Audio and video components are shrinking in size, and that’s good news for people who live in smaller spaces or who simply want something that’s easier to hide. Yamaha’s newest A/V receiver, the $650 RX-S602 Yamaha Slimline, stands just 4.5-inches high. Although small in stature, it packs in plenty of top-notch technology. It supports 5.1 […]
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Outdoor Speakers that Blend Into the Backyard
Backyards are meant to connect you with nature, and nothing looks more unnatural amid the shrubbery and landscape than a regular-style speaker. To help you integrate audio into your outdoor entertainment area in a more visually pleasing way, ION Audio has developed two wireless outdoor speakers that look nothing like speakers at all. Releated: 3 […]
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Celebrating Valentines Day is all about setting the mood. You want wherever you’re spending time with your sweetie to look at feel romantic and alluring. That might mean dimming the lights or choosing a color like light pink to shine from a smart Philips Hue bulb. Music is another effective mood-setter, and these days you […]
Get the GuideFlagship Speakers: Are They Your Best Home Audio Option?
By Kevin Gallucci We all want the pinnacle of performance when it comes to purchasing our next speakers for our home cinema or traditional stereo system. It’s in our nature to look at the “best” a speaker manufacturer has to offer. It’s similar to going into a car dealership and looking at the top-of-the-line model. […]
Get the GuideSpeaker Cable: How Much Should You Spend?
By Kevin Gallucci Most hi-fi and home cinema enthusiasts will eventually be faced with the dilemma of whether or not to purchase expensive speaker cables. Speaker cables are one of the most hotly debated topics in the hi-fi world. There are some who will adamantly state that cabling makes a difference, and there are those […]
Get the GuideTop 5 Ways Your Room Acoustics Are Ruining Your Home Audio and How to Fix It
Every audio enthusiast wants the best sound quality possible, but there is more to think about then just the audio equipment. Your room might be playing a larger role in harming your sound quality than you realize. Below are the top 5 ways your room might be hurting your sound quality. These audio offenders are […]
Get the GuideHome of the Year Winner: Massive Home Improvement Project Features Colored Lighting
The young couple that bought this New York house decided to do a full-gut renovation and wanted to update the entire house with modern technology. The results are so impressive the project was named the Silver Before & After winner of the 2017 Electronic House Home of the Year Awards. See more award-winning homes here […]
Get the GuideTop 10—Plus More—Most Wanted Tech Gifts This Holiday Season
If anyone knows what kinds of tech people want as gifts, it’s the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and uber-tech retailer Best Buy. Both organizations conduct research annually to get a feel for what sort of tech will be flying off the shelves. Only time will tell if they were on target or completely off, but […]
Get the GuideLooking for Big Speaker Power? Monoblock Amplifier from McIntosh Audio Delivers
McIntosh Audio has always made a statement with its products. The MC1.25KW definitely makes a bold statement with this juggernaut of an amplifier. This isn’t the first time McIntosh has made an amplifier this big, however. This model is the direct replacement for the MC1.2KW amplifier, a beast of an amplifier that could power any […]
Get the GuideTop 5 Outdoor Ready Bluetooth Speakers
Like a phoenix from the ashes, the portable Bluetooth speaker market has resurrected the boom box craze from the 1980s, albeit in a much smaller form factor. No longer do consumers have to wear headphones to hear music outside of their home, and a lot of consumers, specifically younger people, don’t want to have headphones […]
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