Theory of RelativityS REL T1 BRELTIWhile subwoofers are a dime a dozen these days, few companies take this Rodney Dangerfield of the speaker world quite as seriously as Britain's REL.
Breaking out of the typical Hollywood timeline, Warner Bros. is planning a new approach with Watchmen. The theatrical release of this take of a graphic novel is scheduled for March. However, instead of waiting months for the DVD release, Warner is...
LG's new LHT888 HTiB system is hitting the streets with wireless rear speakers and a look that's bound to impress. The champagne glass shape to the speakers gives this affordable DVD system an elegant look that belies the price. How's it...
Last but not least, Sony has agreed to work with the NCTA (National Cable & Telecommunications Association) to support tru2way, the next generation of high-definition cable devices with two-way communication and interactivity. Sony is joining...
Ultra-ultra thin. That's not a typo. Just a lack of words to describe what happens when you take an ultra-thin screen and make it 1/10th its original thickness. If you thought that Sony's XEL-1 OLED display was thin at 3.0mm, what do you think...
Most headphones beam sound directly into the ear canal. Ultrasone takes a different approach with the HFI-2200. With these German-made headphones, sound enters the ear just as it does in real life--bouncing off the complex fleshy surfaces of the outer ear, or pinna. This S-Logic technology has two desirable outcomes. One, according to the manufacturer, is more natural sound with better perception of distance, depth, and imaging. Another benefit is a 40 percent drop in sound pressure level for the same volume. The headphones are also shielded against electromagnetic radiation. See two different videos on the Ultrasone site and Amazon.
To the best of my knowledge, Russound is the only substantial consumer-electronics manufacturer in the great north woods of New Hampshire (my home state).
I have seen the future of wireless memory cards for digital cameras, and its name is EYE-FI. Okay, maybe that's a little over the top, but this is truly a step forward for anyone who uses a digital camera.
Although promised in a press release last summer, owners of DirecTV TiVo combo units are finally getting their upgrades. While many stand-alone TiVo boxes have had these features, it seems that DirecTV was a little slow to bring these features to...
Ask the average person on the street if they've ever heard of HD Radio, and you'll most likely get a blank stare. Despite a large advertising push, most folks still have no clue what HD Radio is, how to get it, or why it even matters. However, in a...