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Emotiva UMC-200 Preamp/Processor
Preamp/Processor Reviews
David Vaughn • Apr 10, 2013 • 11 comments

Emotiva UMC-200 Preamp/Processor
Audio Performance
Video Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
 
Price: $599 At A Glance: Audiophile audio quality at a bargain price • Customizable EQ solution • Outstanding value

I’m not an engineer, and no, I don’t play one on TV either, although I’ve been around the A/V business long enough to know the technological challenges manufacturers face when creating a new pre/pro or AVR from the ground up. This is especially hard for smaller companies with limited budgets in an HDMI-enabled world.

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Where do you shop for and buy A/V gear?
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HT Staff • Apr 09, 2013 • 9 comments
With more tools than ever at our disposal, shopping for and buying A/V gear is a very different experience today than it was just a few years ago. What’s your strategy in the age of mobile shopping? Do you have a favorite store or e-tailer? Take a few minutes to respond to this week’s HT Poll and tell us about your experiences in Comments. Stories encouraged!
Where do you shop for and buy A/V gear?
Local independent retail store
17% (202 votes)
Big-box retailer (Best Buy, etc.)
15% (183 votes)
Custom installation company
4% (45 votes)
Online retailer (Amazon, Crutchfield, etc.)
23% (278 votes)
Direct from company websites when possible
5% (65 votes)
I shop in a store but sometimes make the purchase online
5% (60 votes)
I shop in a store but often make the purchase online
5% (59 votes)
Wherever I can get the best deal!
27% (328 votes)
Total votes: 1220
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JVC Introduces 50-Inch BlackCrystal LED LCD TV
New Product Announcements
HT Staff • Apr 08, 2013 • 0 comments
As a service to our readers, HomeTheater.com publishes selected manufacturer-supplied announcements and press releases for products that we think might interest you. Content is posted here exactly as issued by the manufacturer and does not imply endorsement of any kind by Home Theater or any hands-on experience by its reviewers or editors. Visit our Reviews area to browse test reports for products that have been formally evaluated by our expert staff.

JVC Introduces 50” BlackCrystal E-LED TV

— The R Series BC50R joins a growing line of affordable edge-lit BlackCrystal LED TVs, with 1080p video, Energy Star-certified efficiency, and XinemaSound™ 3D audio processing technology —

IRVINE, CA, April 8, 2013 — JVC-TV, the legendary brand in audio/video electronics, announces the introduction of the new 50” R Series BC50R BlackCrystal E-LED HDTV featuring an extremely slim, efficiently powered edge-lit LED screen, 120Hz CrystalMotion™ video processing, and JVC’s XinemaSound™ 3D post-processing audio technology.

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Sony Bravia XBR-84X900 3D LCD Ultra HDTV
3D Flat Panel Reviews
Tom Norton • Apr 05, 2013 • 4 comments

2D Performance
3D Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
Price: $25,000 At A Glance: Stunning resolution • Superb color • Glorious 2D and 3D performance

With 4K-resolution Ultra HD the latest and greatest star in the consumer electronics galaxy, we ink- and pixel-stained wretches of the press were all champing at the bit to lay hands on one. But at a massive 84 inches diagonal, 216 pounds with its floor stand, priced high enough to put you in a nice new car as long as your tastes aren’t too posh, and still limited in availability, Sony’s new 4K flagship made the company understandably reluctant to ship review samples to all the usual suspects.

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Aloha V-Moda
Sweepstakes
Ariel Bitran • Apr 05, 2013 • Published: Apr 08, 2013 • 0 comments
Ben Lin, our very first sweepstakes winner from Hawaii is the ecstatic winner of the V-Moda M-80 on-ear headphone sweepstakes on HomeTheater.com!

Ben just started work for an airline, and he plans on using the M-80s as a frequent flier. He says their, "Build quality can't be denied," and "They sound great and clear". He obviously couldn't be happier.

Thanks for your participation Ben!

What Roger Ebert Taught Us
News
Mark Fleischmann • Apr 05, 2013 • 2 comments
Roger Ebert (1942-2013) transcended his identity as the nation's most respected movie critic to teach valuable lessons about cinema, technology, and finally about life and death.

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Escapist Retreat: Contemporary Theater Reflects Homeowner’s Love for Florida Keys
AV Interiors
Kim Wilson • Apr 05, 2013 • 0 comments
Life is slower and more relaxed in the Keys, and the homeowner of this theater wanted a space to reflect the region’s comfortable sensibilities, including the vibrant colors prevalent in the area such as teal, blue, amber, and especially purple, which was a departure from the more classical theater with dark woods and red walls.
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A Dozen Things About My Visit to Sony in Tokyo
Ears On
Mark Fleischmann • Apr 05, 2013 • 1 comments
In a global economy convulsing with change, middle-level journalists in my dusty corner of the technology sector don't get many invitations to board a plane for Tokyo. Especially when the ticket is business class. But that's where I found myself a few weeks ago, in a luxurious seat with four different points of adjustment, on my way to visit one of the world's great audio companies: Sony. True, Sony isn't the first company most American audiophiles would think of in connection with high-end audio, or even the second or third. Yet I've been consistently knocked flat by demos of its two new loudspeaker lines in recent years. And it looks as if Sony is also looking to improve its game as a maker of surround receivers. Following is a brief summation of what you need to know about Sony's rebirth as an audio brand.

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How TV Makers Spin the Specs
How To Shop
Michael Antonoff • Apr 04, 2013 • 0 comments
When the technical specifications of a new but humdrum TV fail to come up to snuff, the model almost certainly will be priced less than the one with better resolution, faster processing, more connections, and so on. Whether it’s manufacturer or retailer, nobody interested in making a buck will promote the TV as “nothing special”—even if that’s exactly what it is. Sellers will likely spin the spec as “great value.” But not always.
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New York Audio Show Starts Friday: Live Music, Product Demos & More
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HT Staff • Apr 04, 2013 • 0 comments
The magic of high-performance audio takes center stage at the New York Audio Show, Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April14 at the New York Palace Hotel. The show will host more than 80 exhibitors representing 250 brands and feature compelling special events. Click here for the list of exhibitors.
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