August 2009 - Use & Enjoy Your A/V Gear -

Single stereo-input dash speaker for vintage car owners

If you've ever tried to install a modern car stereo in a pre-1960s vintage automobile, you've probably run across the problem of getting stereo sound in a vehicle with only one center dash speaker. When I owned a '56 Studebaker Hawk, I faced...

Published Fri, Aug 21 2009 2:48 PM by Charlie

Filed under: speaker, car, 6"x9", vintage, 4"x10", vehicle, 50s, 5"x7", Retrosonic, dash speaker

Way cool interactive frequency chart

While doing some research, I stumbled across something remarkable that I just have to share. It's an interactive frequency chart published by the Independent Recording Network. What's it good for? Anyone who's looking to educate their ears...

Published Mon, Aug 17 2009 3:14 PM by Jim R

Filed under: Jim R., equalizer, frequency chart

Searching for SACDs

"So what's the deal with SACDs?" a friend asked recently. "I'm looking for a new disc player, but I never see SACDs in the stores. Should I even bother getting an SACD player?" He had a lot of questions, and I answered them...

Published Wed, Aug 12 2009 3:02 PM by Ralph

Filed under: Ralph, Hi-Fi 2.0, SACD

Big bass in a small-car world

Gas mileage is a big issue with an ever-increasing number of people. Most recently, the "Cash for Clunkers" program has resulted in a lot of people driving more compact vehicles. A smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicle is great news for your...

Published Mon, Aug 10 2009 2:52 PM by Charlie

Filed under: bass, subwoofer, car audio, Sony, RMS power, music system, 8" subwoofer, 6-1/2" subwoofer, car, Kicker, Dynamat, car subwoofer, subwoofers, shallow-mount sub, JL Audio, ThunderForm, Stealthbox, MTX, 5" sub, Pioneer Premier, Utopia Be, Focal

The point of point-and-shoot cameras

Kathy, our customer support manager shared these pictures with us the other day, and with her permission, I'm sharing them with you. These pictures are her son at the beach. Last year, he was afraid of the water. Not now! You can see his new-found...

Published Fri, Aug 7 2009 3:02 PM by Ralph

Filed under: Ralph, digital photo frames, Nikon, coolpix, point-and-shoot

Directory of articles and videos on home theater

Getting ready to build or upgrade a home theater system? Here's a handy guide to dozens of articles and videos to help you choose, install, tweak, and enjoy: Plan Your Room The components you need for home theater Choosing your TV's screen size...

Published Wed, Aug 5 2009 3:36 PM by Jim R

Filed under: home theater, TV, surround sound, speakers, receiver, Blu-ray, HDMI, DIY installation

Video: LED and Fluorescent Backlighting in LCD TVs

In the Crutchfield Video for LED and Flourescent Backlighting in LCD TVs , Steve presents the key advantages of both technologies. Fluorescent backlit TVs can use "wide range" bulbs to produce a wider color palette. LED backlit TVs , on the...

Published Mon, Aug 3 2009 2:31 PM by Crutchfield Video

Filed under: Crutchfield Video, LCD TV, LED backlighting, flourescent backlighting

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