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11 Great AV Products Under $100

We don't have an inexpensive hobby. I don't need to tell you that; I'm sure many of you can... Continue Reading

Eight Reasons Why Home Theater Isn't Dead (and Won't Die Any Time Soon)

I don't think I was the only person who was shocked to see Source Interlink close Home Theater Magazine in... Continue Reading

Finally, Hope for a 4K Broadcast Standard in ATSC 3.0

There were a lot of things that I would have liked to see at CES 2014 that I didn't see.... Continue Reading

Will the Tablet Kill the Small-Screen HDTV?

In the lead-up to the International CES, several of the big-name TV manufacturers - including Samsung, LG, and Toshiba -... Continue Reading

Will the Wireless Home Theater System Ever Become a Reality?

It was the year 2005 that I sat down to review my first "wireless" home theater system, which actually required... Continue Reading

Are You Binging on TV Shows?

"Same time next week" is getting harder and harder to stick to, no matter how good the show. But with DVRs, DVDs, Blu-Rays and streaming content providers making anything we want available 24/7, thankfully (?) we don't have to. Continue Reading

Why Are All of the New HDTVs Curved?

I just returned from the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, and it was hard to miss in the Central Hall the... Continue Reading

2014 CES Show Report and Photo Slideshow

The 2014 International CES is in the rearview mirror, and now it's time to process all the information that... Continue Reading

Should Audiophiles Lease Gear?

I've been working a lot with my mother in Philadelphia lately. Her husband, an audiophile of sorts, died in 2011.... Continue Reading

The Roadmap To Boom Times In The AV Business

From the time in the early 1980s, when VHS won out over Betamax in a nasty format war, until the... Continue Reading

Three Trends We Hope to See at CES

The 2014 International CES is just one week away. New product announcements are starting to roll in, and I'm putting... Continue Reading

The Best Music in High Resolution From 2013

The record labels finally figured out that we, the music-buying public, want music in high-resolution formats. Well good for them and VERY good for us. Mark Smotroff recaps a big year for music in HD with a list of the best music in high resolution. Continue Reading

How Today's High-End Installed Car Audio Can Help Save the Hobby

Can high-end, installed car audio bring new, qualified buyers to the audiophile market? Jerry Del Colliano looks into the possibility as more and more boutique audio companies are designing premium car audio for the top auto manufacturers Continue Reading

What AV Goodies the HTR Writers Have On Their Wish Lists

What AV gear do you want for Christmas? HomeTheaterReview.com's editorial staff put together a list of our favorite picks. We wouldn't blame you if you forwarded a link to your wife. Hint, hint... Continue Reading

Saying A Final Goodbye To The Blockbuster Store ... R.I.P.

Saying goodbye to an old friend, Adrienne Maxwell laments the death of a home theater icon - the Blockbuster Video store. Continue Reading

Should You Buy One More Plasma or Wait for an Ultra HD OLED?

Now may be the last time to buy a plasma television. So the question to ask is: should you? Is it worth getting a plasma now that may be old and out dated technology in the very near future? Continue Reading

Automated Room Correction Explained

Today's AV receivers can do everything from take 10 HDMI inputs to connect to the Internet, as well as make you a squeaky-dry martini. Room correction is a compelling feature on most of today's best AV receivers, but getting "better" sound thanks to your automated room correction isn't a cake walk. Dennis Burger walks you through the process for nearly every receiver and correction process in the market. Continue Reading

Learning to Love a Professional AV Salesperson

Salespeople can get a bad rap. It's easy to find things people don't like. However, here is a list of the positives that good salespeople bring with them. They are things you don't know you miss until they are gone. Continue Reading

Is Your AV Gear Set Up to Deliver the Best Performance?

Getting the best performance from your system doesn't just mean buying the best products. It also means knowing how to set up those products. Adrienne Maxwell offers a few helpful tips. Continue Reading

How To Keep Your Child Safe From a TV Tip-Over

With modern HDTVs getting bigger and thinner, there is also the potential for them to be less safe as well. Adrienne Maxwell takes a look at different ways to make sure your TV is secure and safe. Continue Reading