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In-Wall Speaker Reviews
Meridian 200 Series In-Ceiling Speakers: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $397/ea.
  • Two-way with an 8" bass driver and pivoting tweeter, configurable as passive design powered by a conventional amplifier or as a "remote active" system driven by a proprietary Meridian crossover/amplifier
How about Meridian sound for your ceiling for about 400 bucks a pop? The new 200 Series in-ceiling speakers offer yet another option for high quality sound minus the room clutter. As we've come to expect from Meridian this system offer terrific flexibility being configurable as traditional passive speakers or as a "remote active" self-amplified speaker working in conjunction with Meridian controllers.
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Tower Speaker Reviews
Canton CD 3200 Loudspeaker: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $1,600/ea.
  • "2.5-way" active loudspeaker with built-in 200-Watt IcePower amplifier modules powering four 4" aluminum mid/bass drivers and one 1" aluminum driver
With the CD 3200 Canton is at the forefront of a trend we expect to see major growth in: active speakers carrying small, efficient and powerful 200-Watt digital switching amps onboard. The drivers have been re-engineered for increased excursion for superior deep bass response and a focused soundfield. Canton claims it will outperform anything or near its class.
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Toshiba Cinema Series XHD 72MX196 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $4,800
  • 72" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, one VGA computer input, G-LINK (for TV Guide On Screen), Ethernet THINC port connection
Features We Like Xtreme BLAC for deeper blacks, CableCARD and Over-The-Air HD tuners,
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Sony KDS-50A2000 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,499
  • 50" three-chip SXRD
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, one VGA computer input
Features We Like Full three-chip design with native 1080p resolution, dynamic iris for deep blacks, WEGA Engine video processing with DRC
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Mitsubishi WD-52631 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,799
  • 52" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, IEEE 1394
Features We Like 6-Primary color system adds complementary color segments to color wheel, Plush 1080p processes 720p and 1080i HD signals at full resolution
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JVC HD-56FN97 RPTV: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 13, 2006
  • $4,199
  • 56" three-chip HD-ILA
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI, component and IEEE 1394 inputs
Features We Like Three-chip design with native 1080p resolution, dynamic iris for deep blacks, 5-Point Color Management, Dynamic Gamma Correction Circuitry
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Toshiba 62HM196 RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,999
  • 62" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, G-LINK (for TV Guide On Screen), Ethernet THINC port connection
Features We Like: Xtreme BLAC for deeper blacks, CableCARD and Over-The-Air HD tuners
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Samsung HL-S5686W RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $2,399
  • 56" single-chip DLP
  • 1280x720
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, USB input
Features We Like: Compact design, Movie mode allows selection of accurate color palette and defeats DNIe video processing, Over-The-Air HD tuner
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Mitsubishi WD-57731 RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $3,099
  • 57" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: dual HDMI and component inputs, one DVI input, two IEEE 1394 inputs
Features We Like: CableCARD HD tuner, 6-Primary color system adds complementary color segments to color wheel, Plush 1080p processes 720p and 1080i HD signals at full resolution
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HP md5880 RPTV
Shane Buettner  |  Sep 12, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 13, 2006
  • $3,499
  • 58" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, VGA computer input
Features We Like: DynamicBlack feature sounds like a dynamic iris system for improved blacks, CableCARD and Over-The-Air HD tuners
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