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Doug: Hi, my name is Doug. Support group: Hi, Doug. Doug: I’ve been trying really hard to not buy any new headphones this year. I did really well for a few months, but then I fell off the wagon and bought two within a few weeks of each other. My therapist says I’m looking for openness and...

Dune-HD Smart D1 & HD Duo Network Media Player Review In this age of Netflix, VUDU and UltraViolet – consuming a movie collection via streaming is something even the luddites among us accept and even embrace as a part of our new collective digital lifestyle. For those of us who are...

Paradigm SUB 2 Review MSRP: $8999.00 In the realm of subwoofers we commonly acknowledge the performance tiers known as budget, midrange and high-end. High end in this case encompasses a variety of subwoofers that can cost anywhere from $2000 up to the $13,000 Thigpen Rotary Woofer...

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Headphones Specifications: Model P3 Technical features Dynamic driver Mylar damped laminate diaphragm Neodymium magnets iPhone compatible remote control cable...

A MSRP: $909 (each) Dimensions: 46H x 18D x 18W MSR Acoustics is a name you probably haven't heard of, but given the products they produce, it wouldn't surprise me if that soon changes. Founded in 2003 by Tony Grimani and Keith Olsen, MSR specializes in acoustical treatments for...

Wireless HDMI adapters may have come a long way since they were first introduced, but many still have some inherent glitches or limitations. The DVDO Air claims to have solved most of those limitations, and with a $399.99 MSRP, it very well should. Home Theater Forum received a unit to review...

The Holy Grail for many home theater enthusiasts is a pair of headphones that can recreate the full, discrete, booming surround sound late at night without disturbing the neighbors or even your loved ones living with you. Oh, and make that headset wireless...

With the dog days of summer upon us, and Labor Day just a few weeks away, it’s time to fire up the barbecue and crank the tunes in the backyard. http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/ http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/wireless-outdoor-patio-speaker.html I started with connecting the...

I used to think earbuds were a dime a dozen, and could never find a pair that not only sounded good, but also fit well in my odd-shaped ears. Astro Gaming’s A*Star In-Ear Headset was a welcome surprise, even at a premium price...

When you want better stereo sound from your new HDTV, many consumers are considering soundbars when space is at a premium. Harman Kardon’s entry-level soundbar, the SB16, is a 25-watt per channel 2.1 stereo solution with virtual surround and a wireless 100-watt 10” subwoofer...

JVC’s DLA-X30 projector, using D-ILA technology, is the company’s entry-level model in their Procision series, with an MSRP of $3499.95. That may be a bit steep compared to entry-level projectors from Optoma and Epson, but what JVC considers entry-level is very different from its competitors...

OSD Audio AP650 Patio Speakers Review I recently had the opportunity to evaluate the AP650 High Definition 6.5” Patio Speakers available exclusively from OSD (Outdoor Speaker Depot). The eves above my deck are two stories up, not exactly the best place for speakers or me on a ladder, so my...

Logitech Harmony Link Remote Control for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android Smartphones and Tablets Reviewed by Ronald Epstein February 13, 2012 INTRODUCTION Remotes have been an obsession of mine for the past five years. My quest for finding the perfect...

Envizen HOME ROAM 7" TV Reviewed by Ronald Epstein January 2012 When I was first pitched the idea of reviewing the Home Roam TV, I didn't understand it's purpose. Here was a product that consisted of a wireless transmitter that broadcast programming outputted from just...

A solid, serviceable set of speaker stands, the Sanus NF18 Natural foundation is a simple, attractive and easy to assemble pair that can hold bookshelf speakers weighing up to 25 lbs, conceal speaker cables and complement black wooden furniture effectively. Sanus NF18 Natural Foundations...

For an excellent way to prop up bookshelf speakers weighing up to 25 pounds and enhance the decor of your home, the Sanus EF20 Euro Series Speaker Foundations are a pair of cast-iron stands that allow you to hold the speakers in place with screws or adhesive tabs and allow a way to conceal...

One of the most important components of a home theater speaker system is the subwoofer, which can often cost the same as, if not more than, a complete speaker set. It is also thought that subwoofers need to be mammoth to reproduce deep bass and low frequencies, which can be a problem if space is...

When space is limited, sometimes you end up sacrificing sound quality by having to choose smaller speakers for your home theater. Outdoor Speaker Depot (www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com) sent a pair of their SPHERE-1 Speaker Balls for review. At their price point (around $100/pair, purchased direct)...

Hyperkin’s newest PlayStation 3 accessory, the Remotext Wireless Remote Controller, attempts to combine a DVD/Blu-ray remote, a smartphone-style QWERTY keyboard, and a game controller in one small package that can fit in the palm of your hand. How does it compare to using each item seperately...

An amplified gaming headset for less than $30? CompuExpert’s press release claims their new TekNmotion Yapster Blaster Universal Gaming Headset can deliver full dynamic range and deep bass response, while being compatible out of the box with virtually any game console or PC. We put it to the...

Optoma’s newest addition to their GameTime line-up of DLP projectors, the GT750E, adds full 3D support for Blu-ray and Playstation 3, plus an extra HDMI input and higher lumens rating than the previous top of the line GT720. With an MSRP of $799, it breaks the $1000 price barrier for a...

Optoma attempts to break the price barrier on 1080p 3D-capable projectors with the HD33, which carries an MSRP of $1499. With a few (minor) quibbles, this is a nice entry-level home theater projector. Optoma HD33 3D-capable 1080p DLP Projector My cable company, Cox, does not offer...

LOGITECH WIRELESS SOLAR KEYBOARD K750 FOR MAC Reviewed by Ronald Epstein September 2011 Earlier this Summer I had the opportunity to attend a Logitech preview event in NYC where I was fortunate enough to be among the first to get a peek at upcoming products designed to...

ACCELL Powersquid Surge Protector and Power Conditioner Reviewed by Ronald Epstein August 2011 When most people are building their home theater room or setting up an expensive computer and display on their desktop, the last thing they think about is how they are going to...

Silicon Dust HD Prime 6 Tuner Retails for: $499 Cost Per Tuner: $83.33 Interface: For six tuners you will need DUAL Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity, Dual Cable Cards, and 2 3-tuner supportive Tuning Adapters if your network requires them (most do) Summary: I've long been a...

You might see the next gen in October as fast as they have been refreshing these. Between the 4000 and the 7000 was the longest gap between Panny PJs in recent history: http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/why/history.html Up until then they were pumping out a new one every year like clockwork...

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