ADVANCED HIGH SPEED DIGITAL 6 FT HDMI 24k GOLD SEALED CONNECTOR CABLE One of few cables certified to support future upgrades to your HDTV devices Supports 1440p 1080p 1080i 720p 480p HDMI Category 2 v1 3a Certified Xbox 360 PS3 PS4 Playstation 3 Blu Ray HD DVD refresh rate of 340 Mhz and 192 kHz 24 bit high resolution audio for ultimate 5 1 7 1 surround sound and 10 2 Gbps minimum bandwidth
February 3, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
HDMI is a data superhighway for digital video and audio. For the best high definition experience, use an HDMI cable that delivers all the picture and sound data your HD components require. . This cable is optimized for the next generation performance of HDTVs and game consoles that will require 1080p resolution with Deep Color technology. . Advanced High Speed HDMI cable with a bandwidth at a minimum of 10.2 Gbps. Specially designed for home theater enthusiasts who also want the best in HD viewing and/or gaming. . Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HDTM Lossles surround sound provices Greater cable bandwidth for support of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD lossless surround sound, available on Blu-ray DiscTM and HD DVDTM movies.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars worth every penny
Great quality cable for a reasonable price. I have it hooked up to my 19′ 720p LG lcd tv with my stand alone blu-ray player. Picture and sound transfer is flawless. can’t wait to try cable with my ps3 and 42′ toshiba 1080p lcd tv.
5 Stars A great buy!
I use these cords to connect my PS3 and Uverse box to my HDtv. I was looking around at best buy, fry’s, and other electronics stores… The cords were always so expensive. I found these and ordered them. They were much less expensive than anywhere else. These cords give me a great picture! I am excited to play my PS3 because of the clear 1080 graphics. I can actually see the words on the screen now!
Don’t waste your money on more expensive cords, like monster cables… You are just buying for the name brand.
1 Star No Good, Get the Media Bridge cable
I bought 2 of these cables plugged it into my DirecTv HD DVR and PS3 and the sound cuts off intermittantly for a split second . I’ve made sure they are connected right. I even tried using the second one and I got the same results. So I ended up buying the MEDIABRIDGE brand and they work excellent.
5 Stars Bill
Works great no problems at all. So you do not have to spend a lot of money to buy thoses expensive cables.
5 Stars Quality to Price Ratio is Astronomical
The quality of this cable appears to be top notch. I used it to connect my old Toshiba DVR to my new Samsung LCD. Works without a hitch. You can’t beat this price.
ADVANCED HIGH SPEED DIGITAL 10 FT HDMI 24k GOLD SEALED CONNECTOR CABLE One of few cables certified to support future upgrades to your HDTV devices Supports 1440p 1080p 1080i 720p 480p HDMI Category 2 v1 3a Certified Xbox 360 PS3 PS4 Playstation 3 Blu Ray HD DVD refresh rate of 340 Mhz and 192 kHz 24 bit high resolution audio for ultimate 5 1 7 1 surround sound and 10 2 Gbps minimum bandwidth
January 26, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
HDMI is a data superhighway for digital video and audio. For the best high definition experience, use an HDMI cable that delivers all the picture and sound data your HD components require. This cable is optimized for the next generation performance of HDTVs and game consoles that will require 1080p resolution with Deep Color technology. Advanced High Speed HDMI cable with a bandwidth at a minimum of 10.2 Gbps. Specially designed for home theater enthusiasts who also want the best in HD viewing and/or gaming. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HDTM Lossles surround sound provices Greater cable bandwidth for support of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD lossless surround sound, available on Blu-ray DiscTM and HD DVDTM movies.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great Cable
This is the second cable I have bought, they work great.
6 and 10 foot.
5 Stars Nice Cable
Don’t buy those expensive “Monster” cables. you’ll be amazed by the quality of this product i used it to hook up my xbox 360 to a 42″ samsung plasma and the picture is amazing. Highly recommended it’s cheap just buy it you won’t regret it
5 Stars Excellent quality cable!
I bought 2 Mediabridge cables to connect my PS3 and cable box, and both broke within a month. Don’t buy those things….they’re terrible! Picture and sound quality was fine for a while but they’re connectors are really flimsy where they connect to the wire. This cable was far superior in it’s construction (at least from the outside). The connectors are far more flexible where they meet the cable itself and don’t feel like they’re going to start make crakling noises when they bend a little. That was the last sound I heard when those Mediabridge pieces of junk broke. Both the picture and sound quality with these cables is perfect, especially on BluRay. I cannot imagine that a $100 cable could possibly perform any better. We will see how these hold up, but I am very happy with the quality of this cable so far. One thing that isn’t shown in the picture are two cylindrical clip-on things attached towards each end of the cable. I think they help avoid inteference, but I’m not sure. They must be good for something!
5 Stars Great Deal
These cables are fantastic. You get the same resolution as the expensive ones. $10 is sure better than $40 or $50. Just hooked them up so far so good. They are definitely worth a try.
5 Stars nice cables and nice price
Great value for the price. Nice looking, heavy duty and believe it or not tv works better with these cable as compared to really cheap ones I had purchased.
Harman Kardon AVR 254 7×50W 7 1 Channel Home Theater Receiver with HDMI 1 3a Repeater
December 31, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Flexible Connectivity and Ultrawide Bandwidth at a Great Value
Driven by a passion for music and cinema, Harman Kardon engineers are fanatical about maintaining a balance between pure technology and a quest for artistic truth. Their devotion to detail and love for all types of music and cinema have produced some of the finest audio/video and stereo receivers available. The AVR-254 reflects Harmon Kardon’s commitment to bringing you high-quality components that are packed with features, all at an affordable price.
AVR-254 - 7 x 50W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI 1.3a Repeater, Audio/Video Processing and Upscaling to 1080p
The Harman Kardon AVR-254 is the most affordable Harman Kardon receiver to feature both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding on the audio side, and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing to 1080p on the video side. That’s not all though, the AVR-254 includes three HDMI inputs, connections for external amplifiers, EzSet/EQ technology to fine-tune your system to the acoustics of your room, and an RS-232 port for future firmware upgrades. The AVR-254 also features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design that provides maximum fidelity and 50 Watts of power to each of its 7 channels.
 The Harman Kardon AVR-254 provides a host of connections and features View Larger |
Make Your Movie Library Look And Sound Its Best
You know the latest Blu-ray movie or high definition broadcast is going to look great on your high-definition display, but what about everything else? The Harman Kardon AVR-254 improves the look of standard-definition video with advanced Faroudja processing, automatically upscaling lower resolution sources to the 1080p HD standard. Display settings may also be configured manually, allowing you to specify the optimal picture quality and aspect ratio for various sources such as game consoles or your current DVD collection.
And what the AVR-254 does for video, it also does for audio. In addition to decoding the latest Blu-ray surround formats such as Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the AVR-254 includes proprietary Logic 7 processing, which is capable of generating discrete 5.1 or 7.1-channel sound from traditional 2-channel sources.
  The included microphone and EzSet/EQ system automatically calibrate the AVR-254 |
Fine Tune Your System Like A Pro
There’s an important difference between your home audio system and the ones you hear in movie theaters and concert halls. Professional systems are precisely calibrated by audio technicians to deliver the best possible surround sound experience. Harman Kardon’s powerful EzSet/EQ system gives you all the tools you need to achieve professional sound calibration at home. Just connect the advanced omni-directional microphone to your Harman Kardon AVR-254 receiver and follow the on-screen instructions. With a few simple steps, it will automatically adjust speaker channel levels, distances and crossover points to suit your exact room parameters.
Listen To What You Want, Where You Want
As any family will tell you, a two-zone entertainment system can be a real crowd pleaser. While the kids watch their favorite movie on the theater system in the den, for example, you can be out listening to your favorite CD on the deck. The AVR-254 makes setting up a basic multi-room system easy. First, build a high-performance 5.1 channel home theater around your video display. Then assign the two remaining channels to a second zone, wire in an extra pair of speakers to a nearby room or outdoors and you’re done. With the AVR-254, you can direct a different source to each zone simultaneously so someone in each zone can choose what they want to listen to.
Spend More Quality Time With Your iPod
The iPod is a great way to take your favorite songs anywhere, but you can also use it along with the Harmon Kardon AVR-254 to fill your home with music. Just connect a stereo mini-cable to your iPod or other MP3 player, and then plug the other end into to the auxiliary jack of the AVR-254. Your music library and playlists will be at your fingertips, as always, but your selections will sound like never before. The AVR-254 makes it easy to turn your iPod library into rich, room filling sound.
 On-screen graphical menus make setup easy |
A Quick and Easy Setup
There’s no denying that a typical home theater system can be challenging to set up and use, but Harman Kardon receivers are far from typical. The AVR-254 comes with a Quick-Start Guide that walks you through the color-coded connections that you’ll need for even the most elaborate multi-channel systems. Once connected, you’ll discover your Harman Kardon AVR-254 makes navigation easier with intuitive high-resolution, graphical on-screen menus. To access the menus at any time from any source, simply press the AVR button on the remote.
Technical Specifications and Features
- Surround Sound Channels: 7.1
- Power: 50 Watts per channel, 350 Watts total
- HDMI Inputs: 3 with 1 output
- Component Video Inputs: 2 with 1 output
- S-Video Inputs: 4 with 1 output
- Composite Video Inputs: 4 with 1 output
- Digital Audio Inputs: 3 optical, 3 coaxial
- Faroudja DCDi Cinema Video Processing
- EzSet/EQ Automatic Room Equalization
- Dual-Zone Audio
- XM Tuner Ready
- Dolby Digital
- Dolby Pro Logic II
- Dolby TrueHD
- DTS 5.1
- DTS-HD Master Audio
- DTS 96/24
- Logic 7
- Auxiliary Input Port
- RS-232 Port
- Full-Color Graphical On-Screen Interface
- Seven-Device Programmable Remote Control
- Dimensions: 17-5/16″ W x 6-1/2″ H x 15″ D
- Weight: 27.1 pounds
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Harmon kardon AVR 254
Hi just recieved the other day, replacing the 235 only to upgrade no problems. One of the many reasons I went back to an HK is the power to run the unit. I like the fact it uses 350 watts of power when every body else needs 800 to 900 watts for the same sound. I have a 7.1 speaker set up for an 18 by 35 room and blow the the room out at 2/3 the volume. I Manually set up the speakers for I have high ceilings of 10 foot. Is there better recievers out there? I would say so, but this one meets my needs at half the watts. Hope this helps GO HK
4 Stars Excellent so far despite quirks.
Pros:
- Easy setup, especially with the included surround mic.
- Simple to use
- Excellent sound quality, the best I’ve heard
Cons:
- can run hot, needs lots of ventilation
- Noisy switching
- Slow Switching
- Needs to be upgraded out of box
Not too complete a review but early feedback.
4 Stars Good sound. Good looks. Great user interface. No multiband EQ
Received early this week. Great shipping/service as usual from Amazon. It took me awhile to understand the ‘default’ settings for the sources. I thought it would ‘auto-poll’ the audio sources based on table 2 showing digital then analog input-source mappings, but I had to manually configure my analog sources for any given input. If you are all-digital, you have an easier setup. That said, once you understand this you have full control over your source-input mapping and it does not take long at all to reconfigure.
Firmware update worked just fine. I used a laptop with an old com1 RS232 port and a standard RS232 cable.
Biggest gripe: This ‘mid-range’ AVR does not have a multiband equalizer. There is tone control (bass/treble) for any given source input, but there is no way to adjust specific frequencies as I just
2 Stars Beautiful, but flawed
Let’s start out with the good. The HK AVR 254 is gorgeous. It looks fantastic; it sounds exquisite; and it’s even a non-issue to get set up and running (the user interface is extremely easy and pleasing to the eye). There are plenty of inputs. It has pre-outs (for sending to a separate, more powerful amplifier). It’s also powerful. The humble power ratings don’t tell it all, the amp in this thing has something special (as most HK amps do I believe). It could effortlessly drive most speakers to louder-than-needs-to-be levels (a generalization), and they would sound phenomenal doing so.
Now for the bad. The receiver is not bug-proof. Numerous times, it incorrectly assigned “Logic 7 Surround” when it was being fed Dolby Digital information. And for those that haven’t experienced it yet, “Logic 7″ sounds terrible. Somehow it makes the vocals completely lost, dynamics are totally screwed up, and nothing sounds “right”. ProLogic (the original, as I remember) is much better. The only option when this would occur would be to switch to stereo, even though it should have been 5.1 surround.
Another, more important issue, was that converting component video to HDMI looked terrible. Colors were off all over the place (watching the end battle in Harry Potter:OoTP made the fire-dragon-spell-thing look like a neon yellow-green instead of the flame-orange it’s supposed to be), and scenes with black were impossible to make out. I tried playing the Xbox 360, Fallout 3, and going into the subway tunnels was impossible, because the blacks were over-emphasized and you couldn’t see a thing. I never found a way to correct this.
The last bit of bad news is that the HDMI connections would fairly frequently just “go out”. I don’t know how else to explain it. The TV would go all snowy, and I’d have to switch to another input on the 254 and then back to the one I wanted to use, and this would correct it.
So, I unfortunately cannot recommend this product. And that hurts, because it looks and sounds good enough that I really, really wanted to get it to work as it should. But even after the latest firmware, I couldn’t. I’m now using an uglier, not-quite-as-good-sounding, and MUCH more frustrating to set-up AVR from a competing company, and I am happier with it.
4 Stars Good Value Receiver
This receiver gives you all the latest features, at a reasonable price. You get all the latest formats DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD etc in 7.1, all the inputs can be upscaled to 1080p through a single HDMI output to your TV, Audio is passed directly through HDMI, you get a mic device for automatically setting your levels and EQ etc. I would recommend it for anyone looking for the cutting edge tech without paying top dollar.
Sharp Aquos LC37D64U 37 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
December 14, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Aquos D64U Series fits a large screen size into incredibly small footprints. The depth of the D64U series is reduced by 30% by changing the layout of the circuits inside the LCD panel. Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel is utilized to provide 10,000:1 Dynamic-Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology and 4ms response time. Place the TV practically anywhere in the room with a 176 degrees wide viewing angle. Enhanced Black Level provides the deepest, most accurate black of any flat panel TV. Aquos engine with ASV technology provides high performance video processing for the brightest, most vivid colors and images. 15 W + 15 W Audio System Tuning System ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuning System 10,000 - 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 4ms response time produce spectacular picture quality 2000 - 1 Native Contrast Ratio 2000 - 1 Aspect Ratio 16 - 9 4-wavelength Backlight System AN-52AG4 Optional Wall Mount Brackets Input Ports - 2x HDMI (2 rear), 2x HD Component (1 side, 1 rear), 1x 15-pin RGB PC, 1x S-Video, 3x Composite Video (1 side, 2 rear), 1x RS-232C 9-pin and 4x Audio (L/R) Inputs All inputs are compatible with 1080p sources Approximate Unit Dimensions - 35.7 (W) x 25.2 (H) x 10.75 (D) with stand
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great quality - top notch
TV’s color quality and picture are as strong as Samsung, Sony and Panasonic. Has all the inputs you need to add game consoles and DVD players. Lacks a headphone jack.
1 Star No Sound
I was so excited to get my new TV. Had everything setup. Set the TV to scan for all available channels. The process of removing channels was horrible. Unlike Sony where you just click add/delete in this Sharp TV you have to go through the menu and delete each channel. Hate it. Then I get to a few channels where I can see the picture perfectly, but I can’t hear anything. That’s strange because all the other brand TV at home can get those channels with sound perfectly even Vizio the brand I hate with its poor quality picture and a control that only works if you angle it towards the far right. What gives. Sharp is suppose to be a better brand. They need to work on their digital tuner especially the sound. I contacted Sharp, but have not heard back from them yet.
2 Stars Pay attention - Sharp Televisions have some serious issues
After searching for a television to fit my very tight TV cabinet, this 37 inch was about as big as I could get. But after dealing with instant issues, I should have opted for a 32 inch with a higher consumer report rating.
Don’t get me wrong, this LCD is brilliant when it works… but this is the catch. I was able to turn it on instantly for about 5 times after delivery, but since then, it takes sometimes 2 minutes to 10 minutes for the television to start working. I was one of the unfortunate ones with the flashing green light of death.
Essentially what this means is, the television tries to fire up and after 3 attempts you get the power light flashing twice. This is a bad power board or something of the sort. Being one who understands technology isn’t always fool proof, I called Sharp customer service to have it repaired. They were very nice on the phone and said a service tech would be out in three days to repair the unit. Apparently based on other message boards, this was really a quick turn around time.
My time slot was 4pm to 8pm and I was given the number of the Service Company who was supposed to fix the tv.
At around 7pm I became somewhat anxious since I had to deal with the kids, the animals and everything else that goes with someone coming to your home to repair something. I called Sharp again to ask why I wasn’t given an advanced call (which I was told I was to get) and they said to call at 8pm if they didn’t show.
At 8pm they still did not show up nor did they ever call. When I called the company, they were of course closed and now so was Sharp. Needless to say, I fear this is the start of something very awful and had I done more homework I would have stayed away from this company.
Frankly I am surprised in this day and age customer service is what it is. It seems no one cares any longer, nor do they care if they leave you in the lurch. I expect this television to be repaired immediately or replaced, however, based on my experience so far, it doesn’t look like any time soon.
As for the the television when it does work, it’s brilliant. Just ask yourself is it worth the risk you may get a faulty unit which seems to be more common than not.
5 Stars Good monitor
I have not done a side by side comparison. Still, this monitor has more than met my expectations. I am using it as a monitor for my laptop. I should have started using an additional monitor in this regard long ago. It works great.
5 Stars My honeymoon with my sharp Aquos!
When I saw this product it was love at first sight! As tempted as I was to purchase this in a showroom, I knew ordering online far out-weighed that option. It arrived sooner than excpected and the Pilot delivery service was exceptional, saving me the struggle to get it home. Set up was quick and before long the Sharp Aquos was performing beyond my expectation! It has been with me for only a month now, but I have already pledged my eternal love to it. The surround sound is great and the picture is without words. I have never seen such color on any other brand. It takes movie night to a whole new level and this product is also a superb choice for gaming! Every household would be a better one with a Sharp Aquos in it!
3000 Watt PMPO Dolby Digital DTS True Powerful Surround Sound Computer Speakers
November 10, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
If you love to play games or just listen music in your computer with an high quality audio system or simply just like to improve your TV life style with quality true surround sound speakers then stop looking, this fashionable designed Frisby FS-5007, 5.1 True Surround Sound System is what is you are looking for. Powerful subwoofer w/5 amplified speakers, Power, Volume, Bass, Mute Tone, 5.1 ch input, Stereo input, Mode, Up Vol., Down Vol., Power control systems, and a very loud crystal clear consistent sound quality that you probably won’t even need it ,along with an unbeatable price. Stop paying too much for Boss, Logitech, or JBL. Frisby FS-5007 is a high end surround sound system and worth every penny and has convenience to delivery to your home, you won’t be disappointed. FOR COMPUTERS AND LAPTOPS: In order to use this system in your computer or laptop, make sure you PC has 5.1 or higher sound card. FOR GAME CONSULES: Just plug in the Frisby FS-5015 using the convenient video game console adapter or through your TV and immerse yourself in the explosions, music, and dialogue of your favorite games. Most game consoles do not have 5.1 channel audio input, so you might have to have a tuner or a receiver. FOR TV: Most TV has only 2 audio inputs (Left/Right) and that is not enough to generate surround sound. Surround sound required at least three audio inputs (left/right/center) thus you will need to have a tuner or a receiver or a DVD player that has 5.1 channel audio input to use this system in your TV.
