If you’ve ever wondered how to approach matching up a set of speakers with an amp (or AVR), but didn’t know where to start Home Theater Review has a great primer available. But first, a caveat: this article is intended as a quick primer for beginners. As such, it contains a number of simplifications, many of them bordering on grossness. […]
Read moreWow…I didn’t expect to see something so Nest-like aesthetically pleasing from Honeywell. Checkout their Honeywell Lyric Thermostat. Smart and sex. I’ve been very happy with my Nest but I like the companion app idea for better monitoring of when we are home. Well if done right. Hopefully we’ll have a full review for you in the near future.
Read moreIt looks like MSI is bringing out a line of “green” motherboards which allow you to disable features/components that aren’t being used to save power. Frankly, I think this is an amazing idea as long as it can be done without compromising the stability of the system. My only complaint is that it appears that only mATX boards will be […]
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With the D-Link DAP-1650 now available there’s another option for those looking to extend or bridge your 802.11AC home network. Best part is that it’s only $89.99 for the multi-function device with four Gigabit Ethernet ports and up to 867Mbps (5GHz) and 300Mbps (2.4GHz). Full PR after the click. D-Link Now Shipping 11AC Dual Band Range Extender Range Extender Works […]
Read moreMicrosoft is releasing a new All-in-One Media Keyboard (N9Z-00001) for people that want to use their computers from the couch. It has a built in touch pad and a 30 foot range. They are calling it a media keyboard, it doesn’t look like it is full size, but it would be a great option for all of the HTPC users. […]
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Can you really get a quality projector screen for around $100? The folks over at Projector Central think so. Their step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process for using paint to create your own DIY projector screen. The results are surprisingly good, ending up with a screen comparable to the Studiotek 100 which retails for about $1300. While the results […]
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As wireless networking has gotten faster and become more reliable, I’ve found myself relying on having a quality signal in more places around the house. As good as my router is, there are a few places where, while there is signal, it’s not quite as fast as I would like it to be. I saw a few new products at […]
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Projectors used to be strictly for those with expensive setups, but now it’s quite feasible to get a decent 1080p system without breaking the bank. Everything requires some compromise, so obviously you won’t get the same performance from a sub-$1000 device as something that cost 5x as much, but if you have the space it’s hard to argue with 100″. […]
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There is no substitute for discrete speakers, but sometimes compromised is required when provisioning the home theater. Soundbars are a good option when you can’t put a speaker where you want – anything is better than TV speakers. I’m a little disappointed that even though the ASB-2 has HDMI it doesn’t support HBR audio decoding, but that’s a small tradeoff […]
Read moreI like big TVs, so there isn’t much selling required for me to see the value of 4K. That said, on a smaller display (IMO, anything less than 60″) I can also agree that there isn’t much benefit to throwing more pixels at the problem, but there is another potential benefit to the developing standard… You’ve likely also heard the […]
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