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How I made my own photo softbox for less than $10

I read a great (as always) post on Strobist about building your own softbox for less than 10 bucks, and I was instantly intrigued. A softbox is used for taking those nice product photos you see on Crutchfield's website and in catalogs. But the word...

Published Tue, Nov 17 2009 1:45 PM by ZakB

The vinyl records comeback from the musicians' POV

About this time last year, Jim R. posted his thoughts on why vinyl records appeared to be making a comeback . Jim outlined what he thought were three reasons for the return: The sound of vinyl The ritual of listening to a record Vinyl as artistic expression...

Published Thu, Oct 15 2009 10:17 AM by Ralph

Filed under: Jim R., vinyl records

Crutchfield Signature -- It's About the Experience

Have you visited Crutchfield Signature yet? The tagline says "it's all about the experience." And that's just what we mean. The site features the best products we carry. And it provides more detailed — and reader-friendly —...

Published Wed, Oct 7 2009 2:31 PM by Ralph

Filed under: Crutchfield Siganture

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

The Audiophiliac Poll

A post on Steve Guttenberg's The Audiophiliac caught my attention the other day. In "What's Wrong with High-End Audio ?" Guttenberg, audio reviewer and record producer, puts forth a theory, and then asks for feedback. The problem, as...

Published Fri, Jul 31 2009 2:59 PM by Ralph

Filed under: Ralph, audio, Hi-Fii 2.0, audiophile

Video: Choosing an HDTV

Shopping for a new HDTV? Julie and Steve run down the basic information (in plain English) you should know before making your purchase. In our "Choosing an HDTV" video, they discuss key factors to consider, such as screen size, LCD TVs versus...

Published Wed, Jul 29 2009 3:52 PM by Crutchfield Video

Filed under: HDTV, plasma TV, Crutchfield Video, LCD TV

How to tame cable clutter

Are you a neat freak? Then you'll love Cable it , a kit that makes it incredibly easy to wrap and organize cables behind your home theater components or home office machines. Dig the video: Crutchfield offers Cable it in in 8-foot, 16-foot, and 50...

Published Fri, Jul 24 2009 3:20 PM by Jim R

Filed under: Monster Cable, Crutchfield, cable management, organize, Cable it

My summer staycation outdoor speaker project. Part 2 -- Planning the install

In my first post in my outdoor speaker project series I talked about the gear I'd need to get my project for adding outdoor speakers to my deck off the ground. Now I'll take a look at how I'm planning the installation. In any home remodeling...

Published Wed, Jul 22 2009 2:40 PM by KenSpike

Filed under: outdoor speakers, Niles, ken nail, atrium 45, polk audio

Tech Terms Demystified: Impedance

Impedance is one of those tech terms whose meaning is just close enough to its general definition to cause some confusion. In everyday language, an impedance is a hindrance — an obstacle to be overcome. Electrically, impedance is a neutral term...

Published Mon, Jul 20 2009 1:37 PM by Ralph

Filed under: Ralph, amplifier, speakers, receiver, tech terms, impedance

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