DVDO EDGE High-Definition Video Processor Review

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(More customer reviews)After having owned numerous 'line-doublers' (all the way back to Faroudja upscaling my 480i sources to 480p for my first home theater,) and innumerable HDMI switchers, I have finally found one that takes the alphabet soup of HDMI versions and handles it with aplomb while being the cleanest and most easy to use upscaler to 1080p that I've touched to date.
So, after having issues with HDCP handshakes, HDMI versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3a, and 1.3b not playing well with most autoswitching units--this product from DVDO does all of the above with aplomb.
Want to take your upscaling DVD player, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, TiVo HD, Wii, and more and mix and match audio inputs to a single optical output? Done.
Want them all at true 1080p (including your wee-little wii?) Done.
Want to get rid of the "Sugar/Mosquito-Noise/Sparkle issue from compression of your HD inbound signal? Nicely done.
Want to see everything pop better on your HD screen without looking artificially processed? Simply Done.
Want power-on priority for various units in your system (the TiVo comes before the Xbox 360, and the Denon 2930ci comes before the PS3?) Again, done and done well.
Add a simple remote, ability to tweak at will (should you even want to) and you have a massive winner of a product.
My biggest worry was any effect I'd have on speed of play with the game consoles--no issue... It not only has a game mode but takes Wii-Widescreen 480p and puts it out at a solid 1080p/60 and looks great doing it.
Films on Blu-Ray with 1080p/24 are stellar (minus the extra stars in the black sky from compression issues.)
All in, I heartily recommend this product--and you'll note that I am fairly even in pans, middling reviews, and OK product discussions, but rarely give a rave.
This is a rave and applause to the DVDO crew. Our household has two and counting now.
[Consider this a laughter-and applause-filled standing ovation.]

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The DVDO EDGE is an affordable high quality video processor and A/V hub that converts standard definition, high definition and PC signals from up to ten sources (including six HDMI) to any HDTV resolution up to 1080p. EDGE has a very intuitive user interface which makes installation a breeze. EDGE has two HDMI outputs, one with audio and video and one with audio only to facilitate connections to an HDMI/DVI equipped display and HDMI AV Receiver. An optical audio output is available for older AV Receivers. A backlit universal remote control with a luxurious ¿soft-touch¿ finish is also included.Video Inputs:6 HDMI 1.3, 2 Component, 1 S-Video, 1 CompositeAudio Inputs:3 Optical, 1 Coaxial, 1 analog (stereo)Video Output: 1 HDMI 1.3 (A/V)Audio Outputs: 1 HDMI 1.3 (audio only), 1 OpticalOutput Formats: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 1080p-24Processor: Anchor Bay¿s ABT2010 with VRS technologiesTechnologies: Precision Deinterlacing (480i/576i/1080i) PReP¿, Progressive ReProcessing Precision Video Scaling II Progressive Cadence Detection Mosquito Noise Reduction (SD/HD) Fine Detail Enhancement (SD/HD) Edge Enhancement (SD/HD) RightRate Framerate Conversion Precision AV LipSync

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4X4 True Matrix HDMI 1.3a Powered Switch w/ Remote Controller(Rev. 3.0) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have it for almost a year working in my house, I recommend it.
Pros:
-Easy installation
-Good price.
-The remote work fine from almost 20f
-You can share any of the device connected with the others TVs connected.
( ie. I can see what my kid's is playing on the Xbox360 in his room, from the living room or any other room.)
-I bought one BD-Samsung with internet connection, and I share this feature with the others TVs.
Const:
-Sometime when you turn on another TV, it turn off the image by itself for 3 seconds and then turn On again.

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4X4 True Matrix HDMI 1.3a Powered Switch w/ Remote Controller (Rev. 3.0) Make the HDX-404E the heart of any truely complex and impressive home theater system. The HDX-404E features 4 inputs and 4 independently assignable outputs giving you true flexibility and the ability to have various media playing on different screen. Great for coreographing an awe inspiring multi-media experience or simply allowing multiple members of the family the freedom to watch from whatever source they choose on their own screen. Features: HDMI 1.3a compliance High bandwidth pass through with support for deep color and advanced digital audio formats 4 inputs and 4 independent outputs. IR remote control

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JBL CS6100BG High Performance, complete 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System with Brackets (Black Gloss) Review

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(More customer reviews)A few weeks back, I decided it was time to replace my 12 year old Sony TV and 17 year old "stereo" system with its two cheap speakers.
End result, after lots of research, was the purchase of the following, all from Amazon.
- Samsung LN40A650 LCD TV
- Onkyo TX-SR606
- JBL CS6100 6-Piece Home Cinema Speaker Package
- Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote
Also connected are;
- Scientific Atlanta cable set top box from Time Warner
- Sony SLV-D300P DVD/VCR which is 2-3 years old
- Nintendo Game Cube
Installation was in a 20'x30' room.
My goals were to have a high quality TV with decent sound, and keep the entire cost under $2500 if at all possible. Goal achieved, even with the purchase of the incidentals; some speaker wire, banana clips for speaker cables, an optical digital audio, cable, etc.
- Speakers... even if you go to all of the places you can visit to hear speakers, you have no idea how they will actually sound in your own environment. And, speakers are an object thing. My concerns here were that the only review I could find on the audiophile web sites was for the smaller CS480 speakers. the CD480s have a single woofer and tweeter in satellites vs. the dual woofers in the CS6100 package. The reviews of the CD480s indicated that they were a bit bright, a bit lacking in mid-range under some conditions. I don't find that to be the case with the CS6100s, maybe because of the dual woofers. Having all the mounting hardware in the box is a real plus, and they give you two choices of mounts, fixed and swivel. Enough high quality speaker wire in the box for a medium sized room. Sub-woofer speaker cable included. A nice, classy look as well..
The opening sequence from Top Gun (with the windows closed and the wife gone)was the first test. No disappointment here. Next, a bit of Opera. Again, they performned well. Country and classical music, movies with dialogue... these do a very nice job and compare VERY well with speakers which cost twice as much.
A definite "I'd buy again".


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Got your widescreen HDTV for your living room?That's only part of the experience.HDTV sound goes beyond 2-channel stereo, dividing sound into 5 channels.Get yourself a 5.1 channel surround receiver and add these speakers and you've got home theater to enjoy and love!JBL's CS6100 6-Piece Home Cinema Speaker Package is a high-performance home-theater speaker system that beautifully complements your living room.The four satellites, matching horizontal center, and 300-watt (peak) subwoofer deliver unbelievable sound.The satellites and center channel feature JBL's advanced titanium-laminate dome tweeters and dual 3-1/2" drivers for unsurpassed power and realism.The voice-matched center channel speaker uses components that are identical to those used in the satellites for seamless pans.The black, high-gloss finish brings a touch of attractive contemporary design to your home and complements any flat-panel television.Wall brackets are included for the satellites and center channel.

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