Receiver Too Hot? Try Cooling the AC Infinity Multifan S7
Does your receiver feel too hot? Do you have other electronics equipment that is uncomfortably warm? Does your Cable Box DVR skip when you are playing back recorded shows? It might be time to think about some active cooling. Most A/V electronics passively draw heat...
Listen Up: Aperion Audio Verus II Grand Speakers
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of home speakers on the market these days. I know I was. Upon deciding that I was going to buy new speakers, I knew I needed to narrow down potential choices. To do this, I visited the homes of several friends–friends who...
Praveen’s Picks: AUKEY 54W QC 2.0 Universal 5 Port USB Charger
If your house is like mine, you probably have more than one mobile device. Whether it’s multiple phones, iPads, a laptop, or what-have-you, the AUKEY 54W 5-port USB charger is a great buy if outlet space is at a premium in your home. The AUKEY Block allows for...
Praveen’s Picks: Cablex Braided IPhone Lighting Cable
Out of all the lightning cables on the market today, this Cablex one is both sturdy and offers a good value for the price point. Fashioned from braided nylon, the cable is super resilient; even after a year of rough use, it continues to hold up well. Also, it’s never...
Islands in the Stream: A Comparison of the Top Music-Streaming Services
After investing time and money into building your home theater or music system, you may discover that the source of the audio you'll be piping through your home is more important than you'd ever realized it would be. In the past, we listened to music on vinyl,...
Praveen’s Picks: The Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B Programmable Switch
Automation is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the home. A new suite of products have come on the market over the past few years with the express intention of automating processes like operating your lights and air conditioning, thereby making your life...
The Benefits of Multi-Zone Receivers (AVRs)
In the past few years, new technological innovations in the A/V field have elevated the audio receiver from simply acting as an amplifier for one audio source by connecting to a pair of speakers. Now, you can purchase high-level audio receivers that allow you to use...
Praveen’s Pointers: Pre-Wiring Your House for Low Voltage Systems
Many people find the process of pre-wiring their new house for low voltage systems to be both difficult and confusing. The best way to go about this process is to run conduit to all of your TVs, which allows you to pull whichever wire you want whenever you need it....
Praveen’s Picks: The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K400
For those of us who use our HTPC, or Home Theater PC, often, it’s very important to have an HTPC keyboard to use with it. Because we have a lot of contact with our computer keyboards, and because our keyboards often bear the brunt of accidents, like falls and having...
Praveen’s Picks: The Logitech Harmony 650 Universal Remote
Universal remotes offer a quick, easy way to sync and operate many different electronic devices with just one remote control. When it comes to streamlining the process of engaging with your equipment, universal remotes are a fantastic tool. It’s for this reason that...