How we control our homes and home theaters has changed dramatically in the last decade. What started as a streamlined way to control the sound of our TV with a cable box remote, has now blossomed into systems that are capable of running our entire homes – coordinating between a multitude of connected devices with […]
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Apartment Home Theater Renovation – Part 2
In Part 2 of our Apartment Renovation series, we see the stunning results of the complete team-down of Mark’s Manhattan apartment.
Apartment Renovation – Part 1
Like many home theater and audio enthusiasts, I have spent countless hours wondering how I would organize a home if I could start from scratch. How would I lay out the sound system? What kind of multi-room audio would I install? What kind of lighting and shades should I install for easy control? I got […]
2019 LG TVs – Custom Tone Mapping Explained
A new feature on some 2019 LG TVs, including the updated OLEDs, is the ability to define a custom tone mapping curve using CalMAN. As this is the first TV to offer this option, I’m going to explain the basics of tone mapping, talk about how the process works on the new LG models, and […]
Vizio PQ65-F1 Image Analysis Review
The Vizio PQ65-F1 is the top-of-the-line set from the value-oriented company. It comes fully decked out when it comes to image specs, with over 2000 nits, HDR10 and Dolby Vision capability, DCI/P3 gamut coverage, and 192 zones of local dimming. On paper, the PQ65-F1 looks to be an all-star, but the question is how it […]