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October 27, 2009 From News
New TVs from Sony, Samsung, Vizio, Runco and more
January 23, 2009 From Product Reviews
Pioneer's Elite Kuro plasma TVs have a reputation for exceptional picture quality, at a premium price. This 60-inch model is no exception. Home Theater fans will find very little to fret about here, if they have the cash for it.
September 2008 From News
Runco on Wednesday unveiled seven new large, high-end displays, including three LCD models in the Crystal Series and four new plasma flat panels. The models feature the company’s brand new OPAL (optical path alignment) technology. The three LCD models vary in size from 47 to 65 to 70 inches, the latter of which is Runco’s largest ever. The plasma models include the weatherproof ClimatePortfolio WP-42HD, as well as 50- and 65-inch versions of the CinemaWall model. The Crystal Series CX-70DHD will debut in October at an MSRP of $34,995, while the other two LCD models will arrive in December at $14,995 and
Defining Performance
July 2008 From E-Gear
When a loyal client wanted to design a high-performance audio/video system in an unconventional space, Definitive Audio jumped at the chance. “This is the client’s ‘adult toy house,’” Definitive Audio’s Craig Abplanalp enthused. Open and spacious, it serves myriad purposes. It houses the client’s impressive motorcycles, Ferrari and Mercedes collections, woodworking and metalworking studios, and now, it is a showcase for audio/video delights. This exciting property is located on Washington State’s Whidbey Island, while the client’s main home is located in Seattle. The region typifies Pacific Northwest flair, is noted for its vineyards, sustainable villages and hamlets, and is a recreation destination during
July 2008 From E-Gear
When a loyal client wanted to design a high-performance audio/video system in an unconventional space, Definitive Audio jumped at the chance. “This is the client’s ‘adult toy house,’” Definitive Audio’s Craig Abplanalp enthused. Open and spacious, it serves myriad purposes. It houses the client’s impressive motorcycles, Ferrari and Mercedes collections, woodworking and metalworking studios, and now, it is a showcase for audio/video delights. This exciting property is located on Washington State’s Whidbey Island, while the client’s main home is located in Seattle. The region typifies Pacific Northwest flair, is noted for its vineyards, sustainable villages and hamlets, and is a recreation destination during
Space Invaders
May 2008 From E-Gear
“Fan” doesn’t even begin to describe Vic Wertz and Lisa Stevens Star Wars hobby. The owners of Paizo Publishing created the Official Star Wars Fan Club. They also publish Star Wars fan zines, including Star Wars Insider. When they were building their home several years ago on the outskirts of Seattle, Wash., these movie insiders recruited Hollywood designers to turn their home theater into the Death Star. “They’re Star Wars fanatics,” says Craig Abplanalp, vice president of Definitive Audio in Bellevue, Wash., a company that made this multimedia theater look and sound the part of a futuristic space odyssey. He says Definitive, along with
May 2008 From E-Gear
“Fan” doesn’t even begin to describe Vic Wertz and Lisa Stevens Star Wars hobby. The owners of Paizo Publishing created the Official Star Wars Fan Club. They also publish Star Wars fan zines, including Star Wars Insider. When they were building their home several years ago on the outskirts of Seattle, Wash., these movie insiders recruited Hollywood designers to turn their home theater into the Death Star. “They’re Star Wars fanatics,” says Craig Abplanalp, vice president of Definitive Audio in Bellevue, Wash., a company that made this multimedia theater look and sound the part of a futuristic space odyssey. He says Definitive, along with
March 2008 From Product Reviews
Make a quick list of the top HDTV companies in the world and Planar won’t likely show up for most people. For many years Planar has been operating in the background of the display industry, making products for demanding commercial applications or limited residential distribution. Recently, however, Planar took a major step forward by buying Runco, one of the most significant companies in the high-end home theater market. The acquisition, which happened last spring, puts Planar on a much different field in the market and will probably make their products more accessible to a wider audience. With that news, it’s an appropriate time to
Extreme E-Gear
July 2007 From E-Gear
All it takes is a Powerball super jackpot or a flip through a luxury magazine to get your champagne tastes in a row. After all, you’re as capable as the next guy when it comes to spending fantasy millions. But what would you really do if your yacht came in? You might not have the time to do all the research so we took the liberty of spending some of the windfall for you. Got a few extra bucks? Here are our picks for the ultimate e-gear. Be a Player If you wanted just any DVD player, you could drop $39 for one at
July 2007 From E-Gear
All it takes is a Powerball super jackpot or a flip through a luxury magazine to get your champagne tastes in a row. After all, you’re as capable as the next guy when it comes to spending fantasy millions. But what would you really do if your yacht came in? You might not have the time to do all the research so we took the liberty of spending some of the windfall for you. Got a few extra bucks? Here are our picks for the ultimate e-gear. Be a Player If you wanted just any DVD player, you could drop $39 for one at
May 2007 From News
Planar Systems, Inc. announced Wednesday that it has acquired Runco International, Inc. for $36.7 million in cash. Runco owns CineWide technology and Video Xtreme projection equipment as well as the Vidikron brand. Planar intends to expand the scope of its own brand as well as that of Runco and Vidikron moving forward. Planar President and CEO Gerry Perkel said, “In combining Runco’s heritage and industry-leading home theater solutions with Planar’s global supply chain and broad display technology expertise, we have assembled some of the best talent in the industry to deliver the finest home theater solutions to an expanding
HDTV Projector Shopping: It’s Not All About Specs, Sometimes It’s About Logos
April 17, 2007 From Grant Clauser
I was lucky enough to miss last week’s cold blast on the East Coast because I was comfortably reclining in a Mexican hotel with a bottomless margarita in my hand. In fact, I was at a home theater dealer retreat sponsored by Runco, which gathers its best dealers and a handful of magazine editors every year and brings them out to a Mexican beach to talk about issues in the industry and chase a few tequilas in between formal sessions. One topic that came up several times was the ongoing spec war in home theater projectors. I’ve written in the past that resolution
April 17, 2007 From Grant Clauser
I was lucky enough to miss last week’s cold blast on the East Coast because I was comfortably reclining in a Mexican hotel with a bottomless margarita in my hand. In fact, I was at a home theater dealer retreat sponsored by Runco, which gathers its best dealers and a handful of magazine editors every year and brings them out to a Mexican beach to talk about issues in the industry and chase a few tequilas in between formal sessions. One topic that came up several times was the ongoing spec war in home theater projectors. I’ve written in the past that resolution
September 15, 2006 From Grant Clauser
My second day at CEDIA (Custom Electonics Design and Installation Association) turned up a hodgepodge of new gear for home theater enthusiasts. Here’s the 60-second version:At the Anthem/Paradigm booth, they were showing of the first Anthem multi-zone amplifier, a $2,495, 12 zone amp, with 65 Watts per channel to power music all around a house. Also, for those old-school stereo fans, a new two-channel integrated amp at $1,499—because not every room has to be a home theater. Paradigm showed a number of new loudspeakers, including the revamped monitor series, the V.5 line, which focused its performance on sensitively, however, one of the most
