Introducing the SONOS PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker
Sonos recently added its new Play:3 wireless speaker to their wireless music system. Its a compact speaker that consists of three drivers, three amplifiers and a rear-firing bass radiator all for $299! Combine the Play:3 with the $49.00 Bridge and you can enjoy your...
Comparing TV Technologies
Shopping for the perfect TV can easily become a frustrating experience. In the old days (well, not that old) we had one choice: CRT. Now TVs come in a variety of technologies, and even within each technology there are some slight, but important, variations. Well guide...
Going Green With Envy
Working late again? Dreading the drive home, arriving to an empty, dark, cold and quiet house? Envision having the power to transform your homes lighting, audio, video, window coverings even the heating and air conditioning system with just the touch of a...
Now Playing on a Screen Near You: EnergyGuide Labels
Youve probably seen EnergyGuide labels on refrigerators, washing machines and dryers, telling you how much energy they use. Now those big, yellow labels are coming to your next TV. Have you seen them yet? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has adopted new rules...
Integra Unveils New Receivers
By Grant Clauser/Electronic House The machine that is Integra keeps pouring out the A/V gear. Recently the company rolled out a number of new networked-capable audio/video receivers designed for the custom home theater/media market. All four new receivers, the...
Whats So Better About Better Audio?
by Ron Goldberg/Electronic House Its fine. Good enough. Nothing wrong with it. Close enough for rock and roll. Ask an average music lover (any of the billions will do) what they think of the sound quality theyre getting at home and thats what most of them will answer....
Shockingly Powerful
For over 33 years, Furman has pioneered the development of AC power products for the most demanding audio, video, and broadcast professionals. Though the need for pristine AC power is nothing new, the Elite-20 Power Factor is technology and its unique implementation...
HDMI Demystified – Part 2 of 2
This is part two of a two part feature presented by AudioQuest. Missed the first half? Read HDMI Demystifed Part 1 for an understanding on what HDMI is and how it works. As we learned in Part 1, High-Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is a digital audio, video...
Home Technology Planning Guide: Mobile Device Integration
The iPod and iPhone revolutionized the music industry and the cellular telephone industry. Thereare now millions of smartphones in existence, the most popular being iPhone and Android models. While most people use smartphones for receiving e-mail and making phone...
HDMI Demystified – Part 1 of 2
What is HDMI? High-Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is a digital audio, video and control signal format defined by seven of the largest consumer electronics manufacturers. HDMI specifications and compliance are enforced by an organization called HDMI LLC,...