In Pursuit of Quality: The Apple “Fanboi”

For quite a while (heck, pretty much forever), the knock on Apple has been that it’s overpriced, that the same thing can be had for much less elsewhere.A much more recent complaint is that somehow Apple never gets any critical reviews, it’s all just shoddy reporting. A couple of big hitters on the other side have jumped on this latest argument [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 19:00:43

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Orbitsound T3: Walking in your own bubble of music

Audio equipment is one of those areas of personal technology where you can spend anything from a few quid to a few grand, ... stereo sound by different means. Instead of separating it into left and right channels and sending ... with personal music systems like the iPod® or MP3 enabled phones is that you have to wear headphones [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 15:50:59

Car Audio Bass By Alpine

One Canadian gentleman living in Ottawa and one California-based manufacturer of stereo equipment have together demonstrated how the world has ... should any car owner choose to purchase subwoofers with a Thermal Management feature? Knowing ... take place. That should explain the benefit of adding R Alpine subwoofers to a car audio bass system [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:52:24

Iron Elegance in a Kitchen Sink

Iron Elegance in a Kitchen Sink January 15th, 2009 | Category: Hardware Think of cast iron and “contemporary” usually doesn’t come to mind ... building audio granite shower net amplifier led auto repair magazine antenna stores co2 turbo to the rescue aquarium fiberglass alarm www diy music Hardware cabinet jewelry carpet planner amp clothes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:16:00

Work smarter

Work smarter January 17th, 2009 | Category: Hardware Love it or hate it, I found myself (and a compassionate friend) ... kitchen to the rescue table tile plans framing wiring audio screen printing www com upholstery punk home ... screen car projects hair net sump stores co2 home security flooring website sewing turbo auto synth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 09:00:00

Get Prepared To Make Money On The Internet This Year…

Hi everyone,Ray here and after just finishing a bout of physiotherapy - I just had to get this blog post out to you - as it will directly affect your moneymaking performance online this year.I have ALWAYS said that organisation is one of the most important critical success factors when starting/running your own home based internet marketing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:55:57

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT-P: Attention Hog

2009 Mistsubishi Eclipse To pass the time between now and 2011 when the Eclipse will be more significantly overhauled, ... as a everyday family car, the Eclipse simply does not have the space or let’s say “mature” styling ... system that features nine speakers, complete with trunk-mounted subwoofer.  I think it is safe to [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 21:59:55

Samsung HT-X810R

Want to hear explosions, screams, babies crying all around you? Then move to Lewisham. Alternatively you could get Samsung’s HT-X810R soundbar. This 2.1 system provides 5.1 virtual surround sound, has a wireless subwoofer and a built-in upscaling DVD player, all for your audio-visual pleasure. But will it really sate your AV cravings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 11:02:39

Subwoofer Vibrating Massage Chair For Cats

I know with ninja cat and assassin cat, we’ve been posting a lot of cat videos lately, but I can’t help it. They’re so cute, cuddly, and funny. This video gives me an idea, one of those made big enough for humans, like a vibrating bean bag chair. I would buy it. Leave a comment below. Want more funny cat videos? Subscribe to our RSS feed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 23:02:15

This Cooler Has A Better Stereo System Than My Car

When I’m headed to the beach, I’m usually carrying a heavy ass cooler full of beer. The problem is, I’m always going alone, all by myself ... is a portable stereo system and cooler. It’s no pushover stereo either, with two Sony Xplod speakers, an 1100 watt subwoofer, this cooler is bumpin’. It’s a damn shame only dry cooling is recommended [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 14:15:00

Satisfy all your multimedia cravings wherever you roam with the Toshiba Qosmio F45-AV410 notebook PC, which features a widescreen 15.4-inch screen, crisp audio from the Harman Kardon speakers with subwoofer, and integrated media control buttons on either side of the keyboard. A 1.3 megapixel digital web camera built into the LCD’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 13:45:39

Streaming technology makes its presence known at CES

Often when CES gets under way it's interesting to look at trends among different manufacturers ... you want to stream video from the internet or just connect a subwoofer wirelessly, there are a number ... is the ability to connect a subwoofer to your home theater receiver without running wires. Polk [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:07:43

Tesla Customer update….

Just got this update from Tesla…. don't think it's on the web yet and was sent only to owners. Big news: battery pack expected to last seven year only $12k to replace if you order now. best j from Elon Musk to date Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 4:37 PM subject Company Update and New Options Unveiled! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 01:00:05

Home Theater System - Part 1

Q: What's harder than deciding what home theater audio receiver to buy?A: Figuring out where to put it all, and how to hook it all up.I finally decided on a home theater "in-a-box" system to get: It's the Onkyo HT-S7100. Yes ... that will matter a whole lot. Unless you have a room to dedicate to a home theater, there is no practical way [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 10:01:00

thump-thump th-thump-thump

Friday; the weekend cometh.It rained yesterday and through the night last night.  Reminded me just how infrequently we’ve had rain this year.  I’d just flipped our sprinklers back on this past week, normally the lawn is dormant enough during winter that I can easily go without them - but the increasingly brown hue had me concerned [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 08:00:22

Sound installation uses its own force to create vibrations and feedback

"Minimum_Module" by Limiteazero is an open source sound installation (you can download the source code for it at the link below) built with Processing where 4 frequencies are generated by 4 laptops and played through a subwoofer which creates vibrations on 4 steel plates which are picked up with microphones as visualized [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 19:00:27

Psyko 5.1 Headphones Claim True Gaming Surround Sound

I’ve always been on the skeptical side when it comes to surround sound headphones.  I mean, two speakers to simulate 5.1 channels?  Please.  That is until I saw the Psyko 5.1 Gaming Headphone.  The full surround sound headset actually uses 5 audio drivers placed throughout the device in addition to a subwoofer in each ear cup.  Psyko [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 20:36:34

Focal XS Review

Back in 2005, I reviewed the iCub, the first “digital lifestyle” product from French audiophile company Focal-JMlab ... speaker system, it was a subwoofer, an amplifier, and a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) in a compact ... and a black-mesh grille. Similarly, the subwoofer enclosure is matte black with aluminum trim [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 17:54:39

Cat Gets Good Vibrations From Subwoofer [Cats]

There's nothing I find more entertaining than cats using technology to amuse themselves—whether it be boxing with printers, riding roombas, ... or just chilling with the help of a subwoofer, like this kitty. Neatorama This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 08:00:00

Bravia Theater Blu-ray Solution - BDV-IT1000

I have been wondering for a while when on earth Sony is going to release a Home Theater All in One system with Blu-ray. It seems like they keep introducing DVD all in one sets, however we all know Bu-ray won the HD ... of your existing DVD collection, connect up external HD sources such as the PLAYSTATION®3 or an HDTV tuner [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 14:17:09

Surround Sound: Proper Surround Sound Setup

If you are in the market for a brand new surround sound system I’m pretty sure you’ve been a little baffled by all the options, bells, whistles, ... surround sound system. This set up calls for the use of five speakers plus one subwoofer in addition ... . You should also have a subwoofer located behind you in order to create the ‘bass notes’ of sound [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 20:13:03

Home Theater System - Part 2

The home-theater-in-a-box came via UPS yesterday at 6:00pm. The UPS guy was relieved that I was there so he could drop-off the 104 lb. box the size of a small refrigerator at the garage rather than my front door (which is much more difficult to get to.Everything that people said about the Onkyo HT-S7100 is absolutely true [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 06:05:00

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: World’s First Pellet Fireplace

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: World’s First Pellet Fireplace January 20th, 2009 | Category: ... amplifier wiring kits home theater framing solar auto repair audio amp music Plants cable magazine ... video alarm closet clothing led shower car sump projection lighting planner granite sewing garage synth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:53:00

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: Environmentally-Friendly Kitchen Cabinets from Tonusa

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: Environmentally-Friendly Kitchen Cabinets from Tonusa January 22nd, 2009 | Category: ... upholstery Furniture carpet home security building synth magazine projection audio projector screen granite ... fiberglass cable kits guitar channel car planner electronic amplifier led table oil change sump speakers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 21:58:07

Electronic Updates

I thought I would follow up on a few issues I had with some electronics for my home theater ... close things off. I had posted earlier about my subwoofer dying and well, it turns out getting it fixed ...  and there you go, an RMA was issued.  I shipped off the defective subwoofer (the electronic guts only [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:39:35

Lenovo Launches Their First All-In-One Desktop Computer, The A600, Includes VoIP Remote/Mouse

Lenovo introduced its first ‘all-in-one’ desktop computer today, the IdeaCentre A600.  For the entertainment enthusiast there’s a 21.5-inch (1920×1080) LCD, speakers with integrated subwoofer, Blu-ray player, digital TV tuner and optional 4-in-1 remote (more about this later).  Under the hood is an Intel Core2 Duo processors, optional ATI [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 06:48:16

Gadget Review: Lumisource Boomchair Shark Gaming Chair

It’s pretty funny to see people’s reactions when they come face to face with the LumiSource Boomchair Shark gaming chair ... subwoofer Audio input/output Headphone jack Vibrating “rumble” feature Color LED that flashes in sync ... and 4″ subwoofer, with adjustable volume and vibration controls, are embedded in the base of the chair [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 07:56:27

Acoustic Research USB Headphones Go Multi-Driver Surround Path

Following up on our coverage of the new Plantronics cans with their detachable Dolby decoder, ... and subwoofer, and two 12 millimeters for center and surround) per earcup, following in the footsteps ... a microphone common to its gaming competition and - thanks to its relatively small shape, folding ability [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 14:28:50

Budget surround sound system suggestion?

Budget surround sound system suggestion?Asked by:THX Any one know of a nice 1000W or close to that surround sound system for less than $200 including shipping within US. Preferably with 2 rear, two front, subwoofer and receiver. Please do not suggest garbage brands such as Coby, GPX etc since I want some amount of sound quality Home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-25 10:46:23

Wireless 5.1 Surround sound speakers

So what if you want surround sound say in the family room, but don’t have any easy way to run wires to the back? Logitech has their Z-5450 which is 4 speakers plus a subwoofer. The rear speakers can be as far away as 8.5 meters (28 feet) and still work. It is also THX certified so might even sound decent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:17:07

Government Auctions Online, PLUS, Monday's Scan of eBay Pulse

By Mike ArsosaThe internet has been a venue for business as far as anyone can remember. Along with the added benefit of extra income from the internet, the net has also made it possible for web surfers to find almost anything they want to buy, and even get them at good prices [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 04:42:00

Inspirational Interior Design of the Day : Amazing Sofa

Inspirational Interior Design of the Day : Amazing Sofa January 22nd, 2009 | Category: Furniture This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, ... auto closet car project fiberglass turbo plans lcd projector tube amp bmw diy cabinet tv synth com ... kitchen cabinets jewelry website notebook auto repair co2 projects solar audio speakers flooring home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 07:23:22

How To: Upgrade to Studio Monitor Speakers

For the past 5 years I have owned the same set of Logitech 2.1 Z-2200 speakers. They have served me well in college and the large subwoofer made for an excellent footrest. However, they are typical “computer speakers” in the sense that they don’t accurately reproduce each frequency and provide too much bass, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 02:24:33

50 Gifts Under $50 for Creative Types

Trying to find the perfect holiday gift for that designer or developer in your family? Unless you are a designer or developer as well, you probably have no idea what to get them. Don’t waste your money on buying crappy stuff that looks cool, check out this list of 50 awesome gifts that creative types are sure to love [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 09:32:53

Iron Elegance

Iron Elegance January 15th, 2009 | Category: Hardware Think of cast iron and “contemporary” usually doesn’t come to mind ... bathroom notebook video garage net net com closet tv refugium pc www com stores mp3 player punk ... aquarium stand website Hardware tube amp kitchen cabinets audio hair alarm upholstery jewelry com [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:16:00

Dell Studio XPS 16 is a videophile's dream machine

The new XPS 16 multimedia laptop from Dell features a glossy black case with anodized aluminum and leather accents, a backlit keyboard, and a 1920x1080 LED backlit LCD with wide viewing angles for an awesome viewing experience with the built in slot-loading Blu-Ray player. 2 stereo speakers and an internal subwoofer drive the sound [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:17:00

ZVOX Z-Base 550 puts surround sound under your TV

ZVOX Z-Base I wanted a surround sound system for many years and for one reason or another, I was never able to get one set up ... device called the Z-Base All-in-One Home Theater that sits under the TV. Inside the scratch resistant ... . In the early years of being married, our apartments were too small for a surround sound setup [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 15:07:05

Upgrade your TV with Panorama

Bowers & Wilkins unveils a new breed of soundbar. The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama is the ideal way of upgrading your flatscreen TV’s sound. Amazing audio quality with surround sound and stereo. Active center speaker for wonderful movie sound. Simple connection and set up. A true one-box solution: no subwoofer required. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:50:14

Creative Ads, Issue 11

"QUANTUM SHOT" #491 Link The Worst Time to Buy, the Best Time to Enjoy Ads With the severe economic downturn, ... away... I bought this humongous 150-inch plasma screen TV... 11 speakers and a subwoofer ... ! "You eat what you touch" - A few car-related ads: Bringing the Post-it Art to the extreme (remember [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 05:46:21

2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD Test Drive - Pure Smoooothness

The original Nissan Murano, launched in 2003 as a 2004 model, set new standards for style and sportiness, as well as comfort and versatility, in the expanding mid-size cross-over sport utility vehicle marketplace. There was nothing before or anything after that came close to the Murano’s attributes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 23:43:50

Wacky Looking iPod Speaker System By Jean-Michel Jarre

Sharper Image has gone the way of bankruptcy, but fear not, for their design team’s spirit shall live on in the AeroSystem (the names are all too familiar).  No, it doesn’t Ionize the air, but it does feature 2x 20W speakers and an integrated 45W RMS subwoofer.  Even though the odd looking speaker is designed specifically [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 04:18:35

Speakers: Logitech X-240

It’s very rare to come across entry-level 2.1 speakers that deliver pristine sound quality ... X-240 is a 2.1 speaker system comprising a toaster-sized subwoofer, two satellites and a control ... to listeners’ ears, the satellites are angled about 75 degrees backwards. The subwoofer is a wooden unit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 09:36:00

Today at Boing Boing Gadgets

Today on Boing Boing Gadgets we flung ninja star tacks at the walls and listened to the buzz of clockwork bees. A wooden hand lifted an iPhone aloft in defiance. A turtle danced to our music collections and a LOLcat became a subwoofer. Sanyo announced their newest lineup of Xacti camcorders, while 4Chan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 12:02:43

BoomCooler is an awfully cool thing!

Hip, all the rage and rocking! That’s something BoomCooler already is and that is also something you will be, ... of endless boasting. The BoomCooler essentially packs a car stereo into an ice chest which obviously does ... 6” x 9” 240 Watt Max 4-Way Speakers, one 1100 Watt Max 10” Subwoofer and a 4-Channel 600-Watt [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 12:19:16

Cat Gets Good Vibrations From Subwoofer [Cats]

There’s nothing I find more entertaining than cats using technology to amuse themselves—whether it be boxing with printers , riding roombas , ... or just chilling with the help of a subwoofer, like this kitty. Neatorama Original post:?? Cat Gets Good Vibrations From Subwoofer Cats Tags: gizmo, laser, weird, high-end, lovely [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 03:00:00

The Basic Courtesy of Buying Online

Ever since I started selling my stuff online, I notice that potential buyers are often rude online. The most recent was sent via 88db requesting for my contact number when I have obviously linked to my Altec Lansing subwoofer. That’s not all, the user isn’t even registered with 88db, so how [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 02:33:14

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: No More Stinky Food with New Air Purification System from Viking

Live from the universal Builders’ Show: No More Stinky Food with New Air Purification System from Viking January 20th, 2009 | Category: ... furniture midi framing sump closet screen printing home electronic sewing project home theater audio ... diy website video fireplace kitchen net amp pc notebook magazine music speaker projector Hardware [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:17:00

Review: Blueant M1 Bluetooth Speaker System

I love it when my iPhone toting friends start describing why their phone is the superior device on the smartphone market. My typical response is going through the list of things that my Tilt does that their precious iPhone does not. The primary weakness that I tend to bring up is the lack of A2DP (Bluetooth stereo audio) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 14:38:41

Thunderball Blu-Ray Review

Time: 125 Minutes Studio: MGM Fox Rating: PG SRP: $34.98 FEATURE: A The villain group, SPECTRE (Special Executive for Counter-Intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion) takes down a plane carrying nuclear warheads with an undercover agent posing as a pilot [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 02:03:44

Thunderball Blu-Ray Review

Time: 125 Minutes Studio: MGM Fox Rating: PG SRP: $34.98 FEATURE: A The villain group, SPECTRE (Special Executive for Counter-Intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion) takes down a plane carrying nuclear warheads with an undercover agent posing as a pilot [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 02:03:44

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