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Designed for use with a variety home automation and entertainment devices, this Logitech Harmony Elite 915-000256 remote allows easy control through closed cabinets or walls for flexible use. The remote works with Alexa, and the Harmony mobile app supports simple on-to-go operation.
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
Have been a Harmony 1 fan for years. This one was on sale via a price match so what the heck. Controlling multiple components including a number of Lutron dimmers as well as fans. Simple to set up. Simple to use. Simple. But also very effective. My wife is very happy as she can run the remote. Having the Hub be the source of all the commands makes it much easier than having to point your remote at the device - particularly pesky with the light and fan controllers. Controls 75" 4K HDR Sony 940D TV, Marantz AV7702mkII Pre-pro, Samsung UBD-K8500/ZA 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, Oppo 103D Blu-ray Player Darbee Edition,
Mirage HDT Home-Theater Speaker System (LCR [OM-5s for L&R, HDT-F for center], SR, SL, SBR, SBL [HDT-Rs]), Dual SVS PB12-Plus Subs; Outlaw Audio Model 7900 Power Amp, AudioControl BijouTM THX® Equalizer, Rega RP1 Turntable, Dual Panamax M5300-PM Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HTS 2500 Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HDP 1800 Power Conditioners, Clearplay Blu-ray Player, Motorola DCX3200 HD cable receiver & Logitech Harmony Elite Remote. The included RF blasters make that easy pickins. Very highly recommended,
Mirage HDT Home-Theater Speaker System (LCR [OM-5s for L&R, HDT-F for center], SR, SL, SBR, SBL [HDT-Rs]), Dual SVS PB12-Plus Subs; Outlaw Audio Model 7900 Power Amp, AudioControl BijouTM THX® Equalizer, Rega RP1 Turntable, Dual Panamax M5300-PM Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HTS 2500 Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HDP 1800 Power Conditioners, Clearplay Blu-ray Player, Motorola DCX3200 HD cable receiver & Logitech Harmony Elite Remote. The included RF blasters make that easy pickins. Very highly recommended,
My Best Buy number: 0953167959
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Designed for use with home entertainment and home automation devices, this Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home remote integrates a full-color touch screen, motion sensing and vibration feedback for a seamless, intuitive Harmony control experience.
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
Have been a Harmony 1 fan for years. This one was on sale via a price match so what the heck. Controlling multiple components including a number of Lutron dimmers as well as fans. Simple to set up. Simple to use. Simple. But also very effective. My wife is very happy as she can run the remote. Having the Hub be the source of all the commands makes it much easier than having to point your remote at the device - particularly pesky with the light and fan controllers. Controls 75" 4K HDR Sony 940D TV, Marantz AV7702mkII Pre-pro, Samsung UBD-K8500/ZA 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, Oppo 103D Blu-ray Player Darbee Edition,
Mirage HDT Home-Theater Speaker System (LCR [OM-5s for L&R, HDT-F for center], SR, SL, SBR, SBL [HDT-Rs]), Dual SVS PB12-Plus Subs; Outlaw Audio Model 7900 Power Amp, AudioControl BijouTM THX® Equalizer, Rega RP1 Turntable, Dual Panamax M5300-PM Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HTS 2500 Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HDP 1800 Power Conditioners, Clearplay Blu-ray Player, Motorola DCX3200 HD cable receiver & Logitech Harmony Elite Remote. The included RF blasters make that easy pickins. Very highly recommended,
Mirage HDT Home-Theater Speaker System (LCR [OM-5s for L&R, HDT-F for center], SR, SL, SBR, SBL [HDT-Rs]), Dual SVS PB12-Plus Subs; Outlaw Audio Model 7900 Power Amp, AudioControl BijouTM THX® Equalizer, Rega RP1 Turntable, Dual Panamax M5300-PM Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HTS 2500 Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HDP 1800 Power Conditioners, Clearplay Blu-ray Player, Motorola DCX3200 HD cable receiver & Logitech Harmony Elite Remote. The included RF blasters make that easy pickins. Very highly recommended,
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Nest 3rd Generation Smart Learning Thermostat: Take control of your home's heating and cooling without lifting a finger with this thermostat, which learns your habits and adjusts to automatically regulate your home's temperature based on your schedule. The Nest Leaf feature alerts you when you choose a temperature that's energy efficient.
Customer Rating
5
Easy to setup and very functional
on March 24, 2016
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
Bought this on a lark. Was intrigued by the ability to control remotely when away by using my iPhone. I am no electrician by a longshot but the installation instructions and website interactive help made the setup very simple. Offsite control with my phone is easy, and I can also control with my Amazon Echo. Self learning as well as programmable more. Attractive unit. Would recommend without hesitation.
My Best Buy number: 095316795
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
Customer Rating
4
Excellent, but limited benefit over 1080p
on March 5, 2016
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
Have a number of 4k TVs (Sony, Samsung) and also a 1080p Sharp Elite Pro-70X5FD. I still prefer the picture on the Elite. But on to the comments. No doubt about it, coupled with the Sony 4k set the picture quality is very good. No. Extremely good. However, at the distances we normally sit from the set (8-9 feet) I am hard pressed to say that their is any discernable difference in the perceived picture quality between the 4k and 1080p versions. I have read that the human eye just can't resolve the difference. Nothing bad to say about the unit. $399.00 is a great price for it. Just not significantly better that quality 1080p setups. And the picture quality on the Sharp Elite is still superior to all my 4k sets. Just my unscientific observations.
My Best Buy number: 095316795
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Enjoy rapid Internet connectivity with this ARRIS SURFboard SBG6900-AC cable modem and Wi-Fi router, which feature download speeds up to 686 Mbps and Wireless-AC technology with Wi-Fi speeds up to 1900 Mbps.
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
Fast and great coverage. Easy set up. No drop outs so far. Nothing else to say really. It does what it is advertised to do and does it well.
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Asus Laptop: Surf the Web and stay up to date on social media using this laptop, which offers a spacious 15.6" display, plus an HDMI output for connecting to your HDTV or high-def monitor. With a 1TB hard drive, you have plenty of room to house personal files.
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
My review is not suggesting that this is the hottest machine on the market - far from it. But an i5 processor w/ 6 GB memory for less that $450.00 is a pretty good deal! Built in CD/DVD drive adds weight but grants function. No BT and only integrated graphics and short anticipated battery life (just bought this morning). i5 is quick enough to accomplish most "ordinary" computing tasks (WP, Internet, streaming) and basic gaming. If you need more be realistic and spend 3-500 bucks more. But at the price level this is a very nice machine and merits consideration. Would give a 4.5 if that choice were available.
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Maximize your productivity with this HP LaserJet Pro M277dw printer, which copies, scans and faxes and features built-in wireless networking that supports remote printing from compatible Android, Apple® iOS and Windows mobile devices.
Customer Rating
4
low priced wireless color workhorse for home
on November 17, 2015
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
Had an inkjet AIO and a low priced color laser to handle the spectrum of my print jobs at home. Wanted to cut down on the number of devices in the home computer room and looked around. This HP unit seemed to fit the bill. Fast printing speeds, nice text and OK color. Fax, scan and copy as well. For the price hard to beat. Will see how long the toner cartridges last, but most of my HPs have had decent life and no reason to think this will be any different. Wireless was very easy to set up. So far solid connections. Good solid buy.
My Best Buy number: 0953167959
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Sony BRAVIA KDL48W600B LED HDTV: This Sony BRAVIA TV features a 1080p display and X-Reality PRO technology to showcase your movies, TV shows and sporting events with rich detail. Built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to wirelessly stream shows, movies and your favorite songs.
Customer Rating
5
Good price for almost 50" of crisp clean HD
on September 23, 2015
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
I was looking for a 50" TV as a gift for a family member. This one caught my eye. Center stand attachment made sure that her table would be able to hold the TV (many of the new models have feet at the edge of the TV making it difficult to place the TV on a lot of TV tables). 60Hz native but the technique Sony developed to deal with motion blur seems to work very well. Lots of HDMI inputs (some sets in this price range have only 2). Wireless connection is easy to set up and so far no drops. I do not hesitate to recommend this set.
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The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range & speed, delivering extreme dual band WiFi up to 1900Mbps. The 700mW high-powered amplifiers provide extreme range, while the dual core 800MHz processor enables maximum WiFi performance.
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
Owned the NETGEAR - AC1200 Dual-Band Wireless-AC Range Extender and while helped some I still had signal issues on 2nd floor on the end of the house away from the router (Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3200). Read a number of favorable reviews and took the plunge. As with the previous unit, set up was a breeze. No more signal strength issues anywhere in the house. Problem solved.
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Only at Best BuySharp AQUOS LC-55LE653U LED HDTV: Update your living room with this stylish smart TV than can display videos from your phone and stream your favorite shows. The dual-core processor and automatic volume adjustment ensure smooth playback on the crisp HD screen and down-firing speakers.
Customer Rating
5
Price/Performance has to be considered
on June 29, 2015
Posted by: MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
This is a 55" HDTV that costs less than $600.00. In evaluating this set you need to take that into consideration. Is it the same picture as a $7000 Sharp Elite? No. Is the picture as good or better than any 55" + set on the market for under $600.00? I think so. Want great sound? Buy a receiver and speakers or a sound bar. In my opinion, the picture is very nice - good color, not over-saturated, nice contrast and good off-angle viewing (comparatively speaking - as good as any other LED/LCD I have seen recently). Could not find an Amazon app for Prime, but can use other devices for such if required (ROKU, PS$, XBOX 1). Got this for my daughter in college and she and her roommates are thrilled. Nice buy from Best Buy!
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This ARRIS SURFboard cable modem uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure speed that lets you surf the Web and download videos, music and images with ease. The integrated wireless network (802.11n) is backward compatible with 802.11b/g access points
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5Can't be activated by Comcast in Boston!
By Bostonuser
from Boston
As of 7/11/10 when I write this review, Comcast in Boston cannot activate this modem. Although it is on their approved list of devices, it is not yet in their BILLING SYSTEM, so it can't be tied to an account. Doesn't matter that there is no billing for a customer-owned modem. I learned this the hard way, after a 1 1/2 hour call with Comcast. They have "put in a ticket" to get the modem added to the billing system, and will "email me" when it is complete. I give them a week, and then back this thing goes. Fair warning to all thinking of buying this modem. Doesn't matter how wonderful it is, it''s brand new, so make sure your cable operator has fully enabled it in your area.
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
Blame Comcast not the modem
July 11, 2010
It is not a fair criticism of this producd to say that it is on your ISP's approved list but they cannot activate it because of their internal billing procedures. It seems to me that this has nothing to do with the quality and performance of the modem itself.
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iPad mini features a beautiful 7.9" display, iSight and FaceTime camera, the A5 chip, ultrafast wireless and up to 10 hours of battery life.¹ And over 275,000 apps² on the App Store made for iPad work with iPad mini. So it's an iPad in every way, shape and slightly smaller form.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Awesome
By Momoney19064
from Springfield PA
Sweet Phone, great speed & awesome pics. The best phone since the 4s
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
Phone?
May 20, 2013
I do not own one, but I thought this is an iPad - no phone.
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Pebble Smartwatch: From tracking your morning run to checking your favorite team's score during the big game, this watch puts useful apps and notifications on your wrist.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Bad Battery
By Nelmer
from Manhattan, KS
I initially liked the watch. I started having problems with it staying hooked up with Bluetooth. I was constantly having to go to the app and hook up several times a day. Then the battery started running low. Now it can't keep a charge through one day. Kind of worthless to put on a watch for just a few hours and then have to recharge it. Sadly I went back to my cheap Casio.
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
Battery woe
July 5, 2014
Same issue here. Initially kept a 5 day or so charge. Now can't get a day. Reset to defaults, running minimal apps - no joy. Too bad as I liked the face a lot. Back to the Metawatch for now.
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The NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Router, with breakthrough Tri-Band WiFi 5 delivers multiple bands for homes with many WiFi devices. WiFi speed up to 3.2Gbps and 6 high performance antennas provide maximum speed and range. Smart Connect allows you to game, stream, and download mega-sized files without lags.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Not what I expected
By kqucin
from st paul, mn
We upgraded to this router as we had dead spots in the house and have over 15 devices on the network. Best Buy associate said this router would handle all the devices and increase range. Range is not any better and occasionally we have to disconnect and reconnect due to bad connection. Router does seem to handle all of our devices, but signal is not better. Not what I expected.
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
Range extender
May 5, 2015
I have this wireless router and still had some areas where the throughput was not what I wanted on occasion. We have quite a lot of area to cover with a two story home. We added the NETGEAR - Nighthawk AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Range Extender and there have been no issues since that time. Not cheap, but will all the devices we have and the number of streaming TVs was worth the investment for us. Also, a lot of walls to go through. Have done all the firmware updates and can't recall but one of them made a connection issue we were having go bye-bye. Good luck!
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VIZIO E-Series E40-C2 LED Smart HDTV: This VIZIO Smart TV can fill your living room or bedroom with stunning visuals and your favorite movies, shows and apps in one place. You can stream media right from the TV, or use your smartphone, tablet or computer to project onto the big screen in up to 1080p quality.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Constant buzzing noise
By Jack
Bought the TV because for the best features in the price point ($314.99+tax). Looks great, and picture quality is quite good. However, there's a constant buzzing sound whenever the display is on. Tried to troubleshoot, and contacted Vizio. They said they can send a replacement, but with an older model (E420i-B2). Instead, exchanged it for a new one at Best Buy. The buzzing sound is a lot less now, and will observe and update review if it persists. Would have been a great value.
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
Other possible explanations?
June 14, 2015
You know your TV and situation than any of us to be sure, but the fact that you had 3 TVs with the same issue makes me wonder if the issue is related to your room in any way? Since the Samsung did not buzz that kind of mitigates against that explanation I know. But it might be related to the equipment in the Vizio. I had a buzzing from an amplifier in my HT room that it took a while to isolate. Turned out that whenever the ceiling fan was on the buzzing was present. Off and no buzz. Same can happen with lighting. I have bought a number of Vizio sets for my family and none have exhibited this issue. Good luck!
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With built-in wireless networking, this Lenovo K450E-57331555 desktop makes it easy to access Web content. NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 graphics with 2GB dedicated video memory offer realistic visuals for enhanced multimedia and gaming.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good computer
By Chris
I just got it but haven't had a chance to really use it, but compared to my old computer, this one looks great and much smaller
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
Don't understand the rating given use
August 9, 2015
Just trying to understand the rating. Your comment says that you have not really had a chance to use the computer but that it looks nice. Most look here for reviews to see how the machine functions, its speed, ability to handle games and programs, etc. Can you tell us why you deducted a star from the review? Thanks.
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HP Laptop: Store your favorite movies, photos, music and games on this laptop's expansive 1TB hard drive. The 15.6" HD display with HP BrightView lets you check e-mails, browse social media and view photos and videos with vivid image clarity.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great laptop for the money
By Dell
I bought laptop at a great price. Upgraded the memory to 16gb. Running like a champ. Even plays battlefield 4 at a descent settings.
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
Memory upgradeable?
January 23, 2016
Can find no info on the memory. Is it upgradeable? One slot or two? Looks like you upgraded to 16 MB. Is that the maximum memory for this model? Thanks.
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Excellent, but limited benefit over 1080p
By MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
Have a number of 4k TVs (Sony, Samsung) and also a 1080p Sharp Elite Pro-70X5FD. I still prefer the picture on the Elite. But on to the comments. No doubt about it, coupled with the Sony 4k set the picture quality is very good. No. Extremely good. However, at the distances we normally sit from the set (8-9 feet) I am hard pressed to say that their is any discernable difference in the perceived picture quality between the 4k and 1080p versions. I have read that the human eye just can't resolve the difference. Nothing bad to say about the unit. $399.00 is a great price for it. Just not significantly better that quality 1080p setups. And the picture quality on the Sharp Elite is still superior to all my 4k sets. Just my unscientific observations.
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
good article!
March 5, 2016
This is a good article that gets into more detail on the 4k v. 1080p issue. Thought it might be helpful.
http://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/4k-ultra-hd-uhd-vs-1080p-full-hd-tvs-and-upscaling-compared
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Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Can't tell a difference...
By Teers
from Columbia, SC
Product doesn't sync as well with a SONY 4K tv. There's a lot of friends fumbling around to move from DVD player back to TV. Actual picture quality is the same as the SONY blue ray player I had that up-converts to higher resolution.
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
Distance is important.
May 22, 2016
I was a very early adopter and found the same result as you. Great picture to be sure, but at the distances we normally watch TV from the human eye just cannot resolve any difference. Posted a comment here a while back and got hammered because many want their new purchase to be the latest ad greatest. This is a top notch player capable of producing great results. Just not the panacea/Holy Grail people are looking for. I have 4 4k TVs and still prefer the picture on my Elite 70" Pro-70x5fd to all of them.
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Designed for use with home entertainment and home automation devices, this Logitech Harmony Ultimate Home remote integrates a full-color touch screen, motion sensing and vibration feedback for a seamless, intuitive Harmony control experience.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Much better than I expected
By MiketheD
from Lafayette, LA.
Have been a Harmony 1 fan for years. This one was on sale via a price match so what the heck. Controlling multiple components including a number of Lutron dimmers as well as fans. Simple to set up. Simple to use. Simple. But also very effective. My wife is very happy as she can run the remote. Having the Hub be the source of all the commands makes it much easier than having to point your remote at the device - particularly pesky with the light and fan controllers. Controls 75" 4K HDR Sony 940D TV, Marantz AV7702mkII Pre-pro, Samsung UBD-K8500/ZA 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player, Oppo 103D Blu-ray Player Darbee Edition,
Mirage HDT Home-Theater Speaker System (LCR [OM-5s for L&R, HDT-F for center], SR, SL, SBR, SBL [HDT-Rs]), Dual SVS PB12-Plus Subs; Outlaw Audio Model 7900 Power Amp, AudioControl BijouTM THX® Equalizer, Rega RP1 Turntable, Dual Panamax M5300-PM Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HTS 2500 Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HDP 1800 Power Conditioners, Clearplay Blu-ray Player, Motorola DCX3200 HD cable receiver & Logitech Harmony Elite Remote. The included RF blasters make that easy pickins. Very highly recommended,
Mirage HDT Home-Theater Speaker System (LCR [OM-5s for L&R, HDT-F for center], SR, SL, SBR, SBL [HDT-Rs]), Dual SVS PB12-Plus Subs; Outlaw Audio Model 7900 Power Amp, AudioControl BijouTM THX® Equalizer, Rega RP1 Turntable, Dual Panamax M5300-PM Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HTS 2500 Power Conditioners, Dual Monster Power HDP 1800 Power Conditioners, Clearplay Blu-ray Player, Motorola DCX3200 HD cable receiver & Logitech Harmony Elite Remote. The included RF blasters make that easy pickins. Very highly recommended,
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
June 24, 2016
My apologies. This review was intended for the Harmony Elite. Will repost there.
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Listen to music wherever you want with this Pioneer wireless audio receiver. It connects via wireless technology to music services such as Pandora and Spotify. Any mobile device connect to program the receiver, which uses the Google Cast app. This Pioneer audio wireless receiver delivers quality sound with 400W of power. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
How do I find the amperage of a receiver? What brands tend to have higher amperage? Isn't higher amperage what produces better audio clarity and depth? Why isn't it listed in audio equipment specifications any more?
That is a great question. Used to be (in the "good old days") that receivers, amps, etc. had a pretty standard power rating system (X watts into 8 ohms all channels driven). Today, harder to gather from the ads and you really do have to go to the manufacturer's site to look at the specific specs. From the Pioneer site for my bedroom receiver (Pioneer LX101) the site gives these reports:
140 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9 %, 1ch Driven FTC)
80 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC)
When you see an amplifier wattage rating of 100 watts-per-channel at 1 KHz with one channel driven, the real-world wattage output when all 5 or 7 channels are operating at the same time across all frequencies will be lower, possibly as much as 30 or 40% lower.
A better indicator is to base the measurement when two channels are driven, and use 20Hz to 20kHz tones as opposed to 1KHz. However, that still doesn't fully take into account the amplifier's power output capability when all channels are driven.
Compare the specifics with other products and find the common denominator. That's the best way for me to make a determination of receiver/amp power.
I am no expert by a long shot, but it is more than amperage that goes into the issue of sound quality. The effect of amplifier power is demonstrated by this excerpt I found online:
Sound levels are measured in Decibels (db). Our ears detect differences in volume level in a non-linear fashion. Ears become less sensitive to sound as it increases. Decibels are a logarithmic scale of relative loudness. A difference of approximately 1 db a minimum perceptible change in volume, 3 db is a moderate change in volume, and about 10 db is an approximate perceived doubling of volume.
To give you an idea of how this relates to real-world situations the following examples are listed:
0 db is the threshold of hearing
Whisper: 15-25 dB
Background noise: about 35 dB
Normal home or office background: 40-60 dB
Normal speaking voice: 65-70 dB
Orchestral climax: 105 dB
Live Rock music: 120 dB+
Pain Threshold: 130 dB
Jet aircraft: 140-180 dB
Other features such as THD (total harmonic distortion) can go into the equation, although on most modern equipment I think the THD is so low as to be negligible.
Hope that helps! Good luck.
140 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9 %, 1ch Driven FTC)
80 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC)
When you see an amplifier wattage rating of 100 watts-per-channel at 1 KHz with one channel driven, the real-world wattage output when all 5 or 7 channels are operating at the same time across all frequencies will be lower, possibly as much as 30 or 40% lower.
A better indicator is to base the measurement when two channels are driven, and use 20Hz to 20kHz tones as opposed to 1KHz. However, that still doesn't fully take into account the amplifier's power output capability when all channels are driven.
Compare the specifics with other products and find the common denominator. That's the best way for me to make a determination of receiver/amp power.
I am no expert by a long shot, but it is more than amperage that goes into the issue of sound quality. The effect of amplifier power is demonstrated by this excerpt I found online:
Sound levels are measured in Decibels (db). Our ears detect differences in volume level in a non-linear fashion. Ears become less sensitive to sound as it increases. Decibels are a logarithmic scale of relative loudness. A difference of approximately 1 db a minimum perceptible change in volume, 3 db is a moderate change in volume, and about 10 db is an approximate perceived doubling of volume.
To give you an idea of how this relates to real-world situations the following examples are listed:
0 db is the threshold of hearing
Whisper: 15-25 dB
Background noise: about 35 dB
Normal home or office background: 40-60 dB
Normal speaking voice: 65-70 dB
Orchestral climax: 105 dB
Live Rock music: 120 dB+
Pain Threshold: 130 dB
Jet aircraft: 140-180 dB
Other features such as THD (total harmonic distortion) can go into the equation, although on most modern equipment I think the THD is so low as to be negligible.
Hope that helps! Good luck.
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Enjoy dramatic sound for your TV shows with the Bose® Solo TV sound system, featuring speaker array technology for deep, rich sound and digital signal processing that enhances detail in dialogue, sound effects and music.
Lose audio
Have my Bose solo hooked up to optical out on TV . Good quality but ever so often I lose audio and only way to get back is either to channel up or down.. Any idea how to correct.
I do not have an answer, just an observation. I got a Bose Solo for someone and had the same problems with another brand of TV. Got a ZVOX 555 the next time the need arose (less expensive) and IMHO better sound for a cheaper price.
9 years, 7 months ago
by
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.
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Does this tv have amazon instant video?
Yes.
9 years, 9 months ago
by
MiketheD
Lafayette, LA.