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Hisense’s Flat 55-inch OLED TV
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CES 2014
Al Griffin • Posted: Jan 07, 2014 • 0 comments
As promising as the first two OLED TVs to hit the market, a pair of 55-inchers from LG and Samsung, were, there was one problem with both: their screens were curved. That’s why the 55-inch OLED model hanging in Chinese TV-maker Hisense’s booth caught my eye.
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Hitachi 42HDT51 42-inch Plasma HDTV
Al Griffin • Posted: Feb 15, 2005 • 0 comments

With LCD TVs nipping at their heels, plasma sets have quickly abandoned their industrial heritage and evolved to become a user-friendly centerpiece for your home theater. Basically, they've grown bigger - screen sizes will soon hit 70 inches - and accrued tons of cool features.

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Hitachi 46F510 46-inch HDTV Monitor
Al Griffin • Posted: Dec 13, 2004 • 0 comments

While HDTVs are a lot cheaper now than they were a few years back, the options are still limited if you're looking to score a high-def model for not too much cash. You can get a hefty direct-view tube TV for less than $1,000, but the screen size on that baby is likely to be only 30 inches or less - too small if you want an engaging home theater experience.

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Hitachi P50T501 50-inch Plasma HDTV
Al Griffin • Posted: Jun 03, 2007 • 0 comments

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Home Theater Workout
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BLU-RAY MOVIE REVIEWS
Al Griffin • Posted: Jun 29, 2003 • 0 comments

The following reviews appeared as "Reference DVD" features in the Movies section of Sound & Vision. Out of the 22 discs chosen for their exceptional audio and video from September 2000 through July/August 2003, I consider these five the standouts. BLUE CRUSH Universal

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Homespun DVDs
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OTHER TECH
Al Griffin • Posted: Dec 31, 2004 • 0 comments

They say memories are precious. Well, if that's the case, why do so many of us have years of treasured moments captured on videotapes gathering dust in closets? Recordable DVDs would make a better resting place for your home videos.

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Honey's Not Dead: The Jesus and Mary Chain Live
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WIDE ANGLE
Al Griffin • Posted: Aug 06, 2012 • 0 comments

It's summertime, and that means outdoor concerts. Here in the far other end of New York state, we typically get to lay out our blankets and take in a predictable bunch of touring acts from the '70s and '80s. Peter Frampton? Check. Huey Lewis and the News? Check. Yes? Yes. The Jesus and Mary Chain. Um, did you say "The Jesus And Mary Chain?"

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How Big a Screen Do I Need for My Projector?
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Al Griffin • Posted: Dec 18, 2014 • 2 comments
Got a tech question for Sound & Vision? Email us at AskSandV@gmail.com

Q I bought a Benq W1070 projector and plan to install it in my 22-foot long by 18-foot wide by 8.5-foot high basement. The room was pre-wired by the previous owner and there’s a ceiling mount with an electric outlet close to it. The mount is about 16 feet away from the front wall. Is that too far for this projector? I was originally planning to buy a 120 inch screen, but it appears that I would need at least a 150 to 170 inch screen for that distance.—Srikanth Athipatla

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How Big a Subwoofer Do I Need?
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Al Griffin • Posted: Nov 11, 2013 • 2 comments
Q How big a subwoofer would I need to produce good home theater-quality bass in a 3,100-cubic-foot room? Would the Hsu VTF-15H be up to the job, or is there a better choice in my target price range (around $1,000)? —Steven Winter / via e-mail
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How Can I Add Streaming to My Old HK Receiver?
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Al Griffin • Posted: Apr 30, 2014 • 3 comments
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Q I have an old Harman Kardon receiver that has served me well for several years and would like to continue using it. Do you have any suggestions for a way I could stream audio from my computer (primarily from iTunes and Spotify) to my receiver over Wi-Fi? —Doug Burton / via e-mail

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