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To marketers and developers delight, a new report confirms mobile advertising's effectiveness to reach and engage users. The new study, from mobile audience media company JiWire, reveals mobile users want advertising to not only engage with but subsidize the cost of apps. The confluence of novelty, interactivity, hyper-relevancy and the allure of free entertainment has opened a significant opportunity for brands to effectively reach mobile users. And if brands want to maintain engagement with mobile users for the long run, ads must be highly targeted and relevant to pique user interest.
"People have a completely different perception of mobile content and advertising when they're on-the-go compared to when they're at home or in the office," said David Staas, senior vice president of marketing at JiWire. "This is an opportunity brands and agencies are more rapidly embracing." How are mobile ads different from desktops? Mobile today is what the web was ten years ago: new. Users are exploring and discovering what the platform has to offer, which includes clicking on ads.
When the web was in its infant stages, users were more inclined to click on flashy banner advertisements for free products. Since that time, online clickthroughs have declined significantly. In 2009, all clicks for online ads are derived from a mere 16 percent of internet users — down from 32 percent in 2007. This 50 percent drop could be explained by an increase in user savviness and loss in banner novelty.
Novelty in mobile is most prevalent in apps. Given Apple's milestone of 1 billion app downloads in just nine months, mobile users are app-crazy. Of the roughly 1,000 smartphone users surveyed, 40 percent of users spend more than one hour per day using apps — the most popular of which is Facebook — and have an average of 22 apps on their devices. JiWire reports 52 percent claim they have acted on an advertisement in an app and 18 percent made a purchase directly from an app ad in the last month.
Mobile also presents a new way to engage users in meaningful, entertaining ways. Apple's new iAd platform offers a glimpse into the future of mobile advertising. The iAd network encourages advertisers to go beyond traditional banner marketing and engage users with brand-related games, posters, downloads, etc as demonstrated by a Toy Story 3 banner ad mock up. In addition to mini-games and free downloads, Apple's Toy Story 3 ad utilizes location-based technology to bring a personalized, relevant user experience (i.e. close movie theaters).
Mobile users seek hyper-relevancy in advertising, despite the hooplah surrounding Facebook privacy. Indeed, the astonishing growth of location-based services, such as FourSquare and Gowalla, demonstrate users are willing to sacrifice privacy for functionality. In fact, FourSquare cultivated 1 million users in just one year — growth that parallels Facebook's early years. The majority of mobile users are willing to share their location to receive more relevant advertising and 84 percent of the...
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What is the best way to power a pair of quality stereo speakers?
I plan on running a pair of Paradigm Mini's through my Onkyo home theater receiver.
I keep reading that maybe the home theater receiver is not the best way to power a pair of good speakers.
What is the best way to drive a pair of speakers for the best possible sound reproduction?
I keep hearing the terms tube amp, amp, etc.
How would you do it?
If you power them up via an Onkyo HT receiver, would the difference really not make a difference?
Thanks
Your Onkyo receiver is a good quality "solid state" amp that will work just fine powering those speakers. Which are very good bookshelf speakers, by the way.
Audio Tube amps are the realm of high-end audiophile sound systems. Once apon a time all amps were vacuum tube-driven, until the invention of the solid state transistor.
The debate of tube vs solid state is fierce and can often turn volatile, so I won't even start THAT debate here.
But for your purposes, that Onkyo will do fine for now. If you're looking for a good return on your money for improved sound, start first with a good powered sub-woofer. Those Minis are good speakers, but your missing out on a whole lot of bottom end without a sub.
Look a Paradigm, Hsu, SVS, and Velodine manufacturers.
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![]() Denon AVR-3311CI 7.2 Channel Network Home Theater Receiver with HDMI 1.4a (Black) Sale Price: $1,199.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe Denon AVR-3311CI 7.2 Channel A/V Receiver: Premium Technology and Performance gets Networked. The new AVR-3311CI is a technological tour de force, designed for consumers wanting to network their AV system. It’s also one the first to come equipped with HDMI 1.4a connectivity, including 3D pass-through (Broadcast and Blu-ray), along with Audio Return Channel. Ethernet connectivity opens up your AV system to host of exciting capabilities like audio and jpeg photo streaming via as well as hundreds of Internet radio stations. Pandora is supported along with subscription music services like Rhapsody and Napster. Flickr photo streaming is also featured. The AVR-3311CI packs a punch with 7-channels of onboard amplification producing 875-watts of total power (125 per channel) delivering detail and dynamics to music and movie soundtracks. The amplifiers can be assigned for 7.2 channel surround sound, or a 5.2 channel system in the “main” room and power a pair of speakers in a second “zone”. This only scratches the surface of the AVR-3311CI Multi-zone (3)/multi-source (3) capability. Enhanced power amp assign features, second and third zone programming feature allow the AVR-3311CI to be the hub of a sophisticated whole house system. For video connectivity, the AVR-3311CI is equipped with 1080p and 3D (all formats) compatible HDMI 1.4a Repeating technology, delivering both audio and video to your HDTV with single HDMI cable. This HDMI connectivity supports the latest generation surround sound formats available on Blu-ray disc, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR. Also included is Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels that expands front soundstage. Features
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![]() Marantz NR1501 Slim Line Home Theater Receiver List Price: Sale Price: $399.99 You save: $200.00 (33%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionSlim Height AV Surround Receiver with Marantz M1 Chassis, Dolby TrueHD/dts-HD Master Audio Decoder, HDMI v1.3 Input x4, Output x1, Transcoding of all Analog sources to HDMI, 7 channels of discrete amplification (50 watts x 7), Independent Audio Board for Improved Sound, Simple Set-up with MRAC(Marantz Room Accoustic Auto Calibration), Source Direct Mode, 3 Component Video Inputs / 1 Component Output, 5 Analog Audio Inputs / 3 Digital Audio Inputs, Sub Woofer Pre Out, Mini-jack Front AUX input for portable audio player, Slim Design (Height: 90mm), Detachable Power Cord, Marantz Remote In/Out Jacks, On Screen Display, Glow Key Precoded Remote Control The svelte, competent Marantz NR1501 Slim Line Home Theater Receiver offers the features and flexibility you need--but without the hulking size you don't. The NR1501 includes everything you need in a chassis that fits comfortably on a normal shelf or in a standard cabinet. It's just a bit more than 4 inches high and 13 inches deep, so there's plenty of room for the cables you'll need to connect it to your flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player, cable box, your favorite game console, a surround speaker system, and more. The slim Marantz NR1501 home theater receiver (see larger image). See larger image. Key Features 7-channel discrete analog amplifier (50 watts x 7) in slim design chassis Decoding of Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio Video converter for all analog sources to HDMI Independent audio board for improved sound Simple set-up with MRAC auto calibration HDMI 1.3 ports (4 inputs, 1 output) Component video (3 inputs, 1 output) Audio inputs (5 analog; 3 digital) Marantz remote D-Bus in/out jacks Detachable power cord On-screen display for setup through HDMI out Glow Key, precode remote control Dimensions: 17-38 x 4-3/16 x 14-1/2 inches (WxHxD) Behind the contoured front panel that combines aluminum and glass-reinforced resins for maximum shielding are the features you need to enjoy the best home entertainment sources today. The NR1501 includes decoding for advanced audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, to name just a few. And there's also a built-in video A/D converter so you can enjoy your favorite composite and component videos on your flat-screen TV through the HDMI input. And as you would expect from Marantz, the audio circuitry matches the video side for sophistication. The carefully optimized audio signal path rests on a separate circuit board for maximum performance as well as isolation from the spurious interferences generated by high speed video processing. The very efficient seven channel in-line amplifier benefits from voltage feedback for enhanced linearity. The NR1501 makes it easy to get the best high definition sound to your ears with an automatic calibration process that: Identifies your system's speaker complement Measures the distances between your speakers and your favorite viewing/listening position for the most accurate delay settings Adjusts relative speaker levels for the most natural surround effects Determines the proper speaker crossover settings for the smoothest transition from your wide range speakers to your subwoofer Analyzes your room's acoustic properties and corrects for their often-negative impact on the sound you hear Features
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![]() Yamaha YDS-11SL Universal iPod Dock for Select Yamaha Home Theater Receivers (Silver) List Price: Sale Price: $49.99 You save: $49.96 (50%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe YDS-11SL dock is compatible with all the latest iPods, including the iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod mini, and iPod Classic while still providing the easiest way to connect and control your iPod from dock enabled Yamaha products. Features
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![]() Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver List Price: Sale Price: Too low to display Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionIf you want your receiver to focus purely on two-channel audio, the TX-8255 could be just the answer. It`s perfect for your living room, or anywhere else you like to sit back and soak up your music.The TX-8255`s rock-solid construction incorporates a heavy-duty extruded aluminum heat sink to ensure cooler operation.The whole unit is housed in a rigid, reinforced chassis-finished off with a hairline-brushed aluminum front panel-to help eliminate vibrations. Add compatibility with RI dock for the iPod(R), and you have a superb stereo solution that brings out the power and dynamism of your audio sources. Features
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![]() Pyle Home PCA2 Mini 2 x 40-Watt Stereo Power Amplifier List Price: Sale Price: $39.95 You save: $46.04 (54%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis mini stereo power amplifier provides up to 40 W of power on each channel at 4 ohms. Connect your inputs using the RCA jacks. Outputs over standard speaker push jacks. It’s compatible with any audio or computer device – you can even hook up an iPod using a 3.5mm to RCA jack converter. Treble, bass, and volume controls on the front let you tweak your sound to exactly how you want it. Runs on 110 or 220 V. Features
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![]() Denon AVR1610 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with 1080p HDMI Connectivity List Price: See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe Denon AVR-1610 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver - Performance, technology and affordability are the hallmarks of the AVR-1610. A powerful 5 channel x 75W amplifier section delivers detail and dynamics to music and movie soundtracks. It’s equipped with 1080p compatible HDMI 1.3a Repeating technology, delivering both audio and video to your HDTV with single HDMI cable. This HDMI connectivity supports the latest generation surround sound formats available on Blu-ray disc, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR. Also included is Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels that expands front soundstage. The AVR1610 boast a number of Audyssey technologies. Advanced Audyssey MultEQ analyzes a speaker systems interaction with room acoustics, and then delivers custom tailored correction processing to optimize clarity and tonal balance throughout the listening space. Audyssey Dynamic Volume is an automatic volume-leveling system that tracks audio dynamics to eliminate the irritating volume swings between TV shows and commercials. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is also on board to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance at low volume listening levels. In addition to enhanced HDMI 1.3 repeating (3 in, 1 out), the AVR1610 features component video switching (2 in, 1 out), analog to HDMI conversion (480i to 480p) and seven analog inputs. A front-panel audio/video input allows quick and easy connection of camcorders and game systems. System setup is simplified by a new, enhanced icon-based on-screen display that is delivered over HDMI. System expansion is available with optional accessories. For media networking, use the optional ASD-3N and ASD-3W. For iPod connectivity, use the ASD-3N/3W, as well as the ASD-11. When connecting iPod and other MP3 players, the AVR-1610 features Denon’s exclusive Compressed Audio Restorer to improve sound quality and dynamics. Features
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![]() Sony Digital Media Port Cradle for iPod and MP3 Players (Black, TDM-iP10) List Price: Sale Price: $47.41 You save: $12.58 (21%) Eligible for free shipping!See Reviews For This Product DescriptionConnects with compatible Sony home theater systems and receivers with DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Input : Allows you to play your music through your home Audio system and even control some features from your home theater remote Features
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![]() Pyle - Mini 2x75W Stereo Power Amplifier - PCA3 List Price: Sale Price: $57.99 You save: $64.00 (52%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis mini stereo power amplifier provides up to 75 W of power on each channel at 4 ohms. Connect your inputs using the RCA jacks. Outputs over standard speaker push jacks. It’s compatible with any audio or computer device – you can even hook up an iPod using a 3.5mm to RCA jack converter. Treble, bass, and volume controls on the front let you tweak your sound to exactly how you want it. Runs on 110 or 220 V. Features
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