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The Best 2D Full-Array LED-LCD TV
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jun 05, 2012
I want to get the best 55-inch 2D full-array LED-LCD TV in the $1500 to $2000 range. I see that you have highly rated the Vizio XVT553SV on your site. Is that model still your first choice in my price range?

David Henry

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Test Report: LG 55LM7600 3D LCD HDTV
Geoffrey Morrison  |  Jun 05, 2012

Manufacturers are finally making a big push to position the TV as the central hub it was always meant to be. Case in point: LG. Not only does its 55LM7600 feature the company’s excellent Smart TV interface, but it also has a Web browser, multiple USB inputs to attach flash or hard drives, and more. This 55-inch set represents TV/computer convergence driven from the TV side, complete with a gorgeous, computer-style icon-based interface and a “Magic Remote” that works like a wireless mouse.

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Samsung UN40EH6000 LED-LCD TV
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jun 04, 2012

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Price: $850 At A Glance: Superb detail & color • LED-array backlighting eliminates uneven illumination • LEDs turn off momentarily in some dark scenes

In my quest to find good-performing flat panels under $1000, I was eager to try the Samsung UN40EH6000. The company's entry-level EH-series LED-LCD TVs are available in several lines, of which the EH6000 is top of the heap, and each line includes several sizes, ranging from 26 to 65 inches. (Not all sizes are available in all lines.) At 40 inches, the model reviewed here is the smallest of the EH6000 line.

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In2Technologies Unity Theater System
Jamie Sorcher  |  Jun 04, 2012
You finally bought a big flat panel, but now what?

This T-shaped table might be your answer. It offers simple installation—no drilling holes, hiding wires, or stuffing a bulky subwoofer somewhere—and easy operation with just one remote. But even better, this home theater system is said to deliver the kind of sound quality you’d get from higher-end components bought separately.

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WNRS Wet Noodle Retrieval System
Rob Sabin  |  Jun 04, 2012
You have to wonder what the folks at Labor Saving Devices were thinking when they dreamed up the Wet Noodle Magnetic In-Wall Retrieval System—but thankfully they did. Until you’re struggling to fish a wire out of a closed-wall cavity, especially one with insulation, it’s hard to fully appreciate the simplicity and elegance of this popular tool.
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Report: T.H.E. Show Newport 2012
Brent Butterworth  |  Jun 04, 2012

Brick-and-mortar audio retailing is in decline, but fortunately there’s another way to hear the best new sound gear: Attend one of the growing number of regional audio shows. Last year saw the first Los Angeles-area show in years, T.H.E. Show Newport, which took over much of the Hilton Hotel near the Orange County Airport.

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Are You More of an Audiophile or Videophile?
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jun 01, 2012
I've never considered myself an audiophile. Don't get me wrong—I deeply appreciate high-quality audio reproduction, and I know it when I hear it. But I've never seriously pursued the 2-channel hobby as exemplified in our sibling publication Stereophile. I believe this is because I've been a professional musician far longer than just about anything else in my life, and I spend so much time listening to live music that no reproduction system can compete in my ears.

On the other hand, I do consider myself a videophile—I spend hours calibrating my displays to meet the standards established by the industry, and I can't help noticing the smallest faults in a visual image. Of course, I also want my surround system to sound as good as possible—audio is at least half the home-theater experience, after all—so I carefully select and set up the audio components as well. But home theater is a fundamentally different experience than 2-channel music with no accompanying video.

What about you? Are you more of a 2-channel audiophile or home-theater videophile? Or do you pursue both hobbies about equally?

Vote to see the results and leave a comment about your choice.

Are You More of an Audiophile or Videophile?
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How to Choose a Media Player/Streamer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 01, 2012
There is a growing number of media players, media streamers, and other devices that can access Netflix, Hulu, and your own saved media to watch on your TV. The first step in deciding which one to buy is to know why you want it. Do you only want to stream video and music from the Internet? Do you want to watch Netflix or Hulu, or do you like to find unique videos and video podcasts? Have you saved music, photos, and/or videos on your computer that you want to stream to your TV?
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Out Of The Blu
Goon, The Deadly Spawn, Perfect Sense
Chris Chiarella  |  Jun 01, 2012
Comedy, romance and horror are on the menu for this edition, with a kinda-true sports opus, a very different sort of love story and one of the most underrated creature features you've never seen.
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Out Of The Blu
Goon, The Deadly Spawn, Perfect Sense
Chris Chiarella  |  Jun 01, 2012
Comedy, romance and horror are on the menu for this edition, with a kinda-true sports opus, a very different sort of love story and one of the most underrated creature features you've never seen.
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