If you ask an interior decorator about loudspeakers, he or she will tell you they should be heard and not seen. Maybe some home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles would disagree, but a lot of people hold the opinion that speakers in an audio system should be as hidden as possible. Imagine if we could actually […]
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Understanding Home Theater Receivers
The surround sound receiver is the heart and circulatory system of a home theater.
Get the GuideAffordable Audiophile Speakers: Inexpensive Home Stereo Systems Don’t Have to Sound Cheap
Enjoying great sounding music is not a pleasure restricted to high income brackets, but lots of people believe that the best stereo speakers—loudspeakers that can be appreciated by people who identify as audiophiles—cost an arm and a leg. Many do, but a great audio system is not dictated by price alone. There are several (more […]
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Your smart home starts with a good list of home automation options
One of the biggest challenges of adding technology to a home is finding and comparing the many options available. You can scour the Internet for hours and still leave scratching your head. While the selection of home automation systems may not be as immense as stereo speakers or smart TVs, it’s still impressive … and […]
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The SRS-X55, SRS-X33 and SRS-X11 wireless speakers can deliver sound just about anywhere.
The SRS-X55, SRS-X33 and SRS-X11 wireless speakers can deliver sound just about anywhere.
Get the GuideFern & Roby Beam Home Stereo Speakers Look As Good as They Sound
These home stereo speakers can crank awesome sound from real solid wood cabinets.
These home stereo speakers can crank awesome sound from real solid wood cabinets.
Get the GuideOptoma NuForce Digital Audio Amplifier Can Power Your Home Stereo Speakers
The Optoma NuForce amplifier for home stereo speakers uses Direct Digital architecture for digital inputs so there are no analogue stages in the signal path.
You may know Optoma for the company’s DLP home theater projectors, but the Optoma wants you to also get to know it for its audio products. The new Optoma NuForce audio line was just joined by the DDA120 digital amplifier. This new Optoma digital amplifier is positioned as high performance, yet affordable. It can deliver […]
Get the Guide2015 Products of the Year: HOME AUTOMATION
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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Modeled after the Aida, these floorstanding home stereo speakers weigh in at 227 pounds each.
Modeled after the Aida, these floorstanding home stereo speakers weigh in at 227 pounds each.
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A home theater shouldn’t be boring; nor should it always abide by the book. Of any room in your house, it’s the one place where you should feel free to express your creativity, to unleash your imagination, to create something that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Sometimes it’s the stumbling blocks you encounter while installing a certain piece of A/V gear that inspires innovation; other times you simply strike on a really interesting idea that’s a bold departure from the standard theater design. Whatever the impetus, whatever the reasons, the owners of these five theaters have, with the help of a professional home theater designer, created some truly unique, and a few completely unconventional home entertainment spaces.
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