The Custom Installer: Showing Your Cards
Look TV, no hands!
6 Ways to improve Netflix on Xbox 360
Just Imagine
Play it Black

Highlights

The Custom Installer: Showing Your Cards

When planning your new home theater with your installer, you can't just be vague. They need hard numbers to know how far to go, and when to stop.

Look TV, no hands!

Universal Remote's MX-980/MSC-400 remote/controller combo give you an impressive amount of control, even when you're not touching the remote.

"Chinese Democracy" is here!

Knockin’ on "Heaven’s Gate"? Nope. Despite everything, Axl still has a good appetite.

6 Ways to improve Netflix on Xbox 360

We think the Netflix and Xbox 360 partnership is great, but there are ways to make it better.

Just Imagine

PSB's Imagine home theater speakers combine an easy set-up process with incredibly neutral, clear sound.

Play it Black

Samsung's new LCD HDTV shows that LCDs might just provide some stiff competition to plasma screens, the previous image quality and black-level champs.

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Tests & Reviews

HDTV/PROJECTORS

Fast Panel

Fast Panel

JVC's new 47-inch LCD offers smooth 120 Hz action and a handy new menu system. But can the color match the motion?
Full Review

SPEAKERS

Top Speakers In Every Class

Top Speakers In Every Class

With countless speaker brands and models out there, how do you even begin to choose? For starters, check out our picks -- we've got nearly every category covered. (WEB ONLY)
Full Review

MEDIA PLAYERS

Is This Box Tops?

Is This Box Tops?

It's (relatively) affordable, and boasts a handsome user-interface and unlimited storage options. But is Fusion Research's Genesis media server any match for Kaleidescape?
Full Review

RECEIVERS

Where the Elite Meets to Greet the Beat

Where the Elite Meets to Greet the Beat

The Pioneer Elite SC-07 receiver offers some impressive wattage to go with a plethora of audio-tweaking features
Full Review

MISCELLANEOUS

Black Friday: The Best (and Worst) Deals on HD

Black Friday: The Best (and Worst) Deals on HD

Unless you're a trained mixed martial artist, you should go into the busiest shopping day of the year with a solid plan.
Full Review

ENTERTAINMENT

U-571 Blu-ray review

U-571 Blu-ray review

The latest incarnation of this sub flick is another sonic tour de force — and by the way, the movie itself ain’t bad either. [WEB ONLY]
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Features

Win a Panasonic Home Theater System!

Win a Panasonic Home Theater System!

A Viera 50-inch 1080p plasma and a Blu-ray home theater system can all be yours! Click through to enter.

Q&A: Feeling Boxed In

Q&A: Feeling Boxed In

This month: What are the recording options for capturing over-the-air HDTV?

The Top 50 Albums of All Time

The Top 50 Albums of All Time

S&V's army of musical geniuses have come together to produce a list of the 50 greatest albums. From Beatles to Dylan to Stones to Radiohead, find out who made the cut.