systems, or home automation systems, once were expensive luxuries (and professionally installed and custom programed systems still can be), but today many DIY home automation products are actually very practical and reasonably affordable. If you hadn’t thought much about adding smart home devices to your home, here are seven home automation ideas for […]
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The best way to authenticate the look and feel of a movie theater in your own home is by using a projection screen. A home theater screen, just like the ones used in commercial cinemas, displays images thrown onto it from a video projector that’s placed either in front of it (front projection) or in […]
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House of Marley Wireless Speakers Apparently, House of Marley wants to be jammin’ with the audiophile crowd. The company recently released One Foundation wireless speakers. This high-end option is obviously designed for discerning listeners—at least the ones with $1,000 to burn on a wireless Bluetooth speaker. However, this isn’t just some ordinary Bluetooth speaker. It’s […]
Get the GuideKaleidescape Adds Disney Flicks to Alto-Based Home Theater Systems
Each digital purchase can stream Disney favorites to home theater systems with the Alto player.
Each digital purchase can stream Disney favorites to home theater systems with the Alto player.
Get the GuidePlex Brings Audio, Video & Photos to Home Theater Systems via TiVo
Adding Plex can help you get more out of those TiVo-based home theater systems.
Adding Plex can help you get more out of those TiVo-based home theater systems.
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With home control systems and preprogrammed scenes, you can match your lighting to your mood.
With home control systems and preprogrammed scenes, you can match your lighting to your mood.
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