Lately the term HDR (high dynamic range) has been popping up in some of our coverage of new 4K TVs, and soon, if not already, you’ll hear the phrase bounced around at electronics stores and dealer showrooms. So what, you’re probably asking, is HDR for TVs and why should you care? HDR or high dynamic […]
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What to Look for in a TV Wall Mount
Flat panel TVs look great hanging up on the wall, but what do you look for in a TV wall mount? Are they all the same? Yes, and no (you expected a simple answer?). First, you need to figure out how and where you want to mount your TV. If your TV is going to […]
Get the GuideUnderstanding New TV Tech: OLED TV, Nano Crystal Technology, Quantum Dot and What It All Means
As new televisions arrive in electronics shops, custom installers and online stores, TV buyers are faced with an assortment of new technology terms and decisions: OLED TV or nano crystal technology or quantum dot. One of the most important questions buyers always ask is what’s the best flat panel TV. If you had asked me […]
Get the GuideThe Best Home Theaters for Football Parties
The best football parties are held in the best home theaters. These football fans combined two great passions in their favorite rooms.
Serious football fans will want to watch their favorite teams play in the most impressive room they can. What gets a sport fanatic excited : more than watching their team win? Watching that win on a 120-inch or bigger home theater screen in a room custom decorated with awesome sports memorabilia. The best home theaters […]
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A gadget fanatic learns that it's important to stay practical when picking out electronic systems for your home.
“Yes, I’m a gadget guy,” admits Marc Pinto. His home in Castle Rock, CO, is a testament to his obsession with all things electronic. In his family room, Marc proudly shows off a huge world map peppered with pinpricks of light. The dots are actually the ends of fiber optic cabling that Marc has poked […]
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Outfitting a condo with invisible speakers, motorized hidden TV and a Total Control automation system.
Neighbor envy apparently is a potent driver for custom audio/video systems. That’s a good thing. This project in Hoboken NJ got started when the owner saw the Serious Audio Video truck parked outside as technicians were busy installing a system down the street. A conversation started, one thing led to another, and pretty soon the […]
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What kind of TV should you buy? LED, LCD, OLED, or Quantum Dot? This guide spells it out.
In the good old days, buying a TV was easy. Often the decision on which model to buy was determined by the color of the wood finish on the TV’s cabinet. Today, things are different. Aside from the bewildering number of options when it comes to screen size, built-in features, apps, and even remote controls, […]
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If you’re a sports fan in the market for goods or services that fuel your favorite obsession, you don’t have to look far these days. Most banks offer debit cards decorated with your favorite team’s logo. There are even match-making apps designed specifically to help you hook up with local fans who share your tastes. […]
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If you live in a part of the country where basements are common, consider yourself in luck. This subterranean space can be a prime location to convert into a home theater. However, that’s not to say it’ll be easy. Basements can be a real pain to get into home theater shape. Rob Szewczyk, of St. […]
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