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16 hrs ago | CNET News.com

Rate your AV receiver's autosetup program

I've had a run of bad luck with some of the latest AV receivers' autosetup programs; they set the subwoofer volume way too loud, or misidentified the "sizes" of the speakers .

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Related Topix: Electronics, Speakers

22 hrs ago | Kidderminster Shuttle

The family way

Technophobe parents who can't work their gadgets are turning to their 'teenage tech advisor' kids for help, reports Lisa Salmon.

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Related Topix: Kids, Electronics

Yesterday | Examiner.com

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott and Zelda are spotlight by BBC Home Entertainment

The remake of The Great Gatsby may have not received great reviews, but that hasn't stopped Home Entertainment from releasing the documentary The Great Gatsby: Midnight in Manhattan, on DVD.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Pop/Rock, F. Scott Fitzgerald

Yesterday | Shockya.com

The Host Coming Home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital Download

'The Host,' the action-adventure romance film adaptation of The New York Times number one bestselling novel of the same name from 'The Twilight Saga' author Stephenie Meyer, is set to be released on home entertainment this summer.

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Related Topix: The Host, Books, Vampire News, Entertainment, Electronics, Jake Abel

Sat May 18, 2013

Electronic House

The Case for Dumb TVs

Recently a New York area audio and video dealer conducted an HDTV shootout to determine what model would take the crown of King of HDTV.

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Related Topix: Televisions, Electronics

Men's Journal

A True Surround Soundbar

Most soundbars fake it 'cause they can't make it. With just two speakers , soundbars use tricks like bouncing sound off walls to emulate the surround sound that a real home theater system creates.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Speakers, Televisions

Technabob.com

Bang & Olufsen Unveil "Entry Level" BeoLab 14 Surround Sound System

When it comes to high-end audio products, Bang & Olufsen make some of the most elegant and expensive devices on the market.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Speakers, TV

Fri May 17, 2013

Digital Trends

Anthony Gallo Acoustics shows off new audiophile satellite speakers

Anthony Gallo Acoustics, known for high-end speakers of all shapes and sizes, has unveiled yet another set of satellite speakers geared towards audiophiles who might be a little crammed for space.

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Related Topix: Speakers, Electronics

Digital Trends

Integra unveils its first AV receiver with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Integra has begun shipping its first AV receiver, the DTR-30.5, with built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, plus support for pass-through and up-scaling for 4K Ultra HD TVs.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Bluetooth, Android

DVDCreation Reviews

Salt Labs Announces the Halite Video Purifier for Gamers and General Consumers

High Definition video changed the way people see movies, TV, and video games . But HD has been out for a while now, begging the question: is HD as good as it gets? Its true that 3D technology has pushed the boundaries of our home entertainment experience, but it is expensive and only available with some content.

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Related Topix: Electronics

Thu May 16, 2013

USA Today

Talking Tech | Belly up to the soundbar

The days of the home theater and multiple speakers spread across the room may be numbered, thanks to the soundbar.

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Related Topix: Speakers, Electronics, Bluetooth, Wireless, Emerging Technology, TV

Digital Trends

Bang and Olufsen set to debut its first surround sound system

Bang and Olufsen is entering the surround sound market for the first time with its brand new BeoLab 14 system set for release in the U.S. in June, the company announced at a press event in New York.

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Related Topix: Speakers, Electronics

Wed May 15, 2013

ComingSoon.net

New Clip From LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has brought online another clip from the upcoming animated adaptation of the popular "LEGO Batman" video game.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Movies, Entertainment

CNET News.com

Three great-sounding affordable sound bars

No one can deny the popularity of sound bar speakers, but I've always been frustrated by their sound quality.

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Related Topix: Speakers, CPU, Science / Technology, Electronics, Theater, Arts

Hollywood Reporter

Warner Bros. Shakes Up TV, Home Video Divisions

UPDATED: Upping a slew of executives in the process, including Peter Roth, the studio will focus on producing more content -- and acknowledges the departure of TV Group president Bruce Rosenblum.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Media, Television, Warner Bros Television, Entertainment

TwinCities

In the Kitchen Q&A recipes: Popovers, Lemon Cake

A Here are recipes for the popovers and the whipped honey butter traditionally served with them, both found in "The Marshall Field's Cookbook" . To prepare oven, popover pans: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Recipes, Cake, Baked Goods, Dessert, Electronics, Meat, Chicken

Pocket-lint.co.uk

Onkyo ES-HF300 review

Onkyo is a brand that's very much known for being good value. It certainly changed AV receivers, offering a lot more features than most, at bargain prices.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Headphones

SlashGear.com

VIZIO S4251w 5.1 Sound Bar Review

This week we've had a peek at the soon-to-market VIZIO S4251w 5.1 Sound Bar, a speaker unit that comes packaged with a wireless subwoofer, two satellite speakers, and the ability to connect wirelessly to your HDTV.

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Related Topix: Speakers, Electronics, Televisions, Bluetooth, Wireless, Emerging Technology

Tue May 14, 2013

Customer Interaction Solutions

NuForce introduces the AVP-18, an all-digital preamp-processor with...

Fremont, Calif. May 14, 2013 NuForce, Inc., a leader in professional and consumer audio gear, introduces the AVP-18, an all-digital HT preamp/processor for the dedicated AV enthusiast seeking 24/192 digital audio performance and superb HD video at an amazing price.

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Related Topix: CPU, Science / Technology, Fremont, CA, Speakers, Electronics

Freshnews

Compass Control Gives Installers Complete System Solutions for Commercial Applications

Key Digital Systems, Inc. -- Key Digital is proud to introduce its first complete system solution, Compass Control , brought to fruition by Key Digital and the Compass Alliance Partners .

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Related Topix: iPhone, Electronics