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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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Audio Video News
Do Speaker Cables Make A Difference?
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2009
The merits of “high-end” vs. generic “lamp cord” speaker cable have been, and will be, endlessly debated. I personally have heard differences between speaker cables — there, I said it! Use common sense — $500 worth of cable with a $200 speaker...
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Wal-Mart rolls back DVD and Blu-ray displays
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2009
If you've ever gone for a long stroll inside a Super Wal-Mart, you've probably seen the DVD orchards, where vast rows of discs sit fresh on the shelf, ready to be picked. At the end of most rolls, there is are great new release trees, where the...
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Other Tech
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Speakers
Frank Doris  |  Oct 06, 2009

Let's get right to the point: For home theater, a good audio system is just as important as a good video display. Sure, large-screen LCD, plasma, and DLP TVs and video projectors look spectacular.

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Video Game Review: "inFAMOUS"
Drew Thompson  |  Oct 06, 2009
Review
Sony, PS3
Game ••••½ Graphics •• Sound ••••

Bad weather.

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