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Custom Installation How-To
Manage Your Installer
Mark Elson  |  Jan 31, 2008
Questions to ask before you sign on the dotted line.
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A/V Veteran
Coming Soon?
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 30, 2008

It's already a month into 2008, but never too late to make predictions for the coming year or so—predictions of things that probably won't happen in the way we expect. If anything is certain, it's the uncertainty of the future. The volatile world of consumer electronics is no exception.

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Ears On
Diablog: Glenn Gould at 75
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 30, 2008
Oh no. What is that large object sitting on your desk?
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Audio Video News
Legit P2P Service in Limbo
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 29, 2008
Legit P2P? It seems too good to be true. And it is, at least for now. Qtrax missed its debut this week.
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Fred Manteghian Blog
This Way to the Cliff!
Fred Manteghian  |  Jan 28, 2008

<b>Part I - Jump Already!</b>

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Custom Installation How-To
The DIY Homeowner's Guide: Installing In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers
Gary Altunian  |  Jan 28, 2008
Like many homeowners, you probably enjoy home theater, but you'd prefer not to have five speakers and a subwoofer on your living-room floor. Then consider in-wall speakers as a solution. The question is, can you install them yourself, or should you call a professional? The answer is, yes you can install in-walls yourself, with some planning, a few basic tools, and a little patience. Here's a step-by-step overview of the process of installing in-wall (or in-ceiling) speakers, as well as the parts and tools you'll need to complete the job like a pro.
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The S&V Interview
HT Talks To: Sony Pictures Imageworks
Chris Chiarella  |  Jan 28, 2008
These guys make the image work: peter nofz, jonathan cohen, and spencer cook.

The most popular movie of the year and breaker of just about every box-office record, Spider-Man 3 owes much of its success to its seamless, high-impact visual storytelling. Vast portions of this were rendered in the computers at Sony Pictures Imageworks, the digital production studio that helped bring life to all three arachno-adventures. On the occasion of the release of this latest chapter on DVD—and the entire trilogy in a magnificent Blu-ray set—Sony invited HT to speak with three of the very dedicated men of Imageworks. Digital effects supervisor Peter Nofz, special projects computer graphics supervisor Jonathan Cohen, and animation supervisor Spencer Cook are all gifted artists and masters of their individual technologies. Each has different responsibilities, yet is proud of his role within the elaborate team. And their work speaks for itself—even when you don't notice it.

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Home Movie Theaters
Future-Proof Your Purchases
Kim Wilson  |  Jan 28, 2008
How to make your system last.

There has never been a greater abundance of choices, from flat-panel TVs to portable media devices. However, figuring out what to buy is more complicated and confusing than ever. It's not just the myriad of choices in any given product category that's baffling, but also the uncertainty over whether it's going to be obsolete this time next year, or even next month. So, how can you make the best decisions and future-proof your A/V purchases?

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3D Tech
3D...Now? Part II
Geoffrey Morrison  |  Jan 28, 2008
A few months ago I wrote an article on various technologies in development that promise to bring 3D into your home, sans funny glasses. They're all a ways off from home use, but that doesn't mean you can't get 3D into your home. Two recently released products allow you to enjoy 3D in your home, right now. Maybe.
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Other Source Component ReviewsBlu-ray Player Reviews
Samsung BD-UP5000 Duo HD Blu-ray / HD DVD HD Player
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 28, 2008
A cease fire or a bridge too far?

Months ago, when Samsung announced its BD-UP5000 dual format player, there appeared to be no end in sight to an ugly format war that threatened the future of high definition on a disc.

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