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I would be happy to use them on everything on a projector OTHER than the lens of the projector. Generally you should avoid cleaning the lens at all if possible. But, a very light dusting off with a microfiber cloth is the way to go. You can use a lens cleaning cloth and a small bit of lens...

It's likely time to open the projector and to give it a thorough cleaning. Follow videos on this process (or general idea) at www.youtube.com/fixitfrank as he REALLY knows his stuff and the videos will give you a really good idea of the process. Plan on it taking an afternoon to take it apart...

Bypass the speaker box, and test each output individually. Be realistic here: This is a incredibly cheap product. Like, $30 or so. Maybe $40. It wasn't designed to be good. It was designed to make basic audio, for as long as it lasts, then be tossed in the trash. Like Pyle or other gear...

That drum kit absolutely feels like the most April Foolish one on the list. I don't get it at all. Some of the other stuff, while kind of ridiculous, isn't necessarily terrible for the wrong person. I mean, a high end portable tape deck does seem silly in 2024, but I remember dropping $100...

I think the most important thing you did was ask. These companies that remove money from the pockets of the ill-informed have been in business for years and magazines continue to prop them up with what amounts to nothing more than articulated bullshit. The wire matters myth has been around for...

There is data loss when using a HDMI coupler inline with anything. This causes massive issues when running 4K signals and HDR at full data rates of 18Gb/s. It's not a minor thing with this type of connection. I have done some pretty extensive testing with 4K/HDR content at 18Gb/s and passing...

Those are generically called 'bass shakers'. They are a type of type of audio tactile transducer. You can take the subwoofer output of the 3700 and feed it into the LINE 1 input of the a1250 amplifier, and the amplifier can power them. Each transducer needs a separate wired connection back to...

There seems to be a lot of commentary about NOT listening to radio, but I think the bigger option is that if you do want to listen to some stations, then maybe look at streaming units that can stream your favorite stations. Getting a good quality streaming device with multiple services...

That's some bullshit right there! I love it. I can't wait to try this out at some point in the future. I've had a number of disappointed client's in the past. I will definitely give this a try in the future. My most recent 'headache', was one just recently installed. The Attero Tech BT...

I'm kind of in the 'build it bulletproof' camp. I use Crestron for this because there is a glut of product on the used market for a very good price that was thousands when new. Great stuff. I can then give someone a phone interface, or a simple handheld remote that works anywhere in their...

I'm not sure how much you paid, but you basically got two very different systems and they shouldn't cross over (or at least not much). The 3700 is great for a surround sound area. If you have proper surround sound you need to setup, then the 3700? Perfect! The AMS and the 12 channel amplifier...

She also needs to be very aware of the limited range of Bluetooth. About 30 feet, line-of-sight is it. A wall in the way can significantly reduce the range of Bluetooth. Some people are shocked by how poor the range of Bluetooth is. This is why wired is so much better and why audio devices...

People wonder why you should spend so much on Crestron stuff... My first job with Crestron, over 20 years ago. Every single component in their system is still something I can program. It's something I can replace or upgrade. I can buy a brand new control processor (4 generations newer), and...

I'm cross posting this from Reddit as this information is super useful for those who may wander in thinking they can just get a projector instead of a TV and it will be an easier option. Projectors are not ideal as TV replacements. Most people think that you can just plop a projector down and...

There is NO question that these large format displays are going to impact the projector market. As they should! When you look at the price of a UST projector with a matching UST/ALR screen, the price is in the $4,000+ arena. Cheaper on sale at times, but the brighter models often come in...

Not sure where you intend to put your equipment, but the front of the room, under the screen, tends to be one of the worst location in a home theater. If you've already run wiring, then it may be too late to pick a better location, but that's up to you. As well, while you mentioned that wiring...

Did you copy and paste that response off of Google? He's already shown the speaker wire in a photo. Hooking your phone up to a speaker wire is about as pointless as it gets. A phone and a amplified stereo system are like saying a bicycle and a airplane. Yes, they are transportation, but they...

That wire is a 14 gauge wire and should be fine to drive those speakers without any issues at all at typical distances for left/right speakers. No amp recommendations from me. I do find the used amplifier market to typically be of much better value overall, but I'm not sure what you have...

Transparent TVs have been around for years. I saw them maybe 5+ years ago at Infocomm. The new ones are really cool, but they were really cool when I saw them. Refrigerators with energy drinks inside which could advertise to consumers then go clear when someone walked up near it to grab a...

I think a big thing to keep in mind is just how good most of the major manufacturers are at delivering a decent or better quality product. Even a cheap Yamaha AVR is still a Yamaha AVR. They've been in the business forever and a day. So, would you expect to hear a super negative review of...