Michael Trei

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Theory of Speaker-lution
Michael Trei  |  Feb 02, 2008  |  0 comments

The video-tech evolution has been swift and in-your-face. From the square little black-and-white picture tube, we went to "in living color," rear projection, and the flat-ering DLP, plasma, LCD, and OLED. And on these displays we've watched broadcast, cable, VHS, Laserdisc, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD (and the occasional porno - okay, that's neither here nor there).

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Hitachi Director's Series P60X901 60-inch plasma HDTV
Michael Trei  |  Apr 03, 2008  |  0 comments
Hitachi's judder-fighting plamsa 050585126879 Hitachi P60X901 Until quite recently, 50 inches was pretty much the hot screen size for plasma TVs.
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New Tech 2010: Audio Gear
Michael Trei  |  Apr 15, 2010  |  0 comments

Most of the big recent news in audio has involved a seemingly endless stream of new surround sound formats. First came uncompressed multichannel Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks on Blu-ray Disc. Then last year the listening experience reached new heights as Dolby ProLogic IIz and Audyssey DSX processing brought the vertical axis of our home theaters into play. Now it looks like the surround folks are finally taking a breather, which means we can swing the spotlight back over to stereo, where some big changes have been taking place.

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Atlantic Technology FS-7.0 Soundbar and SB-800 Subwoofer
Michael Trei  |  Jun 25, 2010  |  0 comments

Ever since TVs morphed into something we can hang on the wall like a picture, the tolerance for speakers that take up as much space as regular furniture has gone the way of the Mediterranean-style walnut console.

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Atlantic Technology FS.7.0 Soundbar and SB.800 Subwoofer
Michael Trei  |  Jun 25, 2010  |  0 comments

 

Audio gear is now expected to be just as slim as flat-panel HDTVs, and for many people this means buying a soundbar and maybe a subwoofer rather than a cumbersome six- or eight-box speaker package.

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Review: B&W P5 Headphones
Michael Trei  |  Aug 09, 2010  |  0 comments

With its enviable reputation for creating speakers that push the technological envelope, you might expect a company like B&W to burst on to the headphone market with an all-out effort that aims to rewrite the rulebook.

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Review: Panasonic SC-BT730 Blu-ray Home Theater System
Michael Trei  |  Dec 10, 2010  |  0 comments
Ask any audiophile to recommend a decent home-theater-in-a-box (HTiB), and you'll probably get the same kind of vacant stare as from a wine snob who's been asked to name his favorite brand of boxed wine. Although a ready-to-roll system like Panasonic's SC-BT730 may not get an enthusiast's heart racing, it can be a great solution for an average person who wants good performance with a minimum of fuss. Simply add an HDTV to the mix and you'll be ready to go.

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Turntable Reviews
Show and Tell: Phono Cartridge Choice and Installation
Michael Trei  |  Apr 19, 2012  |  0 comments

After having been declared dead sometime back in the 1990s, analog turntables and vinyl records have made a strong comeback in recent years. That's great, but for people who come from the CD or iPod generations, it's hard to comprehend just how tweaky the world of analog playback can be. Unlike a CD player or iPod which you simply connect and play, most turntables require careful optimization to deliver the best possible sound.

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ZVOX Incredibase 575 Soundbar Page 3
Michael Trei  |  Apr 23, 2010  |  0 comments

Connecting and configuring a home theater rig can be pretty daunting. Just one quick glance at those long rows of connectors covering the back panel on most A/V receivers is enough to scare away many potential buyers.

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Other Tech
Face Off: The Best Turntable on a Budget Page 4
Michael Trei  |  May 19, 2010  |  0 comments

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