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Which would be more bang for my bucks?
Used Studio 60 v4s in Rosenut - $1200 + tax - 30.77%
4 Votes
BNIB Studio 20 v5s + CC-590 V5s - black - $2000+ship - 23.08%
3 Votes
Studio 60 v5s - almost the same as the studio 20 / cc590 combo - 46.15%
6 Votes
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Vizio Brings Facebook, Twitter, Vudu to Connected HDTVs
Jul 02, 2009 - 3:32 PM - by Steve Crowe
Vizio Brings Facebook, Twitter, Vudu to Connected HDTVs
TVs due out in Fall 2009 will now also come equipped with eBay, Facebook, Radiotime, Revision 3, Rallypoint Sports, Showtime, Twitter and Vudu.

Vizio, which just recently unveiled its 2009 lineup of HDTVs, is adding a slew of content partners to its line of Internet Apps (VIA) Connected HDTVs.

The XVT series HDTVs, which will ship in Fall 2009, will now come equipped with eBay, Facebook, Radiotime, Revision 3,... [Read More]
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DIY HD Projector Kit
Jul 02, 2009 - 2:50 PM - by Bob Hetherington
DIY HD Projector Kit
For under €499 ($704) you can build yourself a complete projector capable of 1280x768 with DVI and HDMI in.


If you're looking for a do-it-yourself tech project then G&P Optoelectronic's HD Project kit might be of interest. For under €499 ($704) you can build yourself a complete projector capable of 1280x768 with DVI and HDMI in. All... [Read More]
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Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li (Blu-ray) Official AVSForum Review
Jul 02, 2009 - 2:10 PM - by Ralph Potts

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Review: SIM2 Grand Cinema C3X Lumis HOST Projector
Jul 02, 2009 - 12:16 PM - by Steve Crowe
Review: SIM2 Grand Cinema C3X Lumis HOST Projector
By Dennis P. Barker
Two-piece Grand Cinema C3X Lumis HOST projector provides exceptional detail and clarity.

SIM2's new modular projector system combines larger-than-life visuals, the latest technology and a flexible setup.

The Grand Cinema C3X Lumis HOST pairs a reference-quality 3-chip DLP projector with a discrete outboard control module/video processor to provide some of the finest blacks and color... [Read More]
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22 Demo Albums That Actually Rock
Jul 02, 2009 - 9:47 AM - by Steve Crowe
22 Demo Albums That Actually Rock
By EH Staff
Put the sleepy jazz and classical music away -- it's time to test your audio system on all kinds of rock for you to hear in a new way.

We’ve tried to break down the rock genre into several categories—hard rock, classic rock and jam band—to provide rock fans with some suggested albums that can be used to audition and demonstrate the capabilities of a modern home theater, multiroom audio or stereo system.

... [Read More]
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Hands On: Focal Dome Speaker System
Jul 01, 2009 - 2:37 PM - by Steve Crowe
Hands On: Focal Dome Speaker System
By Arlen Schweiger
This 5.1 sub-sat system from Focal combines big sound and modern style to create design-friendly surround sound.

French loudspeaker manufacturer Focal knows how to run the gamut when it comes to products, providing options from the low hundreds to the six-figure Grand Utopias. One thing that always signifies to me, when speaker companies carry such a wide range, is that you can trust their technology to be superb... [Read More]
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Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience (Blu-ray) Official AVSForum Review
Jul 01, 2009 - 2:00 PM - by Ralph Potts

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DIYer Uses 2 Rooms for Full Theater Experience
Jul 01, 2009 - 10:16 AM - by Steve Crowe
DIYer Uses 2 Rooms for Full Theater Experience
By Rachel Cericola
Randy Murray promises a complete theater experience all from his basement.

Randy Murray thinks of his theater as a “modest” effort. While that may be true when compared to the lifestyles of the rich and famous, we prefer Randy’s cozy, complete theater experience.

When we say “complete,” it’s because Randy’s entire basement level is dedicated to making the perfect movie night. Walk into this... [Read More]
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AVSForum.com Announces Volume 4 of Home Theater Revealed DVD, Featuring Mark Seaton
Jul 01, 2009 - 8:45 AM - by David Bott
AVSForum.com Announces Volume 4 of Home Theater Revealed DVD, Featuring Mark Seaton

AVSForum.com, Inc., the Internet’s largest and most active community dedicated to home audio and video, announced the launch of a quarterly DVD series showcasing personal theaters and industry experts last year at the CEDIA event. The DVD series, produced in cooperation with HT Rising, Inc, highlights many AVS Forum member theaters and in-depth interviews with industry professionals.... [Read More]
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The Deep (Blu-ray) Official AVSForum Review
Jun 30, 2009 - 3:34 PM - by Ralph Potts

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Spaceballs (Blu-ray) Official AVSForum Review
Jun 30, 2009 - 9:30 AM - by Ralph Potts

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Columns Add Space for the Electronics Equipment
Jun 30, 2009 - 9:26 AM - by Steve Crowe
Columns Add Space for the Electronics Equipment
By Lisa Montgomery
With nowhere else to put their basement theater components, homeowners tuck it inside custom-built columns.

Not everyone likes to see their audio and video equipment blinking and buzzing away in the corner. Nor do some people admire speakers set out on the floor. The owners of this renovated basement wanted absolutely nothing but the screen to be seen in their theater, posing an interesting challenge... [Read More]
1,206 Views
HDMI: High Emissions, Poor Grounds Don’t Mix
Jun 29, 2009 - 3:56 PM - by Steve Crowe
HDMI: High Emissions, Poor Grounds Don’t Mix
By Jeff Boccaccio
Good grounding techniques help keep long HDMI runs out of harm's way.

I've heard from CE pros having intermittent problems over long distance in HDMI installations. These problems can range from a completely non-operational system to systems that come on and then go off with AC power switch activations.

It's been quite a challenge to troubleshoot these issues because they are somewhat rare,... [Read More]
1,040 Views
Former AMX VP Who Spied on Crestron Gets 3 Years Probation
Jun 29, 2009 - 12:12 PM - by Steve Crowe
Former AMX VP Who Spied on Crestron Gets 3 Years Probation
By Julie Jacobson
David Goldenberg hacked into emails of four employees at a Crestron rep firm, causing 'immeasurable' losses; will a civil suit ensue?

David A. Goldenberg, the former AMX executive who spied on a Crestron rep firm, has been sentenced to three years probation.

He was convicted of corporate espionage by Judge Harry G. Carroll at the Bergen County Courthouse for intercepting... [Read More]
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Open Air Cinema
Jun 29, 2009 - 11:10 AM - by Bob Hetherington
Open Air Cinema
Interview with Brandon Purdie
How simple is the set up for an Open Air Cinema screen?



It’s incredibly easy –if you’ve operated a DVD player or television, you can operate the Cinebox system. The DVD player and projector are hooked up into a compact, one-stop console, and the screen inflates in a matter of seconds. The basic components are the projection... [Read More]
1,415 Views
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