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Forums » General Discussion » Home Theater » Audio Video Magazines, which is better ?
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#123454 - 01/08/06 02:34 PM
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![]() connoisseur Registered: 08/03/03 Posts: 1235 Loc: Moorhead, Minnesota/US |
I'm with you, there, Ken. I'm afraid in the audio world you must depend on the kindness of strangers.
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#123455 - 01/08/06 02:44 PM
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![]() shareholder in the making ![]() Registered: 09/27/04 Posts: 11437 Loc: Central NH |
Audio was a good mag, and I'm not just saying that in case Alan's around!
![]() I used to get Stereo Review (now Sound and Vision) for about 15 years. Currently, I get Sound and Vision, Home Theater, and Stereophile. Out of them, I like Home Theater best. Sound and Vision has leaned further and further towards the beginner with no depth at all to their reviews and too many "how to buy a plasma"-type articles that are geared for the Best Buy and Circuit City-level of buyers. Also, it feels like every third article is about iPods and iPod gadgets. Stereophile is, in my personal opinion, a joke filled with completely subjective, biased, BS reviews of equipment that no one can afford anyway. I do like how passionate they are about music, though, with in-depth interviews of artists and reviews of discs. As long as I've been getting Sound and Vision, I'm going to let it lapse. Stereophile was a one-year affair because of an offer for $1 an issue. I feel dirty and in need of a shower for even ordering it. That leaves Home Theater, which I'll continue subscribing to. They review a range of equipment from inexpensive to what I consider moderately high-end, and don't get too bogged down with portables, etc. The only website where I read reviews is Audioholics. Despite my rants, the best thing, especially if you're new to the hobby, is pick up a few issues of each and decide for yourself! ![]()
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#123456 - 01/08/06 09:38 PM
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![]() shareholder in the making Registered: 05/11/02 Posts: 10621 |
John, a lot of what masquerades as serious reviews in audio magazines is pure drivel. Sound & Vision is less afflicted with the problem and is worth reading(at least from the library). As far as something for a subscription, try The Sensible Sound, which actually is more sensible than most.
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#123457 - 01/09/06 04:06 AM
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![]() axiomite ![]() Registered: 04/01/03 Posts: 5233 Loc: Los Angeles |
I enjoy Widescreen Review. Mostly for their DVD reviews. They focus on the technical quality of the discs.
I believe you can get a subscription to Home Theatre on amazon.com for only $10/year. At that price it's almost silly not to give it a shot. ...yep, I just checked, it is indeed only $10/year.
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#123458 - 01/09/06 06:53 AM
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![]() axiomite ![]() Registered: 02/26/05 Posts: 5210 Loc: Vero Beach, Florida |
No mailed A/V magazines for me, all of my reading comes from poking around the internet and the only forums I typically visit are here (Alan has some absolutely excellent articles) and the Audioholics site with an occasional visit to the Club Rotel site.
I don't want to take in too much information because I may get too smart for my own good...I've seen that happen to others. ![]() |
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