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Sharp Employs Aggressive Strategy to Lead LCD Market
 The LCD TV market is about to get a whole lot more competitive. Sharp Electronics has begun production at its second plant in Kameyama, Japan, where the company has committed reasserting its position as the world's number one provider of LCD TVs by 2010. If history is any indication, the goal warrants attention. more>>
In Depth
Ultimate Home Theater Melds Style, Comfort, and Usability
 Georgia-based custom AV firm Home Waves worked with a homeowner to make a dedicated theater area as part of their finished basement. The goal was to have multiple viewing areas on the terrace level with the theater to be used for experiencing movies. By collaborating with the builder, architect, and interior designer, the client was able to make the construction of the theater a success. The theater was designed to include rich stained wood, distressed leather, and distinct architectural features. more>>
New Products
Hearing Clearly with Final Sound's 300i
 The 300i from Final Sound is a line-array electrostatic panel. The design is said to make the speaker less prone to acoustic influences and to bring an evenly distributed sound pressure level to any listening position in the room. Frequency response is given as 100Hz to 22,000Hz, with sensitivity of 86dB and impedance of 4§Ù. Recommended amplifier power is 60W a side, although the panels can operate on lower powered amplifiers due to Final's proprietary inverter technology. more>>
The Descent: Peak 2100W Power Without Ported/Passive Radiator Enclosures
 The MartinLogan Descent subwoofer packs three 250W (700W peak) Vojtko amplifiers to reach peak power of 2100W without the need for ported or passive radiator enclosures. Aluminum-cone drivers placed 120 degrees apart in a BalancedForce driver configuration are said to eliminate resonance and vibration along with cabinet-radiation coloration and bass blur. more>>
Total Home Control with Elan Touchpad
 The Olé from Elan Home Systems combines a touchpanel, keypad, and display into a single in-wall interface. The organic LED (OLED) features interchangeable slide-in control templates to offer flexible and decor-friendly designs. The touch-sensitive overlay detects finger presses over fixed-position hot spots, which vary in number according to the templates selected. more>>
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