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7 Ways To Test If You Have Good Speakers
SV Staff  |  Oct 09, 2009
What do good speakers sound like? Here’s what to listen for. Make sure to bring your own demo material so you’ll have a known reference. A Natural Tonal Balance Acoustic instruments and vocals should sound realistic, not muddy or...
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Toshiba Shows Cell TV
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 09, 2009
Toshiba's first TV based on the Cell microprocessor made its debut at a Japanese trade show this week. The DVR-capable product will hit the shelves in Japan later this year and will make its U.S. debut sometime next year.
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Lincoln MKT THX II Sound System
Brent Butterworth  |  Oct 08, 2009

It's not often that someone tosses me the keys to a new car, tells me to take it out for a few hours, and encourages me to crank up the stereo as loud as I want. But that's just what happened last week at the press junket that marked the debut of the new Lincoln MKT crossover vehicle.

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iTunes LP format out of reach for small artists
SV Staff  |  Oct 08, 2009
iTunes 9 comes with a handful of new features, one of which being the new iTunes LP format. It lets labels release complete albums onto the iTunes music store in an interactive form, with lyrics, liner notes, and cover art available directly...
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HD Deals: Samsung 52-Inch LCD TV
SV Staff  |  Oct 08, 2009
Check out this deal on a Samsung LN52B750 52-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV for $2,019.00 (normally $2,799.99). More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for $19.99 (normally $29.99).Sony HT-IS100 BRAVIA...
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5 Things To Consider Before Buying Speakers
SV Staff  |  Oct 08, 2009
Deciding what speakers are best for you depends on your room size, budget, and listening requirements. Consider the following: Room Size Are you in a small apartment or room, or are you building a large-scale custom home theater? For the...
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Walmart Reduces Emphasis on Disc Sales
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 08, 2009
Is the disc doomed? It isn't good news for hard-copy video formats when a chain the size of Walmart announces that it will devote less space on the sales floor to both DVDs and Blu-ray discs.
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HD Deals: "Street Fighter" FightStick Controller
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2009
Get back to the good old days of arcade gaming without having to worry about waiting in line or dishing out quarters with the Street Fighter FightStick Controller for $129.99 (normally $149.99). More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Nintendo...
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Triple Duty Window Treatments
Kim Wilson  |  Oct 07, 2009

Stewart Filmscreen is branching out, providing unique window treatments designed to improve the overall home cinema experience. While the Acoustishade is a beautiful addition to any decor, available in a variety of colors and any custom size, it also controls ambient light as well as exterior noise from interfering with the viewing experience. The Acoustishade is the most stylish and cost effective soundproofing solution available.

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Old Speakers, Up or Down, Improved Sound
Scott Wilkinson  |  Oct 07, 2009
How Old is Too Old?
I have been considering buying a pair of B&W Matrix 801 Series 3 speakers. Sonically, I am impressed, but the speakers were produced in 1990, and I am not sure if $2000/pair is a good investment, age-wise. I just don't know how much life is left in them. The current owner says he mostly plays music at a low level. Is anything I could check on my own, apart from auditioning, that can give me a clue in terms of how the speakers have aged and what's to come?
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