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Audeze LCD-1 Headphones Review

December 9th, 2020 by Stephen Hornbrook

The Audeze LCD-1 headphones are an open-back planar magnetic design that are light, foldable and more comfortable than a hot latte on a cold morning. The sound they produce is lucious, smooth, accurate and open. For years I’ve had a clear favorite in the under $500 headphone category – the…
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JBL HDI-3600 Speaker Review

September 23rd, 2020 by Stephen Hornbrook

The JBL HDI series of loudspeakers features an all new High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide technology, designed to enhance acoustic imaging and smooth in-room response. The HDI-3600 is a compact floorstanding speaker that could find its way into most rooms. At $3800 a pair, the HDI-3600 is on the affordable…
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SVS SB-2000 Pro Subwoofer Review
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April 20th, 2020 by Chris Heinonen

For my last SVS subwoofer review, I decided to change things up and test the ported PB-3000 instead of the SB-3000 and highly enjoyed it. But it seems most people reviewed the SB-3000 and the reviews for it were overwhelmingly positive. As someone who is very interested in compact but…
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Apartment Renovation – Part 1

March 18th, 2020 by Mark Vignola

Listing photo when we bought the apartment, after photos in next installment Like many home theater and audio enthusiasts, I have spent countless hours wondering how I would organize a home if I could start from scratch. How would I lay out the sound system? What kind of multi-room audio…
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TCL iPQ Calibration Compared and Reviewed

January 29th, 2020 by Chris Heinonen

We compare the TCL iPQ app to doing a professional calibration using CalMAN to see how well it performs.
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Our Favorite Things of 2019

November 18th, 2019 by Chris Heinonen

At the end of the year, we like to look back at our favorite reviews this year. We’ve watched a lot of movies, listened to a lot of music, and reviewed lots of products. At the end of the year, these are the best things we’ve seen over 2019. The…
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The Wizard of Oz 4K Blu-ray Review

November 6th, 2019 by Chris Heinonen

The Wizard of Oz Summary Adapted from L. Frank Baum’s timeless children’s tale about a Kansas girl’s journey over the rainbow, The Wizard of Oz officially premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on August 15, 1939. The film was directed by Victor Fleming (who that same year directed Gone With the…
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The Lion King (2019) 4K Blu-ray Review

October 23rd, 2019 by Chris Heinonen

The Lion King Summary Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock…
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Toy Story 4 4K Blu-ray Review

October 4th, 2019 by Chris Heinonen

Toy Story 4 Summary In “Toy Story 4,” Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So, when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy Forky (voice of Tony Hale) calls…
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Gremlins 4K Blu-ray Review

September 24th, 2019 by Chris Heinonen

Gremlins Summary Gremlins is a wildly original roller-coaster ride of hilarious mischief.  One minute your hair will stand on end, the next you’ll hold your sides with laughter at the havoc these supposedly gentle furballs create when the rules surrounding their care and feeding are inadvertently broken one fateful Christmas. …
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