“Observe and Report” came and went without drawing much attention. It feels like one of those independent films that was made into a motion picture and released in theaters. The film just about broke even with the budget, but still managed to stay in theaters for two solid months. I guess they [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009)
Posted September 25th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsOkay, you are going to hate me for this, but I actually liked this movie. Could it have been better? Definitely. But for what is was meant to be, “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” is a cute romantic comedy. I am not the biggest fan of Matthew McConaughey, but he didn't bother [...]
Wrong Turn (2003)
Posted September 25th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsI'll admit that I am not a big horror film fan. There are a few that are decent, but for the most part the genre does not appeal to me. The “Saw” series, which I think is up to six in total by now, is just ridiculous. Where is the entertainment value [...]
Audioengine AP4 BookShelf Speakers
Posted September 25th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsImagine this scenario: You've just graduated top of your class from a well-known college of loudspeakers. You aced all your courses and now you're ready to set the audio world on fire with what could be akin to the next Klipschorn or LS3/5. Job offers pour in, and you accept one with an up-and-coming speaker [...]
Digital Projection Announces LED Illuminated DLP Projector
Posted September 25th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsDubbed the M-Vision Cine LED, the newest projector from Digital Projection International is one of several announced by different companies this year featuring LED lighting in lieu of a traditional lamp. The M-Vision Cine LED is capable of producing 600 Lumens and a 10,000:1 contrast, and are recommended for spaces with controlled ambient light [...]
Former Klipsch Engineers to Relaunch Aragon, Arcurus Brands
Posted September 25th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsA pair of engineers, formerly employed by Klipsch, has announced a planned return to the high end home theater market. Now owners of Indy Audio Labs, Rick Santiago and Ted Moore are planning a Q2 2010 relaunch for the Aragon and Arcurus brands, which they acquired from Klipsch in April.
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Denon Targets Entry Level High End Consumers With New Blu-ray Player
Posted September 25th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsThe newest and least expensive Denon Blu-ray player, the DBP-1610, was recently announced as available for sale. At a price of 9, this player is stripped down to the bones with a fairly limited feature set, though Denon still touts a superior picture and build quality to similarly priced players.
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Best Buy previews its 32-inch LCD HDTV/Blu-ray player combo on its Web site
Posted September 24th, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsTVs with built-in DVD players have mostly been the domain of bargain brands, but given the far-improved quality of the Blu-ray format, these combo units could attract more mainstream attention. Sharp has already announced a pair of LCD TV/Blu-ray combos, and now Best Buy is undercutting Sharp’s pricing strategy with a similar unit under its [...]
SIM2 Adds a Reference Model to the Grand Cinema Series
Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsSIM2 is rolling out the Grand Cinema™ C3X LUMIS projector, a 1080p DLP projector that uses Texas Instruments DC4 chipset. It also utilizes SIM2's proprietary ALPHAPATH light engine and their DynamicBlack technology. The brightness is rated at 3000 ANSI lumens and SIM2 claims the contrast ratio ranges up to 35,000:1. Black level [...]
Waterfall Introduces Niagara Glass Loudspeakers
Posted September 23rd, 2009 by Admin | No CommentsThe Niagara Falls are an awe inspiring sight. A towering torrent of endlessly flowing water falling one hundred and sixty seven feet before finally hitting the water below, the falls may be one of the most beautiful sites on the planet. Waterfall Audio’s Niagara speaker is a pretty impressive sight too; a four [...]