Escape from reality with these truly transcendental Show-Offs discs
    
With the unbridled verisimilitude of 1080p and uncompressed multichannel surround sound, the home theater experience at times verges on being unflinchingly lifelike. Sure, there’s a lot of appeal in that, but sometimes you might just want to be transported to another reality altogether.

With that in mind I give you four favorite Show-Offs that don’t just peel back your eyelids or rattle your naughty bits, they take you to another place entirely.

Top Shelf Tunes

Looking for a really good iPhone dock, but just can’t seem to find the shelf space for it?

Have we got the perfect solution for you.

iRetro

Twenty-first century high-tech meets early twentieth century low-tech in the iVictrola, as stylish an iPhone accessory as you’ll ever see.

Two of a Perfect Pair

At first glance, it’s obvious that THE LARS is something special.

With its transparent exterior mantle—intended to both protect and show off the sextet of vacuum tubes within—as well as its beautiful base and trim inspired by classic Swedish radio and television furniture, this stunning amplifier is sure to be a conversation piece based on design alone.

Further proof that you should never judge a Show-Off by its cover

You know what they say about assumptions: Everybody makes them and yours stink—or something like that.

When it comes to selecting great demo material for your home theater, making hasty assumptions about the age-appropriateness of your movies and games can lead to uncomfortable results, or cause you to overlook otherwise wonderful little gems.

Russound’s Collage Powerline Media and Intercom System sets a new standard for retrofit multiroom audio systems.

If Twitter-synched pet collars and Wi-Fi at 30,000 feet aren’t enough to convince you that we’re living in the future, consider this: I just installed two zones of distributed audio at opposite ends of the house in one fairly laid back Saturday afternoon.

Showcase Showdown

Who says a flat-panel TV can’t be the centerpiece of a proper home theater?

Halden-Caviglia’s new flat panel showcases add oodles of theatrical flair to any LCD or plasma display between 42 and 65 inches, whether you’re looking for an art deco aesthetic, the classic styling of old studio cinemas, or a completely modern facade.

Let your projector strut its stuff with one of these visually stunning Show-Offs selections

Spec sheets and reviews can tell you a lot about a projector, but let’s face it: Without good content, even the most highly lauded, feature-packed projector in the world is little more than a bulky, expensive light source.

If you’re looking to impress your guests with your new projector, don’t bore them with stats, figures and features. Just stick one of these luscious-looking Blu-ray discs in and let the images do the talking.