- Get a Portable Audio Boost with Boostaroo
- TechLore - August 29, 2008
- I travel some and have a hard time hearing my music and videos on the airplanes. What I have found is that with a simple Portable Audio Amplifier I can amplify and enhance the sound quality to a much better level. There are a couple of different opti...
- How To Properly Tune Your Car's Speaker Volume
- TechLore - August 18, 2005
- Hi everyone. I thought I would post this because I hear so many people driving around that obviously don't know how to do this. When setting up your head unit(radio), the goal is to have all of your speakers playing at the
- Upgrade your PC to 7.1 sound - Immerse yourself in 7.1 sound
- CNET Videos: Weekend Project - July 1, 2005
- The latest DVDs and PC games back up their amazing visuals with all-encompassing 7.1 surround sound. Want to get an earful? We'll show you how to replace your PC's antique sound card with a 7.1-enabled version, and we also have tips on how to set up ...
- Upgrade your PC to 7.1 sound - Configuring your 7.1 speakers
- CNET Videos: Weekend Project - July 1, 2005
- The latest DVDs and PC games back up their amazing visuals with all-encompassing 7.1 surround sound. Want to get an earful? We'll show you how to replace your PC's antique sound card with a 7.1-enabled version, and we also have tips on how to set up ...
- Bluetooth Integration in My Audi A6 - Truly Handsfree Cell Phone!
- TechLore - June 28, 2005
- I leased a 2005 Audi A6 today. I was amazed at all of the gadgetry that they are putting into cars. Of all of the cool buttons and levers in the car, one of the coolest for me was built-in Bluetooth integration which allows me to make and receive pho...
- Remote Control Thermostats
- TechLore - June 9, 2005
- While a thermostat may seem like a pretty mundane consumer electronics device, it was a great addition to my home theater. The thermostat in my family room is mounted on the same wall that my home theater system is on (TV, speakers, components, etc.)...
- Rage Solo Sound Skateboard BMX Helmet w/ Speakers
- TechLore - April 19, 2005
- Two of my favorite activities are bicycling and listening to music. Historically, they have not been a good combination, because headphones can block out traffic noise that you need to hear to stay safe. Last year, I received a Rage helmet with built...
- egrips and the Treo 650 cell phone
- TechLore - February 2, 2005
- As I mentioned in my article on the 2005 CES show, I'm very happy with the egrips that I added to my Treo 650. Although I don't often buy accessories for my gadgets, egrips is definitely worth the investment. egrips are form fitting grips for your el...
- Understanding Amplifier &Receiver Power Specifications
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- It's no secret that it takes a lot of knowledge to truly understand the world of home audio, which is littered with confusing numbers and terms. Wattage, current, distortion, frequencies, and impedance are just a few of the specifications anyone look...
- Determining the Best Speaker Configuration for a Surround Sound System
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- There are many different types of surround sound systems - 5.1, 6.1, &7.1 configurations as well as other products that only use one or two speakers. So many configurations make it difficult to determine the right number of speakers a surround sound ...
- Picking The Right Cables
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Why better cables?In 1979, a man named Noel Lee made a discovery. He determined that different cable materials impacted the sound when used to connect speakers to amplifiers. Noel used his discovery and crafted a special speaker wire using the name M...
