MIKE LAKE: An introduction to home theater technology

For most of us, spending money on a movie theater experience is getting harder and harder to justify. One would wager that at least once in your life you've wished to have a bigger, better, more satisfying home theater experience.

Orb Audio Booster Mini Amplifier and Speaker System Review

The picture above is dominated by my giant 65″ TV, but you’ll notice two little speakers sitting in front of the screen (click for a larger view). These little beauties are Mod 2 speakers from Orb Audio, a US-based “high-end speaker manufacturer who has proven that price does not equate to quality in the home [...]

How to Be an Audiophile on the Cheap [Stereo]

# stereo You love music, but even if you consider yourself a true audiophile, the cost of high-end sound can be, frankly, a little absurd. We talked with a handful of audio experts to find out how to get audiophile-calibre sound without emptying your savings account. Here's what they had to say. More »

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