Weekly Site Roundup (03/03/03)
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT
Turntable Keep On Spinnin'
Your old vinyl records collecting dust? Don't throw them away, play them on a new turntable. Check out this overview of the current state of the Vinyl record culture. Updated for 2003.
HOME ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY NEWS HEADLINES
Marantz Endorses D-VHS Format (Stereophile Guide To Home Theater)
DigiCams Ride High Into PMA (TWICE)
Sony Announces 400 Disc SACD Changer (High Fidelity Review)
Sony Develops Silicon Crystal Reflective Display Technology for Full HD Video Applications (Audio Revolution)
Orrin Hatch vs Big Radio (Stereophile)
DTS ESTABLISHES PRESENCE IN CHINA (DTS Online)
Charter To Launch HDNet & HDNet Movies Networks (Widescreen Review)
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Hsu Research Subwoofers
A great subwoofer doesn't have to cost a fortune. Dr Poh Ser Hsu designs and makes world class subwoofers for home theater and audio applications at affordable prices. Be sure to check out the VTF-3 and the unique cylindrical design of the TN-1220HO.
Manufacturer's Site
FEATURED LINKS THIS WEEK
Home Theater Cruise
If you can't get enough of your home theater, then "take it with you" by signing up for the home theater cruise! Check out all the details here.
Featured in the Home Theater Subject Page.
Universal Remote Control
Check out the universal remote and wireless inputs devices from the company that does it best.
Featured in the Gadgets, Gizmos, and More Subject Page.
EAS: AV Racks
If you are having trouble finding an AV rack that fits your needs, check out the product offerings from EAS.
Featured in the Furniture/Media Storage Subject Page.
FROM THE HOME THEATER FORUM
Home Theater System Using KEF 104's
From MLSNIX:
I'm looking for some help. I'm in the process of remodeling my family room and would like to incorporate a home theater system. Currently, I have Yamaha preamp/amp (M40) and a pair of KEF 104s. I'm trying to figure out if:
a) Should I add additional KEF surrounds & center spks to ensure "like" sound? The KEFs are 4ohm with sensitivity of 92dB.
b) If not, are there other like speakers I should consider?
c) The next issue is the power source. Should I consider a "all-in-one" receiver such as the Denon 5803 or should I buy a lower cost receiver and feed the L & R front spks through the M40 amp?
Any other ideas or suggestions?
Join in on the discussion.
ELSEWHERE ON ABOUT.COM
RIP: Floppy Drives
Are floppy drives finally ready for the junk heap? With CDRs, Zip Drives, and USB flash drives having the ability to store huge amounts of data, the low-capacity floppy disk may have outlived its usefulness. About Computer Hardware Guide, Mark Kyrnin, has the real scoop.
FROM THE MAILBOX
From Tracy:
...should I hook up my Proscan DVD player to my reciver then to my TV or straight to my TV? Will I get a cleaner picture either way?
From Your Guide:
The best option would be to hookup up the DVD player's video connection to the TV directly using S-video or component video cables and hookup the audio connection to the AV receiver. If you have an AV receiver that has a digital optical audio connection that would be best -- but if not, you can also use the analog L/R audio connections from the DVD player to the receiver. However, you will only be able access Pro-logic surround and not the DTS or Dolby Digital sound from the DVD player using the analog audio connections.
FINAL WORDS
If you need more great info on home theater and audio, with an emphasis on the higher end, be sure to check out About.com's related partner sites:
Audio Video Interiors.
Home Theater Magazine.
Stereophile Guide To Home Theater.
Stereophile Magazine.
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