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Video: How to connect a Blu-Ray Player, Set-top Box, DVR and Wii, Xbox or Playstation 3 to the InternetOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Jun 1
By rss@youtube.com (goactiontec) Author: goactiontec Keywords: DVR Blu-Ray Player set-top box HDTV Wii Xbox Playstation 3 Internet actiontec home theater Added: June 1, 2009
make your own home-theater TV -VIDEO.aviOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Feb 23
By rss@youtube.com (homedigitalproducts) Author: homedigitalproducts Keywords: Added: February 23, 2009
Video: Raise the IQ of Your Smart Home - Homepath Products LLCOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Feb 18
• 7 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (eXapath) Keywords: Cat5 Cat6 fiber optics coax home theater media room home wiring home cabling FTTH home construction renovation remodeling cabling home repair conduit low voltage broadband DIY rewiring whole house audio home security home automation product video media outlet CCTV exapa...
Video: WorkingHomeTheaterOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Feb 15
By rss@youtube.com (GlockNinja) Went to IKEA and bought a book case for the home theater to house the projector, ps3, stereo, and movies. Author: GlockNinja Keywords: IKEA Home Theater Added: February 15, 2009
Video: My Entertainment Basement Walkthrough (Updated in HD)Original at YouTube
• Mon, Feb 9
By rss@youtube.com (lundells1) Author: lundells1 Keywords: fun room entertainment center big screen TV video game Xbox 360 Wii home theater walkthrough electronics basement computer my best setup HDTV tour geek geek's Creative Vado HD Added: February 9, 2009
Video: Home theater (bigger than life) 3Original at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 7
By rss@youtube.com (cb4touch) 110,8 ft screen with a 2,000 wat stero system controlled by a yahama reciever with a 2008 dell projector our enternanment room Author: cb4touch Keywords: home theater Added: February 7, 2009
Video: My crazy new JBL Speakers!Original at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 7
By rss@youtube.com (CrazyAZ1975) Author: CrazyAZ1975 Keywords: JBL speakers outdoor control flexible home theater surround sound versatile Added: February 7, 2009
Video: JBL WEM1 Wireless Amplifier - create your own wireless speaker systemOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Jan 15
By rss@youtube.com (hyperconnected08) MAKE ANY SPEAKER WIRELESS! Add powerful, full-spectrum pro sound to any room in your house without running wires across your home • Transmit music throughout your home • Connect to virtually any system and speakers • Add surround speakers to your home theater system without the trouble...
Video: Penn Says: 2008 Wrap-Up - FilmsOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Jan 14
• 7 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (pennsays) Keywords: 2008 Wrap-Up: Films not review penn jillette note journal judy jetson diary list movie films entertainment the slammer home theater children of men cloverfield blair witch bank job red belt david mamet ironman robert downey junior from where stand dark knight heath ledger t...
Video: Samsung Press Conference Part 3Original at YouTube
• Thu, Jan 8
By rss@youtube.com (DigitalTrends) In the final segment of Samsung's CES 2009 press conference, learn about their wireless connectivity for home theater, the SSD camcorder HMX-H106, and Palm Theater P3 personal media player. Author: DigitalTrends Keywords: ooyala_backlot video Added: January 8, 2009
Video: Xbox 360 On 130" Projector (work in progress) set up in garage Part 1Original at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 4
By rss@youtube.com (homeslice794) Hey guys just showing my work in progress (eventually be a like a small sports bar / home theater. 1. Infocus IN1 Projector 2. xbox 360 3. Sorry for groggy voice just woke up haha Author: homeslice794 Keywords: xbox 360 projector gaming setup garage infocus in1 130 inches Added: January 4, 2009
Video: THX logo from Soul Calibur III - HQ widescreen stereoOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Dec 24
By rss@youtube.com (aj0049) the most geeky and unique one. AND the best quality one on YouTube Author: aj0049 Keywords: THX sound logo bass test Soul Calibur III subwoofer sub woofer home theater Galaga Added: December 24, 2008
Video: my room tourOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Dec 23
By rss@youtube.com (actionreplay101) my home theater. im getting an xbox 360 for christmas to go into it. hopefully i can raise enouph money to buy surround sound. Author: actionreplay101 Keywords: room tours Added: December 23, 2008
Video: DMA 2200/ 2100Original at YouTube
• Thu, Dec 18
By rss@youtube.com (LinksysByCisco) Stream live TV content, movies, photos and music from your Media Center PC on your living room HDTV and home theater Author: LinksysByCisco Keywords: DMA Added: December 18, 2008
Video: CES Unveiled 2008: Sending HD Via Power LinesOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Nov 26
By rss@youtube.com (napcodave) Audiovox presents their new home theater solution that uses existing power lines to send HD content from your player to your TV. Produced by The CE Channel. To see more CE Channel videos, visit www.hotice.tv/cetv Author: napcodave Keywords: hd home theater signals ces
Video: Bose Companion 5Original at YouTube
• Sun, Nov 23
By rss@youtube.com (milleraaronmusic) The Bose Companion 5 multimedia speakers are great! Buy then for $400.00 Author: milleraaronmusic Keywords: bose companion computer speakers home theater multimedia Added: November 23, 2008
Video: Panasonic SC PT750 home theater systemOriginal at Google Video
• Sat, Nov 8
Unknown length - 2008-11-09 Panasonic's affordable SC-PT750 home theater in a box delivers DVD upscaling, wireless surround speakers, an iPod dock, and some surprisingly decent sound quality for a great price, though it's short on inputs.
Video: home theater: Last BountyOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Nov 8
• 7 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (RockOut918) Author: RockOut918 Keywords: performing arts short film home movie action Added: November 8, 2008
Video: home theater: Case File-CleaverOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, Nov 7
• 7 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (RockOut918) home video in which two detectives attempt to solve the mystery behind the unknown murder dubbed the "Cleaver" Author: RockOut918 Keywords: performing arts short film home video cleaver scary-scary Added: November 7, 2008
Video: HDMI Converter Box Takes You From PC To TV In Three Easy StepsOriginal at Google Video
• Tue, Nov 4
Here's a gadget that should bring the computer into your home theater system a lot more. [ http://www.chinavasion.com/zz99 ] Chinese electronic products makers seem to have figured out that when it comes to entertainment solutions around the house the simplest solution is often the best....
Video: How to hook up your home theater package with GoofyOriginal at Google Video
• Mon, Oct 27
Are you one of those people who just can't understand how all this new technology in today's world actually works? Do all of those instruction manuals and all of that technical jargon just make you want to curl up and suck your thumb? Well, you need not worry anymore... Goofy is here to save the d...
Video: HDMI Converter Box Goes From PC To TV In Three Easy StepsOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Oct 20
By rss@youtube.com (chinavasion) Here's a gadget that should bring the computer into your home theater system a lot more. [ http://www.chinavasion.com/zz99 ] Chinese electronic products makers seem to have figured out that when it comes to entertainment solutions around the house the simplest solution is often the best....
Video: Philips CinemaOneOriginal at Google Video
• Wed, Oct 15
Small in size, lots of features and a great surround sound. That and much more is what you’ll get with the Philips CinemaOne home theater system. Ranked 3.01 / 5 | 622 views | No comments Click here to watch the item Submitted By: Wannahaves Tags: Home cinema Loudspeaker
Video: Geek Squad 2MM - Home Theatre ConsultationsOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Sep 30
• 10 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (GeekSquadHQ) Figuring out which home theater system is best for you usually involves more than just deciding on price and performance—it also involves making sure the room in your home where youre planning to set up your new system is equipped for it. In this Two Minute Miracles video, Home Entertainme...
Video: My db dynamics polarisOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Sep 29
By rss@youtube.com (headoyster) A quick look at my home theater system, its the DB Dynamics Polaris 5.1 speaker set, with a 7.1 Sherwood rd-7502 and a Tweek t.231 graphic Eq. The music is stereo from the computer, goes into the eq, then is split up by the reciever to make 5.1, and mind you, it does this brilliantly, background voca...
Video: CES: R2-D2 Projector Harnesses the ForceOriginal at Google Video
• Mon, Sep 22
Unknown length - 2008-09-22 This is the droid you e looking for Nikkos remote controlled R2 D2 DLP projector and entertainment system is the perfect home theater addition for Star Wa
Video: soundberry's true hifi for allOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Sep 16
By rss@youtube.com (soundberrys) for cinema and music at your home theater Author: soundberrys Keywords: soundberry's true hifi for all cinema and music at your home theater Added: September 16, 2008
Video: Geek Brief TV #420Original at YouTube
• Mon, Sep 15
By rss@youtube.com (mdnvr) CEDIA Update #4 covers the Madison Fielding Lowboy [1], a low sitting console designed for a flat panel display, all your home theater components, and speakers built right in. This is the last update for Tuesday. You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com...
Video: Geek Brief TV #421Original at YouTube
• Mon, Sep 15
By rss@youtube.com (mdnvr) CEDIA Update #5 covers THIEL Audio's zöet. It's a plug and play home theater system, and is meant to be simple to setup and easy to use. You can save money on domain name registrations and renewals from GoDaddy.com [1] with discount codes GB1, GB2 and GB3. For an explanation of each code, click he...
Video: Alien DVHS DTheater 1080i HD Tape Played on 100" ScreenOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Sep 10
By rss@youtube.com (southdhector) An extremely rare sealed copy of Alien on DTheater is opened on camera and played on a 100" screen. Author: southdhector Keywords: Alien DTheater DVHS D-VHS Digital VHS Hi-Def HD Director's Cut home theater Added: September 10, 2008
Video: My home theater and gaming setup.Original at YouTube
• Tue, Sep 9
By rss@youtube.com (iPlayDrums22) If you have any spec questions just send me a messege. Author: iPlayDrums22 Keywords: Sharp ps3 subwoofer home theater audio video game tv Added: September 9, 2008
Video: Geek Brief TV #415Original at YouTube
• Fri, Sep 5
By rss@youtube.com (mdnvr) IFA 2008 is taking place in Germany and Philips Electronics announced enough beautifully designed products to fill a weeks worth of briefs. Here's my three favorites: Cinema Ones [1] an all-in-one home theater system that includes an upscalling DVD player, CD player, an iPod dock, a fiv...
Video: Inside Xbox: New Xbox 360 Experience - Netflix & AvatarsOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Sep 1
By rss@youtube.com (Xbox360Info) An exciting new home theater experience is coming to living rooms this holiday season. Xbox 360 will be the only game system that lets you instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix. More info at: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/e32008/articles.h tm
Video: Living Aquarium Volume 2Original at YouTube
• Wed, Aug 27
By rss@youtube.com (sspivak) The perfect accessory for all home theater and flat-panel HDTVs! Like a window to another world, the Living Aquarium Volume 2 DVD transforms your TV into vibrant fish tanks filled with exotic marine life. Set the mood and watch as it instantly enhances the ambience of any room decor. Ideal f...
Video: Xoro 5.1 speakers 185 WattsOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Aug 13
• 4 related articles
By rss@youtube.com (dijegoo) I am from serbia and i have these home theater 5.1 sound system...It is very powerfull and this is firs video from XORO speakers on youtube. The package contains 8 inch subwoofer max power 60 watts and other 5 speakers power 25 watts ! It is real masterpiece and quality of sound is stunning...I pay for...
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Five ways to optimize your HDTV experience
Original at Macworld
• 8 hours ago
Your HDTV has built-in speakers, but it also has audio-output connectors that allow you to attach a superior home theater surround-sound system. ...
Portable Aiptek DVD projector - UberGizmo
Original at Ubergizmo
• 11 hours ago
Portable Aiptek DVD projector This device is full well capable of throwing a 50" display, but it definitely won't do for home theater buffs. If you are planning to do plenty of traveling ... DVD projector lets you watch movies anywhere, no TV requiredDVICE
Samsung rugged memory cards are water, shock & magnet proof
Original at SlashGear
• 13 hours ago
Samsung rugged memory cards are water, shock & magnet proof Magnet-proof – Resists over 13 times the magnetic force of home theater speakers. Fast & superb data recovery – Free proprietary software assists with up to ... Samsung intros rugged CF, SDHC cardsElectronista (blog)
Giving And The Pursuit Of Happiness - Huffington Post
Original at Huffington Post
• 13 hours ago
Giving And The Pursuit Of Happiness blog) Ok, so the next time I get jealous of the surround-sound home theater system at my friend Bob Fonseca's house, all I have to do is think of the millions of ...
Draw play… Glenview resident scores Bears tickets in DirectBuy contest. - BigNews.biz
Original at bignews.biz
• 14 hours ago
Draw play… Glenview resident scores Bears tickets in DirectBuy contest. BigNews.biz (press release) DirectBuy offers everything football fans could possibly need to watch the game from home — flat screen TVs, recliners and home theater seating, ... and more »
EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT5-ELR
Original at catalogs.infocommiq.com
• 15 hours ago
It supports DVI-D when used with an HDMI to DVI Adapter, providing greater flexibility and options when integrating several home theater components. ...
VIZIO VA220E 22-inch LCD HDTV: $204 Shipped
Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com
• 16 hours ago
It also offfers a headphone jack for private entertainment and a fiberoptic digital output for connection to a home theater system or htib. ...
Wireworld rolls out Platinum Starlight HDMI Cable
Original at TechGadgets.in
• 17 hours ago
By newsstaff Audio and video fidelity in high end home theater systems are now enhanced with the latest flagship Platinum Starlight HDMI cable introduced by Wireworld. The HDMI cable features molded carbon fiber connectors and sports WireWorld’s unique 24 conductor DNA Helix design with solid sil...
Planar launches industry leading lampless LED-based home projection system
Original at DigiTimes
• 20 hours ago
Traditional home theater projectors utilize a lamp for illumination, which are expensive to replace, cause downtime and only last about 2000 hours. ...
Xbox 360 Official HDMI Video Cable is available at GameYeeeah priced at €4.99 - Live-PR.com
Original at Live-PR.com
• 22 hours ago
Pressemitteilung) Xbox 360 Official HDMI Video Cable is available at GameYeeeah priced at €4.99 Pressemitteilung) of your favorite Xbox 360 games with the help of this HDMI cable, which connects your Xbox 360 system to your compatible HDTV or home theater system. ... and more »
Texas Instruments Inc. raises quarterly estimates - TransWorldNews
Original at TransWorldNews
• Tue, Dec 8
Texas Instruments Inc. raises quarterly estimates press release) which include DLP products that are used to create high-definition images for business and home theater projectors, televisions, and movie projectors; ... and more »
Can I route my ps3's audio to an HTIB?
Original at Cnet Asia
• Tue, Dec 8
I recently bought a Samsung home theater system and a Sony PS3 console. Is there any way to route the ps3's sound to the home theater? As far as I can see, ...
Wireworld to Launch Platinum Starlight HDMI Cable
Original at AVRev.com
• Tue, Dec 8
UberGizmo (blog) The Platinum Starlight HDMI cable addresses the need to provide the highest possible audio and video fidelity in high end home theater installations. ... Wireworld Platinum Starlight HDMI CableeCoustics.com (press release) all 5 news articles »
CES to showcase S3D
Original at Variety
• Tue, Dec 8
DLP Link will be built into all home-theater projectors with the Texas Instruments DLP chip. Xpand will support DLP Link with new glasses. ...
Opinion: DVD projector lets you watch movies anywhere, no TV required
Original at DVICE
• Tue, Dec 8
Gadget Review (blog) Look, this little portable projector with a built-in DVD player isn't going to win any awards for picture quality at nerdy home theater websites. ... Portable DVD projectorSlippery Brick all 5 news articles »
Built2Win Dream House Raffle to Generate $1.4 Million for Eight Charities
Original at newsfromyou.indystar.com
• Tue, Dec 8
The house also features a home theater area pre-wired for 7.1 surround sound, a pool table/game room area with wall-mounted television, ...
Midwest Technology Companies to Make Impact at the 2010 International CES - Earthtimes
Original at Earthtimes.org
• Tue, Dec 8
Midwest Technology Companies to Make Impact at the 2010 International CES Earthtimes (press release) from online PC and HD gaming, plasma HDTV and home theater furniture to surround sound and power conditioning hardware; Location Based Services (LBS), ... and more »
POLICE BEAT
Original at SuburbanJournals
• Tue, Dec 8
A 42-inch plasma television, one home theater speaker system, one DVD player and other items were reported stolen between Nov. 21 and Nov. ...
Amazon Announces $25000 Shopping Spree for Final Week of Its Wish List 10th ...
Original at WELT ONLINE
• Tue, Dec 8
Dylan Reach of Woodstock, Ga., won the Ultimate Backyard Theater Wish List from week five and will receive an Epson moviemate home theater projector, ... and more »
Mission Speakers To Return To US
Original at Twice
• Tue, Dec 8
to high-end in-room speakers, including compact, bookshelf and floorstanding models along with powered subwoofers and home theater speaker packages. ...
Texas Instruments launches DLP Pico-enabled devices
Original at Crispy Gamer
• Tue, Dec 8
This device can also be used for creating an impromptu home theater or allowing users to play games. It retails for around $199. and more »
3view box is world's first Internet-connected HD free-to-air set top box
Original at SlashGear
• Mon, Dec 7
It seems like home theater fans in the UK are always getting new and cool sounding set top boxes while ... and more »
Holiday gift ideas for the tech-lover on your list - The Grand Rapids Press
Original at MLive.com
• Mon, Dec 7
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com Holiday gift ideas for the tech-lover on your list The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com These headphones cost half as much as the cheapest home-theater-in-a-box and pair surround sound with built-in microphones and independent voice-chat ...
lacie Adds lacinema Classic HD Player
Original at Twice
• Mon, Dec 7
The device is designed to connect to a television and home-theater system to play back files for music, video and photos stored on an internal hard drive, ...
Hard Rock has 21-day giveaway, BMW giveaway and $60000 in free play - Action: South Florida Gaming
Original at blogs.trb.com
• Mon, Dec 7
Hard Rock has 21-day giveaway, BMW giveaway and $60000 in free play Action: South Florida Gaming (blog) 21-day giveaway prizes: A compact full HD camcorder, 7.1 channel Blu-Ray home theater system, a 32" Viera X1 Series LCD HDTV-720P, a Samsung 22" 720P LCD TV ... and more »
Two Arrests Made In Connection To A Minocqua Appliance Store Burglary
Original at WSAW
• Mon, Dec 7
Among the items taken were televisions, home theater systems, and speaker systems. If you have any information you are asked to call the Minocqua Police ... and more »
RS 170 and RS 180 Headphones With Kleer's KLR 3012 Wireless Audio Module Win ... - Market Wire
Original at WM Experts
• Mon, Dec 7
RS 170 and RS 180 Headphones With Kleer's KLR 3012 Wireless Audio Module Win ... Market Wire (press release) The RS 170 features a dynamic bass boost and switchable surround sound -- a must-have for any home theater set-up. The open-back RS 180 is designed for the ... and more »
32-inch Sharp LC-32D47UT LCD HDTV reviewed
Original at TV Snob
• Mon, Dec 7
By Justin Davey Most home theater fanatics probably aren't all that interested in a 32-inch HDTV. Not only is the picture resolution, etc. less obviously better or worse on smaller screens, but bigger just tends to be plain ol' better. If you happen... Most home theater fanatics probably aren't all that inter...
Polk Audio Wireless Surround F/X Rear Speaker - eCoustics.com
Original at eCoustics.com
• Sun, Dec 6
press release) Polk Audio Wireless Surround F/X Rear Speaker press release) Polk Audio announced a breakthrough audio solution that adds exciting surround sound capabilities to any home theater system, all from a single component ...
Your Home: Home theatre
Original at rochester.ynn.com
• Sun, Dec 6
about some big-ticket toys. “You can have a surround sound system for a few hundred dollars. You can have a home theater for a couple hundred ... rochester.ynn.com
Question of the Week - Should I Get a Video Projector or a Television?
Original at About - News & Issues
• Sun, Dec 6
• 3 related articles
Home theater is an exciting entertainment option provides the consumer with exciting entertainment options. However, with both HDTVs and Video Projectors now becoming affordable options for your home theater, which one is best? For the answer, check out my article: Should I Get a Vide...
Samsung home theater gear has has Blockbuster, Amazon On Demand movie streaming
Original at TV Snob
• Sun, Dec 6
By Justin Davey Samsung and Blockbuster announced yesterday that Blockbuster OnDemand is now streaming to Samsung home theater products. The agreement, originally announced in July, will enable owners of Samsung Series 650 and above LCD and plasma HDTVs, Samsung Series 7000 and above... Samsung and Bl...
His Disney dream comes true
Original at Omaha World-Herald
• Sat, Dec 5
His job as associate editor on the feature “Brother Bear” led to lead editing work on a DVD sequel and a cartoon short on how to hook up a home theater, ... and more »
Panasonic adds Active Shutter Glasses to 3D home theater roster
Original at TV Snob
• Sat, Dec 5
By Justin Davey This is interesting: Panasonic is not only in the business of creating 3D TVs, it is also making the "Active Shutter Glasses" that accompany the display technology. As per usual, they are silly looking, don't look particularly comfortable, and won't... This is interesting: Panasonic is no...
The Second Best Science Fiction Movie Ever Made
Original at DVD Talk
• Sat, Dec 5
Yeah, so this isn't something you'll grab off the shelf to show off your glossy, gleaming, overpriced home theater rig. The Second Best Science Fiction ...
The omnipresent modern you
Original at Philippine Star
• Sat, Dec 5
As in high-definition, the pride and joy of the digital age, the reason why you decked out your home theater system, the basis for Kathie Lee wearing ... and more »
Tech it out this holiday season with these gifts
Original at Austin American-Statesman
• Sat, Dec 5
Some great advances this year in home theater have been cheaper Blu-ray players and movies, the proliferation of online TV and movie ...
Better Entertainment with LG LHB977!
Original at Waleg.com
• Sat, Dec 5
If you're planning to buy a new home theater system to make the holidays more enjoyable, why not go for the LG LHB977 1000-Watt Blu-ray Disc Home Theater? ...
10 Of The Best Spaces For Kicking Back and Relaxing [Tgif]
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Dec 4
By Sean Fallon Electronic House's Home of the Year for 2009 is short on taste, but high on gadgets. If you were hanging out here, you would be treated to beautiful views, the latest in home automation, racing simulators and an absurd amount of home theater equipment. [Electronic House via Link]
How To: Set Up A Tiny HTPC Anywhere
Original at Tom's Guide
• Fri, Dec 4
When I'm done with my home theater PC, it'll be equally useful for my son's online gaming sessions as it will be for watching a movie with the whole family.
Live Webinar: Pandemic + Recession = Webcasting: Cost-Effective Streaming for ... - DVD Creation (press release)
Original at dvdcreation.digitalmedianet.com
• Fri, Dec 4
Live Webinar: Pandemic + Recession = Webcasting: Cost-Effective Streaming for ... DVD Creation (press release) (subscription) Guide from Digital Media Online, Inc. I'm going to spotlight the best gifts for the techie, creative, home theater, computer users in your life. ... and more »
Minocqua police investigate major appliance store burglary
Original at Lakeland Times
• Fri, Dec 4
Minocqua police chief Andy Gee said that items that were taken were numerous Sony Bravia televisions, Sony DVD home theater systems, Sony DVD/VCR combo ... and more »
BluScenes Releases 3 Ambient Blu-ray Discs Featuring Managed Copy, 7.1 DTS-HD ... - PR Web
Original at PR Web
• Fri, Dec 4
press release) BluScenes Releases 3 Ambient Blu-ray Discs Featuring Managed Copy, 7.1 DTS-HD ... press release) in some cases, our products will work even better when played off of a hard drive, a solid-state drive, a portable device, or a home theater hub. ... and more »
Sony BDV-E800W home theater system
Original at Cnet Asia
• Thu, Dec 3
In fact, it's almost a clone of the latter less a pair of HDMI inputs, and boasts an even beefier 1000W digital amplifier to drive its speakers. ...
Blues guitarist to shred at Music Feast
Original at Myrtle Beach Sun
• Thu, Dec 3
These 5.1 CD/DVD combos were once hyped as the rescuer of the music industry, but failed to find an audience. Played on a home theater sound system, ... and more »
Clicker Staging Web TV Takeover, Unites With Boxee
Original at PC World
• Thu, Dec 3
Boxee, whose software for Windows, OS X and Linux is best-suited for home theater PCs and Apple TV, will use Clicker as a way to navigate all its disparate ... and more »
Costco: 'Tis the Season for Blu-ray Disc'
Original at AllthingsHiDef
• Thu, Dec 3
offering free in-home “Concierge Services” technical support for any consumer electronics purchase, including Blu-ray players and home theater systems. Deeds: Hot Christmas electronics: Blu-ray, netbooks, camerasIdahoStatesman.com
New High-End HD Set Top Box for Home Entertainment System -- ePVision ... - Earthtimes
Original at Earthtimes.org
• Thu, Dec 3
New High-End HD Set Top Box for Home Entertainment System -- ePVision ... Earthtimes (press release) One is connecting to1080p projector for home theater. Other two are connecting to different rooms to replace cable box and eliminate monthly fee charge. ... and more »
Bose Lifestyle 28 Series III System On Sale On Amazon
Original at I4U
• Thu, Dec 3
I think this product would make a great addition to the home theater of any movie puff. With its high quality sound kids can listen to their favorite music ...
Why are the CNET user opinions on Samsung Blu-ray players so low?
Original at CNET News.com
• Thu, Dec 3
twice issued problematic firmware updates for the Samsung HT-BD1250 home theater system with a built-in Blu-ray player, making the units unresponsive. ... and more »
Optoma Launches 3D-Ready Projector
Original at E-Gear
• Thu, Dec 3
Optoma has announced the release of the HD66, the company's first-ever 3D-ready HD home theater projector. The product is being pitched as ideal for both ... and more »
Lane Home tour returns to Port Charlotte
Original at charlotte.floridaweekly.com
• Wed, Dec 2
“The back room focuses on the ultimate home theater experience by arranging Lane's cinema seating recliners in stadium-seating fashion accompanied by the ... and more »
Yamaha Japan announces new digital sound projector for home theater systems - CrunchGear
Original at CrunchGear
• Wed, Dec 2
Yamaha Japan announces new digital sound projector for home theater systems blog) Yamaha Japan today announced the YSP-5100 [JP], a digital sound projector for your home theater. ... Yamaha YSP-5100 Digital Sound Projector Announced in Japan [Yamaha YSP-5100 ...TFTS (blog)
Hobbit Delay Affects DVD
Original at IGN
• Wed, Dec 2
But what does that mean for the DVD and Blu-ray release dates? According to Blu-ray.com, it means we shouldn't expect to see it on our home-theater systems ... and more »
Amazon Coupons To Get Sony tvs And Blu-rays At A Discount - Gadget Review
Original at gadgetreview.com
• Wed, Dec 2
Gadget Review (blog) Amazon Coupons To Get Sony tvs And Blu-rays At A Discount Gadget Review (blog) Get up to $800 off the combined purchase of qualifying Sony BRAVIA HDTV, Blu-ray Disc Player, and Blu-ray Disc home theater system products. ... and more »
Planar Launches Industry Leading Lampless LED-based Home Projection System
Original at WELT ONLINE
• Wed, Dec 2
Traditional home theater projectors utilize a lamp for illumination, which are expensive to replace, cause downtime and only last about 2000 hours. ... and more »
RedEye turns iPhone into remote control; hands-on
Original at ipodnn
• Wed, Dec 2
ThinkFlood today formally unveiled RedEye, a unique adapter that turns an iPhone or iPod touch into a remote for a home theater. ... RedEye gives you a universal iPhone remote for your home entertainment centertuaw.com (blog) The RedEye Turns Any iPhone Or iPod Touch Into A Universal Remote C...
Optoma Unveils 3D DLP Projector Pair
Original at Twice
• Wed, Dec 2
The HD66 was billed by the company as "Optoma's first 3D ready HD home theater projector," targeting video gaming and other entertainment applications. ...
Flipper Disc to Hit (and Probably Miss) in January
Original at We Are Movie Geeks
• Tue, Dec 1
Brisbane Times Would you be interested in purchasing a flipper disc of a movie so you can play it in all the players in your home theater? Who do you believe would benefit ... Blu-ray/DVD flipper discs finally comingCNET News My Sister's Keeper [Blu-ray]CanMag
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless speakers impressions - engadget
Original at engadget.com
• Tue, Dec 1
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Wireless speakers impressions engadget (blog) it certainly offered up a sound rivaled only by much higher-end options -- options that were generally tailored for home theater applications. ... and more »
Cyber Monday deal on a soundbar home theater system from Sony
Original at Examiner.com
• Mon, Nov 30
Think of a sound bar system as an unobtrusive way to get a home theater like experience without all the cables and big speakers. While this type of system ...
Cyber Monday Bargains: Free Subwoofer & Blu-ray Player with Mitsubishi LCD HDTV
Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com
• Mon, Nov 30
All day, OneCall is helping to turn a simple Mitsubishi HDTV purchase into a full fledged home theater system complete with Blu-ray player and wireless powered subwoofer.
Roku Adds Ten Free Channels
Original at About - News & Issues
• Sat, Nov 28
• 3 related articles
The incorporation of video streaming via the internet for home theater is gaining steam as a host of video-streaming capable products is flooding the market. In the latest news, Roku is adding ten new free-access channels, including Pandora, blip.tv, and Revision3, via a firmware upgra...
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More HDTV Gotchas to Know by Black Friday
Original at The Mac Observer
• Wed, Nov 25
It's sufficient to plug HDTV sources directly into the HDTV and select the desired one. But not for your primary living room home theater! ...
HDTV Buying Guide: Shopping Tips
Original at Washington Post
• Tue, Nov 24
The Inquisitr Is it good enough for your tastes, or will you need to add a home theater surround-sound system to bring the audio up to snuff? Will it be easy to connect ... HDTV Buying Guide: Select the Right Flat-Panel TechnologyWashington Post all 21 news articles »
Home-theater systems take to the outdoors - Video Business
Original at Video Business
• Sat, Nov 21
Home-theater systems take to the outdoors subscription) While no statistics are kept on how much of the $173 billion in annual US consumer-electronics spending is from outdoor home-theater systems, such systems ...
Does Chrome OS Spell the End of Desktop ...
Original at PC Magazine
• Sat, Nov 21
I just built a desktop PC for gaming, and home theater. I have a laptop, and it can neither play games, nor play movies on my LCD TV which is my monitor. ... and more »
Row One home theater seating uses wireless technology
Original at Furniture Today
• Fri, Nov 20
Home theater furniture supplier RowOne, a division of Jasper Cabinet, has added eCoupled wireless power transfer technology to its line of seating. ...
Why Wait in Line? -- Black Friday Deals Come Early to Best Buy This Year
Original at WELT ONLINE
• Thu, Nov 19
Product Reviews (blog) Starting today, Best Buy will offer Black Friday pricing on certain models of flat panel televisions as well as other top brand home theater products. ... Best Buy starts Black Friday craze a week earlyCNET News
Full Wal-Mart Black Friday ad hits Internet, complete with Samsung, Sony HDTV ... - ZDNet
Original at Steve Gillmor's GestureLab
• Thu, Nov 19
• 2 related articles
Full Wal-Mart Black Friday ad hits Internet, complete with Samsung, Sony HDTV ... If you read yesterday's post, you already know about a few of Wal-Mart's Black Friday home theater deals, including a $78 Blu-ray player. ... More Walmart Black Friday Sales 2009 HDTV DealsDaily World Buzz
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Star Trek DVD is OUT: Is your home prepared or OVER-prepared? - BobVila.com
Original at bobvila.com
• Tue, Nov 17
Wired News Star Trek DVD is OUT: Is your home prepared or OVER-prepared? BobVila.com (blog) Still, I am eager to watch the DVD in my home theater. Nothing will beat the sound of an oncoming Klingon Bird of Prey zooming across 5.1 speakers. ... Today on Blu-ray - November 17thBlu-ray.com (blog)
Waterfall Audio Hurricane EVO Glass Loudspeakers: Don't Drop 'Em!
Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com
• Sun, Nov 15
The bold new design and high-quality build of these 400-watt home theater speakers are tres magnifique!
Epson Duet Ultra Portable ScreenOriginal at viddler.com
• Fri, Nov 13
The Epson Duet bright white screen will give you brilliant images and can be used with any business or home theater projector. It's fast and ... viddler.com
10 Best Blu-ray Movies
Original at digitaltrends.com
• Fri, Nov 13
Telegraph.co.uk We've listed the top ten Blu-ray movies ideal for any HD home theater system. Most home theater experts have praised Blu-ray as being the only high-quality ... Monsters, Inc. Blu-ray & DVD ReviewUltimate Disney
Sony to charge $24.95 for Bravia owners to rent "Chance of Meatballs" before ... - ZDNet
Original at Steve Gillmor's GestureLab
• Tue, Nov 10
Sony to charge $24.95 for Bravia owners to rent "Chance of Meatballs" before ... ZDNet (blog) offer its hit kiddies flick “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” to owners of select Bravia home theater gear a full month before it's released on DVD. ... Meatballs' on TV: Only $25!Cinematical (blog)
Holiday Shopping Tip: Don't Forget Needed Accessories
Original at About - News & Issues
• Tue, Nov 10
• 6 related articles
When giving a home theater component, such as a DVD player, Television, speaker system, or other high-tech gadget gift, make sure you include the accessories that make it work. For more details, check out my article: Don't Forget Needed Accessories For other useful Holiday Shopping Tip...
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HD Media Player Battlemodo: Apple TV Killers [Battlemodo]
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Nov 5
By Wilson Rothman WD TV Live - $150 Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ - $150 Popcorn Hour C-200 - $300 My only question—and, commenters, it's not rhetorical—is why spend $300 on this (plus extra for the optional internal HDD and the IR remote) when you can just buy a home-theater PC? Patriot Box Office - $130
Be the Life of the Party with Your Own Outdoor Theater
Original at thrillbuys (WordPress)
• Wed, Nov 4
By thrillbuys A DVD player – To watch movies on your outdoor home theater, you will need a DVD player. Any DVD player will work; however, upsacling DVD players work best on larger screens. Outdoor theaters are becoming an extremely popular year-round family activity in many areas of the n
LG 42LH30 Television Review–A Solid Buy
Original at CyberTheater
• Tue, Nov 3
By Steve Anderson If you’re looking for a new television to round out your home theater, then I often recommend looking at LG models as they do a really nice job for not a huge amount of money. The LG 42LH30 will definitely give you a lot of extra television for not a lot of extra cash. The LG [...]
Remainders - Things We Didn't Post [Remainders]Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Oct 23
By Wilson Rothman Wal-Mart is sticking it to Best Buy with their own army of overpriced teenage-son replacements. You pay anywhere from $99 to $339 for, as Reuters puts it, "basic television installation on the low end to setting up a home theater, wireless router network or a home office computer network"...
Tributaries’® Introduces Flat-Panel Power Pak
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Thu, Oct 22
By nicollpr Orlando, FL—2009—Tributaries® Cable, the Florida company that sets the standard for high-performance, high-value accessories and cables for custom home audio and home-theater installations, is pleased to announce the T3 Flat-Panel Power Pak. The new triple-outlet model incorpo...
Harman High Performance Audio & Video Group Names Paragon Technology Group “2009 Dealer Of The Year”
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Wed, Oct 21
By jwynohradnyk@griffinpr.com Paragon carries products from the JBL Synthesis, Revel and Mark Levinson brands. For its home theater clients, Paragon has committed to selling JBL Synthesis products and has designated Revel as a predominant speaker for everything from in-wall/in-ceiling to high-end in-room speak...
10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff [Roundups]
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Oct 20
By Mark Wilson 3. Apple Sees the Mac Mini as a Server, Not an HTPC Apple may have given the Mac Mini a slight spec boost and the option to load Leopard Server, but it still missing the critical feature it needs to be a competitive home theater PC—the HDMI port.
Oppo Focuses on Blu-Ray Development
Original at CyberTheater
• Sat, Oct 17
By Brian Just like most home theater manufacturing groups, Oppo is now focusing on Blu-ray technology. Oppo, tagged as the Internet’s favorite brand has announced that it will be expanding via the focus on Blu-ray route. They have claimed to have sold out their DVD players and are no longer going to...
New to community
Original at Home Theater Junkies
• Sat, Oct 17
There was a time when a home theater fanatic could purchase component after component.. Amps, Receivers, EQs and preamps, CD players, VCRs, Laserdisk, Power conditioners, etc....etc..... and all where the same size. When stacked neatly they looked like a carefully arranged stack of high tech equi...
Video On Demand Won’t Get You Past Advertisements
Original at CyberTheater
• Thu, Oct 15
By Steve Anderson If you’re hoping to use video on demand and your digital video recorder as a way to avoid advertising in your home theater, don’t. They’ll find you anyway. A practice called “advanced TV advertising”, which includes measures to insert ads into DVR and VOD recording, is on track to exceed fo...
Sweet Home Theater Setup - Second Extreme: The Attic
Original at CyberTheater
• Wed, Oct 14
By Steve Anderson Now THIS is the one that makes today’s whole theme make sense. Because today, we’re talking about a sweet home theater setup placed in the one place where one probably shouldn’t be–the attic. My mind boggled when I tried to wrap it around this baffling concept, but it was not only possible, i...
Panasonic unleashes new PT-AE4000U LCD home theater projector
Original at TechGadgets.in
• Tue, Oct 13
• 4 related articles
Magnifying the dimension of home theater projectors, Panasonic has recently rolled out its latest LCD home theater projector with 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixel) native resolution namely the PT-AE4000U. Specifically designed to deliver unparalleled functionality, this new projector...
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LG 47LH90 LCD HDTV
Original at CyberTheater
• Mon, Oct 12
By Brian LG Electronics offers another LCD TV options for home theater enthusiasts with the LG 47LH90 LCD HDTV. This 47” LG LCD HDTV features a 1920×1080 native resolution with LED backlighting and a 10-point gray-scale calibration. The 47LH90 includes OTA and QAM HD Tuners and has the standard co...
Oct 12, Protecting Your Plasma TV Unit
Original at Practical Home Theater Guide
• Mon, Oct 12
Your plasma TV unit is probably the most expensive item in your home theater. Discover how you can protect your plasma television investment in this short practical guide.
Humongous Mitsubishi 155” OLED TV Unveiled
Original at CyberTheater
• Sat, Oct 10
By Brian Mitsubishi unveiled a monstrous 155” OLED TV at the CEATEC 2009 in Japan which should make ego-boasting home theater owners sheepishly shy away. The name of the game is “BIG” in the visual displays and it looks like the Mitsubisi 155” OLED TV has made all other products shrink in shame, at le...
Grim Reaper Speakers Add Horror To Your PC Movies
Original at CyberTheater
• Thu, Oct 8
By Steve Anderson Okay, sometimes you’ve got to bring something up not necessarily because of its ability to process or perform its function, but just because of how cool it looks. And if your PC is your home theater system of choice, then you’ll likely want to take a look at the Grim Reaper USB speakers. Like I...
HOLOPHONE® H2-5.1 SURROUND MICROPHONE NOW SHIPPING
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Wed, Oct 7
By Nicole Smith Based on the company’s flagship model, the H2-PRO, the H2-5.1 features six Sennheiser microphone capsules arranged to correspond with the typical 5.1 speaker setup found in a studio or home theater. This configuration allows the H2-5.1 to easily and effortlessly capture, from a single po...
Magnavox Travel Speakers Fold To The Size of a Paperback Book
Original at CyberTheater
• Mon, Oct 5
By Steve Anderson So I was just reading about a new kind of iPod speaker that’ll work with most any music player, but here’s the really interesting part–they’re FOLDABLE. Sometimes you’ve got to take your home theater on the road, so it’s good to know there’s an easy way to do that. They’re called Memorex Mi22...
Planning new home theater system
Original at theater.misc Google Group
• Mon, Oct 5
By replies-to-newsgroup-o...@thank.you (Nelson) dedicated PC, perhaps a Win7 or XP multimedia OS, HDTV, large hard disks for video storage, etc. The approach to PLAYING audio and video seems straighforward, just a matter of figuring out which components to get. Recording TV programs (time shifting), however, may pose a problem.
Sony Unveils Wireless Power Transfer Technology
Original at CyberTheater
• Fri, Oct 2
• 3 related articles
By Brian Cables and wires are certainly among the issues that home theater artists have to deal with and while we have seen wireless speakers have come out, brace yourself for Sony’s new technology. The new tech is the Sony Wireless Power Transfer Technology which can send 60 watts over a distance o...
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TVSnob monthly roundup for September 2009
Original at TV Snob
• Thu, Oct 1
By Justin Davey BenQ outs W6000, W1000, W600 DLP home theater projectors Deal of the Day Epson dreamio EH-DM30: Please take the DVD player out of this thingBenQ outs W6000, W1000, W600 DLP home theater projectorsEpson EH-TW5500 and EH-TW4400 3LCD home theater projectors coming Remote Controls
X10 iconRemote RF Universal Remote Review [Review]
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Oct 1
By Jason Chen X10, whose website is the only place where animated gifs still remain king, just released a universal remote that can handle both X10's home appliance controls as well as all your A/V gear in your home theater. The Price: $100 The Verdict: Actually a good deal.
RCA P61939 TV - NO POWER!!! HELP??????????????
Original at theater.misc Google Group
• Wed, Sep 30
By 57clas...@gmail.com (infiniteMPG) We have a large home theater RCA projection TV model P61939 that we have had for several years and never had a single issue with. We use it for our TV and some video games. Last night we watched Monday Night Football until late at night and powered it off as normal.
Panasonic showcases 50” Full HD 3D TV and High-Precision Active shutter glasses
Original at TechGadgets.in
• Wed, Sep 30
If electrical appliances are said to be shrinking, the same may not be true for home theater systems. Panasonic will unveil its 50” Full HD 3D compatible PDP and High-Precision Active shutter glasses at the CEATEC Japan 2009 from 6-9 October, 2009. This latest gadget is designed around the...
Sweet Home Theater Setup - The Tiger Print
Original at CyberTheater
• Tue, Sep 29
By Steve Anderson Ordinarily, a home theater setup might well start around a piece of equipment, like a speaker system or a certain projector screen. But with this one, an admittedly sweet home theater setup, it all started with a square of fabric–that tiger striped affair you see at the right. Now, natural...
Crestron To Release Surround Processor and Amplifier For Blu-Ray
Original at CyberTheater
• Tue, Sep 29
By Steve Anderson Crestron has had a whole slew of product announcements to come out of the CEDIA show, but two of the unquestionably biggest revolved around the tandem release of the PSPHD surround processor and its companion ProAmp amplifier. The PSPHD is a 7.3 channel home theater surround processor tha...
Furman Elite-15 PFi Linear Filter AC Power Conditioner - Product Review
Original at About - News & Issues
• Tue, Sep 29
You've spent a lot of money and collected a lot home theater components over the years. With each component upgrade or addition you have another power cord to plug in. After the number of wall outlet options run out, you add a surge protector, then another one, and then you still run out. One sol...
Sweet Home Theater Setup - Graffiti Theater
Original at CyberTheater
• Mon, Sep 28
By Steve Anderson If you’ve ever gone out to a club and been bored to death and beyond, and wished that, somehow, you could stop the deep bass playback of Lady Gaga and her newest insane breakdown and catch a movie instead, then you’ll love this next sweet home theater setup–the graffiti theatre. The biggest t...
Yamaha neoHD Review: Receiver Redefined? Almost.
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Sep 18
By Mark Wilson But if you've already networked your home theater and just want an easy way to add surround sound, you might be better off going with a lower end receiver and a really nice remote. [Yamaha] Super easy setup Solid 2.1 performance Component to HDMI conversion was blurry
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD brings Big Screen Home Entertainment
Original at TechGadgets.in
• Thu, Sep 17
By staff In an attempt to bring to users a big screen home entertainment at a price that suits their pockets, Epson has unveiled the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD. Being a part of Epson’s 3LCD home theater projector lineup, the 705HD puts forth a pleasing performance. Users can luxuriate in the 720p hi...
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Projector
Original at CyberTheater
• Thu, Sep 17
By Brian Epson unveils another potential home theater projector for people looking to enjoy HD quality movies with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD. Pegged at an affordable price of $749.99, this projector is another addition to Epsons’ 3LCD home theater projectors which provide a versati...
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Offers Big Screen High-Definition Performance for Under $750
Original at hdtvmagazine.com
• Wed, Sep 16
Bringing affordable, big-screen home entertainment to households across the country, Epson today announced the new Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD. Available for $749.99, the Home Cinema 705HD joins Epson's award-winning line of 3LCD(TM) home theater projectors, providing fami...
Epson Powerlite Pro Cinema 9100 Cops 2009 Exc!te Award
Original at CyberTheater
• Wed, Sep 16
• 7 related articles
By Brian Epson has been awarded the 2009 CustomRetailer Magazine EXC!TE award for its new Powerlite Pro Cinema 9100 3LCD home theater projector. The Pro Cinema 9100 boasts of a high contrast ration of 36,000:1 and brightness of 1,800 lumens. It features a 1080p resolution as well as ISF calibratio...
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JVC Announces Super-Slim LT-32WX50 Flat Panel Monitor
Original at CyberTheater
• Wed, Sep 16
By Aditi The HomeTheater Girl If you are searching for an extremely thin yet wide monitor, then you would definitely love the new super slim 32 inch LT-32WX50 Flat Panel LCD monitor for home theater by JVC. The monitor measures a mere ¼-inch deep and weighs just 12.5 pounds. The super slim profile of the LT-32WX50 Flat Pane...
Konka LC47DT68DC LCD TV
Original at CyberTheater
• Sun, Sep 13
By Brian Little-known LCD TV manufacturer Konka has an LCD TV of its own with the Konka LC47DT68DC, an ultra-thin body designed LCD TV that should fit in perfectly in any modern home theater setup or home. It comes with a dual-colored traceless injection display to complement its red and black curv...
HDMI2C1-5DIJ Chip Set to Change HDTV Technology
Original at CyberTheater
• Sat, Sep 12
By Brian Let’s get a bit techie for a moment. One thing about home theater equipment is that you may find it cramp if you get the chance to view the inner components of these devices. But all that seems to change soon thanks to a new chip, the HDMI2C1-5DIJ chip that aims to save manufacturers 70% [...]
3D Hits Home: Snap Judgments on 3 Different Technologies
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Sep 11
By Mark Wilson There's no doubt that some home theater enthusiasts will go out and plop down $5k or more on a commercially available 3D display when they enter the TV lines of major manufacturers like Sony and Panasonic in 2010. But I'm hoping, really hoping, that the public can resist the gimmick until th...
The Harley-Davidson Chair Goes Vroom Vroom
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Sep 10
By Mark Wilson They're also responsible for the home theaters in both Graceland and Neverland. If one chair isn't enough, they'll build your fantasy theme home theater from nothing but your and their imaginations, starting at $150,000. [First Impressions]
Local Dimmed LCD vs Normal LCD
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Sep 10
By Mark Wilson Local dimming is one of the catchwords of CEDIA—the US's big home theater trade show. It's basically when a backlit LED display completely turns off backlighting in the dark parts of the image, pretty much making black as black as it can be.
JVC's LT-32WX50 Is Insanely Thin, Insanelier Expensive
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Sep 10
By Mark Wilson ATLANTA, September 10, 2009 – JVC today announced a super slim LCD monitor for home theater use that measures a mere ¼-inch (6.4mm) deep across most of the panel and weighs just 12.5 pounds (5.7kg). The new 32-inch class LT-32WX50 will be available in the U.S. in November.
Who Has an Extra $175,000 for a Movie Theater Quality Projector?
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Sep 10
By Mark Wilson The DLA-RS4000 4K projector is the ultimate projector for discerning home theater enthusiasts," said Jack Faiman, vice president, Visual Systems Division, JVC U.S.A.. "Not only does it produce amazing images for movies, sports, and video games, but its smaller footprint and incredible...
Opinion: Netgear Digital Entertainer Live Streams PC Media to the Television
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Sep 8
By Mark Wilson If you don't have a home theater PC or a networked console, Netgear's Digital Entertainer EVA2000 can put all those torrents—along with some Hulu action—onto your TV. Connecting to your TV via HDMI/composite and your router via ethernet, the Digital Entertainer can stream a boatload co...
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and 8500 UB Projectors Released
Original at CyberTheater
• Tue, Sep 8
• 7 related articles
By Brian It certainly looks like Epson is on the offensive as far as new projectors that can be added to the home theater setup is concerned. Spotted at the CEDIA Expo 2009, Epson has unveiled a couple of new 1080p projectors in the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and 8500 UB. Both feature D7 technolog...
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KEF iQ30DA Bookshelf Speakers
Original at CyberTheater
• Sat, Sep 5
By Brian For home theater enthusiasts who are seeking better sounds, here is a pair of bookshelf speakers you can add to your setup. The KEF iQ30DA Bookshelf Speaker boast of a 2-way bass reflex speaker to go with its curved cabinet design for lesser internal reflections. The iQ30DA bookshelf speak...
Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Original at CyberTheater
• Thu, Sep 3
By Brian Everyone is familiar with Sony’s Bravia line and one model that can be considered for home theater setup artists may be the Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL-52V5100 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV. With the demand for reliable displays apparent, this 52” Sony Bravia LCD TV boasts of a 16:9 full HD 108...
Premier Mounts Unveils Automated Projector Lifts at CEDIA 09
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Tue, Sep 1
By Eva Keiser ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Sept. 2, 2009) – A/V equipment is undoubtedly the most important thing in a home theater and definitely not something that homeowners want to have visible. Premier Mounts’ (www.mounts.com) new Motorized Projector Mounts (PWR-MDP1 and PWR-MDP3) will enable homeowners an...
Aperion Intimus 5 Series Speakers Up for Release
Original at CyberTheater
• Mon, Aug 31
By Brian Audio complement for most home theater setups are growing in demand and to make sure that demand is answered, two companies have decided to hook up to deliver a new kind of wireless speakers that are bound to take the home theater world by storm. The new wireless speaker solutions are the Ape...
Zune HD to support surround sound?
Original at CyberTheater
• Wed, Aug 26
By Jeff The Zune HD is quickly becoming the perfect addition to any home theater setup. We already know that it supports HD video output, but now recent reports suggest that the Zune HD may also allow for surround sound support. News comes to us from the latest version of Microsoft Expression Encode...
How to Set Up a Backyard Theater for Movie Night
Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com
• Mon, Aug 24
A high definition video projector can transform a room into a home theater, but taken outside with the proper accessories it's the next best thing to time traveling to the era of drive-in movies.
OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
Original at CyberTheater
• Sat, Aug 22
By Brian Getting the best out of your DVDs and enjoy them on your home theater setup may take more than just investing in audio equipment. The key is perhaps on the DVD player you use. Such is the intent of the OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio, aiming to prov...
Adtec announces Bit pico projector
Original at CyberTheater
• Thu, Aug 20
By Jeff What was one an isolated niche has quickly grown into a valuable asset for many projector manufacturers, pico projectors are on their way to taking the world by storm. While they definitely aren’t up to par with home theater projectors, offerings from Adtec, such as the Bit, are working to...
Digital Projection’s Titan 1080p-250
Original at CyberTheater
• Thu, Aug 20
By Jeff If you’re looking for the ultimate home theater projector on the market today, this may possibly be it. What you see above is Digital Projection’s Titan 1080p-250 projector. The Titan 1080p-250 features a 1920×1080 reosltuion, 5,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,000 ANSI lumens. Digital Proje...
Control Your Gadgets with PrimeSense
Original at CyberTheater
• Wed, Aug 19
By Chris PrimeSense is a concept technology which will change the way you control the gadgets around your home. PrimeSense is a simple 3D camera which will be used for various appliances like your home theater system or your TV, to scan the room and look for your presence. Using advanced shape recogn...
Consequence Ultimate Edition from Dynaudio
Original at CyberTheater
• Wed, Aug 19
By Brian For the home theater buffs who simply cannot have enough of good speakers to have for their home theater setup, here comes the Consequence Ultimate Edition from Dynaudio. These new speaker solutions feature the latest Dynaudio transducer technology paired with real-wood finishes and...
Sony and Best Buy Tag-Team for, Uh, iPod Docks
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Aug 18
By matt buchanan The BDV-E500W Blu-ray Disc home theater system features both wireless rear speakers and wireless multi-room audio capability. With the addition of compatible ALTUS or S-AIR devices (sold separately), audio from the BDV-E500W system can be expanded in up to 10 additional rooms throug...
SI Screens Partners with Apex Marketing, Inc. for Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky markets
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Wed, Aug 5
By CRL Public Relations “We are very excited to have Apex Marketing join the SI team,” said Blake Vackar, SI director of sales. “SI has made a strong push towards garnering strong relationships with our current and potential customers with our ever expanding line of industry leading home theater projector scre...
Aug 1, TV Viewing Distance - Is it really just a matter of personal preference?
Original at Practical Home Theater Guide
• Sat, Aug 1
• 7 related articles
Are you buying a big screen TV for your home theater room? Care should be taken as you may easily fall into the trap of buying a too large TV. Discover more in this TV viewing distance guide.
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Vivitek's New H1080FD: a 1080p DLP Projector for $999
Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com
• Fri, Jul 31
The new 1080p front projector will make killer home theater affordable and available in August.
avielo by projectiondesign®: superb images and energy saving innovation to star in biggest ever booth at CEDIA EXPO
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Fri, Jul 31
By Roberta Lewis The company will host regular technology and innovation presentations at the booth inside a giant dedicated home theater throughout the EXPO. Making its US debut at CEDIA EXPO 09 is avielo kroma, the first home-theater projector to use projectiondesign’s RealLED™ technology – based o...
ANTHEM ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST FRONT PROJECTORS
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Thu, Jul 30
By Nicholas Brown The LTX 300 and LTX 500 1080p LCOS projectors ship with the bonus of the Anthem Preferred Service Program. Toronto, Ontario – July 30, 2009 – Anthem, the leading manufacturer of high-end electronics for music, home theater and distributed audio systems, announces the availability of tw...
LG Shacks Up With Vudu, Brings 1080p Movie Streaming to Connected TVs
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, Jul 29
By John Herrman The VUDU service allows consumers to instantly buy or rent from an extensive library of movies and TV titles, including an industry-leading catalog of more than 2,000 high-definition movies – with no monthly fees and without having to buy, install, or connect any additional hardware. C...
SIM2 Selected by HTSA as Preferred Vendor
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Mon, Jul 27
By nicollpr Miramar, FL—July 27, 2009—Italian manufacturer SIM2, whose cosmetically striking, high-performance home-theater projectors are known worldwide for their pristine video, is thrilled to announce that it has been chosen as a preferred manufacturer by the prestigious Home Theater...
Tuscany Welcomes SIM2 USA Dealers
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Tue, Jul 21
By nicollpr Since their entrance into the US home theater market in 1999, SIM2 USA, under the guidance of its parent SIM2 Multimedia (established in 1995), has dedicated its resources to marketing and servicing products that meet the demands of the US market. SIM2 Multimedia is a worldwide leading m...
Waterfall Audio – A Hit in the USA!
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Mon, Jul 20
By nicollpr Waterfall speakers now include on-wall models and home theater systems made from a proprietary safety glass fabrication technique that creates seamless construction and invisible corners. The tower models feature cabling located under the base, at floor level, to preserve the dram...
Creative SoundBlaster Wireless for iTunes and GigaWorks Wireless Speaker Lightning Review
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Jul 16
By Wilson Rothman Despite having "iTunes" in the name, it sends all your computer's audio to the speakers or receiver. That means that you can be chilling to your iTunes when suddenly the annoying sound of an IM breaks your reverie. (It also means you can play audio from other programs—say, a movie in VLC—it's...
Sherwood RD-7503 7.1 A/V Receiver and BT-R7 Bluetooth Adapter
Original at hometheaterhifi.com
• Thu, Jul 16
The Sherwood RD-7503 A/V Receiver is one of the newest offerings from Sherwood aimed at controlling all the latest devices in your home theater. The RD-7503 A/V receiver provides 7 channels of amplification at 100 watts per channel, 3 HDMI 1.3 inputs, on-board decoding of DTS-HD Master Au...
Star Trek Review
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Jul 14
By Jason Chen So go back and watch the movie again, this time on Blu-ray in the comfort of your own home. Hell, if you've put a little bit of money into your home theater it may be better than the actual theater you saw this in in 1979. But this time, watch with the knowledge of the last three decades of Star Trek w...
Panasonic SC-BT200 Blu-ray Theater HTiB System
Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com
• Fri, Jul 10
• 3 related articles
Want to find out how good a $500 high-def Blu-ray home theater system can sound, or how much it can do? Then hook up Panasonic's surprising entry-level "Blu-ray Theater."
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Movie Download Roundup: Podcast #381
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Thu, Jul 9
By HT Guys There are a few movie download services vying for a spot in your entertainment cabinet. They all have their pros and cons, so we thought we'd look at four of the big dogs to see how they stack up. We chose to look at services that offer both the movies and a piece of home theater equipment to watch t...
SIM2 Enhances Web Presence
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Thu, Jul 9
By nicollpr Miramar, FL—July 9, 2009—SIM2, the Italian manufacturer whose striking high-performance HD home theater projectors are known worldwide for their pristine video and dramatic cabinet designs, brings the glamour of technology online with a newly enhanced web site www.sim2usa.com.
Velodyne IC/IF 600 In-Ceiling / In-Floor Subwoofer
Original at hometheaterhifi.com
• Thu, Jul 2
For those of you new to the home theater game Velodyne has been making subwoofers for longer than some directors have been making movies. They make big ones, small ones, loud ones, and even louder ones. They were also one of the first to recognize the importance of room correction in the subwo...
StudioCanal Gets into the Action with Big Box Office Movie Posters for Auralex SonicPrint Acoustical Panels
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Wed, Jul 1
By Nicole Smith “Movie posters are commonly incorporated into home theater design, yet framed and glass-covered artwork is highly reflective which is not acoustically ideal,” says Dave Paxton, director of operations for Auralex. “Through our SonicPrint line and our agreement with StudioCanal, we...
The Man WallOriginal at Gizmodo
• Thu, Jun 18
By Andi Wang A 52'' Vizio LCD HDTV is the wall's centerpiece, with two smaller flat panels, a Panasonic 5.1 home theater system, DVD player, CD changer, iPod docking station, and surround-sound speakers around it. That's not all though—there's also a wine rack, microwave, cigar humidors, and a refri...
MULTIDYNE DEBUTS HDMI-ONE, A LOW-COST HDMI AND DVI FIBER LINK AT INFOCOMM 2009
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Wed, Jun 10
By D. Pagan Communications “HD has already taken over as the standard for broadcast markets and as a result the transport of DVI and HDMI copyright protected material has become more important for the AV, home theater and permanent installation markets,” says Jim Jachetta, senior vice president of engineering. “...
Waterfall Audio—French Loudspeaker Manufacturer Appoints Distributor For U.S.A.
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Thu, Jun 4
By nicollpr Located in Marietta, GA, AVR Distributing is a division of Audio Video Representatives a manufacturers rep firm which represents and distributes home theater furniture, A/V components, and automotive aftermarket electronics brands. AVR focuses on the independent specialty retai...
Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King
Original at CarltonBale.com
• Tue, Jun 2
By Carlton Bale Anthem Audio Quality: As I mentioned earlier, this is the first time I sat down and listened to a complete album in years, and the first time ever since adding an Anthem Statement D2 to my home theater. I can't believe how awesome the room sounded playing from a "low quality" 44.1 kHz 2-channel...
Successful DTV Reception Pushes Antennas Direct First-Quarter up 224%
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Mon, Jun 1
By kbrady Antennas Direct was founded in 2001 by Schneider, a home-theater enthusiast, who was determined to design the best antenna for reception of high-definition channels. With the help of antenna engineers and the latest computer simulation software, Antennas Direct created the ClearSt...
Bruges Completes The Ultimate Theater Experience
Original at Elite Choice
• Mon, Jun 1
By Saba No home theater can give you the ultimate cinematic experience even if it has the best in TV technology and stuff, until unless there isn’t the perfect theater chair to complete the picture. The Bruges from Cineak makes for a good option. At a price tag of $5,200, the chair comes with option of...
Opinion: Gadgetell Guide: Non-obvious home theater essentials
Original at Gadgetell
• Fri, May 29
By Iyaz Akhtar Trust in wires Many home theater components need an Internet connection these days. While you could try to have an all wireless setup, a wired network is more reliable. Depending on your home’s layout, getting a wired connection to your home theater may not be easy. Getting ready made cab...
PPC's HDMI Locking cable
Original at Digital Media Online
• Wed, May 27
CA Consumer electronics, A/V, and home theater installers come across problems installing even the most basic elements, such as HDMI connectivity and remote controls. To help them improve installs without breaking the bank, CE Pro Magazine rounded-up the ...
Sennheiser Electronic Corp. selects M. Rothman & Co. Inc. as distributor
Original at Briefing Room on SVConline
• Tue, May 26
By nicollpr M. Rothman & Co., Inc. is one of the premier consumer electronics distributors in the country, with a strong focus on home theater equipment. The keystones of the family-owned company, which was founded in 1950, are excellent customer service and competitive pricing.
Opinion: Global TV Revenues Decline 12 Percent in Q1-2009
Original at Home Theater Review
• Tue, May 19
HDTV Sales in Q1, 2009, Samsung HDTV Sales, Sony HDTV Sales, China number one growth for HDTV sales. Subscribe to HomeTheaterReview.com's Weekly Newsletter to get the latest news, reviews and insight on the world of home theater, HDTV and audiophile ...
Luxurious Meco HTCPs Demand You Always Use a Coaster
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, May 19
By Mark Wilson Meco offers a series of home theater PCs that look more than worthy enough to go in your average living room. The Vista-based, quad core and i7 systems feature 8GB of RAM, 4+ TB of storage, ATi Radeon HD 4850 graphics, 7.1 surround sound with analog and digital outputs and a wide variety of fini...
The Best Home Theater Demo Scenes
Original at CarltonBale.com
• Wed, May 13
By Carlton Bale I've created stand-alone clips for demos in my home theater. Instead of switching discs and skipping chapters, I've created/edited video files that are stored on my media server and played-back using a Home Theater Personal Computer.
HDTV Podcast #372
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Thu, May 7
The secret ingredient in any home theater is the right universal remote control. And it's no secret that our special blend involves a few different Harmony Remotes strategic placed throughout our homes. If you're still living without a universal remote control, still forcing friends an...
Samsung LN37A550 Review
Original at PC World
• Thu, Apr 30
Even the best TV speakers can't do justice to the audio of a modern Hollywood movie--which is why every good home theater needs a separate sound system. But the LN37A550's speakers are notably worse than most built-in speakers. ...
Opinion: Deal: HD DVDs from $1.99
Original at Electronic House
• Thu, Apr 23
Online warehouse iNetVideo has a bunch of its HD DVD titles for $1.99, and more for $3.99 and under. On second thought, maybe that Costco TV wasn't such a good idea after all. Powerhouse A1400-8 amplifier for anyone assembling an upscale home theater ...
Opinion: The Limitation On Specialty AV's Next Generation Is Leverage
Original at Home Theater Review
• Mon, Apr 20
CA - Jerry Del Colliano For decades Baby Boomers have been the driving force behind the audiophile market, and in even greater numbers, have been the power behind the twenty-plus year boom in the world of home theater that has stretched from the rise of VHS to today's ...
Sony Bravia Theater DAV-HDX265 Home Theater System
Original at CyberTheater
• Sun, Apr 12
By Brian Sony presents a great home theater system setup that integrates a high-quality DVD changer with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output with 720p/1080i video upscaling for connectivity with the latest HD digital televisions to enhance picture quality and sound with the...
ButtKicker Wireless Home Theater Kit Review
Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com
• Sun, Apr 12
NY After many impressive demonstrations at consumer electronics trade shows, where there's always a line of thrill-seekers eager for a test drive, I finally had my chance to try it out in my own home theater, choosing my favorite showoff scenes. ...
Panasonic's 50” TCP50G10 Plasma Reviewed (Verdict: Kills Most Of The HDTVs On The Market)
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Apr 9
By Sean Fallon The performance and feature packed "Full HD" (1920×1080p resolution) TCP50G10 is the least expensive 2009 Panasonic plasma set to include THX certification. What does that mean to consumers? THX originally created audio standards for movie theaters and later for home theater sound s...
Mitsubishi WD-82737: 82-Inch, 3D-Ready TV for $4200
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, Apr 8
• 7 related articles
By Mark Wilson That 82-incher is part of the 737 "home theater" TV line. Mitsubishi also has updated their soundbar-integrated LCD TVs with their latest 16-speaker-wielding Unisens. Those televisions start at $1800 for a base 40-inch model and work their way to $3,300 for the 52-inch.
Related articles from Briefing Room on SVConline, CyberTheater, Practical Home Theater Guide and more.
JBL ES150PW Wireless Subwoofer
Original at CyberTheater
• Sun, Mar 22
By Brian A subwoofer can normally do the trick if you want some attitude in your home theater setup. Subwoofers are known to add more bass and power towards you listening and viewing pleasure but nothing beats the brand that has become familiar in the audio world. Further, the JBL ES150PW is wireless...
HDTV Podcast #363
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Tue, Mar 17
Have you ever wondered how other guys get away with some of the home theater purchaes they make? It seems like they always have a creative way to either get the finance committee to authorize the purchase or to slip it past them like a magician. There's a great blog post from Elemental Designs...
Sony HT-CT500 400W Surround Sound Bar System unveiled
Original at I4U
• Mon, Mar 2
Other features of the HT-CT500 include 3 HDMI ports, Walkman interface, FM Tuner, Dolby Digital, and DTS support. The Sony HT-CT500 home theater system will be released in June for 60000 yen (~$620).
Feb 25, Wireless Speakers - System Reviews
Original at Practical Home Theater Guide
• Tue, Feb 24
Wireless speakers offer greater flexibility and convenience. We review some of the best wireless speakers systems presently available for use in the home theater or in a multiroom set-up.
Samsung HT-Z512T
Original at CyberTheater
• Wed, Feb 11
By Simon Lose yourself in amazing sound and enjoy your home theater system without the hassle of concealing wires or tripping over them. The HT-Z512T features a dock so you can listen to music from your iPod whenever you want. The 5-disc DVD changer will convert your standard DVDs to 1080 high defini...
SageTV HD Theater review
Original at Engadget HD
• Fri, Feb 6
CA - throw a couple of HD tuners on it and a big hard disk, then connect the HD Theater to your HDTV in your home theater to let it do all the heavy lifting. ...
Review: Pioneer VSX-1018AH light on HDMI inputs, big on the rest
Original at CNET News.com
• Thu, Jan 29
CA - The Pioneer VSX-1018AH is a midrange AV receiver with three HDMI inputs, which may be enough to cover all your home theater gear, but is actually one input ...
Samsung Unveils Connected Blu-ray Home Theater
Original at eCoustics.com home theater
• Wed, Jan 7
Samsung continues to emphasize design in its home theater systems, showing slim, sleek systems.
CES 2009: LG 2009 LCD and Plasma HDTV ranges announced
Original at SlashGear
• Wed, Jan 7
By Chris Davies LH30 Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV Series (Class Sizes: 47-, 42-, 37-, 32-inch*): The LH30 series features LG’s four core technologies in a simple and elegant form while Invisible Speakers make for a slim silhouette. Key features include:
CES 2009: LG GD910 Watch Phone entering production 2H 2009
Original at SlashGear
• Wed, Jan 7
By Chris Davies LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in 114 operations including 82 subsidiaries around the world. With 2007 global sales of USD...
[Woot.com] Philips DVD Home Theater System - $199.99 + $5.00 S/H
Original at DODTracker.com New Deals
• Tue, Jan 6
That’s the voice of Andi Hughes of Cincinnati, Arizona. Her and her husband are but two of the growing number of Americans who claim to have experienced phantom surround sound, or PSS, a paranormal phenomenon in which two speakers appear to produce home theater surround-sound. This often...
The Best Gadgets to Come in 2009
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, Dec 31
By Mark Wilson A multitude of companies have various wireless HDMI technologies, but there's no set standard (two warring factions need to settle the fight before we can have interoperable products). The technology is there, now it's just a matter of logistics and handshaking. With luck, by next Chris...
Klipsch Synergy Sub 10 Powered Subwoofers
Original at CyberTheater
• Sun, Dec 21
By Brian Here is a great subwoofer to consider adding to your home theater setup, especially if you are sorely lacking in audio quality. A great addition to ante up the perk up your home entertainment system, the Klipsch Synergy Sub10 Powered Subwoofer is not just a powerful subwoofer. The Sub 10 als...
How To: NEAT Installation No Edge Audio TechnologyOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Dec 17
By rss@youtube.com (SpeakerCraftinc) Jacob walks us through how to install and paint a NEAT speaker Author: SpeakerCraftinc Keywords: speakercraft in-ceiling speakers NEAT no edge audio technologies home theater Added: December 17, 2008
10 Great Gifts for the Christmas Holidays 2008
Original at Digital Media Online
• Tue, Dec 16
By podflyz Tip: Rip Home DVD with Best DVD Ripper Panasonic DMP-BD55K Blu-ray Player ZVox 550 Speaker System The Musicable II iPod cable is an upgrade iPod connection product that allows users to enjoy music collections through tabletop radios, stereos and home theater systems.
HDTV Podcast #336
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Thu, Dec 11
Each year we put together an entire starter home theater system. This year we know money is tight so we assembled something that we feel will provide a great experience without breaking the bank.
Review: Panasonic PT-AX200
Original at Cnet Asia
• Thu, Dec 11
This 720p home theater projector is easy to use and provides excellent resolution for both data and movies. That said, it is only a minor upgrade of its award-winning 2007 predecessor.
Selectable Output Control in Make
Original at Boing Boing
• Tue, Nov 25
By Cory Doctorow Picture this: you power up your home theater, an near-incomprehensible tangle of game-consoles, AV switchers, cable boxes, PVRs, DVD players, 5.1 speakers, amps -- maybe a home theater PC or a projector, too. After some fiddling and locating the correct remote, you start to surf up the di...
New Website LG WOW Ensures Greater Interactivity With LG products - PR Web
Original at PR Web
• Tue, Nov 25
New Website LG WOW Ensures Greater Interactivity With LG products press release), WA - Plasma TVs (Flat Screen), CRT TVs, DVD players, Home Theater Systems, Mini Systems, Micro Systems, Car Audio products, Computer CRT and LCD monitors, ...
Selectable Output Control in Make
Original at Cory Doctorow's craphound.com
• Mon, Nov 24
By Cory Doctorow Picture this: you power up your home theater, an near-incomprehensible tangle of game-consoles, AV switchers, cable boxes, PVRs, DVD players, 5.1 speakers, amps — maybe a home theater PC or a projector, too. After some fiddling and locating the correct remote, you start to surf up the dia...
US Cellular and LG Slide in to the Holidays With 'Rhythm'
Original at MarketWatch
• Sun, Nov 23
- of mobile handsets, flat panel TVs, air conditioners, front-loading washing machines, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems. ... International Business Times all 23 news articles
Philips 1000 watt 5.1 home theater dvd system Price, review
Original at World's Best timepass Site
• Fri, Nov 21
Philips HTS3544 1000 watt 5.1 Home Theater System w/HD Upconverting DVD, HDMI, iPod dock, USB, DivX. A few things I know for sure whether this is a ... audits are all pretty much dong, the price is half off what I could find another ...
Philips Won't Sell Home Theater Equipment in North America Anymore
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, Nov 19
By Mark Wilson Back in April, Philips announced plans to hand over its television promotion, sales and manufacturing to Funai. Now the company has expanded those plans to what sounds like all of their home theater products, including DVD players, Blu-ray players and surround sound equipment. Oh, you'...
ButtKicker Wireless Kit, Because Your Couch Doesn't Shake Yet, Does It? [Home Theater]
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Nov 17
By Mark Wilson If you like your home theater seats to rumble, chances are you're heard of ButtKicker, the sort of subwoofer for you butt that adds a tactile component to movies and games. Now the company is announcing a new, moderately more affordable wireless bundle, Priced at $300, you get one complete...
CyberLink PowerDVD v8.0.2217 Update Patch
Original at PCSofts.CN
• Thu, Oct 23
By King PowerDVD incorporates support for high-definition audio and video, true 8-channel home theater audio playback, virtual surround sound, as well as complete controls and extra features for DVD enthusiasts. ...
Oct 20, Samsung Plasma TV Review: Tantus HPN6339 63-inch HDTV-Ready Plasma
Original at Practical Home Theater Guide
• Mon, Oct 20
What about turning any room into a lovely home theater with one of the largest plasma panels ever built? The Tantus HPN6339 63-inch HDTV-Ready Samsung plasma TV will surely do a remarkable job.
Bose 3 2 1 Series II DVD Home Entertainment System Prices & Review
Original at blog.techteam.gr
• Mon, Oct 13
By haden5346 Only two small speaker arrays and a hideaway Acoustimass module deliver much of the home theater experience that other systems use five speakers to create. New, enhanced performance makes movies, music and TV come to life. ...
LG Wirewize for Home Theater
Original at mytechbox (WordPress)
• Fri, Oct 10
By Rakesh Raman LG Electronics USA has released a new service on its Web site to help consumers install various home theater components. Called Wirewize, the service is designed to simplify the process of connecting multiple consumer electronics, including flat panel HDTVs, DVD players, and other ho...
Acer Aspire X1200 SFF system review
Original at Neowin.net
• Thu, Oct 9
By Julio Franco Acer recently introduced the Aspire X1200 small form factor system, one of their latest desktop additions to the ever expanding Aspire line. Acer describes the X1200 as a stylish, space saving and low-cost option for an average business computer or home theater PC.
Panasonic SC-PT760 5.1-channel home theater review
Original at TVsReview.com
• Tue, Oct 7
A Kelton Subwoofer system with a dual diameter structure delivers a deep, powerful bass. Whisper-Mode Surround allows you to enjoy rich surround sound even when watching movies at low volume.Panasonic DVD home theater products feature a ...
Fixed Screens - for home theater video projectors
Original at Home Theater Systems Advice
• Wed, Sep 24
Offers info for fixed screens for Home Theater video projectors. Tips and reviews for manufacturers including Draper, Stewart and Da-Lite screens.
Optoma HD80 Projector Review
Original at Today's Review
• Fri, Sep 19
• 3 related articles
By jounxp The Optoma HD80 is a true 1080p DLP home theater projector with studio-grade resolution and best all-around high-quality display experience for home theater enthusiasts. The HD80 delivers higher brightness and provides truer, ...
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HDTV Podcast #312
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Thu, Sep 18
We have a listener review of the ps3toothfairy and a bunch of cool gadgets for your home theater or home theater-centric lifestyle.
Review: Olevia 232V LCD HDTV
Original at Electronic House
• Thu, Sep 18
MA - On one hand you have your home theater and you want the absolute best gear you can afford in that room. However, if, like me, you also have a wife and kids, ...
Onkyo's TX-SR876 and TX-NR906: Top-of-the-Line THX Ultra2 Recievers [Home Theater]
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Sep 15
By Sean Fallon Conservatively rated at 145 and 140 watts per channel respectively, the TX-NR906 and TX-SR876 A/V receivers have all the muscle necessary to drive any home-theater system to its limits. Onkyo’s low-feedback WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) and parallel push-pull topology emp...
CEDIA 2008 -- Trade Show Review
Original at ProjectorCentral
• Tue, Sep 9
This show is focused on high-end home theater, and it is attended primarily by custom home theater designers and installers. But it is also the show at which many new home theater projectors are unveiled, regardless of whether they are ...
LG BD300 | Blu-ray with Netflix Streaming DVD Player
Original at Home Theater Systems Advice
• Sun, Sep 7
The new LG BD300 combines a Blu-ray DVD player and a Netflix streaming movie player for your home theater system.
Panasonic home-theater projectors win for superior amount
Original at Digital Home Future
• Sat, Sep 6
Home-theater projectors can bandy an angel 100 inches or beyond and on a price-per-pixel base they are the cheapest big-screen TVs you can buy The Panasonic PT-AX200U for archetype costs the aforementioned as a 50-inch claret TV yet it ...
LG Is Going Launched Newest 2.1ch Home Theater
Original at Tech Lime
• Fri, Sep 5
By Puneet Khurana LG HT33S has the ability to convert existing standard-definition DVDs into full HD1080p via HDMI upscaling. A variety of file formats such as DivX, DVD, CD, MP3, WMA and JPEG are easily accommodated through USB. ...
Wireless HDMI Unveiled at CEDIA
Original at Overclockers Club
• Fri, Sep 5
AL - Is your home theater system plagued by way too many wires? Well, if they have HDMI connections, you may be in luck. At least three companies unveiled ...
CEDIA Expo 2008: Sim2 Slates Better-Than-Blu-ray Systems
Original at Twice
• Fri, Sep 5
NY - Denver — High-performance home theater projector manufacturer Sim2 used CEDIA Expo to reveal an alliance with startup Entertainment Experience to market ...
Panasonic PT-AE3000 1080p home theatre projector announced
Original at TechGadgets.in
• Fri, Sep 5
Panasonic announces the debut of its full high-definition 1080p PT-AE3000 LCD home theater projector. With crisp and clear images, it offers the theater enthusiasts a higher level of picture quality. The PT-AE3000 features 1,600 lumens, 60,000:1 contrast ratio, high precision optic...
Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR7 and KLV-40ZX1M Flat-Panel LCD HD TVs Unveiled
Original at TechGadgets.in
• Fri, Sep 5
Two new Sony BRAVIA flat-panel LCD high-definition televisions have been launched to appeal huge target audience, including the hard-core home theater enthusiasts and design-conscious consumers. The 52-inch BRAVIA KDL-52XBR7 boasts 240Hz high frame rate technology, while the sl...
Wireless HDMI Finally Makes It to Products
Original at PC Magazine
• Fri, Sep 5
- Cable clutter is a common complaint with many home theater setups, and the ability to transport high quality audio and video signals without the need for ...
JBL WEM-1 Wireless Speaker Kit is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide ...
Original at I4U
• Fri, Sep 5
- The biggest problem for many people who really want a surround sound home theater in the living room is that the wires needed to run the speakers can be ...
LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player
Original at CyberTheater
• Thu, Sep 4
At LG we considered what, when and how consumers want to watch movies and television episodes. The result is the ultimate convergence of home theater entertainment and functionality," said Allan Jason, vice president of sales and marketing for Digital Media/New Products Division at L...
UWB to ship in wireless HD-video role
Original at EETimes.com
• Thu, Sep 4
- A/V specialist Gefen, that sells primarily to home theater installers, just announced two products that replace an HDMI cable with a wireless link. ...
JVC reveals 4K, 1080p home theater projectors
Original at Electronista
• Thu, Sep 4
CA - The projector is flexible, with 50 percent vertical and 25 percent horizontal lens shifting, and has four dual-link DVI inputs plus Ethernet, RS-232, ...
LG Electronics Personalizes Home Entertainment Through ... - Earthtimes
Original at Earthtimes.org
• Thu, Sep 4
LG Electronics Personalizes Home Entertainment Through ... Earthtimes (press release), UK - Confirming the old adage "good things come in small packages," LG's sleek 5-disc DVD home theater system (LHT874) features LG SimpLink(TM) technology, ...
JVC launches four new Full HD projectors at CEDIA
Original at Engadget
• Thu, Sep 4
CA - DENVER, September 4, 2008 – JVC expands its award-winning line of D-ILA home theater projectors with the launch of four new full high-definition models, ...
Samsung Launches U.S. Recycling Program
Original at eCoustics.com home theater
• Tue, Sep 2
Another consumer electronics manufacturer is getting on the e-waste bandwagon: this time it's South Korean giant Samsung, which has just announced Samsung Recycling Direct, a program that will enable consumers in all 50 states to recycle Samsung-branded consumer electronics devi...
Philips Rounds Out CinemaOne Home Theater
Original at eCoustics.com home theater
• Fri, Aug 29
At this week's IFA show in Berlin Philips took the wraps off the CinemaOne, which the company says packs all the necessities of a home theater system—plus a CD/DVD player and an iPod dock—into a small, round container…complete with subwoofer.The CinemaOne packs a five-channel amplifie...
Sony S-Airplay is a Wireless, Multi-room iPod Dock
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Aug 21
By Adrian Covert The S-Airplay has a transmitting range of 164 feet, alarm clock functions and an AM/FM tuner. Each speaker has the option of playing audio from the radio or iPod (or nothing), and each can control playback options remotely. The central dock can connect to your home theater system, allowing...
Epson Ensemble HD 1080 Review - going live shortly
Original at projectorreviews.com
• Tue, Aug 19
By Art Feierman Up until this product, getting a nice home theater has been an incredibly complex task, considering “which projector, which receiver, which speakers, which sub-woofer, which other components”, and then there is the traditional ...
HDTV Podcast #293
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Mon, Jul 14
We get email after email asking for advice on when is the right time to upgrade your home theater equipment. The answer, of course, is always "right now," but that isn't always possible. Often we have to compromise in one area to upgrade another. So what components are the most important to kee...
Do More Than Just Game on Your Xbox 360
Original at Lifehacker
• Tue, Jul 8
By Adam Pash I'm a casual gamer who bought his Xbox 360 a solid two years after its release. I've built a dedicated DVR PC for my living room and am no stranger to incorporating computers with my home theater. Once I bought my 360, however, I've been able to get rid of my home theater PC, my DVD player, and even...
Yamaha YSP-3050 Soundbar: Same as the YSP-3000 Plus HDMI Upscaling
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Jun 30
By Brian Lam BUENA PARK, Calif.—Yamaha, the innovator in home theater and digital audio and video reproduction, today unveiled the YSP-3050, the latest in its award-winning line of Digital Sound Projectors which focus audio signals into precisely controlled and directed "beams" that provide tr...
Sony High End STR-DA4400ES Receiver
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Jun 26
By Mark Wilson when connected via HDMI™ to a compatible high-definition television. Cinema Auto Calibration for simple surround sound setup, and home theater components. and DSD decoding through HDMI. It offers high-definition video HDMI inputs, a 12-volt trigger, IR repeater and high-definition
HDTV Podcast #286
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Thu, Jun 19
Isn't it annoying when you want to turn on your home theater with your IR based remote control and one or more components misses the command. It could be that someone walked in front of the remote or that you just didn't keep it pointed at your system long enough for the entire macro sequence to...
HDTV Podcast #277
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Tue, May 20
In keeping with tradition, we have a new show full of, dare we say, great content - even though we needed to take a few days off. All the stuff you'd expect: news, email and even a discussion on how to keep your home theater gear cool. But you have to listen to the show. No notes for this one.
How to Disarm Violent Audio Explosions on Beefy Surround Systems
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, May 15
By Sean Fallon So, you dropped all of this money on a home theater system only to have it burst your eardrums, break your dishes and create a shockwave that can be felt 100 miles away whenever Bruce Willis blows up a helicopter with a police car. For some, this can be a good thing. After all, if you have a system w...
HDTV Podcast #264
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Fri, Apr 4
Today we discuss what DLNA is and what it can mean for your home theater system. DLNA stands for the Digital Living Network Alliance and began in 2003 when a group of companies came together to create products that worked together. Today, there are more than 250 companies in the alliance.. They...
HDTV Podcast #262
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Thu, Mar 27
Today we discuss a recent article in CE Pro that runs down 9 A/V Receivers that you may want to consider for your next home theater. These receivers are not entry level and as such will cost a little more than your bargain receivers. For more information on the author check out his website at Lee...
HDTV Podcast #260
Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
• Thu, Mar 20
Many of us want to make sure that we are the most efficient we can be in how we use the resources we consume. One concern that has come up in our email inbox lately is all the power that is consumed by adding so many new home theater gadgets. We're using bigger TVs than ever before, more surround sou...
HDTV Podcast #251
Original at htguys.com
• Tue, Feb 19
Braden has been contemplating a new screen for his home theater, and the 73" DLP from Mitsubishi would fit quite nicely. So just like any good audio video enthusiasts would do on the weekend, he packed up the kids and spent some quality time at Best Buy and Magnolia to check it out.
HDTV Podcast #249
Original at htguys.com
• Tue, Feb 12
Most of us believe that what color you choose to put on the walls is a decision that should be left firmly in the hands of the aesthetics committee. But according to an article from the online version Electronic House magazine, the home theater enthusiast may want to weigh in on the decision. I...
Philips Home Theater System HTS3357
Original at Newsvine
• Fri, Jan 11
By Sutocu A review of Philips home theater system HTS2257, whic is a combination of a HD ready DVD player and 5.1 Dolby Digital speakers.
Giz Explains: Philips' Spring Product Line-Up
Original at Gizmodo
• Sun, Jan 6
By Wilson Rothman • Philips is promoting a new Blu-ray player, the BDP7200 which is their first profile 1.1 player. There's nothing very thrilling about it except its sexy design and its low MSRP of $350. That's if you can find it—hopefully it will be in wider production than its predecessor.• Most of the other P...
LG Chocolate HT972TR Home Theater System Looks Like an Overgrown Cellphone [Home Entertainment]
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Oct 5
By Charlie White LG takes this 5.1 home theater-in-a-box (HTIB) deeper into Chocolate territory with this Chocolate HT972TR Home Theater system, hoisting its four surround speakers into a vertical arrangement that mimics the company's iconic cellphone line. Topping it off is a touchy-feely control u...
Best Comment Thread Roundup
Original at Lifehacker
• Mon, Aug 27
FreeChaos says: "If only this would work with my TV Tuner card... wait? It does? *click*"Nine Time-Saving Quicksilver Triggers mantari says: "By keeping track of your progress, it is much easier to make sure you're making progress over time."Partition and Image Your Hard Drive with the Sys...
Tuesday's Best Stories
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Jul 24
By AddyDugdale You want rainbow stuff? We got rainbow stuff—from a neon Apple Computer sign for sale on eBay to gay cars. You want sexy new HE stuff from Denon and Sony? We got that too. There's a nice Samsung phone, there's an APC that thinks it's a limo and there's a broken iPhone. It's all below...
LG HT752TP and HT702TN: New Ninja Announces Home Theater Systems or Something
Original at Gizmodo.com
• Mon, Mar 12
By www.gizmodo.com LG keeps trying to blind the world with their latest models, even when they are not holding phones. This one is holding some kind of Stargate pyramid model made of aluminum, the LG HT752TP. Their latest home theater comes with HDMI, DivX compatibility, electrostatic buttons guaranteed to...
Afternoon Delight: The Best of Gizmodo
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Jan 16
By blongo3 •iPhone Roundup: True Cost, 3D, and Ringtones! •First Pirated HD DVD Movie Weighs in at 19GB •Jabra BT8010 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones •Video: The Adventures of Steve and Woz •Microsoft eToilet: Zune Integration and Diet Guide
Sony PS3: Best BD Player Out There?
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Jan 2
By Louis Ramirez Everyone knows that Sony's PS3 is the cheapest way to bring a Blu-ray player home, but is it the best? That's the question the folks at Home Theater Blog and Ultimate AV are trying to answer. Both agree that as a standard DVD player the PS3's image quality is a bit soft, but when it comes to Blu-r...
Sony PS3: Best BD Player Out There?
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Jan 2
By Louis Ramirez The PS3 more than holds its own in image quality, and wins hands down on boot up and disc access speed. Home Theater Blog: It would be hard for me to recommend a PS3 as a primary Blu-ray playback device; to those with zero interest in gaming. On the other hand for those with at least a passing inter...
Samsung HT-AS610 AV Receiver Home Theater System
Original at MobileWhack.com
• Wed, Feb 8
Samsung Electronic, usually makes the most news at CES when it comes to Televisions, but this time around the company has come up with some notable home-theater systems and a couple of new A/V receivers. Among the pack is the basic HT-AS610 AV Receiver. The HT-AS610 boasts of a sleeky black c...
Marantz ZR6001SP Home Entertainment Solution
Original at MobileWhack.com
• Tue, Feb 7
The Marantz ZR6001 is a high-performance home theater receiver that features: 7 channels of discrete amplificationHD component video switchingComponent or S-video up-conversion32-bit DSP processing192kHz/24-bit digital/audio converters for all channels
Sony, Sony and More Sony
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Sep 9
By gizmogo Sony's new projector and LocationFree TV updates after the jump. Press Release on BRAVIA XBR flat panel LCD televisions [Sony] Press Release on SXRD 1080P Home Theater Front Projector [Sony] Press Release on Sony LocationFree Devices [Sony]
Harman Kardon AVR 130 Review
Original at Audioholics
• Wed, Aug 18
By Toby Daalsgard A friend at work mentioned to me that he was in the market for a receiver to center his budding home theater around. He'd never had a home system, but he was ready to enhance his listening and viewing experience at his apartment. I asked what he had in mind and what he was willing to spend. "I want it...
Panasonic SC-PT960
Original at SlingCommunity
• Thu, Jan 1
By MORPHlNE Has anyone been able to control the Panasonic SC-PT960 DVD Home Theater Sound System with your Slingbox PRO? My Logitech Harmony One is easily able to control it. Figure that it can't be that difficult. Can't find any useful information about this problem.
CEDIA Expo 2008: Sim2 Slates Better-Than-Blu-ray Systems
Original at High Def Forum
• Fri, Sep 5
By Lee Stewart Denver — High-performance home theater projector manufacturer Sim2 used CEDIA Expo to reveal an alliance with startup Entertainment Experience to market what they called better-than Blu-ray-Disc high-def entertainment systems that will ...
Best Home Theater Projector around $2K
Original at CNET Forums
• Wed, Aug 6
I am about to buy a 1080p projector but I am torn between several competing brands. I have had my heart set on an EP...