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The Custom Installer: Becoming a Media-Savvy Installer
John Sciacca  |  Jan 03, 2008

I usually cover topics geared toward consumers, but this month's column is really meant for my fellow installers. (Of course, non-installers are welcome to read what follows; you might gain insight into how we choose to feature certain installs.)

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Reality Bytes: Mosquito Ringtones
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 03, 2008

"Hey, stop hanging around! You're blocking the doorway!"

That's what shop owners were shouting at teenagers who were loitering outside stores and in malls. The kids were supposedly deterring adult customers - that is, the ones with more spending power.

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Talking Shop: Audio Video Synergy
Jamie Sorcher  |  Jan 03, 2008

Former jazz musician and big-band arranger/composer Dave Schulz isn't too far from his passion these days. His stage now is the store he opened 7 years ago, Audio Video Synergy (908-213-0001).

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50 Greatest A/V Innovations
Michael Riggs  |  Jan 03, 2008

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Music Reviews
CD Review: Carrie Underwood
Billy Altman  |  Jan 03, 2008

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Step by Step: How to assemble a do-it-yourself subwoofer
 |  Jan 03, 2008

Many of us opt to take the do-it-yourself (DIY) route so we can build something better for less money, and for the satisfaction that comes from knowing we did it ourselves. If you're new to build- ing your own stuff, a speaker kit is a great place to start.

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5 Home Systems — One For Every Budget
 |  Jan 03, 2008

In this guide you'll find five starter systems, selected by the editors of Sound & Vision. While these were put together with people new to home theater in mind, longtime readers of the magazine will also find worthwhile ideas, and combinations of equipment they might not have considered.

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Audio Video News
U.S. DTV Penetration Hits Milestone
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 03, 2008
Digital television has passed what is arguably its most significant milestone, with DTV sets in half of American homes, says a survey by the Consumer Electronics Association.
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Q&A - January, 2008
Ian G. Masters  |  Jan 02, 2008

Matchmaker Madness

Q. I have been using the surround processor in my receiver, fed to a multichannel amplifier, and am considering doing so again. Can you clear the air regarding voltage output from a receiver or preamplifier, amplifier input sensitivity, and amplifier input impedance.

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The Gadget Girl: Ear Buds
Jamie Sorcher  |  Jan 02, 2008

Are they earbuds for your MP3 - or earrings for your QT? A little bit of both, maybe! For head-pleasing sound and head-turning style, there's the new Active Crystals collection from Philips and crystal artisans Swarovski (active-crystals.com).

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