Soundbars and sound bases are excellent alternatives to full surround sound systems.
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The 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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Soundbars can be the answer to a homeowner’s home audio prayers, but there’s no one-size fits all solution.
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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 […]
Get the GuideFive-Screen Sports Center: Multipurpose Room Bronze
Custom-designed video wall takes sports viewing to a whole new level.
THE OWNERS OF this award-winning multipurpose media room have the best of both worlds: Whether they want to engage in a game of basketball, volleyball, or squash, or settle back and watch televised sporting events from an easy chair, this sports lounge delivers. Perched above an indoor all-sports court, the 20×100-foot space features a video […]
Get the GuideTeaching an Old Home New Tricks: Home of the Year Under $50,000 Bronze
WHEN HOMEOWNERS REMODEL they generally aim to make better use of space, add functionality, or modernize the layout and decor. This award-winning home received all of this and more through the addition of a Control4 home automation system that integrates the control of lighting, thermostats, A/V equipment, and security to help simplify daily life for […]
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IT ALL STARTED WITH A TINY, DILAPIDATED 800-SQUARE-FOOT HOUSE in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright district of Oak Park, Ill. Other than its revered architectural style, there was nothing remarkable about the residence, which owner Shireesh Reddy purchased on a short sale a few years ago. Despite the outward appearance of the rundown residence, he […]
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New electronic products & systems
CasaTunes Streaming Servers Does every member in your family share the same taste in music? Probably not. That’s why the CT-3 line of media servers from CasaTunes is so appealing. Each of the CT-3 servers delivers three simultaneous streams of audio, and they provide access to local music on Windows, iTunes, and networked Universal Plug […]
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 […]
Get the GuideCasaTunes Offers Multi-room Audio Systems for $995
The CasaTunes CT-3 multi-room audio systems allow users to listen to three streams in different rooms simultaneously.
Need music in a variety of rooms? CasaTunes is hoping to entice music lovers with one of its server options. If the ability to listen to three streams of music in different rooms at the same time isn’t enough, maybe a price drop in these multi-room audio systems will get your attention. The company just […]
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