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Should Aereo’s Online TV Service Be Allowed to Continue?

SV Staff | Apr 30, 2014 | 0 comments

Should Aereo’s Online TV Service Be Allowed to Continue?

Yes

82% (263 votes)

12% (38 votes)

Undecided

7% (21 votes)

Total votes: 322

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What Is Your Favorite Music-Streaming Source?

Scott Wilkinson | Aug 12, 2011 | 9 comments

What Is Your Favorite Music-Streaming Source?

Choices

Grooveshark

Mog

Napster

Pandora

Rdio

Rhapsody

Spotify

Other

I don't listen to streamed music

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How Much of Your Home Entertainment Viewing Is Disc-Based?

SV Staff | Sep 01, 2015 | 12 comments

How Much of Your Home Entertainment Viewing Is Disc-Based?

25% or less

33% (380 votes)

Between 25% and 50%

18% (204 votes)

Between 50% and 75%

29% (328 votes)

All of it (100%)

20% (224 votes)

Total votes: 1136

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Where Do You Put Your Subwoofer(s)?

Scott Wilkinson | Dec 30, 2011 | 6 comments

Where Do You Put Your Subwoofer(s)?

Choices

In the corner(s)

Against the wall(s)

Out in the room

A combination of these

My subs are integrated into the main speakers

I have no subwoofer in my system

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What Is Your Downstream Bandwidth?

Scott Wilkinson | May 11, 2012 | 26 comments

What Is Your Downstream Bandwidth?

Choices

Less than 1 Mbps

1-3 Mbps

3-6 Mbps

6-10 Mbps

10-15 Mbps

15-25 Mbps

More than 25 Mbps

I don't have broadband Internet access

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Do You Prefer Tube-Based or Solid-State Audio Gear?

Scott Wilkinson | Dec 10, 2010 | 10 comments

Do You Prefer Tube-Based or Solid-State Audio Gear?

Choices

Tubes

Solid State

Combination/Hybrid

I can't hear a difference between them

I don't have enough experience to say

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HT Poll: Which Service Do You Use Most for Streaming Movies and TV?

HT Staff | Jan 30, 2013 | 7 comments

HT Poll: Which Service Do You Use Most for Streaming Movies and TV?

Netflix

46% (569 votes)

Amazon Instant Video/Amazon Prime

9% (118 votes)

Hulu/Hulu Plus

4% (46 votes)

iTunes

6% (74 votes)

Redbox Instant

0% (3 votes)

Vudu

5% (63 votes)

Cable/Satellite On Demand

6% (71 votes)

Other Service

3% (41 votes)

None - I don't stream video

21% (265 votes)

Total votes: 1250

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Is 3D Here To Stay?

Scott Wilkinson | Apr 08, 2011 | 12 comments

Is 3D Here To Stay?

Choices

Yes, in commercial theaters but not in the home

Yes, in the home but not in commercial theaters

Yes, in commercial theaters and in the home

No, it will disappear just like it has in the past

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What Is Your Next Home Theater Purchase?

Scott Wilkinson | Jul 22, 2011 | 28 comments

What Is Your Next Home Theater Purchase?

Choices

Flat-panel TV

Projector

Blu-ray player

A/V receiver

Preamp/processor

Power amplifier

Speakers

Home theater in a box

A complete system all at once

Other

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How Are AV Buying Decisions Made in Your Household?

SV Staff | Jun 16, 2015 | 4 comments

How Are AV Buying Decisions Made in Your Household?

I make all AV buying decisions on my own without consulting my spouse/significant other. I am male.

40% (390 votes)

I make all AV buying decisions on my own without consulting my spouse/significant other. I am female.

1% (7 votes)

I make most AV buying decisions on my own but consult my spouse/significant other on big-ticket purchases. I am male.

42% (402 votes)

I make most AV buying decisions on my own but consult my spouse/significant other on big-ticket purchases. I am female.

0% (3 votes)

I consult my spouse/significant other before purchasing any new AV gear. I am male.

17% (162 votes)

I consult my spouse/significant other before purchasing any new AV gear. I am female.

0% (3 votes)

Total votes: 967

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Does Power Consumption Influence Which TV You Buy?

Scott Wilkinson | Dec 02, 2011 | 14 comments

Does Power Consumption Influence Which TV You Buy?

Choices

Yes

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Is 3D Conversion of Existing Movies Worthwhile?

Scott Wilkinson | Apr 13, 2012 | 7 comments

Is 3D Conversion of Existing Movies Worthwhile?

Choices

Yes, all movies should be converted to 3D

Yes, but only in some cases

No, existing movies should be left alone

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What Movie Genre Do You Watch Most at Home?

Scott Wilkinson | Nov 19, 2010 | 11 comments

What Movie Genre Do You Watch Most at Home?

Choices

Action/Adventure

Classic

Comedy

Documentary/Biography

Drama

Foreign

Horror

Independent

Kids/Family

Music

Romantic

Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Thriller/Suspense

Other

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Have You Optimized the AC Power in Your Home Theater?

Scott Wilkinson | Aug 03, 2012 | 12 comments

Have You Optimized the AC Power in Your Home Theater?

Choices

Yes

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What Is Your Main Speaker Configuration?

Scott Wilkinson | Mar 18, 2011 | 0 comments

What Is Your Main Speaker Configuration?

Choices

Soundbar

Soundbar w/subwoofer

2.0

2.1

3.1

5.1

6.1

7.1

9.1

11.1

More than 11.1

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