Archive for November, 2008

Best Blu-Ray Players

Sony PlayStation 3 80GB

Price: $400

What's Good: The PS3, which can be upgraded to Profile 2.0 via high-speed Internet, offers an excellent picture (1080p output via an HDMI port) and top sound quality (7.1 Dolby TrueHD audio). Even DVDs look great on this machine. Along with the Pioneer, it was the fastest we tested at loading movies.

What's Not Good: You need an adapter to use a universal remote, as there's no infrared sensor. If you're over 30, you'll hate the joystick controller. Also, the PS3 eats power.

Selecting the Right Home Theater Equipment

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John Griese asked:

Ah!! There’s not much like the thrill of seeing the latest Hollywood blockbuster on the big screen! Excitement fills the air as the house lights dim. The low murmur from the speakers begins to rise and surround you as the sounds permeate the theater from back to front, left to right- adding a bit of vibrating excitement from the tips of your toes up to top of your head. Every hair on your body stands up on end. This experience can be recreated in your very own home, as long as you have the right home theater equipment.

Eliminating Home Theater Hum and Noise

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Steve Faber asked:

You've all heard it, that dreaded 60Hz hum through the speakers of a home theater or house audio system. Hopefully you heard it at a friend's house and not your own. It can drive you completely nuts. You may have even tried, unsuccessfully, to fix the little noise problem. That can make you even more crazy. What causes that horrendous noise through your home theater speakers?

The Convenience Of All In One Home Theater Systems

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Gregg Hall asked:

I don't know about you but I hate shopping all over the place trying to put together a package of anything and my home theater system is the same way. Instead of shopping around and building a system from scratch that may not even communicate to each component properly why not do like I did and go with an all in one home theater system?

These systems are now all inclusive and take away the headache of trying to figure out everything that is needed for the home theater experience, it all comes in one package.

Home Theater Speakers 101

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Jawahn R Thompson asked:

The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with home theater speakers.

It is really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of home theater speakers. What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas.

How To Choose The Best Video Components For Your Home Theater System

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Gregg Hall asked:

If you aren't a technical oriented type of person, and I'm not, then trying to put together a home theater system can be confusing and aggravating or it could be as easy as plugging a few cords in. It all depends on the system and components you choose. No matter what kind of home theater system you have decided to go with a quality television is crucial to the overall experience. When shopping for televisions you now have choices like rear projection, plasma, and even LCD TVs with super thin screens the thickness of a large book. Let's take a closer look at some of these options.

Discount Home Theater Systems: Surround Sound On A Budget

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Laurie Lindsay asked:

Buying a surround sound system or home theater on a budget doesn't have to be mission impossible. In fact, it is quite easy to work with almost any budget when purchasing these systems in today's marketplace. The thing you have to remember is that you do most often get what you pay for and the higher quality systems are going to cost more money. It is often difficult once you've experienced the difference in sound quality of the higher end surround sound systems to make the decision to purchase one that fits within lower budget requirements but you can get sound quality for a lower price and stay on budget if you shop very carefully.

Tips on Home Theater Speaker Placement

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Milos asked:

Home theater speaker placement is equally important as the system itself. Even if you have the best speakers, if you do not consider the proper home theater speaker placement then your equipment will not produce the best effect.

However, there are so many things to consider in home theater speaker placement that the task can be really confusing. You have to think about the shape and the layout for a home theater as well as the placement of the furniture. You also want to think about placing the speakers and wires safely away from young children or pets. Of course, you want a home theater speaker placement that will make the room organized and pleasing. With all these variable factors, you should know that there is no single best home theater speaker placement. It will depend on your specific situation.

The Best Home Theater Speaker System at the Best Price

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John Leo asked:

Discovering the best speaker system for a home theater

With all the makes and models of home theater speaker systems on the market today finding one that will suit your needs can be a real chore. But there is an easy way to get the system you want at the best possible price. First we'll take a look at home theater components, then I'll show how to get rock bottom prices on a quality home theater system.

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Home Theater Accessories - What Shouldn't I Miss?

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Mike Singh asked:

Accessories that go with the latest home theater equipment offer additional aesthetic enjoyment for the consumers. Not only are they functional, but they are also fun with multi decor designs to enhance this new form of home entertainment. With assorted electronic components for mimicking the movie theaters, the world is now open to cinema settings in our own home. If a new home has been recently purchased or is in the making, there should be a fun room designed for the home theater and its accessories.