John Sciacca  |  Oct 11, 2009

The first "real" A/V component I ever bought was a subwoofer - a glorious 15-inch beast that made no attempt to hide what it really was: a big, black, utterly style-less cube. At the time, there weren't really any other options available, so adding a sub meant a big, black cube.

John Sciacca  |  Oct 01, 2009

Without dredging up the unpleasantness that is the current state of the economy, it's probably safe to say that many of us have made some adjustments in our lives. And whether that means cutting back on travel, skipping the morning latte, or not eating out as often, you might find that you're staying home more and going out less.

John Sciacca  |  Aug 27, 2009
The Short Form
$999 ($1,078 as tested) / Linksysbycisco.com
John Sciacca  |  Jun 15, 2009
The Short Form
$799 / VUDU.COM
Snapshot
Vudu sets the standard for regular and HD streaming and for downloaded movie quality.
John Sciacca  |  Jun 15, 2009
The Short Form
$799 / VUDU.COM
Snapshot
Vudu sets the standard for regular and HD streaming and for downloaded movie quality.
John Sciacca  |  Apr 29, 2009
When two titans of industry join forces, you expect the results to be something special.
John Sciacca  |  Apr 16, 2009

One minute, I'm standing in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel - a total nobody, utterly ignored by the throngs rushing about. The next minute, people are stopping on the street to take pictures of me, an instant celebrity, as I step into a "storm black" Aston Martin DBS.

John Sciacca  |  Feb 25, 2009
The Short Form
$11,600 / SOOLOOS.COM / 866-606-0333
Snapshot
Audiophile-level build quality and a terrific user interface let this server do much more than just manage a music collection
John Sciacca  |  Feb 25, 2009
The Short Form
$11,600 / SOOLOOS.COM / 866-606-0333
Snapshot
Audiophile-level build quality and a terrific user interface let this server do much more than just manage a music collection
John Sciacca  |  Feb 09, 2009

We had a saying back when I worked in the golf business: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." For a while, I felt like I was getting into the rut of teaching and not doing. While my Custom Installer column strives to help you get the most out of your system, I allowed technology to pass my system by.

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