•January, 2008 — The Custom Installer: Becoming a Media-Savvy Installer
Some expert advice on how to get your installation company noticed.
•December, 2007 — The Custom Installer: *Not Included
How to make sure the gifts that keep on giving don't give you a headache.
•November, 2007 — The Custom Installer: CEDIA Expo 2007
•October, 2007 — The Custom Installer: Keep it Moving!
The project manager can be key to making sure your installation goes smoothly
•September, 2007 — The Custom Installer: TV Shopping the Custom Way
Why an installer is your best path to a great HDTV
•July/August, 2007 — The Custom Installer: Distributing Audio for Audiophiles
There's no reason why a multiroom system can't sound great
•May, 2007 — The Custom Installer: How's It Sound?
Getting the best from your system's audio
•April, 2007 — The Custom Installer: Are You Ready to Retrofit?
Look at your home through an installer's eyes
•February/March, 2007 — The Custom Installer: And the Winner Is ...
How we go about reviewing and selecting the year's best gear
•January, 2007 — The Custom Installer: Your New TV Isn't Perfect ...
But here's what you can do to make it look better
•December, 2006 — The Custom Installer: Is That Upgrade Worth It?
Spending a little more on gear and installation can sometimes yield big dividends
•November, 2006 — CEDIA Showstoppers
The hottest of the hot and coolest of the cool from Expo 2006
•October, 2006 — Preparing for Disaster
What you can do to protect your system from power outages, surges — even thieves
•September, 2006 — Your Home Theater's Newest Addition
How to protect both your gear and your newest family member
•July/August, 2006 — The Media Server Revolution
How the hard drive changed everything
•June, 2006 — More Questions, More Answers
5 More Questions (5.1, Actually) Every Installer Hears
•May, 2006 — We've Got Answers
The 5 Questions Every Installer Hears
•April, 2006 — From iPod to My Pad
It's not the end of quality sound, but a new beginning
•February/March, 2006 — Next Big Thing: Computers!
There might be a PC in your living room's future
•January, 2006 — Custom Is Cool
Why CEDIA Expo 2005 was really the place to be
•December, 2005 — Finishing Touch: Lights
Go With Automation For A Better Theater Experience
•November, 2005 — Put It There
The right cabinet is crucial for your gear
•October, 2005 — It All Adds Up
Making Changes Mid-Installation Can Boost Your Bill
•September, 2005 — The Rules of Home Theater
The "Shoulds" And "Shalls" Of An Installation
•July/August, 2005 — The Lost Art of the Demo
Why won't stores let you test-drive their gear anymore?
•June, 2005 — Control Your World
IP technology lets you operate your gear from anywhere, anytime.
•May, 2005 — Getting It Loud and Clear
Tweaks and technology that help seeing and hearing.
•April, 2005 — Got Picture, No Sound?
What to do when your home theater can be seen but not heard.
•February/March, 2005 — To Err Is Human
Sometimes, the problem isn't the gear's fault.
•January, 2005 — The Little Things
Without the right remote control, your gear could be more frustrating than enjoyable.
•December, 2004 — CEDIA Showstoppers
This year's custom-installation show offered a glimpse of the entertainment future.
•November, 2004 — Garden Party
Building your own HDTV paradise at home.
•October, 2004 — Punk'd
Installers are happy to give you advice — but not for free.
•September, 2004 — Speaker Caddy
A good salesman can help you carry the load of speaker selection.
•July/August, 2004 — Irreconcilable Differences
There's nothing standard about A/V connections.
•June, 2004 — Look, Ma — No Wires
In a wireless world, who needs an installer?
•May, 2004 — Front and Center
You're ready for a front-projection video system, but is your room?
•April, 2004 — How to Install an IR Repeater
Setting up your own infrared system is easy.
•February/March, 2004 — Wiring For The Future
If your home isn't networked, you're going to miss a lot of incredible technology.
•January, 2004 — A Custom Life
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