So due to the storms a couple of weeks back, I had to replace my beloved Onkyo TXSR805 Audio/Video receiver. I had it hooked in to Panamax of course, so they are taking care of the replacement cost. When looking for the replacement it was a no-brainer to go to the Onkyo TXNR808. As good as the old Onkyo was, this new one is great! The picture going through the receiver looks…
Pioneer unveiled their new line of receivers. Similar to the current models, the VSX series, the newer units will be able to dock an iPad to play music. What differentiates Pioneer’s new receivers from other manufacturer’s receivers that can dock an iPad, is that Pioneer’s are fully iPad compatible. This means while you are listening to music, the iPad is charging at the same time.…
People ask me all the time how can they transfer music from their computer without being complicated. Look no further than the Audioengine W1 wireless adapter. It is as simple as plugging it into your desktop or laptop computer. Rather than using Bluetooth technology, this unit uses a locked 802.11 Wifi network to connect your laptop to your receiver or speakers from up to 100 feet away. It can wireless send your…
Abt’s mobile audio department can get any vehicle ready to rock! It’s almost boating season, so make sure you aren’t stuck on a lake with nothing to listen to. We just got finished installing a new stereo system in a Yamaha jet boat today. It’s got new Kenwood speakers, a receiver made to use with an iPod, an Alpine marine amp, and Alpine marine sub woofers. Whatever mode of transportation you use,…
This year’s CES brought a lot of really cool gadgets. One standout car audio product is the Sony DSX-S100. It is a stereo head unit that makes listening to an iPod on your car stereo a snap. If you’ve ever seen a car stereo’s faceplate slide down so you can put in a CD, the DSX-S100 works much the same. The face slides off the unit’s base and a tray comes out…
