Surround Sound Technology Training
Apr 19 /10 - Tony Weber
Starting with Dolby Surround, which used four channels (front left, front right, phantom center, mono surround – though usually using two speakers), the public began to expect the increased realism brought about by sound location cues being able to move across the front soundstage, and from front to rear for ambience or special effects.

Content Insider #140 – Boomers Plus
Apr 19 /10 - THE Insider
Our son can’t imagine how people survived in the “Dark Ages” without email, texting, cell phones, social sites, MP3, Tweets.   He also can’t believe that some of the rock stars of that era are still going strong.

Reviews

Onkyo TX-NR3007 Home Theater Receiver
Apr 1 /10 - Bob Hetherington
I'm obviously into networking since we have our business at home and work continuously on the internet. Any my absolute favorite internet magic app is Pandora internet radio. But, I also have a fairly large music collection residing on a network storage device (NAS). I was eager to put the NR-3007 to the test so one of the first things I did was to plug it into our home network via the ethternet connection.

Definitive Technology Home Theater Speakers
Apr 1 /10 - Bob Hetherington
When you set up a home theater system what is the most important component? This is one fact that has not changed since the days of old --- ITSS (It's The Speakers Stupid).

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• Smarthome™ Launches Installation Services on Select INSTEON® Products
  Submitted on: 04/19/2010, 9:26 pm
  Smarthome™, the world's largest home automation retailer, announced today that installation services are now available on select INSTEON® products.
• Velodyne Launches New Website
  Submitted on: 04/19/2010, 11:25 am
  Improved site offers in-depth product information, easier navigation and an all-new graphic design
• Digital cable and telco/IPTV services reach 18% of Western European households, but demand for interactive and connected home services comparable to U.S.
  Submitted on: 04/19/2010, 7:57 am
  CONNECTIONS™ Europe features insights from Technicolor, ADB, IBM, Cisco, Cable Europe Labs, Deutsche Telekom, and more
• Imerge Launches Next-Generation Online Music Store
  Submitted on: 04/19/2010, 7:36 am
  Unrivalled choice, quality and a unique user experience: XiVA Music Store delivers the ultimate evolution of music purchasing
• Aperion Audio’s New Powered Soundbar Enhances the HDTV Experience for Home Theater Enthusiasts’ Other Rooms
  Submitted on: 04/16/2010, 3:51 pm
  The Aperion Signature SLIMstage30™ Soundbar Matches Flat-panel Simplicity and Allows the Enthusiast to Customize Their Sound
• CONNECTIONS™ addresses service provider innovation and opportunities to build APRU
  Submitted on: 04/16/2010, 10:58 am
  CONNECTIONS: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase reports almost 40% of U.S. broadband households are interested in receiving managed Internet security from their service provider.
• SIM2 DELIVERS FIVE-YEAR LAMP WARRANTY
  Submitted on: 04/16/2010, 10:48 am
  SIM2 is pleased to deliver a first for the custom home cinema industry: a five-year lamp warranty on their award-winning Grand Cinema™ C3X LUMIS and C3X LUMIS HOST Reference models.
• Panamax's M4315-PRO and M4320-PRO Combine Pro Level Power Management With BlueBOLT™ IP Control Technology
  Submitted on: 04/15/2010, 5:28 pm
  PRO Products Offer Hosted IP System Control and Enhanced Audio and Video Performance; Provide Energy Management for Customers
• Under the Bed TV Lift Designed for Space Saving Convenience
  Submitted on: 04/15/2010, 11:14 am
  Space-saving device hides, slides, raises and swivels a bedroom television to any desired viewing position within seconds, with just a push of a button.
• Dell launch a 3D capable wireless projector...how exciting!
  Submitted on: 04/15/2010, 9:38 am
  The S300w projector is the ultimate boy's toy, capable of displaying 3D images at up to 720p HD resolutions, also coming with an 8W RMS speaker as standard - nice.

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• AVRak
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• QPD Speakers / Quality Power Dynamics
• IOGear
• Liberty Wire and Cable Inc.
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