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    Best Buy’s Magnolia Home Theater Super Bowl HDTV deals: Don’t believe the hype


    2010 - 01.30
    Best Buy purchased Magnolia Home Theater to add a high-end element to its HDTV lineup. Obviously, if you’re shopping in that special section of the store, you can afford sets that cost $2,000 or more, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be comparison shopping. That’s because you can usually find a better price online, often [...]

    Target Super Bowl HDTV deals include 42-inch 1080p LCD for $499


    2010 - 01.29
    Now that Walmart has revealed its Super Bowl HDTV deals, Target is back with its second weekend of specials, upping the ante a little bit over last week’s offers. If you don’t mind a second-tier brand in Magnavox, Target is offering the 42-inch 1080p 42MF439B for just $499. To put that in perspective, the lowest [...]

    Review: Aperion Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid System


    2010 - 01.29
    The Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD is the best 5.1 system Aperion Audio has to offer.

    10 Tips to Get Your A/V Set for the Big Game


    2010 - 01.29
    Custom electronics pros offer advice on souping up your entertainment system for a sure-fire hit.

    Walmart rolls out its Super Bowl HDTV deals on Sony, Vizio LCDs


    2010 - 01.29
    Much like Peyton Manning does, retailing giant Walmart has waited for the competition to show its strategy before reacting with its own plan for Super Bowl Sunday. Its special pricing on HDTVs for the big game won’t be available until Sunday, but we were given a sneak peek at some of the deals, including three [...]

    What Display is Best for My Viewing Distance?


    2010 - 01.28
    Is a plasma a good idea for Steve’s 15-20 foot viewing distance?

    Hands On: SIM2 MICO 50 Projector


    2010 - 01.28
    Excellent black levels, vivid colors, and crisp picture make it a go-to projector.

    When Do You Need High Speed HDMI?


    2010 - 01.28
    We outline four types of cables and when each is necessary for 1080p.

    DIYer Loves His MartinLogan


    2010 - 01.28
    Seth Valencia spent four years and $75K perfecting his theater room—as well as choosing the right equipment.   

    Polk Provides Surround Effects Wirelessly


    2010 - 01.27
    The Wireless Surround F/X speaker from Polk Audio offers a versatile alternative to traditional rear speakers.