Mark Fleischmann

Sort By: Post Date | Title | Publish Date
Audio Video News
Sony HD Movie Channels Coming
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 09, 2010
Sony is about to launch two movie channels. One, Sony Pictures Movies HD, would be the first channel completely under Sony ownership. The other, FearNet, is a joint venture with Lionsgate and Comcast.
Continue Reading >
Audio Video News
3DTVs Like Power
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 08, 2010
3DTVs use more power than conventional sets, according to c|net product testers.
Continue Reading >
Audio Video News
HDMI Competitor Beckons
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 07, 2010
Look out, HDMI. There's a new cable kid on the block.
Continue Reading >
Bookshelf Speaker Reviews
JBL LS40 Speaker System
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 06, 2010

Performance
Value
Build Quality
Price: $4,694 At A Glance: Three-way monitor with horn-loaded tweeter and super-tweeter • Ebony/mahogany side panels • Tightly focused soundfield and good bass

Two-Horned Demon

Hey you. Did you notice what I just did when I yelled at you? I cupped my hands around my mouth. That guided my voice’s acoustic output toward your ears. It also limited its off-axis response to reduce room interaction, enabling you to hear me better. You probably noticed that it also introduced an added coloration to the sound of my voice. But you heard me, didn’t you?

Continue Reading >
Audio Video News
Cable Rivals Press for Sports Channels
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 06, 2010
Under new regulations from the Federal Communications Commission, cable operators can no longer maintain exclusives on sports networks they own. Satellite and telco TV providers have not been slow to demand access to these desirable channels.
Continue Reading >
Audio Video News
DirecTV, Panasonic Bow n3D Channel
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 02, 2010
Look out, 3DTV-owning DirecTV subscribers. You're about to get an eyeful of 3D in a partnership between the satellite operator and Panasonic.
Continue Reading >
Audio Video News
Hulu Plus Launches
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 01, 2010
Hulu Plus, long rumored and now launching, is a paid version of the popular streaming video site. While the free version of the site will continue to offer fresh TV episodes, the paid version will offer full seasons of current shows plus seasons of shows no longer aired. The cost will be $9.99/month.
Continue Reading >
Audio Video News
Is 3D Dying on the Sales Floor?
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 30, 2010
What would an average consumer find if he or she went to the local mega-chain store for a 3D demo? Our colleague Pete Putman made just such an expedition with disappointing results.
Continue Reading >
Audio Video News
Samsung Adopts SRS for TVs
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 29, 2010
Samsung is adding SRS TheaterSound to its entire TV line.
Continue Reading >
Bookshelf Speaker ReviewsOn-Wall Speaker Reviews
Angstrom Suono 600SD Speaker System
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 28, 2010
Price: $2,396 At A Glance: Left and right speakers include concealed phantom center • Flat-panel form factor is ideal for wall mounting • Fabric wrap comes in black, gray, or cream

Hide the Center

What’s wrong with this word picture? A sexy flat-panel TV hangs on the wall. On either side of it are some almost equally sexy on-wall speakers, and the screen has a center speaker below it. Let’s assume that surround speakers and a subwoofer are elsewhere in the room. Surely this is a recipe for great audiovisual entertainment.

Continue Reading >

Pages

X