If you are looking for a 3-channel home theater in-wall soundbar, you can’t do much better than the Niles Cynema Soundfield Soundbar. This soundbar is unique among the competition, as you do not even need to drill or cut any wall studs to mount it, and it can be...
Home Theater PC: The Goods & Bads
Why should you invest the money in having a Home Theater PC (HTPC) when you can just stream videos through your Chromecast? First we’ll explain what Chromecast can’t do, and then we'll explain the benefits of investing in an HTPC. Chromecast is great for streaming...
Kaleidescape Cinema One Media Server
Media servers are not all created equal, and Kaleidescape’s Cinema One Media Server proves that once and for all. It’s easy to see why it won a 2014 Red Dot product design award, when you consider the quality of the product. If you are looking for a cheap media server...
5.1, 6.1 & 7.1 Surround Sound Speaker Setups
The most important part of a home theater system is arguably the television, with the second most important part being the speaker system. But having a great set of speakers is only the first step; the setup of your speakers can make or break your home theater system....
Ready to Cut the Cable Cord? Here are 3 Options to Try.
The new year often brings changes to a household, especially when it comes to budgeting and how you’re spending your time and money. There is a growing group in the United States who have severed ties to cable and satellite video in lieu of streaming. According to a...
Google Chromecast
Where would the world of tech be without Google? One of the leaders in everything from search to music, Google is tied intimately with every type of entertainment. In 2010, the company threw its hat into the television ring with the introduction of Google TV, an...
Marantz NR1504, NR1604 Receivers
The recently released Marantz NR1504 and NR1604 Receivers have been designed to be the central piece of your home theater system. Marantz put the emphasis on networking, fully integrating with thousands of radio stations, Pandora, Sirius XM and Spotify. Of course,...
Subwoofer Setup Tips
You can have the best quality subwoofers on the market, but a bad subwoofer setup will lead to less than stellar performance. Make the most of your subwoofer quality and get some great bass for your music and movie watching by following a few easy rules for subwoofer...
Apple TV
Before the Internet, there was cable television – or satellite if you were one of the lucky ones. After years of having the choice of a handful of channels, consumers were given the choice of dozens, then hundreds. Programming boomed, and soon, no matter what kind of...
Wi-Fi Speakers: The Basics
Years ago, audiophiles had no option but to clutter their homes with wires if they wanted to enjoy music in every room of their home. Luckily, technological advances in speaker systems have given music lovers a reason to sing all over their houses – without tripping...