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Corporate Event Productions Audio, Video, Projectors, Lighting
www.metroaudiovisual.com
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aanvil audio
An independent distribution business handling high-end audio and multimedia products.
www.aanvilaudio.u-net.com
An independent distribution business handling high-end audio and multimedia products.
www.aanvilaudio.u-net.com
Accuphase
Manufacturer of preamplifiers, power amplifiers, cd players, tuners and other audio electronics.
www.accuphase.com
Manufacturer of preamplifiers, power amplifiers, cd players, tuners and other audio electronics.
www.accuphase.com
Acoustic Sounds, Inc.
Distributor of audiophile quality LPs and CDs, analogue electronics including phono preamplifiers, with its own record mastering facilities, AcousTech Mastering.
www.acousticsounds.com
Distributor of audiophile quality LPs and CDs, analogue electronics including phono preamplifiers, with its own record mastering facilities, AcousTech Mastering.
www.acousticsounds.com
Adcom
Manufacturer of audio and home theater products for both standalone and multizone custom installation applications, including amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuner-preamplifiers, digital processors, compact disk (CD) players and AC surge suppressor a...
www.adcom.com
Manufacturer of audio and home theater products for both standalone and multizone custom installation applications, including amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuner-preamplifiers, digital processors, compact disk (CD) players and AC surge suppressor a...
www.adcom.com
Alta Vista Audio
Provider of rebuilds, upgrades, modification and servicing for counterpoint equipment.
www.altavistaaudio.com
Provider of rebuilds, upgrades, modification and servicing for counterpoint equipment.
www.altavistaaudio.com
Alternate Audio
Provider of alternate audio designs and manufacturer of audiophile components.
www.alternate-audio.com
Provider of alternate audio designs and manufacturer of audiophile components.
www.alternate-audio.com
Ashly Audio
Provider of products including mixers, compressor-limiters, equalizers and power amplifiers.
www.ashly.com
Provider of products including mixers, compressor-limiters, equalizers and power amplifiers.
www.ashly.com
American Technology
Provider of audio technology by developing and licensing its patents-pending sound reproduction technologies and electronic products.
www.atcsd.com
Provider of audio technology by developing and licensing its patents-pending sound reproduction technologies and electronic products.
www.atcsd.com
Atlantic Technology
Design of complete high performance multichannel speaker systems. Applications include in-wall and compact home theater systems.
www.atlantictechnology.com
Design of complete high performance multichannel speaker systems. Applications include in-wall and compact home theater systems.
www.atlantictechnology.com
Atma-Sphere Music Systems
Provider of triode, class A, balanced amplifiers and preamplifiers.
www.atma-sphere.com
Provider of triode, class A, balanced amplifiers and preamplifiers.
www.atma-sphere.com
Audioaccess
Producer of custom design products that would allow homeowners to control home music systems throughout the house.
www.audioaccess.com
Producer of custom design products that would allow homeowners to control home music systems throughout the house.
www.audioaccess.com
Audio Composite Engineering
Provider of audio components and related products.
www.audiocomposite.com
Provider of audio components and related products.
www.audiocomposite.com
Audio Control
Desiger and manufacturer of equalizers, audio analyzers, crossovers and specialty signal processors for home audio and theater, car audio, custom installation and professional sound systems.
www.audiocontrol.com
Desiger and manufacturer of equalizers, audio analyzers, crossovers and specialty signal processors for home audio and theater, car audio, custom installation and professional sound systems.
www.audiocontrol.com
Audioplex Technology(tm)
Manufacturer of audio distribution products and accessories, including speaker selectors, volume controls, amplifiers and infrared repeating systems. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.audioplex.com
Manufacturer of audio distribution products and accessories, including speaker selectors, volume controls, amplifiers and infrared repeating systems. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.audioplex.com
Audio Prism
Manufacturer of electronics, power enhancement products and accessories.
www.audioprism.com
Manufacturer of electronics, power enhancement products and accessories.
www.audioprism.com
Audioquest
Manufacturer of a variety of audio, digital, interconnector, speaker and video cables.
www.audioquest.com
Manufacturer of a variety of audio, digital, interconnector, speaker and video cables.
www.audioquest.com
AudioVideoNews
Free new service for audio, video, music, home theater and movie enthusiasts.
www.audiovideonews.com
Free new service for audio, video, music, home theater and movie enthusiasts.
www.audiovideonews.com
Audio Amateur Corporation
Niche publishing company that focuses on the field audio electronics for build-it-yourself enthusiasts, audiophiles and industry professionals.
www.audioxpress.com
Niche publishing company that focuses on the field audio electronics for build-it-yourself enthusiasts, audiophiles and industry professionals.
www.audioxpress.com
Audire Inc.
Manufacturer and designer of high definition audio equipment. Products include monarchs, phonos, amplifiers and preamplifiers.
www.audire.com
Manufacturer and designer of high definition audio equipment. Products include monarchs, phonos, amplifiers and preamplifiers.
www.audire.com
Ayre Acoustics
Manufacturer of digital video disk (DVD) and compact disk (CD) players, as well as a line of amplifiers.
www.ayre.com
Manufacturer of digital video disk (DVD) and compact disk (CD) players, as well as a line of amplifiers.
www.ayre.com
B
Balanced Audio Technology
International manufacturer of high-performance audio components. Products include amplifiers, CD players, subwoofers and accessories.
www.balanced.com
International manufacturer of high-performance audio components. Products include amplifiers, CD players, subwoofers and accessories.
www.balanced.com
Beauhorn
Manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers, amplifiers and audio accessories.
www.beauhorn.u-net.com
Manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers, amplifiers and audio accessories.
www.beauhorn.u-net.com
B.G.W. Systems
Manufacturer of professional audio amplifiers, self-powered subwoofer systems and a line of accessories.
www.bgw.com
Manufacturer of professional audio amplifiers, self-powered subwoofer systems and a line of accessories.
www.bgw.com
Blue Circle Audio
Designer of limited-production, handcrafted audio components and accessories.
www.bluecircle.com
Designer of limited-production, handcrafted audio components and accessories.
www.bluecircle.com
Bocchino Technologies
International supplier of audio connectors, interconnectors, binding posts and loudspeakers.
www.bocchtech.com
International supplier of audio connectors, interconnectors, binding posts and loudspeakers.
www.bocchtech.com
Boulder Amplifiers
Producer of audio products for the home and the professional market.
www.boulderamp.com
Producer of audio products for the home and the professional market.
www.boulderamp.com
Bryston
Designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art specialty electronics for both the professional and consumer audio marketplaces. Products include amplifiers, audio cables, switch boxes and electronic crossovers.
www.bryston.ca
Designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art specialty electronics for both the professional and consumer audio marketplaces. Products include amplifiers, audio cables, switch boxes and electronic crossovers.
www.bryston.ca
C
Cambridge Soundworks (CSW)
Manufacturer of home theater, audio, multimedia and accessories online and through its catalog. Also designs and manufactures many of the speakers it sells.
www.cambridgesoundworks.com
Manufacturer of home theater, audio, multimedia and accessories online and through its catalog. Also designs and manufactures many of the speakers it sells.
www.cambridgesoundworks.com
Canford Audio
Manufacturer and distributor of professional audio and broadcast equipment.
www.canford.co.uk
Manufacturer and distributor of professional audio and broadcast equipment.
www.canford.co.uk
Cardas Audio
Manufacturer of specialty audio and video cables and connectors. Products are sold to the audio and video industry.
www.cardas.com
Manufacturer of specialty audio and video cables and connectors. Products are sold to the audio and video industry.
www.cardas.com
Cary Audio Design
Manufacturer of high-end audio electronics, including amplifiers, preamplifiers, compact disk players, sound processors, digital video disk players, capacitors, stands, volume remote controls, chassis and vaccum tubes.
www.caryaudio.com
Manufacturer of high-end audio electronics, including amplifiers, preamplifiers, compact disk players, sound processors, digital video disk players, capacitors, stands, volume remote controls, chassis and vaccum tubes.
www.caryaudio.com
Chang Audio
Designer and manufacturer of the Lightspeed Powerline alternating current filters for audio and home theaters.
www.changlightspeed.com
Designer and manufacturer of the Lightspeed Powerline alternating current filters for audio and home theaters.
www.changlightspeed.com
Classé Audio
Manufacturer of amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuners, compact disc (CD) players and home theater products.
www.classeaudio.com
Manufacturer of amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuners, compact disc (CD) players and home theater products.
www.classeaudio.com
conradjohnson.com
Develops audio components for the recreation of live music performances.
www.conradjohnson.com
Develops audio components for the recreation of live music performances.
www.conradjohnson.com
Curcio Audio Engineering
Manufacturer of high-resolution vacuum tube audio systems. Products include amplifiers, preamplifiers, processors, crossovers and regulators.
www.curcioaudio.com
Manufacturer of high-resolution vacuum tube audio systems. Products include amplifiers, preamplifiers, processors, crossovers and regulators.
www.curcioaudio.com
Cyrus
Manufacturer of upgradable audio systems. Products include compact disk (CD) players, integrated amplifiers, power and preamplifiers, digital video disks (DVDs), radio, audiovisual systems, loud speakers and power supplies.
www.cyrus.co.uk
Manufacturer of upgradable audio systems. Products include compact disk (CD) players, integrated amplifiers, power and preamplifiers, digital video disks (DVDs), radio, audiovisual systems, loud speakers and power supplies.
www.cyrus.co.uk
D
Danish Audio ConnecT (DACT)
Provider of audio components such as attenuators and volume controls, input selector switches, phono stage module preamplifiers and accessories, among others.
www.dact.com
Provider of audio components such as attenuators and volume controls, input selector switches, phono stage module preamplifiers and accessories, among others.
www.dact.com
Digital Designs
Manufacturer of car audio subwoofers and component kits.
www.digitaldesignsaudio.com
Manufacturer of car audio subwoofers and component kits.
www.digitaldesignsaudio.com
E
Electrocompaniet AS
Manufacturer of audio products, including amplifiers and speakers.
www.electrocompaniet.no
Manufacturer of audio products, including amplifiers and speakers.
www.electrocompaniet.no
Eltax Electronic
Producer of audio equipment. Products include amplifiers, speakers, loudspeakers and accessories.
www.eltax.com
Producer of audio equipment. Products include amplifiers, speakers, loudspeakers and accessories.
www.eltax.com
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H
harman/kardon
Manufacturer of receivers, DVD changers, CD changers and recorders, amplifiers, home theater products and surround systems.
www.harmankardon.com
Manufacturer of receivers, DVD changers, CD changers and recorders, amplifiers, home theater products and surround systems.
www.harmankardon.com
I
Innovative Electronic Designs (IED)
Manufacturer of commercial audio systems, computer-controlled sound systems, and audio system management tools.
www.iedaudio.com
Manufacturer of commercial audio systems, computer-controlled sound systems, and audio system management tools.
www.iedaudio.com
J
Jadis
Producer of amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD drives, converters and speakers.
www.jadis-electronics.com
Producer of amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD drives, converters and speakers.
www.jadis-electronics.com
K
Kenwood
Maker of audio mobile electronics and speakers for home theater, home stereos and car stereos.
www.kenwoodusa.com
Maker of audio mobile electronics and speakers for home theater, home stereos and car stereos.
www.kenwoodusa.com
Klipsch
Manufacturer and designer of a variety of home and professional audio products.
www.klipsch.com
Manufacturer and designer of a variety of home and professional audio products.
www.klipsch.com
Krell Industries
Manufacturer and designer of high definition audio products such as integrated, stereo, monaural, home theater and multi-channel amplifiers, as well as phono preamplifiers and a variety of subwoofers.
www.krellonline.com
Manufacturer and designer of high definition audio products such as integrated, stereo, monaural, home theater and multi-channel amplifiers, as well as phono preamplifiers and a variety of subwoofers.
www.krellonline.com
L
Linn
Manufacturer of high definition amplifiers, loudspeakers and stereo components.
www.linninc.com
Manufacturer of high definition amplifiers, loudspeakers and stereo components.
www.linninc.com
M
Manley Laboratories
Manufacturer and designer of vacuum tube products, equalizers, amplifiers, compressors, mastering, combo units and microphones.
www.manleylabs.com
Manufacturer and designer of vacuum tube products, equalizers, amplifiers, compressors, mastering, combo units and microphones.
www.manleylabs.com
Martin Logan
Manufacturer of high performance loudspeakers and home theater audio components.
www.martinlogan.com
Manufacturer of high performance loudspeakers and home theater audio components.
www.martinlogan.com
MBL Of America
International manufacturer and distributor of speakers, preamplifiers, amplifier, digital-to-analog converters, transports, CD players and accessories. nufacturer of
www.mbl-hifi.com
International manufacturer and distributor of speakers, preamplifiers, amplifier, digital-to-analog converters, transports, CD players and accessories. nufacturer of
www.mbl-hifi.com
McIntosh Laboratory
Manufacturer of home theater, surround audio, two-way stereo, multizone audio/video and car audio.
www.mcintoshlabs.com
Manufacturer of home theater, surround audio, two-way stereo, multizone audio/video and car audio.
www.mcintoshlabs.com
Metaxas Audio Systems (MAS)
Manufacturer of high performance amplifiers and audio accessories.
www.metaxas.com
Manufacturer of high performance amplifiers and audio accessories.
www.metaxas.com
Michell Engineering
Designer and manufacturer of phonostages, turntables, amplifiers and accessories.
www.michell-engineering.co.uk
Designer and manufacturer of phonostages, turntables, amplifiers and accessories.
www.michell-engineering.co.uk
Monsoon
Manufacturer and OEM supplier of audio systems for automotive and computer applications.
www.monsoonpower.com
Manufacturer and OEM supplier of audio systems for automotive and computer applications.
www.monsoonpower.com
MTX Audio
Manufacturer of high performance car, home and professional audio products.
www.mtxaudio.com
Manufacturer of high performance car, home and professional audio products.
www.mtxaudio.com
Musical Fidelity
Specializes in audiophile components that range from high-end to value oriented.
www.musical-fidelity.co.uk
Specializes in audiophile components that range from high-end to value oriented.
www.musical-fidelity.co.uk
Creek
Dedicated to importing and distributing well priced, top quality, high-end audio components.
www.musichallaudio.com
Dedicated to importing and distributing well priced, top quality, high-end audio components.
www.musichallaudio.com
N
Naim Audio North America
Distributor of audio equipment designed and made in England.
www.naimusa.com
Distributor of audio equipment designed and made in England.
www.naimusa.com
China National Electronics Import and Export Ningbo
Importer and exporter of electronics, household appliances, magnets, lights and acoustic devices.
www.neiec.com
Importer and exporter of electronics, household appliances, magnets, lights and acoustic devices.
www.neiec.com
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Phase Technology
Manufacturer of sound solutions, including speakers, for various uses.
www.phasetech.com
Manufacturer of sound solutions, including speakers, for various uses.
www.phasetech.com
Precision Audiotronics
Provider of custom earmolds, hearing protection, monitor earphones and communications.
www.precisionweb.com
Provider of custom earmolds, hearing protection, monitor earphones and communications.
www.precisionweb.com
Q
QSC Audio
Manufactures sound equipment including amplifers and signal processors for professional use.
www.qscaudio.com
Manufactures sound equipment including amplifers and signal processors for professional use.
www.qscaudio.com
R
Rane Corporation
Designs and manufactures professional audio signal processing with a high emphasis on usability and sound quality.
www.rane.com
Designs and manufactures professional audio signal processing with a high emphasis on usability and sound quality.
www.rane.com
Renkus-Heinz
Provider of loudspeakers, controllers, power amplifiers and related products.
www.renkus-heinz.com
Provider of loudspeakers, controllers, power amplifiers and related products.
www.renkus-heinz.com
Richmond Sound Design
Supplies programmable sound and show control solutions.
www.richmondsounddesign.com
Supplies programmable sound and show control solutions.
www.richmondsounddesign.com
Rockford
Manufactures a variety of audio equipment. Offices in Arizona and Japan.
www.rockfordfosgate.com
Manufactures a variety of audio equipment. Offices in Arizona and Japan.
www.rockfordfosgate.com
Rotel
Provider of preamplifiers, power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, tuners, receivers, CD players, remote controls, home theater systems and accessories.
www.rotel.com
Provider of preamplifiers, power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, tuners, receivers, CD players, remote controls, home theater systems and accessories.
www.rotel.com
S
Sanus Systems
Company engaged in a variety of audio, video and home theater furnishing.
www.sanus.com
Company engaged in a variety of audio, video and home theater furnishing.
www.sanus.com
Sherwood of America
Manufacturer of a variety of consumer electronic components.
www.sherwoodusa.com
Manufacturer of a variety of consumer electronic components.
www.sherwoodusa.com
SimAudio
Manufacturer of audio components, including CD players, processors and amplifiers.
www.simaudio.com
Manufacturer of audio components, including CD players, processors and amplifiers.
www.simaudio.com
T
Thule Audio
Designer of hi-fi products, including tuners, amplifiers and CD players.
www.thule-audio.dk
Designer of hi-fi products, including tuners, amplifiers and CD players.
www.thule-audio.dk
Theo Kalomirakis Theaters
Interior architecture firm specializing in the design of home theaters.
www.tktheaters.com
Interior architecture firm specializing in the design of home theaters.
www.tktheaters.com
Toshiba
Manufactures equipment and acccessories for home theater systems. Offices around the world.
www.toshiba.com
Manufactures equipment and acccessories for home theater systems. Offices around the world.
www.toshiba.com
Acoustic Sciences Corp.
Manufacturer and designer of sound absorption and diffusion equipment used in band rooms, conference rooms, studio halls, recording studios, churches, synagogues and hi-fi listening rooms. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company...
www.tubetrap.com
Manufacturer and designer of sound absorption and diffusion equipment used in band rooms, conference rooms, studio halls, recording studios, churches, synagogues and hi-fi listening rooms. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company...
www.tubetrap.com
V
Sound Connections International, Inc.
Manufacturer of speaker, audio and coaxial cables. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.vampirewire.com
Manufacturer of speaker, audio and coaxial cables. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.vampirewire.com
Campaign Audio Design
Manufacturer hi-fi audio cables, including silver interconnects and oxygen-free copper OFC interconnects.
business.virgin.net
Manufacturer hi-fi audio cables, including silver interconnects and oxygen-free copper OFC interconnects.
business.virgin.net
W
Wadia Digital Corp.
Manufacturer of audio recording equipment and CD network equipment, including high-end CD decoders, transports and complete CD players. Products are sold to recording studios.
www.wadia.com
Manufacturer of audio recording equipment and CD network equipment, including high-end CD decoders, transports and complete CD players. Products are sold to recording studios.
www.wadia.com
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High-end Audio Amplifier
The Absolute Sound Editor's Choice Surpassing Class-A & Tube Amps
www.nuforce.com
The Absolute Sound Editor's Choice Surpassing Class-A & Tube Amps
www.nuforce.com
The Sounds of Excellence
Only the Finest High End 2-Channel and Home Theater Products
www.thesoundsofexcellence.com
Only the Finest High End 2-Channel and Home Theater Products
www.thesoundsofexcellence.com
Guide to Home Audio Components
Review home audio equipment that suits all home theater, stereo and speaker needs
By Marianne Moro
Home theater audio equipment comes in all sizes and most of the receivers and turntables are easy to use even for the electronically challenged. Some companies offer compact speakers, while other home audio speaker components are large enough to fill a closet on their own. When choosing home audio system equipment, consider the following details:
1. Some home audio video equipment that includes surround speakers, plasma displays, subwoofers and other components make TV and movie viewing a great audio as well as visual experience.
2. Compact audio components provide great sound and are perfect for office or outdoor use.
3. Home digital audio gives you great sound without the twisting and turning of knobs and levers.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Buy home audio system components for audiophile needs, including turntables and CDRs
Some consumers need the advantages of audio equipment components that include all the bells and whistles like turntables, equalizers, subwoofers and digital CD equipment. Many manufacturers and audio outlets offer these items in one place.
I recommend: Sample home audio equipment from Pioneer, including their self-calibrating Elite receivers. Consider Altec Lansing home audio system components, especially their high-quality traditional cabinet speakers.
Choose home theater audio equipment to improve your TV and movie experience
Popular home audio speaker components that come as part of a home theater viewing system give the consumer a complete sensory experience.
I recommend: Browse Panasonic for audio systems with wireless speakers, iPod speaker towers and other innovative audio components, or check for their products at your local big box retailer. Check out Meridian Audio's surround controller and receivers to connect all your home audio system and home theater equipment.
Purchase discount home audio components from online merchants
Online sources for home audio equipment are great for novice consumers or people who don't have time to browse in stores, and they offer a better selection than many retail outlets.
I recommend: Buy home audio system equipment from AVMall for a variety of in-wall speakers and home theater equipment in all price ranges. Depend on Bose bookshelf speakers and other compact audio components for those tight spaces in bedrooms and offices.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Sample speakers and home audio system equipment before you buy, even if you're buying online and consumer reviews are your only option. Review warranty and repair information to ensure quick action if there's a problem down the road.
