Archive for September, 2008

Paradigm Tour Part 1 at speakersandradios.com

Today I posted part 1 of my recent tour of the Paradigm factory in Ontario, Canada on my www.speakersandradios.com website.  You will be surprised at what goes into making a speaker, as well as how much of the process Paradigm does ny hand.
See it here.

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Don’s Dealfinder: Insignia Blu-ray Player $229 at Best Buy

Insignia NS-BR DVD Blu-ray Player
 
If you are looking to get into Blu-ray and enjoy the high definition picture, sound, and  advanced interactive features, this player is a great choice.  I gave it great marks and a top recommendation when it was selling for $299.  At $229 it is quite the bargain, especially since it […]

Sound Advice: Quality speakers, good values are available

Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
Q: I would like a recommendation for a center speaker to go with four Insignia NS-B2111 speakers from Best Buy. I use a pair for fronts and a pair for surrounds and need a center channel to finish the system.
JIM SANDERS Shoreview, Minn.
A: The only way to build […]

Sound Advice Column: Both buyers and sellers want vinyl

Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
Q: I was reading about “old records” in your column and wondered if you know of a place to sell them. I have many that I would like to sell.
– SHEILA DUNNIWAY, Ben Lomond, Calif.
A: After the column ran I received many e-mails such as yours from people […]

Nim’s Island Blu-ray Review

Nim’s Island
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Directed by: Jennifer Flackett & Mark Levin
Reviewed by: Lance Rhinehart
Nim’s Island promises an all-family, comedic action/adventure drama.  And while it does deliver something in all its categories, it also leaves some of its more anticipated story follow-through unsatisfied.  Not to begin this review on a sour note, but when the […]

When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions Blu-ray Review

When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions
Image Entertainment
Blu-ray 4-disc set, $69.99
If you are a fan of documentaries, space exploration, or the history of the space age, When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions is a must-have. 

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Speakers and Radios.com

My new speakersandradios.com website is up, and today I posted the first full-length original review there, of The Speaker Company’s T-Series, and a short take review of the Canton Movie 80 CX system, penned by Nick Katsafanas.
The new site will specialize in reviews of quality music and home theater speakers as well as premium table […]

Don’s Dealfinder: 20% and 35% off Acculine speakers

Acculine Speakers- amazing performance at any price, a steal with this deal!
Available exclusively from The Audio Insider, Acculine speakers’ combination of quality construction and amazing sound makes for some of the very best bang for the buck on the market, especially if you are building a complete home theater surround system with tower speakers. […]