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    Do AV Receiver Brands Sound Different?

    There are long-standing claims that certain AV receiver brands have a different "sound" than others. Is there any truth behind the claims?...

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    Plex Vs. Emby – Which Is The Best Media Server?

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    Is Harmony Still An Option For 2023?

    I see a lot of articles talking about “The Best X Harmony Replacements.” But what about Is Harmony still an option for...

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4K video upconversion Televisions March 24, 2015 Clint DeBoer

What is 4K Upconversion and Do I Need It?


So you may have settled on whether or not you need a new 4K television but what about the new Blu-ray players, receivers and other Continue Reading →

Projectors March 18, 2015 Michael Hurta

Epson Home Cinema 3500 1080p Projector


Since we’re immersed in so much technology and impressive displays of virtual reality, it’s sometimes hard to appreciate just how spoiled we are.  More times Continue Reading →

Netgear EX7000 wifi extender Switches & Repeaters March 16, 2015 Clint DeBoer

Optimizing Wireless Streaming Home Theater Components


It occurred to me the other day that I didn’t have to settle anymore for mediocre wireless streaming in my home. And by “home” I Continue Reading →

Setting up a Blu-ray Disc player Blu-ray Players March 5, 2015 Clint DeBoer

Setting Up a Blu ray Player


When Blu-ray players first came to market, there were a lot more things to consider with regard to setting them up and configuring them for Continue Reading →

Yamaha YSP-2200 soundbar speaker Televisions March 5, 2015 Clint DeBoer

Get Better TV Sound with a Soundbar


As televisions get flatter and flatter, so do the speakers. And do you know what flat speakers sound like? They sound bad. They sound flat. Continue Reading →

when you shop AV receivers Surround Receivers March 2, 2015 Clint DeBoer

10 Things to Consider When You Shop AV Receivers


While some people upgrade their AV receivers every time a new model comes out, most of us have to budget our money and save up Continue Reading →

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Portables February 17, 2015 Clint DeBoer

RBH Sound EP-SB Bluetooth Earphones Review


I first got my hands on the RBH Sound EP-SB Bluetooth Stereo Earphones back at the 2014 CEDIA Expo where I had a hard time understanding Continue Reading →

Crestron PP-100 PinPoint USB Proximity Beacon News & Opinion February 16, 2015 Clint DeBoer

USB Proximity Beacons for Localized Control


Bill Gates rigged his entire house so that guests with ID badges could have music, lighting, and even climate control customized to their location within the home. Continue Reading →

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