We've been quite pleased since replacing our Apple TV with the slimmed down PS3 console as the heart of our media center, with a transition smoother than expected. The tipping point for the switch w...
If you thought that HDTVs were meant for just watching stuff, you'd be surprised to learn that soon, you'll be able to access a gamut of online apps via your HDTV set. ...
Yeah, yeah. We're always hearing about how your home computer—with it's DVD drive and connectivity to Hulu and Netflix—can completely replace your TV screen and cable box. We've just ne...
Here are two inspiring DIY projects created by AVForums member "SparksCW" for his bedroom that use a 9mm MDF for a floating LED back lit headboard with a dimmer feature, alongside an opposite facing...
We like this ideas from San Interior Design, which shows how one could gut out a bedroom closet to be used for the purpose of creating an inset bedroom home theater setup (or a home office). Many home...
When you move or renovate your home theater area, you'll most probably want to get rid of a dated entertainment center. The trouble is that there are quite a few on the market and the newer low-slung ...
We really enjoy when manufacturers try different ideas. JVC is trying an ultra-thin home theater system that mounts on your wall. This system even includes flat, wall-mounted speakers. ...
We usually tend to separate furniture and home theater items, however that didn't stop an enterprising designer from trying to combine shelves and speakers. We know that your speakers probably have al...
One of the questions that comes up a lot when talking about home theater PCs, is what kind of mouse and/or keyboard to use? Remember that these computers are in the living room, so your gaming mouse w...
One of the good tips that we've received for high-end stereo and home theater equipment is that things are a lot cheaper when you try out kits. Kits are basically systems that you have to assemble you...
Looking to ditch the hard angles of most audio speakers? The SoundSpot Music Theater 1 system is a 5.1 system that cuts corners in all the right ways, offering a decor friendly modern sphere shaped sp...
This setup has everything we could ever want for our home's media room—except it puts our media room to shame because this stellar home theater is inside a Minivan....
Most people would resign themselves to watching movies on their computer or head off to that old fashioned cinema theater if they lived in a 300 sq. ft. student studio. But home theater enthusiast a...
The submarine-themed home theater looks like a set piece from LOST, doesn't it?...
The Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD Media Player is a case of "close but no cigar". The system revolves around a concept not unlike gaming cartridges of yore, except now the "cartridges" consist of Seaga...
Home Theater - Light Setup from msouza on Vimeo. We'll pardon the spastic video editing stylization of this Vimeo piece uploaded by msouza, only because the video does a great job showcasing an excell...
When the first generation of Aurea HDTVs was released by Philips in 2007, they cost almost $7,000. Sure, LCD backlight bleed is a problem, but that problem wasn't worth spending that much money to res...
Wow, now this is the sort of before and after we love seeing. Photographer Jessica Claire moved into a new home and definitely made lemonade out of lemons with what used to be a home office. Now after...
If you are a fan of video games and arcades, you should look no further for a home entertainment unit to house your home theater. La Boite Concept is a great way to put all of your home theater needs ...
We personally only watch TV through the Mac Mini plugged into our flat screen. It's seriously the best way to watch anything. No cable bills, no limits to what the networks are airing right now, it's...
When choosing the entertainment unit for your HDTV, it's not always good to use something very large and imposing. Most of the time, something simple and elegant will do the job nicely. That's why we ...
Collectors are a dime a dozen. Collectors like Cho Woong, who can balance their obsession with a good eye for decor, are a whole lot more of a rare breed. Cho's collection of Star Wars borders on Sit...
As people are busy keeping up with the Jones' they leave a wake of discarded technology behind them and more often than not those things are ending up on Craigslist. Everyone loves a bargain, but ...
We couldn't help but fall head over heels for Maxime's heavily customized rental unit in Manhattan featured yesterday at AT. Aside from the near perfect mix of budget pieces and splurge accessories, w...
After living in our recent loft space, our records seem to be dustier than ever and we've been on the lookout for a way to give them back their original shine without high overhead costs. We needed ...
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