Best Audio & Video Remote Controls & Accessories
A universal remote with a colour screen and one-click activity buttons that bring you showtime in no time. Support for 8 devices is enabled at software setup - replaces up to 8 remotes, reducing complexity and clutter in your living room.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My main reason for purchasing the 650 was due to the fact I hate the newer Logitech remotes that use smart phones to work. Before I purchased it I was concerned that the smaller screen would be a problem, but it turns out that the hardware buttons on top make up easily for the smaller screen."
"You'll start by recording all the model numbers for your equipment, as well as figuring out all the appropriate settings on your receiver for each component that attaches to it (and in my case, the devices that plug into my standalone HDMI switcher), as well as which inputs on your TV your devices plug into. For example, to watch Apple TV, I use my Apple TV device, my receiver, my TV, and my HDMI switcher. I have not fully tested the remote, but what impressed me most is that when you switch activities, say, from listening to music to watching Apple TV, it turned on -- and off -- all the appropriate components. The remote also provides the ability to individually control any devices used for an activity. So if the activity is to watch Apple TV, the remote turns everything on, and then allows you to control settings on your receiver, your TV, etc. I haven't yet tested that functionality, but this is the one area where the Re remote was superior, since it created a virtual remote on the iPhone screen which resembles the remote for the device you're controlling."
"example: when you press DVD ON, understand everything that goes on in order for you to switch from TV watch mode to DVD watch. It could be as many as 4 successive steps with just 1 button being pressed...So, it could take about 10 LONG seconds (I'm used to it now). You have to keep remote aiming properly during this time...So often I have seen people press the WATCH TV button and then put the remote down once the TV turn on...NOPE...thats asking for trouble...you SHOULD KEEP AIMING IT for about 10 long seconds....and hopefully all your components are roughly in the same direction of where u are aiming. Here's what happens and the quickest solution : I'm watching TV (so I'm in the watch TV mode). I drop the remote. Remote then resets (due to the JOLT of hitting the floor) to the main screen (where I choose what I want to do). The remote will not function until I re-tell it to go to Watch TV mode...HOWEVER, since I am presently *actually watching TV* when I press the Watch TV button, its not smart enough to realize my tv is *already* ON...it assumes the TV is OFF, so it sends the power TV signal to the TV...thus turning it OFF. Solution: I hit the Watch TV button while I cup my hand and cover the front of the remote (blocking the signal) so that the "remote" goes into the correct mode, but the "signal" to power the TV doesn't reach the TV....thus I'm back in the correct watch TV mode without disrupting my TV viewing."
Style: Harmony Elite Remote. The box includes Harmony Elite remote (with rechargeable battery), Harmony Hub, 2 IR mini-blasters, Charging station, USB cable, 2 AC adapters, User documentation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I found that the setup and configuration was pretty intuitive and since I was importing an existing Harmony remote it made the setup that much easier. With that being said, is the remote layout and touch screen a deal killer; no but if you’re used to a particular remote the Harmony Elite will likely take some getting used to. Unfortunately, the lack of properly functioning Amazon Echo integration was the nail in the coffin for me to decide to return this remote. I could have dealt with the ergonomic annoyances I described, but since the main reason I got the remote was for the Amazon Echo integration it didn’t make sense to keep something that didn’t work. So if you’re like me and want to get this remote for its integration with Amazon’s Echo I’d hold off and maybe consider the next smart device integrated remote Logitech comes out with."
"I have rarely had an issue when eyes were used instead of IR blasters. The previous model Harmony Ultimate Home needed a computer for firmware updates. The elite has already had a few updates even though it is just a week or two out in the world. Harmony remotes and hubs often require a reboot to work right after updating. Why this remote is the best harmony to date. 1) control of Sonos playbar over IP not IR! No need to have a blaster semi hidden or an eye stuck to the playbar! I will keep updating this review as I play with it more at home and install the second one next week."
"Overall does what it is supposed to but doesn’t have as easy access to the ‘help’ function used to turn on a device if it somehow didn’t respond in the right timing (something I used a lot with my old Logitech remotes)."
"I still own very expensive Philips units ets but the 900 was clearly the best . Smaller , better batteries, smarter, and one button set up of all your toys presuming you had them set up on a Harmony as I did before."
The Harmony Hub combined with a powerful app give you personalized control of up to eight devices—even through closed cabinets and walls. Harmony App for easy tap-and-swipe entertainment control using your smartphone or tablet* | RF control of devices inside closed cabinets and behind walls | Controls up to 8 devices including cable TV boxes, Apple TV, Roku, Sonos, Amazon Fire TV, Phillips hue, Xbox One, PS3 and TV-connected PC or Mac | Powerful customization, including 50 Favorite channel icons**, creating one-touch activities and re-ordering buttons | Also includes handheld universal remote for the household | Works with over 270,000 devices | Easy online setup ( *Compatible with iOS 6.0 or later and Android 4.0 or later. Harmony Hub turns RF signals from the remote into IR or Bluetooth commands your devices can understand and can’t see—behind closed cabinet doors or walls. Control up to 8 devices including your PS3, Wii or Xbox One, plus your Internet subscription services, like Netflix or Hulu. Use your smartphone/tablet keyboard or speech recognition capability with the Harmony App to find your content faster on Apple TV, Roku or Amazon FireTV. Simply download the Harmony App to your computer or your iPhone 4S or later or Android smartphone with Bluetooth Smart Technology. This simple all-button Harmony universal remote gives everyone at home easy control of your entertainment system when your smartphone or tablet isn’t handy. Smartphone app includes Swipe and Tap control for one-touch control of your entertainment system, up to 50 favorite channel icons, volume, media playback, and more (Works with iPhone iOS 6.0 or later and Android 4.0 or later).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I do admit, those remotes are wicked cool (Best Buy Magnolia sells them) but they were overkill for the general consumer (me). Fast forward to today, I've read that the Logitech Harmony remotes have come a LONG way from their beginnings. I eventually found out that the setup I had required a universal remote to do BOTH IR (infrared) and RF (radio frequency) control. I investigated the other lines and found that the minimum I could get was the Harmony Hub ($99.99 MSRP) but required an "app" on your smartphone or tablet (no remote was included). Then came the day where there was a sale on the Harmony Hub w/ Remote (which is the item I'm reviewing). I tweaked the macros to just ignore the soundbar functions and let the HDMI ARC do it's job. I modified each action and shaved off a couple seconds and I wasn't sitting there waiting. Took me just 30 minutes to set up my activities consisting of Smart TV, Cable, FireTV, and Radio functions. As I mentioned in my likes points, I no longer have to fish/find multiple remotes depending on the activity I want to do."
"And you may not need to use the mini-blaster if your hub is in the open, I'm just using the hub and the remote. One neat thing: when you update your settings and sync via the app, the hub updates over wifi and then it updates your remote via RF. Anyway, a note about the "Help" feature: First, the remote doesn't have a help button (no display to guide you through the motions), it's only found on the iphone app (or android). This means if you turn off the TV activity, but your cable or satellite box fails to turn off (if you've set everything to turn off), the only way to do it is either at the device or by using the device's original remote. UPDATE 7/6 - I actually emailed the CEO of Logitech about the "Help" issue with the iphone app (it's there when you turn on an activity in case a device failed to turn on, but not there when turning off activities, so what do you do if a device doesn't turn off ? UPDATE 7/28 - Logitech has now updated their app to include the "Help" function when turning off an activity, this was previously missing. Only thing is it appears that the associated firmware update for the hub was probably delayed because I initially had problems with the updated app. However, I tried the app again last night and noticed the firmware update came through, so now the app works like it should."
"I had a Harmony One set up, so once I logged into my Harmony Account; it downloaded my Harmony One set up to the Hub. The greatest thing about this no need fro Windows or Mac OSX to do the set up. I bought it on sale, from Amazon, fro $98.95, which is much less expensive than the rechargable Elite, with an LCD, fro over $300."
Best Remote Controls
A universal remote with a colour screen and one-click activity buttons that bring you showtime in no time. Support for 8 devices is enabled at software setup - replaces up to 8 remotes, reducing complexity and clutter in your living room.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My main reason for purchasing the 650 was due to the fact I hate the newer Logitech remotes that use smart phones to work. Before I purchased it I was concerned that the smaller screen would be a problem, but it turns out that the hardware buttons on top make up easily for the smaller screen."
"You'll start by recording all the model numbers for your equipment, as well as figuring out all the appropriate settings on your receiver for each component that attaches to it (and in my case, the devices that plug into my standalone HDMI switcher), as well as which inputs on your TV your devices plug into. For example, to watch Apple TV, I use my Apple TV device, my receiver, my TV, and my HDMI switcher. I have not fully tested the remote, but what impressed me most is that when you switch activities, say, from listening to music to watching Apple TV, it turned on -- and off -- all the appropriate components. The remote also provides the ability to individually control any devices used for an activity. So if the activity is to watch Apple TV, the remote turns everything on, and then allows you to control settings on your receiver, your TV, etc. I haven't yet tested that functionality, but this is the one area where the Re remote was superior, since it created a virtual remote on the iPhone screen which resembles the remote for the device you're controlling."
"example: when you press DVD ON, understand everything that goes on in order for you to switch from TV watch mode to DVD watch. It could be as many as 4 successive steps with just 1 button being pressed...So, it could take about 10 LONG seconds (I'm used to it now). You have to keep remote aiming properly during this time...So often I have seen people press the WATCH TV button and then put the remote down once the TV turn on...NOPE...thats asking for trouble...you SHOULD KEEP AIMING IT for about 10 long seconds....and hopefully all your components are roughly in the same direction of where u are aiming. Here's what happens and the quickest solution : I'm watching TV (so I'm in the watch TV mode). I drop the remote. Remote then resets (due to the JOLT of hitting the floor) to the main screen (where I choose what I want to do). The remote will not function until I re-tell it to go to Watch TV mode...HOWEVER, since I am presently *actually watching TV* when I press the Watch TV button, its not smart enough to realize my tv is *already* ON...it assumes the TV is OFF, so it sends the power TV signal to the TV...thus turning it OFF. Solution: I hit the Watch TV button while I cup my hand and cover the front of the remote (blocking the signal) so that the "remote" goes into the correct mode, but the "signal" to power the TV doesn't reach the TV....thus I'm back in the correct watch TV mode without disrupting my TV viewing."
Best Remote-Control Extenders
Simply place the IR receiver from the repeater kit where you wish to aim your remote control, run the IR receiver wire from the kit to the distribution block. Now run the IR emitters from the kit to the devices you wish to control and place them over the devices IR receivers, plug the kit into a wall outlet and your all set! 1.9"x4.3"x0.87" & has slots for mounting if desired (screws NOT included). • The distribution block can also be powered by a USB printer cable (NOT included). • The kit contains 4 IR emitter cords to control 8 device & has slots for 2 more emitter cables. 1 Yr BAFX Products® warranty against manufacturing defects! Compatible with all IR controlled devices including formerly incompatible, MarantZ devices!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm used to using the Snap A/V units from work (a/v integration company), but this was cheaper than our cost on those units. I extended this unit from my media rack to my 3 tv's after purchasing 2 additional I.R."
"I've never had a single issue so far, and it solved my issue of my entertainment systems doors always being open!"
"This IR Repeater not only enables remote control of all of my electronics behind closed doors but it does it better than before when I had the doors open and had to point the remote control directly at each item."
"I placed the emitter over the IR receiver on the Genie Mini and it worked perfect, first time! As stated in another review, the emitters are identical to the other vendor, the difference is in the computer module itself."
"I am an installer and have been paying three times the amount of money on this exact product from Xantech, Calrad, Channel Vision (all great products)."
"Additionally, this unit will rebroadcast the signal sent from a Harmony IR Receiver through a Harmony Home Hub, if you connect the BAFX receiver input to the Harmony Home Hub blaster output."
"Also keep in mind the receiver can have problems with Plasma TV's, but by moving it around I was able to find a place that allows me to have the sensor to where I can still point the remote at the tv, but not encounter interference."
Best Audio & Video Speaker Accessories
Configuration: 16-Gauge Speaker Wire. The plastic jacket around the speaker wire helps to deliver high-quality undistorted signals to and from all of your audio equipment.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The speakers are placed on whatever flat surface we can find, in whatever arrangement gives us some semblance of stereo and "surround", in a living room where "acoustics" take a back seat to "not having things fall on our heads." You buy artisan crafted, hand-pulled pure copper cable extracted from sustainable mines by free-range miners, encased in fair-trade gold-foil RF shielding and wrapped with organic cotton-fiber sheath dyed in native traditional patterns."
"My one complaint is that it is a see through plastic coating with one side marked with a white line to tell positive from negative."
"Bundled this when I bought a Yamaha YHT-4920UBL 5.1-Channel Home Theater in a Box."
"Amazon Basics series are great alternative to other brand name products because of its high quality for a lower price. I definitely recommend buying these wires over higher priced wires and with the savings, invest in the banana plugs instead - this would make a bigger difference than you would expect."
"01-04-18 RECEIVED. AMAZON BASIC 16AWG SPEAKER WIRES 100 FT. COPPER CLAD ALUMINUM CCA. IT CAME IN THE BOX WRAPPED WITH CLEAR PLASTIC KEEP THE WIRES IN PLACE ."
"Glad I did not spend more on oxygen free copper."
"Only drawback, and this isn't even worth losing a star over, is that it can be SLIGHTLY difficult to see the marking differentiating positive and negative in low light."
"This stuff is awesome."
Best Audio & Video Connectors & Adapters
Twisted Veins 50 FT cables are guaranteed to work with any device with an HDMI input/output and to carry all signals up to and including 1080P 60hz. Twisted Veins cables are type high speed with Ethernet to support HDMI Standard 2.0b and are backward compatible with earlier HDMI standards such as 2.0a, 2.0, 1.4 and 1.3. Twisted Veins maximum length non-amplified 50 FT cables can replace HDMI Extension cables or HDMI extenders with a reliable single piece solution.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I left the review above less than a week ago. Twisted Veins must have a Customer Service team because they sent me a three pack of HDMI elbows adaptors that were in the correct direction."
""Latest HDMI Standard (Ethernet, Audio Return, 3D, 1080P)" - The product info goes onto say they're HDMI 1.4. They issued an immediate refund for the purchase on their own (they asked for my permission to refund - I never requested a refund), and said they'd attempt to get the listing updated."
"Cables connect easily, and fit snugly in all of the HDMI ports I have tried (PS4, WiiU, Vizio 50" smart TV, HP monitor). My TV sits snugly against the wall and the HDMI port is hard to access. *Post Purchase Update #1: I received a phone call today from Tiffany at SPN Performance in regard to the damaged cable. Thank you Tiffany, and everyone else at SPN Performance :). (If you found my review to be helpful, please provide feedback. I aim to offer fair and unbiased opinions of products so that other Amazon users can make an informed decision when purchasing."
"Quality HDMI Cables."
"On my tv the hdmi ports are recessed on the side with the flat top side facing out, so plugging in the adapter makes the connection point at the back of the tv (actually it doesn't even physically fit as the depth is too shallow). So if the inclusion of the adapter is factoring into your decision at all be sure to check the device you want to use it with for the orientation of the hdmi port. Especially considering it was more or less my fault when ordering do to my ignorance of the industry accepted orientation for a 90 degree hdmi adapter (which is dumb really, as I stated in my original review what 99% of what most people will need is what is being considered a 270 degree adapter, which I suspect 90% of people ordering these cables will not know that and it is not stated in the item description). I would still rate this product alone as it is currently sold as a 4 star package due to the poor decision of including the adapter version that will be useless for 99% of people in 99% of common hdmi equipment installs, well maybe a 4.5 due to the comically low price for 2 cables and freebies."
Best Audio & Video Cables & Interconnects
Meets the latest HDMI standards (4K Video at 60 Hz, 2160p, 48 bit/px color depth) that supports bandwidth up to 18Gbps and backwards compatible with earlier versions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"While I cannot speak for the configurations of other users, I can confirm the following: Using this cable on a Samsung KS8500, I can confirm that this cable supports: UHD 4K HDR Content. 4K 30Hz 4:4:4. 4K 60Hz 4:4:4. I am attaching a picture of the chroma test as well."
"Please do not waste your hard earned money on overpriced HDMI cables in the name of picture or sound improvements. In order for a HDMI cable to have a "High-speed" moniker, it must be capable of showing resolutions up to 4K --> 3840 x 2160 at 30fps (or 4,096 x 2160 at 24fps). And as the highest resolution any 4K TV currently on the market can produce is 3840 x 2160 at 30fps, even if you found a $100 cable at your local BestBuy that claims it can transmit much more than that, it doesn't matter as you are limited by your source (i.e your cable box, Xbox, PS4 e.t.c) and your TV's hardware capabilities. Hence, if you do happen to own a TV and another device that both have HDMI 2.0 ports, any AmazonBasics High-speed rated cable will work perfectly fine with it."
"These are great."
"Works perfectly with my android box and formed part of the team that brought my old tv into the age of advanced technology."
"Keep in mind HDMI cables are not meant to be continuously plugged and unplugged."
"Works great, using the cable to connect a Chrome Book to a TV."
"This is a high quality cable compared with the cheap cables you find on popular online auction sites, and looks identical to the ones you find in retail stores for $20."
"My CIO once told me that one of the biggest wastes of money was to buy high end HDMI cable."
Best Audio & Video Crossover Parts
Support HD resolution up to 4k x 2k at 30 hz, 1080p at 120 hz and 1080p 3d at 60 hz, also supports lower 1080i, 720p, 480i/p resolutions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I turned everything off (tv, receiver, directv, and unplugged everything from the splitter), and then first plugged in the input for the splitter (from DirecTv box), then both outputs (i.e. to the tv & the receiver), then the splitter's power cord and turned everything back on."
"I have it set up with my ps3 feeding the splitter, one output goes to the tv and the other goes to the elgato hd capture device which then goes to the laptop and projector."
"My previous splitter would on occasion crash the DVR causing it to reboot, but so far I don't expect this ZettaGuard 1x2 to give me this problem."
"No lowest denominator due to different TV capabilities."
"If you try buying this product and expecting that to work it won't. This is a product that they would use it would only mirror onto other displays."
"This splitter works great."
"Item does what it is supposed to do, connect two displays to an HDMI source."
Best Audio & Video Antennas
What You Receive: TV Antenna with integrated 10ft Coaxial Cable, Detachable Amplifier, 5ft USB Power Cable, Wall Adapter 5V 100mA, 3M Adhesive Mounting Stickers, instruction manual, warranty card, 30-day full refund, and 12-month warranty with friendly customer service.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was currently using a Radio Shack amplified antenna but had a lot of problems with getting a clear picture most of the time. Now for the bad: when I first did the search and everything was great, I had the antenna just leaning on the window supported by the double hung bar. After being so excited about all the channels and how clear they where I affixed the 1Byone antenna to the window with the double sided tape pads they include (3) within inches of the scan. So best advice I can give is YES this antenna works GREAT, just be careful before you make it a permanent placement."
"After getting fed up paying exorbitant amounts for cable TV, that no one really watches I pushed to make the switch to cutting the cord. 2 prong power cord plugs in close to where you connect the coax cable to your TV. 4."
"If you have a active HDMI cable connected to your TV then make sure you keep the coax cable from the antenna separated from it (specifically not touching). At first all my local channels would come in crystal clear except CBS and ABC no matter which direction the antenna was pointed. I read somewhere that the HDMI cable touching the antenna cable could actually cause additional noise on the antenna line thus preventing some channels from being picked up properly."
"Most of the stations are HD and look as good if not better than the over-priced cable I'm replacing. Additional stations can be tuned in with some fiddling with the antenna."
Best Computer Video Projector Accessories
Homegear screens are made from an engineered three layer construction consisting of: a black PVC back, a terylene fabric middle layer and a matte white PVC top layer. Screen Material. High contrast 1.3 gain screen that is washable with soap and water. 1" black masking borders to enhance picture contrast. 160° viewing angle perfect for residential or commercial use. 3 layer black backed screen which eliminates light penetration and produces top quality color reproduction. Static resistant, fire retardant, mildew resistant. High contrast 1.3 gain screen that is washable with soap and water, 1" black masking borders to enhance picture contrast, 160° viewing angle perfect for residential or commercial use, 3 layer black backed screen which eliminates light penetration and produces top quality color reproduction, Static resistant, fire retardant, mildew resistant.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Also, the ad for this screen states it has an IR control-- it does not. I found out that there are indeed two adjustment knobs on the screen that will change the travel distance of the screen both in the up and down direction. Lower the screen a bit using the control box button, press the stop button and then raise it back up. When it stop turn the control, and as you do the screen will either raise or lower (depending on which way you turn the wrench) a small amount. To adjust the down direction you do the same procedure using the other control adjustment...you simple lower the screen all the way using the control box and then make the fine adjustment by turning the control knob using the wrench. UPDATE: 4/22/15. As I posted in my original review I was a little disapointed when I discovered that the projector remote was RF (radio frequency) controlled and not IR (infrared) controlled as stated in the ad. This is only because I use a Harmony remote to easily control all my AV gear with a simple click of the remote, and it only works with IR controlled device. Having an extra remote to simply raise and lower the screen really bugged me, since most all my home is automated to some degree and I also wanted the projector screen to be included in that category. Since the Homegear screen also has a manual control box that can be used to raise and lower the screen it seemed possible to wire in the MK-161 to the Homegear control box to simulate actually pressing the keys when the relay closed to raise and lower the screen. The next perfect thing was that the Harmony already knew about the MK-161in it's database, so it was easy to add the codes to my remote and then add the device into my Harmony activities so that everytime I selected "watch a movie" on the remote it would send the IR codes to the MK-161, which in turn would pulse the appropriate relay and manually make the switch in the Homegear control box temporarily close-- the same was if I had pressed the actual button on the control box. I ended up putting the MK-161 in a project and mounting next to the Homegear control box and you'd think it actually came with the screen. UPDATE: 5/3/16. It's been over a year now and I just wanted to follow-up and let everyone know that the screen, projector and MK-161 control box is still working flawlessly."
"From what I can tell, this screen is nearly identical (or perhaps entirely identical) in terms of the quality of image you'd get compared to the brand names that are offered at two or three times the price."
"The screen arrived in a timely manner, opened the package immediately and discovered 3 different bents and dents as it was mentioned by other buyers as well ( I was feeling lucky when ordering) - So, i am installing it and will be covering it in a box to make if a hidden screen so I did not make a big deal out of it - the outter part is thin metal and you will mostly like have them too, but the bend and dents do not affect the operation."
"Pretty nice projection screen."
"I have no other experiences with projector screens at all."
Best Audio & Video Cleaning & Repair Products
Screen Mom was co-founded by Amanda, mother of five children, who after many years of trying to keep all of the family's screens clean from handprints, food, and many other types of debris, was frustrated with poor performing screen cleaners she had tried. Every type of screen cleaner Amanda used would either leave streaks on the screens or contain nasty chemicals that would leave her with a headache and in some cases caused damage to her family's delicate TV and laptop screens. Unlike large chemical cleaning companies that have many different type of cleaning products, Screen Mom focuses only on electronic screen cleaning in order to support the increasing number of screens that need cleaned all around us. Gently Cleans - HDTVs, PC monitors, Kindle Fire, Tablet, Laptops, Smartphone display, Apple Mac Products, iPhone; Product Tested – all major brands.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was told, "Additional recommendations for removing streaks on TVs is to ensure the TV is off and the screen is cooled then spray the microfiber cloth and wipe in a circular motion."
"I needed to clean my 2 year old's absurdly stubborn fingerprints off of my glossy 65" TV and my matte 34" computer monitor, both of which he obviously confuses with mommy's touchscreen phone. Inspecting the TV in a darkened room with a flashlight revealed another horror story involving house cleaners and a filthy wet rag, despite claims that they don't clean TVs (in their defense they didn't CLEAN it at all)."
"I thought this product was not only great but safe to use around my young child."
"I travel a lot with my iPad and the screen gets dirty from being in airports, public transportation, etc. I've used just about every screen cleaner on the market from wipes to sprays in combination with just about every kind of microfiber cloth you can think of. The cleaning: If you follow the instructions and spray onto the included cloth, then this stuff gets any screen obscenely clean."
"My new (2 week old) 2017 MacBook Pro 13 inch computer got something lightly spattered on it a couple of days ago, not much but i had some very old computer cleaner in a really little bottle that i have used only for cleaning iPhone, i let my old MacBook Pro get dirty over time, i didn't have any knowledge of how to clean it. So two days ago, i used that to clean the mostly dried spatter off the laptop, it came off easily but the cleaner itself seriously left big greasy smudging in the shape of where i had rubbed the cloth back and forth from top to bottom across the screen. i thought it was going to take a long time while i kept cleaning until i got all the smudges off, but before my eyes, i saw that if i pulled back my hand and stopped rubbing, the screen was just shiny with no smudge marks, it's as if it cleaned itself."
Best TV Mounting Accessories
Size: 32-50 inch The VideoSecu articulating mount is a mounting solution for 32"- 42", some models up to 55 inch (Please check VESA and Weight). The TV mount fit VESA 200x200mm/200x100/100x100 (8"x8"/8"x4"/4"x4"). Tilt+15°/-5°, swivel 180 degrees and rotate for maximum viewing flexibility; VESA plate can be taken off for easy installation by one person.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I looked at a lot of options both on Amazon as well as elsewhere before settling in this one. Included are a complete assortment of screws, bolts and washers (all neatly organized and labeled in individual packets), a double-sided spanner wrench, a very nice magnetic level, and even a 10' HDMI cable. I just enlarged it with a round needle file, but since they don't include any spares, if you don't have a file or another washer laying around, you'll need to get one. Just thought I'd throw that out there in the interest of full disclosure. Once this was installed, I was impressed with not only the sturdiness, but also with the complete range of motion."
"8/28/2017 UPDATE: The review and the pictures below are accurate for the TV mount I purchased on 01/26/2015. I didn't use the included lag bolts because of the poor quality complaints in previous reviews. I didn't want to take the chance to strip the included bolts so I bought 5/16-9 2-1/2 lag bolts from Lowes (item 63396) and a box of 1/4" Toggler bolts (Lowes item 118084). On one of the 65" TVs and the 50" TV, the 2x4 studs were spaced perfectly and I was able to mount them using 4 lag bolts each. On the other 65" TV, the stud was about 2" off center so I put 2 lag bolts in the stud and 4 toggler bolts in the left and right most holes."
Best Headphone Accessories
![AUX Cable iVanky [2-Pack, 4ft - Copper Shell, Hi-Fi Sound Quality] 3.5mm Auxiliary Audio Cable, Aux Cord for Car / Home Stereo, Headphones, iPhone, iPod, iPad, Echo Dot, Sony, Beats & More - Black](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71pIHJOKmML._SS600_.jpg)
Notice - Incompatible devices. indlude: Beats Executive, Beats Studio (Beats Studio 2.0 Wireless), Beats Solo, Skullcandy Crusher, SkullCandy Hesh 2, V-MODA Crossfade, B&O Beoplay H6 2nd. Pure copper shell of this stereo audio cable ensures reliable performance and reducing signal loss.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Check out the video if you have time, Either way I am sure you wont be disappointed, and keep in mind they offer a 100% unconditional lifetime guarantee should you have any issues, which I doubt you will."
"I'm so surprised how amazing the quality of the wire was...thick and unbreakable ..very flexible and also have compact jack plug housings, so fit into the phone headphone socket even with a protective cover on the phone..worth the price!!!"
"I've had many bad experiences with aux cords in the last two years (they constantly break/stop working). I found ivanky's super affordable price and fairly good reviews and gave them a shot."
"I had to keep my phone, MP3 player, or iPad really close to the speaker system to enjoy blasting my music, which meant I could easily drop my devices or that I was tethered to the speakers. The length is perfect to enjoy my music while I'm lying in bed at the end of the day. No more frequent trips to the speakers just to enjoy my music - I can stay stationary."
"FWIW, my cat was attracted to the nice new toy and spent a few minutes busily chewing on a cable without any apparent damage to either the cable or the cat."
"They are very sturdy and well built and have a very crisp sound with the reproduced music my MP3 player."
"I finally got a new car and I couldn't use the auxiliary tape deck that I've been using for 12 years anymore so I had to upgrade to something new to play my music besides bluetooth (which sounds awful)."
"I rather wish that the cords offered in the package were of 2 different length, as the length offered is quite a bit longer than I really wanted or needed, and it would be nice to have a choice of varied lengths."
Best Video Converters
The analog to digital conversion in this module employs 10 bits maximal 162MSPS sampling, black/white level expansion, color transition improvement, dynamic range expansion, blue stretch , auto-detect and auto-convert the composite signal to 1080p(60HZ) output. Making video come alive, delivering the sharpest, most realistic HD visuals available. Input ports: 1xRCA (Yellow, White, Red), USB power. Support PAL, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43, SECAM, PAL/M, PAL/N standard TV formats input. Provide advanced signal processing with great precision,colors, resolutions, and details.Plug and play.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So if you're using something that outputs a more square image, you should configure your TV screen size to 4:3 when using this device if possible so that th image looks as it should and is not stretched out."
"Mine didn't have a USB port so I had to get a USB to 110 converter to power the unit."
"The 1080 setting has brought my old VCR tapes and early DVDs back to beautiful life on the flatscreen TV/monitor combo."
"FINALLY got all my old school gaming systems going to my HDMI projector!"
"I got this to use with my original 10 year old Wii that only had the RCA output jacks. So if anyone has an original old Wii and a new spiffy TV without RCA jacks this is the ticket for you."
"Changing the screen size and setup wasn’t doing anything - it adjusted the sides, but it looked like we just needed to be able to shift the image up on the screen by a few inches in order to see menus and buttons that were being cut off. Most importantly though, the game image fits perfectly onto the screen now with no cutoff at all."
"Got this to connect and old RCA/S-Video only VCR/DVD player to a 2016 Pioneer receiver that did not want to work via RCA."
"Tried to use to to connect an old Samsung DVD/VHS combo player to my Bose SoundTouch 130 system which is what I have my Samsung LED HD TV running through."
Best Home Audio Crossovers
Support HD resolution up to 4k x 2k at 30 hz, 1080p at 120 hz and 1080p 3d at 60 hz, also supports lower 1080i, 720p, 480i/p resolutions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I turned everything off (tv, receiver, directv, and unplugged everything from the splitter), and then first plugged in the input for the splitter (from DirecTv box), then both outputs (i.e. to the tv & the receiver), then the splitter's power cord and turned everything back on."
"I have it set up with my ps3 feeding the splitter, one output goes to the tv and the other goes to the elgato hd capture device which then goes to the laptop and projector."
"My previous splitter would on occasion crash the DVR causing it to reboot, but so far I don't expect this ZettaGuard 1x2 to give me this problem."
"No lowest denominator due to different TV capabilities."
"If you try buying this product and expecting that to work it won't. This is a product that they would use it would only mirror onto other displays."
"This splitter works great."
"Item does what it is supposed to do, connect two displays to an HDMI source."
Best Speaker Parts & Components
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this case for my JBL Charge 3 and it is well made, it has a pocket in the speaker part of the case that holds the speaker securely.The speaker itself has a rubber base that keeps the speaker from rolling around, this case is designed to hold the speaker in one position in the case."
"Didn’t get 5th star only because I haven’t used it long enough so don’t know how it will stand up over time."
"I don't feel comfortable carrying it around without protection and this works out nicely."
"This cover is perfect!"
"Neat case keeps my speaker safe from damage."
"Nice protective case."
"This speaker is exactly as advertised."
"Fits the JBL perfect."
Best Satellite TV Parts & Equipment
Switch seamlessly between devices with the Zettaguard 4K x 2K 4 Port High-Speed 4 x 1 HDMI Switch with PIP (Picture in Picture) and IR Wireless Remote Control . This Zettaguard HDMI switcher comes with an infrared remote to let you wirelessly switch between devices in PIP (Picture in Picture) display while being in the comfort of your couch. 4 PORT HDMI SWITCHING - Connects up to 4 HDMI source components to a single HDMI input for seamless transitions between gaming, television and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was able to connect a Blu Ray player, TiVo Mini, Apple TV, and a PS3 with no issues."
"With all cables hooked up the power on is red, HDMI out is green, the HDMI ports lights will show either red or if selected blue."
"However, if you own a Switch and you leave it docked in sleep mode, it will periodically flicker the screen with a signal while it scans for wifi. I took a bit of frosted clear plastic and made a little light diffusing shield to put in front."
"This device was perfect for my computer, server, and PS4 setup."
"Awesome little device!"
"Works as advertised and I really like the picture in picture."
"Solved my multiple HDMI input issues."
"This HDMI switch works with my high definition blue ray."
Best DA Converters
Breakthrough Sound, Great Versatility, Simple to Use, Generous Compatibility: Multi-Award-Winning AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB DAC/Headphone Amp Plays With Authoritative Realism Playing music on your computer, laptop, stereo, smartphone, tablet, or powered speakers becomes exponentially better, more authoritative, and stunningly lifelike with the groundbreaking AudioQuest DragonFly Black USB DAC/headphone amplifier. 32-bit ESS 9010 Sabre DAC.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"In terms of audio quality, the DAC is comparable to anything in the Audioengine or entry-level Schiit range. That they were able to adapt the technology for mobile devices without an external power supply is an impressive feat. I think AudioQuest gets a bad rap because they have a lot of "snake oil" type interconnects."
"This dac has exceeded all expectations in terns or sound quality, build quality, upgrade process, simplicity of use... and works great with Roon!"
"I imagine it would improve sound coming from a laptop."
"Loved it while I had it."
"This is a very good DAC that works well with computers and Android products."
"This DAC offers a noticeable difference in sound over the iphones processor."
"Makes a big difference when I plug in my iPad or iPhone to my analog HiFi."
"ath m50x with Huawei P10."
Best 3D Viewing Glasses
Latest Version of VR -- After two years of research , development and adjustment, we not only reduce the volume and weight , but also pay more attention to internal component. Adjustable Pupil and Focus Distance - You can simply adjust the position of the spherical resin lens through moving the button on the top of the 3D VR GLASSES so as to get a better experience of watching movies in seconds. Ergonomic Design- This adjustable T-shaped strap is made of lightweight material, which can decrease the pressure around your eyes, face and on your head, providing you more comfortable feeling.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The item clearly say in the description that it can control volumne and select in vr mode. I tried to email seller about the button not functioningand request for an exchange. The wires for the headphone is located the left and it wouldnt reach my headpjone jack on the right.. i am currently using it on an iphone X. Update: Luna the manager contacted me via email adter she had learned my experience."
"I have had cheaper VR headsets in the past and they never fit my phone."
"My only gripes are: a) for iPhone at least, the remote is pretty useless. That's not fault, it's Apple's really, but just an FYI if you have an iPhone and think the remote is going to do anything for you to make it easier to navigate once it's in the headset, it won't; b) the real issue with this headset, and it only happens sometimes, is it the lens will fog up in certain situations."
"Got for my daughter but the entire family had fun with it."
"Not the fault of Pansonite...it just does not work with any quality on my iPhone 6 S Plus."
"Not bad, wore out, but being used by a 7 year old."
"Very cute and definitely worth the cost."
Best VCR Rewinders
Rewind your videotapes with this VHS rewinder.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Glad to know there are some of these still around, hate to give up my VHS."
"It works perfectly and I really needed it because I have lots and lots of VHS movies."
"Everything was wonderful."
"Just what I needed to ensure the continuing working of my vcr."
"Great product."
"So happy they still make these rewinders."
"THIS REWINDER DOES THE JOB THAT I EXPECTED."
Best Media Storage & Organization Products
High quality Nylon and PU material for long time use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Disks slide in easily, and are easy to remove, but snug enough that they won't just fall out if the binder is turned upside down. Just keep in mind that the pages in this binder are NOT removable, so you can't reorder things by page unless you remove all the disks and put them back in."
"In my video review here, I evaluate all of the main aspects of this CD/DVD wallet, including quality, design and function."
"So, when I saw a chance to get rid of our messy shelves filled with DVDs I knew I had to have this CD/DVD wallet. There was no way to get all of our growing collection of DVDs in decent order on a book shelf and they were always in disarray. But, I was concerned about how to keep the cover info with the DVDs in the little pockets of this wallet. Technically the disc and cover would both fit into the same pocket and I could get more DVDs into the wallet, but I prefer it this way."
"We don't NEED the cases with the pictures and the inserts and, you know, we need to maximize space and stuff. Just put all your dvds in this binder and stop being so crazy hung up on the cases!"
"My other cd's cases were generic cheap cases I got at the dollar store for a couple bucks. When I got it , the case looked sturdy enough on the outside but when I opened it up I was surprised that my cheap dollar store cases were superior to the Amazon Basics design. I'll have to admit this case isn't the worst I've seen but Amazon definitely needs to rethink the overall design of this case. I mean how can my 8 year old no brand name dollar store cd cases get it right and this much more expensive newer cd case get it wrong?"
Best DJ Turntable Cartridges
Features Stylus Mass: Very Low Diamond Stylus Tip: Elliptical Sound Accuracy: Very High Record Wear: Very Low Key Features: Dynamic Stabilizer Brush. Currently Selected Model/Type M97xE Audiophile M92E Value M78S 78 RPM. Application. Accurate Sound Reproduction. Sampling and Archiving. Home Audio Listening. Wide Groove Record. Listening and Sampling. Stylus Mass. Very Low. Low. Low. Diamond Stylus Tip. Elliptical. Biradial. Wide Spherical. Sound Accuracy. Very High. Very Good. Good. Record Wear. Very Low. Low. Low. Key Features. Dynamic Stabilizer Brush Dependable Performance for Demanding DJs. Each versatile needle features the unique sound characteristics developed by Shure for low record wear, high skip resistance, and reliable record cueing. Model/Type WHLB Turntablist M44-7 Turntablist M44G Club/Party M35X House/Techno SC35C Standard. Application. Mix/Spin. Scratch. Scratch/Mix/Spin. Mix/Spin. Scratch/Mix/Spin. Skip Resistance. High. Ultra High. Very High. High. Very High. Output. High. Ultra High. Very High. High. High. Record Wear. Very Low. Ultra Low. Ultra Low. Very Low. Low. Sound Emphasis. Spherical. Solid Drop Bass with Flat Mids and Accented Highs. Big Bass. Detailed Highs and Lows. Extreme Clarity and Deep Drop Bass. Clarity throughout the Frequency Range. style: Phono Cartridge. High-performance phono cartridge with finely polished elliptical diamond tip.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This cartridge reproduces sound so well that I've recorded much of my vinyl into audiofile format to load onto my computer and phone."
"I have to say it is one of the most natural sounding cartridges I have ever heard. It sounds more dull than my old Shure M111HE."
"So if you want a bright cart for jazz or vocalists and are running horns(Klipsch etc) perhaps this is not the cart for you."
"Depending on your favor and the audio turntable is also important factor to go with."
"This is a decent price for a cartridge (if you research quality catridges you will know) and it is good quality."
"Has a warm and excelent performance."
"Just perfect, this cartridge is one of the best in the market, not too loud not too soft."
"I installed this on my vintage Realistic Lab-400 turntable and (after fine tuning) , can say that for the price, this cartridge gets an A+."
Best Speaker Repair Products
Xbox 360 Gaming Receiver supports a maximum of up to 4 wireless controllers & 4 Wireless Headsets simultaneously. 100% COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR PC GAMING NEEDS – do you want to own an Xbox 360 wireless receiver for windows that’s designed for compatibility with all your PC gaming needs? SIMULTANEOUSLY SUPPORTS UP TO 4 WIRELESS CONTROLLERS AND WIRELESS HEADSETS – are you looking for a powerful Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver that is both expandable and flexible? YOU GET A HIGH-QUALITY, FUTURE-COMPATIBLE RECEIVER ACCESSORY, OR YOUR MONEY BACK – you get a powerful PC gaming wireless receiver for the Xbox 360 that is compatible with future Wireless accessories.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Click "Next" and choose "Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows." I was stuck trying to figure out why this wasn't working for the longest time because all I did was press it without holding! Here are links to Youtube videos demonstrating these steps if you want more visual aids: [...]. [...]. Overall, the product works fine other than unclear instructions which is why I felt I had to post this."
"This is what I had to do to get it working: With the device plugged in to a powered UDB 2.0 port, Go to Windows Start Button > Click File Explorer. Under Quick Access on the left side of the File Explorer Window, > Right-Click 'This PC'. On the left side of that window, > click Device Manager. Under Other Devices > Unknown Device > Right-click the Unknown Device. > Click Update Driver Software. > Click Browse my computer for driver software... > Click Let me pick from a list. > Scroll down to 'Xbox 360 Peripherals' > Click Next. > Choose Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows Version: 10.0.10586.0 [10/29/2015] > Click Next. > Click 'Yes' at the Update Driver Warning. The driver will be installed and the receiver will now work."
"I ended up doing a bit of research beforehand, and discovered that I could use my Xbox 360 wireless remote if I had a USB receiver to plug into the back of the Fire. This really was super simple to use, and I highly recommend it if you plan on playing games on your Amazon Fire and have a 360 controller in your house."
"For the price I paid I wasn't expecting a perfectly smooth experience, and as expected it takes a bit of work to get the unit up and running."
"If you follow the top reviewer of this product you will find simple instruction to install this device on your Windows 10 computer. The device synced up super fast to the controller and I'm having no issues with the device so far."
Best Electrical Distribution Modulators
A modulator for the times, this compact device allows connection of an audio/video component, especially a TV that's not equipped with an audio video jack. High performance circuit design provides accurate picture reproduction.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After collecting dust for years, it still works, and is unusually reliable compared to new devices capable of playing DVDs."
"The adapter that I purchased for two Samsung TVs doesn't work (you plug in the one video and two audio jacks to the adapter and it uses a 3.5mm jack to plug into the TV)."
"The coax output went to the normal connections in the RV, and all works fine."
"Worked great!"
"Great!"
"When I switched to new cable supplier, the set top box did not have a coax cable output."
"Value: 5, Picture quality: 5, Audio quality: 1. Bought this to connect a TiVo to our ancient RCA TV because the old VCR that was performing the RF modulation task died."
"I think I got a dud because the audio would pass through the modulator at random times."
Best Electrical Distribution Products
Supports manual switching using the supplied IR wireless remote or the button on the device.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Switching sources is as easy as pushing a numbered button on a small remote. Monoprice 6-Feet Ultra Slim Series High Performance HDMI Cable with RedMere Technology, Black (109889). Highly Recommend both products."
"The fact that it will turn on the TV (if you have hdmi control on your tv) and switch to the correct input when I hit the power button on a system always impresses me."
"Works as advertised for my Wii U, NVidia SHIELD, and Blue-Ray Player."
"Been using this for a while now and it works pretty well, although the auto-switching can be finicky from time to time."
"Excellent switch for feeding 5 HDMI inputs into one input."
"It is compatible with the newest HDMI specs, although I have not tried HDMI w/Ethernet (I have no need in this room), also backward compatible with HDMI 1.4. My new A/V receiver is a Denon AVT series, but has limited HDMI Ports, using an A/V receiver can use inputs as a switch, although most are limited, some have signal degradation, and you are constantly having to change inputs to watch various devices or play game consoles. Using the Kinivo 501BN HDMI switch, you only need one HDMI Output, which allows the user to watch or play games on just one, using the Remote which comes with the unit can use just that one input for all 5 outputs on the Kinivo."
"Yes, not as easily as the TV remote but better to use this switch for $40 than to buy a new TV."