http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/links Latest links, updated every five minutes http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/articles/21450 We chat with Jeffrey Smith--owner of North Miami's First Impressions Theme Theatres Inc. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:39:40 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Dell_Inspiron_i545s_3055NBK/4505-3118_7-33777296.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Dell Inspiron 545s-3055NBK improves on previous models with more upgrade options and faster performance. Its modest components can easily handle the most common tasks, but shoppers looking for a home theater PC should consider the Gateway SX2800-01 or Dell's forthcoming Zino HD instead. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:57:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/183481 Streaming box aims to make viewing video on your television a simple affair, but the price is a bit steep. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/LG_42LH20/4505-6482_7-33570789.html?part=ecoustics-cnet While its light shade of black won't win over bargain home theater sticklers, the LG H20 series' features and adjustability stand out among the entry-level crowd. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:10:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/183275 We spotted these deals early Black Friday morning, and we think any self-respecting geek should know about them. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:45:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/183113 Looking for a flat-panel HDTV? Our comprehensive guide will tell you all that you need to know. Keep these shopping tips in mind when you're browsing the store aisles. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/183099 Before you purchase an LCD or plasma flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive buying advice to learn what features to consider. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/howto/183095 Before you drop hundreds or thousands of dollars on the wrong flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to know. Our HDTV buying guide might just help you save some money. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/LG_26LH20/4505-6482_7-33561688.html?part=ecoustics-cnet While its light shade of black won't win over bargain home theater sticklers, the LG H20 series' features and adjustability stand out among the entry-level crowd. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:27:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/LG_37LH20/4505-6482_7-33561695.html?part=ecoustics-cnet While its light shade of black won't win over bargain home theater sticklers, the LG H20 series' features and adjustability stand out among the entry-level crowd. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:27:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/LG_32LH20/4505-6482_7-33561680.html?part=ecoustics-cnet While its light shade of black won't win over bargain home theater sticklers, the LG H20 series' features and adjustability stand out among the entry-level crowd. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:26:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Turtle_Beach_Ear_Force_X41_headset/4505-13831_7-33785941.html?part=ecoustics-cnet With their accurate 7.1-channel separation, the Turtle Beach Ear Force X41 headphones are great surround-sound headphones for the Xbox 360--or any other home theater component. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:55:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/182602 The state has issued new energy efficiency regulations for TVs, but they aren't the only gadgets slurping up power. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:47:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/182591 California fights greenhouse emissions with new rules on banning the sale of power-hungry TVs. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:41:00 -0500 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-13506_3-10401347-17.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Nine days ahead of the big shopping day, the electronics retailer offers reduced pricing on select HDTVs and home-theater products. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:29:15 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/articles/21403 Best Whole-House Installation Bliss Home Theaters and Automation Inc. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:04:48 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/articles/21401 Best Home Theater Installation First Impressions Theme Theatres Inc. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:01:45 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/hemag/articles/21397 Best Media Room Installation Robert's Home Audio & Video of Los Angeles, Calif. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:20:01 -0500 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/600722.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:59:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/181268 Best Buy is rolling out the red carpet for its own branded movie download service that will put Hollywood flicks on everything from HDTVs, Blu-ray players cellphones sold at its stores. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/181053 The new premium movie service EPIX debuts this weekend. Here is what you need to know. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:59:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/secrets/home-theater-speakers/696 Do you fault a Mini Cooper for being a Mini and not a Honda Odyssey or a Porsche 911? In evaluating product, a question that is often unasked is "What is the reference?" Often times, particularly in audio or video, the question is unasked because the answer invariably is reality. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/599786.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:32:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Onkyo_HT_S7200/4505-6740_7-33738041.html?part=ecoustics-cnet While its bulky design isn't for everyone, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more full-featured and better sounding all-in-one 7.1 home theater system for the price than the Onkyo HT-S7200. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:27:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/174239 A 720p plasma set, the low-cost Panasonic TC-P42X1 provides problematic images and underpowered sound. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:40:00 -0400