Audio Test Material I Commonly Use
I get a lot of questions about what material I use to test audio. The following are things I use frequently to confirm a...
Audio
Overview Video Of My Audio Calibration Process
Click on the above link to watch a video that a client shot that shows an overview of my audio calibration process. The audio...
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April 30, 2019Home Theater Maintenance
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October 20, 2017Subwoofer & Amplifier Maintenance Tip
I see a common problem with amplifiers that are older that cause some of them to perform dramatically worse than new. The issue is that...
Miscellaneous
Recommended HDMI Cables, Repeaters And Signal Boosters For 4K UHD 18 Gbps
I see a lot of HDMI cables that are failing to work properly with UHD even though they are labeled to be rated for this use. ...
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October 5, 2016Video & Audio Firmware Update Pitfalls
Many audio and video products today offer the ability to upgrade the software in them that determines in many respects how these machines function. Most...
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December 11, 2013How To Select An HDMI Cable
Many people wonder whether the HDMI cable they select will impact the picture quality of the image they are getting on their display. In...
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September 9, 2012Very Comfortable Home Theater Seating By Front Row
My wife and I were at CEDIA this week and have been looking at home theater seating. We were looking for the most comfortable...
Sources
Philips BDP7501 HDR to SDR Color Conversion Errors
I recently purchased a Philips BDP7501 UHD BD player to use in my audio and video calibration business. This is a very well built...
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July 24, 2015Smart TV Apps No Panacea
I find a number problems occur with Smart TV apps that are not a problem with external products like Apple TV, Roku or Playstation. ...
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December 1, 2012The Ultra HD Revolution Begins With The REDRAY 4K Cinema Player
RED is now taking preorders at $1,450 for their potentially market disrupting new 4K Ultra HD, high frame rate video player. This is the...
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October 21, 2012Oppo BDP-103 Preview
I recently had an opportunity to work on a system with a beta version of the BDP-103. This is a very interesting product. It...
Video
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April 5, 2018Can I Benefit From Playing 4K HDR Movies On My Non-HDR Projector?
Many people are replacing their older projectors with new 4K HDR products from the likes of JVC, Sony and Epson. The odd thing is that...
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March 7, 2017Sony Projector Calibration Pro Software
Sony offers calibration software for their ES range projectors that can adjust the projector settings over a LAN connection. This software is available for...
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18 Gbps HDMI Cable Runs Over 15 Feet Can Be A Challenge
I am encountering many problems with HDMI working properly with 4K UHD and HDR in projector installations. These installations frequently use cables that are much...