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Video Processors Benefits and Pitfalls
Feb 13th
Many companies offer external devices that can change the video signal from a source to the display. These products can take the form of video specific products like those from Lumagen or DVDO, or they can be embedded in receivers or audio processors.
These were born in the past due to More >
First Impressions CineLounger
Feb 12th
First Impressions makes custom home theater seating that should be considered for the best home theaters. These chairs are incredibly comfortable and very well made. They also offer a wide range of options. This is the same seating Jerry Rice (SF 49er) used in his home theater.
LED LCD Display Observations
Feb 11th
I am seeing LED based LCD displays now that are over a year old. It appears that they are losing light output much more than expected. On/off contrast also seems to fall significantly along with an increase in the corner flashlight effect with time. The most reliable flat panel technology I have More >
Airfonix Wireless Audio
Feb 11th
High quality wireless audio is available for those who cannot run wires to those difficult locations. Check out this link for more information on these products.
The End Of An Era
Feb 7th
For years Pioneer strived to make the best flat panel display. This culminated with the 9th generation Kuro plasma displays.
When properly setup these products emulated a Sony reference CRT monitor. Unfortunately, these products were discontinued last year. It appears that almost all have been sold now. Hopefully, another manufacturer will More >
A Problem With The Monitor Kuro’s
Feb 7th
The Pioneer Elite plasma displays are the highest quality flat panels ever made. Unfortunately, the monitor version of these displays have a problem that can complicate the setup. When you connect a device that is RGB it will not detect the RGB mode properly and go to PC mode for More >
Energy Take 5 Classic
Feb 4th
Today I had the opportunity to hear the Energy Take 5 Classic speaker system. This 5.1 speaker package sells for near $200 with a $600 MSRP. The subwoofer and speakers in this package are an amazing value for $200. I would consider these if you are looking for a HTIB More >
Projector Iris a Benefit or Distraction
Feb 3rd
Many projectors today have irises in them. The type varies between dynamic and manual. The dynamic version moves as the picture brightens and dims. Manual irises stay fixed at the setting chosen. Some projectors will have both while others will have only one.
Manual irises are a huge benefit when there More >
Front Projector Reliability
Feb 3rd
Through the course of my business I get to work on many types of projectors. Because of the measurements I take and my clients comments I have opinions on the general reliabity of different technologies and what will contribute to failure.
Two things to avoid if you want your projector to More >
Classe SSP-800 Surround Processor
Feb 1st
Classe SSP-800
I have the opportunity to work on hundreds of home theaters every year. During these jobs certain products standout in their class. The Classe SSP-800 is one of those products. The quality and flexibility of this product for surround and stereo reproduction is unmatched to anything I have come More >
