For those of you who saw the January 20th article in the New York Times about universal remote controls, I hope you (like me) found it pretty amusing. The author, Farhad Manjoo, tested a handful of so-called universal remotes and determined that none of them worked very well. I totally agree with his assessments of …
Read MorePSB Speakers and Leon’s great speaker hunt
As you may have figured from reading my reviews in the past year, my home theater room is more of a test lab than a polished, nailed down home theater. I’m always switching things around, leaving it a bit of a mess. (My wife calls it my cave.) Nothing showed this more than last summer …
Read MoreAudio Advice Music Matters in Stereophile magazine
John Atkinson, editor of Stereophile magazine, was a guest at our Music Matters events last November. In the latest issue of Stereophile (February 2011), he has some nice comments about the events in his column, As We See It. Here’s an excerpt: for the complete column see the February issue on newsstands now. As We …
Read MoreAudio Advice Crestron Signature Series 2 Plus™ iPad Solution
The Audio Advice Signature Series™ Crestron automation system was developed to be the easiest to use, most reliable, and most powerful home automation and control system available. It was a huge success among homeowners seeking the very best home automation technology. Since introducing Signature Series™, Audio Advice has invested countless hours incorporating technology’s latest …
Read MoreA first listen to the new Aerial 7T speakers with Leon
The year was 1991 and a man named Michael Kelly came by with some prototype speakers from a new company called Aerial Acoustics. I remember playing with them for a few days, making some comments, and telling Michael to come back with the next version. Well about a year later Michael showed back up with …
Read MoreThe Year’s Best in Audio and Video from Leon
In looking back over all the blog entries I’ve written this year, I thought it would be fun to review the products I installed in my own home in 2010 that I enjoy the most. My first item is probably a favorite for a lot of you. I got an iPad a few months ago …
Read MoreA Holiday message from Leon and Scott
Dear Friends of Audio Advice, This Holiday season, Audio Advice feels the most meaningful gift we can share as our thank you to you is to sponsor a family in need on your behalf. Our donation in your names to the Helene Foundation will cover food, transportation, and child-care costs for a twenty-six year old …
Read MoreLeon’s review of the new Xbox Kinect
It’s time for another test of a mainstream product trying to make it into your living room. I spent a few hours with Xbox Kinect over the Thanksgiving holiday. Kinect is a small item with cameras, sensors and all kinds of neat technology. To think it’s only $150 is pretty amazing. It connects to your …
Read MoreLeon’s take on the new B&W P5 headphones
Did you know that for every iPod sold, on average three pairs of headphones are sold? This tells me most people have figured out different headphones are appropriate for different situations. With this in mind I decided to try out the new B&W P5 headphones. I had previously listened to these in the store, and …
Read MoreHarman Mobile Showcase to Visit Audio Advice!
Charlotte: Dec. 8 & 9 (Wed. and Thurs.) – Demo times listed below Raleigh, Dec. 10 & 11 (Fri. and Sat.) – Demo times listed below “The best sound of the 2010 CEDIA Show went to the Harman truck.” – Leon Shaw Make your appointment for a demo today! Details below: See first hand the …
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