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Year 2009

 

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Jun 1

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 23

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By rss@youtube.com (homedigitalproducts) Author: homedigitalproducts Keywords: Added: February 23, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Feb 18

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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...

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 15

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 9

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 7

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 7

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By rss@youtube.com (CrazyAZ1975) Author: CrazyAZ1975 Keywords: JBL speakers outdoor control flexible home theater surround sound versatile Added: February 7, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Jan 19

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By rss@youtube.com (gilmarortb) Author: gilmarortb Keywords: LCD TV 42Lg30R Home Theater Lg System HT303SU 300Wts Added: January 19, 2009

Rate Video: JBL WEM1 Wireless Amplifier - create your own wireless speaker systemVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Jan 15

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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...

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Jan 14

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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...

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Jan 10

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By rss@youtube.com (DJDAudio) I can now control my Home Theater with my Samsung Omnia from anywhere. Change songs Volume or play MP3's Even you tube videos! Author: DJDAudio Keywords: Omnia I900 VNC Home theater control Added: January 10, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Jan 8

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Jan 5

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By rss@youtube.com (joker9494) This is my home theater setup: There is nothing amazing here really, the tv is a 30" Sanyo capable of 1080i. Sony Home Theater in a box receiver with the front speakers being upgraded to a pair of B&W. Xbox 360 and a Wii for all the fun time when friends are over. Now on to my fav the HTPC mosted us...

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Jan 4

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Jan 3

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By rss@youtube.com (mavisky) Running a home media pc with vnc viewer, a standard 4:3 35" Sony TV, Yamaha receiver and a Harmony remote. Author: mavisky Keywords: "VNC Viewer" "Harmony Remote" "Home Theater PC" Added: January 3, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Dec 29

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By rss@youtube.com (caleorama) Basement Home Theater in HD Equipment List: -AVR-4306: 7.1 CH Home Theater/MultiMedia A/V Receiver http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/2243.asp -PANASONIC PT-AE2000U HD Home Cinema 1080p LCD Projector http://www.projectorcentral.com/Panasonic_Home-PT-AE2000U.htm -110"...

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Dec 24

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Dec 23

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Dec 18

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Nov 26

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Nov 23

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Nov 11

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By rss@youtube.com (DigitalTrends) The Samsung HT-X710T Home Theater System comes with plenty of features, but does it perform them well enough? Author: DigitalTrends Keywords: digital trends samsung ht-x710t home theater stereo electronics Added: November 11, 2008

Rate Video: Panasonic SC PT750 home theater systemVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Google Video external link    Sat, Nov 8

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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.

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Nov 8

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By rss@youtube.com (RockOut918) Author: RockOut918 Keywords: performing arts short film home movie action Added: November 8, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Nov 7

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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

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Original at Google Video external link    Tue, Nov 4    3 related articles

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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....

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Original at Google Video external link    Mon, Oct 27

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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...

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Oct 20    3 related articles

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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....

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Original at Google Video external link    Wed, Oct 15

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Sep 30

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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...

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Sep 29

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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...

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Original at Google Video external link    Mon, Sep 22

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Sep 21

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By rss@youtube.com (jskktx) took 2 days 50$ Author: jskktx Keywords: home theater gameing setup surround sound jskkx ps3 projection xbox360 batman socom confrontation big screen movie theat Added: September 21, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Sep 16

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Sep 15

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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...

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Sep 15

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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...

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Sep 10

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Sep 9

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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

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Sep 1

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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

Rate Video: My Custom Modded Computer Setup and Home TheaterVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Aug 17

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By rss@youtube.com (thestalker03) Here's a quick video of my current setup. specs: 74Gb Raptor Drive 200Gb Samsung Spinpoint 20GB Wester Digital Logitech G15 V1 19" Proview Monitor 17" Acer Monitor Coolmaster case logitech z530 speakers Razer Diamoundback Mouse Radeon X1600 PRO Abit IP-95 Motherboard Intel Pentium D 3....

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, May 13

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By rss@youtube.com (shettrick) Sit in on the media demonstration at Panasonic Hollywood Labs on May 9 of Panasonic's new BD Live Blu-ray player, the DMP-BD50, and the Blu-ray Home Theater System in a box, the SC-BT100. Author: shettrick Keywords: Panasonic BD Live Blu-ray player DMP-BD50 Home Theater System SC-BT100

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Rate HD Media Player Battlemodo: Apple TV Killers [Battlemodo]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Nov 5

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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

Rate Opinion: Today on Cybertheater.com

Original at CyberTheater external link    Wed, Nov 4

By Cybertheater.com Runco Crystal Portfolio Series LCD HDTVs Sony KDL46S5100 Television Review–A Foul Ball From Sony First Orders Taken For the SHOWWX Pico Projector Networks Confess: We Really Overreacted About DVR After All Sweet Home Theater Setup - Homeowner Turns Installer Sweet Home Theater Setu...

Rate Be the Life of the Party with Your Own Outdoor Theater

Original at thrillbuys (WordPress) external link    Wed, Nov 4

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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

Rate Samsung HDTV Deal, Get Free Stuff: TiVo HDXL, Blu-ray Player or LCD TV

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Wed, Nov 4

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For a limited time, you can get a Samsung LED, LCD or Plasma HDTV for a great price and take home a Blu-ray player, 22-inch LCD, TiVo HDXL or a home theater connection kit for free.

Rate LG 42LH30 Television Review–A Solid Buy

Original at CyberTheater external link    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 [...]

Past Two Weeks

 

Rate New XBMC Port Promises ARM-Powered HD in the Palm of Your Hand

Original at Slashdot external link    Mon, Nov 2

By ScuttleMonkey Engadget has a recent teaser video promising HD content via XBMC running on a 600MHz Beagleboard. This could mean great things for home theater putterers, with the Beagleboard tipping the scales at a modest $150 and the ability to fit in the palm of your hand. Already running on everything f...

Rate Sears Black Friday deals

Original at TV Snob external link    Mon, Nov 2    6 related articles

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By Justin Davey Panasonic 42" plasma-->$649.99 Sony 52" LCD HDTV (Model KDL52V5100)-->$1599.99 Samsung 5.1 Channel 1000 Watt Single Disc HT-Z320 DVD Home Theater System-->$197.99 Samsung Blu-ray Home Theater System (Model HT-BD1250)-->$397.99 Blu-ray DVDs - $14.99

Rate 3D Home Theater To Be Big By 2013...

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Sat, Oct 31

San Diego Comic-Con Reveals A Glimpse At The Future Of Home Theater Panasonic Takes Home Theater 3D on the Road Panasonic Makes Bold Move With New 3D Plasma TV Samsung Unveils 3D LCD TV (Electronista). Permalink | Comment | Email this

Rate Opinion: Today on Cybertheater.com

Original at CyberTheater external link    Thu, Oct 29

By Cybertheater.com Samsung LN40B530 Television Review–Not Up To Samsung’s Norm Sweet Home Theater Setup - The Modular Poster Boy Vizio Adds Small LED Backlit LCD TVs Sweet Home Theater Setups–The Backyard Home Theater Sears Black Friday Deals Hit–So Good We’ve Got A Disclaimer! NEC ValueStar W All-in-O...

Rate Panasonic to Show Full HD 3D Home Theater, Expanded tru2way(R) Solutions at Cable-Tec Expo 2009

Original at hdtvmagazine.com external link    Thu, Oct 29

Panasonic will demonstrate prototype Full HD 1080p 3D televisions and will exhibit an expanded range of tru2way solutions, including tru2way-based broadband cable set-top boxes and its tru2way-intergrated consumer VIERA HDTVs at this year's Cable-Tec Expo® -- the cable industry...

Rate Holiday Shopping Survival Guide

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Thu, Oct 29

Yes, it's that time of year to gear up for the coming Winter holiday shopping frenzy, but before you actually go out and buy that home theater or other gadget gift, you need to know how to buy. Check out some great tips on how to prepare for the holiday shopping season that will ease your holiday...

Rate Paradigm Special Edition SE1 and SE3 Home Theater Speakers

Original at CyberTheater external link    Tue, Oct 27

By Aditi The HomeTheater Girl Paradigm, the international leader in speaker design and manufacturing, recently announced its Special Edition product line that boasts the best of both worlds. The limited as well as unique addition to the Paradigm collection includes the SE1, a bookshelf speaker and the SE3, a floor...

Rate Sony Adds Netflix Streaming to PS3 Blu-ray/Game Console

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Tue, Oct 27

With popularity of video downloads on the rise, Sony has decided to "add" Netflix streaming to its popular PS3 Blu-ray Disc-player equipped game console. This is good news for those that use the PS3 with their home theater system. For more details, check out the reports from CEPro and About....

Past Month

 

Rate Wal-Mart Jumps Into HDTV Home Installation

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Sat, Oct 24

In an effort to provide more after-purchase support for its customers, especially those that are not technically inclined, Wal-Mart has made the decision to offer a new home installation service for HDTVs, home theater systems, and home office products. Of course, another motive for W...

Rate Remainders - Things We Didn't Post [Remainders]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Gizmodo external link    Fri, Oct 23

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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"...

Rate Panasonic SC-BT200 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System - Product of the Week

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Fri, Oct 23

Get the most out of your HDTV with the Panasonic SC-BT200 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System. The Blu-ray Disc player section provides Blu-ray Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) capability for access to special added internet-based features available on an increasing number of Blu-ray Discs, YouTub...

Rate Tributaries’® Introduces Flat-Panel Power Pak

Original at Briefing Room on SVConline external link    Thu, Oct 22

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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...

Rate Harman High Performance Audio & Video Group Names Paragon Technology Group “2009 Dealer Of The Year”

Original at Briefing Room on SVConline external link    Wed, Oct 21

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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...

Rate 10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff [Roundups]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Oct 20

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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.

Rate Best Network Media Players and Media Extenders for Home Theater

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Tue, Oct 20

As result of the increased convergence of the PC and Home Theater, a new type of product has emerged, referred to as the Network Media Player or Media Extender. These products allow access to PC media content or the streaming/downloading of audio, video, and still image content directly f...

Rate Home Theater Deals–Best Buy’s $1800 Home Theater

Original at CyberTheater external link    Mon, Oct 19

By Steve Anderson Got a nifty bit of product news for you, folks–this week, Best Buy’s running an in-store special where you can get a Sony Bravia forty-six inch LCD HDTV with a Sony HTS-S360 home theater in a box setup and a Sony BDP-S360 Bu-ray player all for the relatively low price of eighteen hundred doll...

Rate Oppo Focuses on Blu-Ray Development

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate New to community

Original at Home Theater Junkies external link    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...

Rate Samsung Teams Up With Amazon and Blockbuster Internet Streaming Services

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Sat, Oct 17    6 related articles

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The incorporation of internet streaming of audio/video content via a new breed of network-enabled TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, and Home Theater-in-a-Box systems is giving consumers a wider variety of home entertainment program options. As a result, Samsung is adding access, via firmw...

Rate Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Fri, Oct 16

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By Kyle VanHemert • 46" Sony KDL46V5100 LCD TV for $897 plus free shipping (normally $1189). • Samsung BD-P1600 Netflix-Ready Blu-ray Disc Player plus $50 Gift Card for $179.99 (normally $229.99). • Onkyo TX-SR607 Home Theater Receiver for $369.00 plus free shipping (normally $494 - use coupon code: AFLONK3...

Rate HDTV and Home Theater Podcast - Podcast #395: brite-View CinemaTube and Philips Prestigo SRU8008

Original at hdtvmagazine.com external link    Thu, Oct 15

We'll admit it, there are other companies that make remote controls. We decided to try one this week. The Prestigo 8008 is a cool remote with a color screen, but how does it stack up to the entry level Harmony 510? Excellent question. And we had a chance this week to take a look at the CinemaTube fr...

Rate Samsung Starts Streaming Blockbuster & Amazon to HDTVs & Blu-ray Players

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Thu, Oct 15    2 related articles

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Starting today, additional on-demand services will be available on select Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray players and home theater systems.

Rate Video On Demand Won’t Get You Past Advertisements

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate Samsung to Roll Out BLOCKBUSTER On Demand Services for Select Samsung Products

Original at CdrInfo.com Just Published News and external link    Wed, Oct 14    2 related articles

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Samsung and Blockbuster today announced the immediate availability of Blockbuster's growing library of digital entertainment for rent or purchase on select 2009 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray Players and Blu-ray integrated Home Theater Systems.

Rate Panasonic unleashes new PT-AE4000U LCD home theater projector

Original at TechGadgets.in external link    Tue, Oct 13

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...

Rate GlideTV Navigator: A Trackpad for Your Hand [Home Theater]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Oct 13

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By Mark Wilson The product has garnered significant industry attention by winning the prestigious 2009 Best of Innovations Award at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The GlideTV team, led by Mike Machado and Christopher Painter, consists of consumer electronics and Silicon Valley technology v...

Rate LG 47LH90 LCD HDTV

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate Oct 12, Protecting Your Plasma TV Unit

Original at Practical Home Theater Guide external link    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.

October of 2009

 

Rate LG Announces the HB954SP Blu-ray HTIB System

Original at CyberTheater external link    Sat, Oct 10

By Chris Are you ready for a new Home Theater in a Box solution? LG just happens to have a new HTIB for you, the HB954SP. The device features a 5.1-channel sound system, 1,000 watts of power, five oval drivers, a subwoofer, a BD-Live Blu-ray player, a couple of HDMI inputs and even a dock ready to [...]

Rate Humongous Mitsubishi 155” OLED TV Unveiled

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate Panasonic PT-AE4000U Front Projector Does 1080p for $2499

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Fri, Oct 9

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The latest LCD projector provides discriminating home theater enthusiasts with a big bright high contrast 1080p picture for an affordable $2,499.

Rate Sony BDV-E300 Blu-ray Home Theater System - Product of the Week

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Fri, Oct 9

Get more out of your HDTV with a home theater-in-a-box system that includes both a Blu-ray Disc Player and a Surround Sound System. The Blu-ray Disc player section of the Sony BDVE300 provides Blu-ray Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) capability plus an HDMI output for connection to your HDTV. A Digita...

Rate Panasonic PT-AE4000U LCD Home Theater Projector

Original at CyberTheater external link    Thu, Oct 8

By Brian Panasonic unveils its latest LCD home theater projector in the market with the Panasonic PT-AE4000U. This new LCD home theater projector deliver 1080p images with a 1,600 lumen brightness and 100,000:1 contrast ratio. For resolution, it boasts of a 1920×1080 pixel native resolution wh...

Rate Panasonic Launches New Full High Definition Home Theater Projector

Original at hdtvmagazine.com external link    Thu, Oct 8

Panasonic Projector Systems Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today announced the debut of its newest LCD home theater projector with 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixel) native resolution: the PT-AE4000U. Designed for savvy home theater enthusiasts and audio video pr...

Rate Grim Reaper Speakers Add Horror To Your PC Movies

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate HOLOPHONE® H2-5.1 SURROUND MICROPHONE NOW SHIPPING

Original at Briefing Room on SVConline external link    Wed, Oct 7

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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...

Rate Panasonic HD 3D Home Theater Trucks Coming to A Highway Near You [Hd]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Oct 6

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By Joanna Stern I enjoyed watching a 10 minute 3D 1080p clip of racing cars and Olympic footage with some pretty fugly glasses on. You too can look like an idiot in the back of a truck watching a pretty sweet, mother of a HDTV. Be on the look out for the Panasonic HD 3D truck; a fleet of them started touring the nati...

Rate Yamaha RX-V465 - Great budget 1080p HDMI home theater AV receiver

Original at Home Theater Systems Advice external link    Tue, Oct 6

The Yamaha RX-V465 is a great budget full 1080p HDMI home theater AV receiver. No frills, but decodes all HD audio formats with plently of clean power for all but the largest home theater rooms.

Rate Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Mon, Oct 5

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By Chris Jacob • 50" Panasonic Veria G-Series 1080p Plasma HDTV with 7.1ch Home Theater System and Blu-ray player for $1399.98 (normally $1899). • Polk Audio VM30 3-Way Tower Speaker for $329.99 plus free shipping (normally $500 - use coupon code SPEAKER1012).

Rate Magnavox Travel Speakers Fold To The Size of a Paperback Book

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate Planning new home theater system

Original at theater.misc Google Group external link    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.

Rate Sony Unveils Wireless Power Transfer Technology

Original at CyberTheater external link    Fri, Oct 2

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...

Rate TVSnob monthly roundup for September 2009

Original at TV Snob external link    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

Rate BenQ outs W6000, W1000, W600 DLP home theater projectors

Original at TV Snob external link    Thu, Oct 1

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By Justin Davey Prolific home theater manufacturer BenQ has announced will begin shipping three new home theater projectors in the next few weeks. All powered by DLP front projection chips from Texas Instruments, the W600, W1000, and W6000 all appeal to the home... Prolific home theater manufacturer Ben...

Rate Panasonic debuts 50-inch 3D plasma TV prototype

Original at TV Snob external link    Thu, Oct 1

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By Justin Davey 3D HDTV is all the rage right now despite the fact that the entire home theater industry niche consists of prototypes. But Panasonic says it is well on its way to developing a 50-inch 3D plasma HDTV as part of... 3D HDTV is all the rage right now despite the fact that the entire home theater industr...

Rate Cirago CMC1000 Multimedia Center hands-on reviewVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at TV Snob external link    Thu, Oct 1

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By Justin Davey Setup is pretty simple. Before I set up its TV connection, I packed it with video, audio, and photo files from my PC via the USB connection. From that perspective, transfer was simple and quick. It was only then that I performed the home theater attachments, video via the HDMI connection to a Sa...

Rate Epson EH-TW5500 and EH-TW4400 3LCD home theater projectors coming

Original at TV Snob external link    Thu, Oct 1

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By Justin Davey Projector specialist Epson has introduced the new EH-TW5500 and EH-TW4400 3LCD home theater projectors. The mid-range 4400 model features 1080p resolution, 130000:1 contrast ratio, 1600 lumens of color brightness, 10 bit video processing, x.v. Color, a pair of HDMI slots,... Projector s...

Rate Philips Wireless HDTV Link transmits 1080p video up to 30 feet

Original at TV Snob external link    Thu, Oct 1

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By Justin Davey Philips intends to clean up your home theater cable clutter with the Wireless HDTV Link, a small box capable of transmitting 1080p/30 content to any major brand HDTV from up to 30 feet away. Small enough to fit behind a... Philips intends to clean up your home theater cable clutter with the Wire...

Rate X10 iconRemote RF Universal Remote Review [Review]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Oct 1

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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.

Rate Samsung adds YouTube streaming, MKV file support to 2009 Blu-ray and home theater products

Original at TV Snob external link    Thu, Oct 1

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By Justin Davey Add YouTube video and MKV file support to the growing list of capabilities that Samsung's 2009 Blu-ray players and home theater systems offer. Blockbuster support was announced earlier this summer and is still on track to debut this fall, but... Add YouTube video and MKV file support to the g...

Rate Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Oct 1

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By Don Nguyen • 55" Sony BRAVIA KDL-55V5100 1080p 120Hz LCD TV for $1,799.00 plus free shipping (normally $1872). • 46" Sony BRAVIA KDL-46S5100 1080p LCD TV for $949.00 plus free shipping (normally $1088). • Energy Take Classic 5.0 Channel Home Theater Speakers for $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $20...

Rate RCA P61939 TV - NO POWER!!! HELP??????????????

Original at theater.misc Google Group external link    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.

September of 2009

 

Rate Panasonic showcases 50” Full HD 3D TV and High-Precision Active shutter glasses

Original at TechGadgets.in external link    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...

Rate Deal: Energy Bookshelf Speaker, Dayton 8” Subwoofer

Original at Electronic House Recently Filed external link    Tue, Sep 29

Add some Energy speakers and a Dayton subwoofer to your home theater experience, starting at just $47 each for the speakers.

Rate Crestron To Release Surround Processor and Amplifier For Blu-Ray

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate Furman Elite-15 PFi Linear Filter AC Power Conditioner - Product Review

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Tue, Sep 29

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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...

Rate Best Wireless Surround Sound System

Original at speakerreview (WordPress) external link    Sat, Sep 26    5 related articles

By svcd4ads Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1 HomeTheater Wireless Surround Sound System – 5.1-channel single disc changer home theater surround sound system – with 4 satellite speakers (front and rises) equipped – Wireless – Total Output: 1000 Watts – Comes with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS system – F...

Rate Theater Raises a Glass to Hidden Wine Room

Original at Electronic House external link    Thu, Sep 24

This historic home had a hidden room off the area scheduled to become the home theater, so now the owners can enter it to grab a glass of wine for the movie presentation.

Rate Theater Raises a Glass to Hidden Wine Room

Original at Electronic House Recently Filed external link    Thu, Sep 24

This historic home had a hidden room off the area scheduled to become the home theater, so now the owners can enter it to grab a glass of wine for the movie presentation.

Rate Battle Rages in California Over TV Power Regulations

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Thu, Sep 24

In order to save what little electricity we may have access to in the future (due to poor government policy, not the lack of available resources), televisions are only the beginning. Watch out home theater and audio enthusiasts - amplifiers and video projectors can also be classified as "...

Rate JVC Previews Its New Products at the Digital Video Expo

Original at eCoustics.com home theater external link    Wed, Sep 23

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JVC unveiled a whole slew of new products today at the DV Expo. JVC’s new Blu-Ray and HDD recorders, the SR-HD1500 and SR-HD1250, were previously revealed at CEDIA earlier this month and home theater enthusiasts rejoiced upon hearing they could take another peek at them today. With the SR-...

Rate Home Theater Term of the Week - SACD

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Wed, Sep 23

SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc) is a high resolution audio disc format developed by Sony and Philips. Based on Direct Stream Digital Recording (DSD), SACD provides for more accurate sound reproduction than the Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) used in the current CD format. While the current C...

Rate A Shipwrecked Submarine Home Theater Dedicated To Retro- furturism

Original at Elite Choice external link    Fri, Sep 18

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By Saba Apart from the sci-fi razzmataz, the theater features the best in equipment as well as furniture. A whole set of reclining chairs are at your disposal as you set out to enjoy the three-meter big screen TV with an ultimate surround sound system that emit sonar and ocean sonds throughout the 1...

Rate Denon Unveils DBP-4010UDCI Universal Blu-ray Player & AVR-4810 A/V Receiver

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Fri, Sep 18

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The manufacturer adds a total of four new home theater products, including the ASD-51W and ASD-51N network-enabled iPod docks.

Rate Yamaha neoHD Review: Receiver Redefined? Almost.

Original at Gizmodo external link    Fri, Sep 18

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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

Rate Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD brings Big Screen Home Entertainment

Original at TechGadgets.in external link    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...

Rate Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Projector

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Offers Big Screen High-Definition Performance for Under $750

Original at hdtvmagazine.com external link    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...

Rate Epson Powerlite Pro Cinema 9100 Cops 2009 Exc!te Award

Original at CyberTheater external link    Wed, Sep 16

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...

Rate Palliser Pacifico Home Theater Seats

Original at CyberTheater external link    Wed, Sep 16

By Brian The TheaterSeatStore has been known to house majority of the best home theater seating available in the market today. Now, they have offered another great potential home theater recliner with the Pacifico Theater Seats from Palliser Furniture Ltd. Palliser is a familiar name in the home...

Rate Sony HT-SF360 Home Theater System

Original at CyberTheater external link    Wed, Sep 16

By Brian Sony unveils a 5.1 home theater system carrying a slim design receiver to complement its blu-ray disc players. A highlight is the ability of the Sony HT-SF360 home theater system to deliver 1000W of total power that is sure to provide high quality surround sound. For its components, it comes...

Rate JVC Announces Super-Slim LT-32WX50 Flat Panel Monitor

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate JVC Announces 4.1-Channel Sound Bar Home Theater Systems

Original at CyberTheater external link    Sun, Sep 13

By Aditi The HomeTheater Girl To offer top-quality home theater sound, JVC recently introduced two new home theater systems, the TH-BA1 and TH-SB100. Both the TH-BA1 and TH-SB100 systems are 4.1-channel systems accompanied with wireless subwoofer. So, if you do not want to deal with wires running all over your living...

Rate Konka LC47DT68DC LCD TV

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate HDMI2C1-5DIJ Chip Set to Change HDTV Technology

Original at CyberTheater external link    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% [...]

Rate Optical vs Coaxial Digital Audio Cables

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Sat, Sep 12

Are you unsure whether you should use a Digital Optical or Digital Coaxial audio connection between your DVD player to your home theater receiver? If so, check out a great article from Gary Altunian, About.com Guide for Stereos: Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Cables: What are the Diff...

Rate News From CEDIA 2009 - Lampless Video Projectors Taking Hold

Original at About - News & Issues external link    Sat, Sep 12

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Trade shows, such as CEDIA are great indicators of coming trends in home theater. One trend that is finally taking hold is the use of LED technology in video projectors. Runco and Sim2 were both on hand at CEDIA showning off what is being referred to as the "Lampless" video projector. In other w...

Rate 3D Hits Home: Snap Judgments on 3 Different Technologies

Original at Gizmodo external link    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...

Rate Networked Sony STR-DA5500ES Receiver Goes Beyond the Home Theater

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Fri, Sep 11

Ideal for custom installation as well as the latest internet-enabled entertainment, Sony's tricked out new receiver can handle just about anything we can throw at it.

Rate Samsung A600 Home Theater Projector

Original at CyberTheater external link    Fri, Sep 11

By Brian Samsung Electronics was visibly busy showing off its new line of home theater projectors and the Samsung A600 projector is certainly something worth checking out. This is the latest in the Samsung A series home theater projector with full HD 1080p performance. The A600 features rounded e...

Rate Fall HDTV Trends: 3D, Fewer Cables, and Skinny LEDs

Original at eCoustics.com home theater external link    Fri, Sep 11

Cutting-edge flat screen TVs with innovative technologies are everywhere at the giant CEDIA home theater show.

Rate PANASONIC SC-BTX70 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System

Original at CyberTheater external link    Thu, Sep 10    1 related articles

By Aditi The HomeTheater Girl Panasonic has announced its first ever 2.1 channel Blu-ray Disc home theater system, the SC-BTX70. Designed with a chic, upright silhouette makes the system an ideal match for a flat panel TV. The innovative design of the system integrates an array of digital media options in its ultra slim...

Rate Stewart Filmscreen Unveils Director's Choice 2.0 & Slimline CineCurve Screens

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Thu, Sep 10

The projection screen manufacturer now offers enhanced versions of two of its most popular high-end home theater screens.

Rate Panasonic SC-BTX70 Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System

Original at eCoustics.com external link    Thu, Sep 10    1 related articles

Rate Opinion: Netgear Digital Entertainer Live Streams PC Media to the Television

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Sep 8

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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...

Rate Coraline on Blu-ray Disc

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Thu, Sep 3

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Director Henry Selick's latest fractured fairytale is a playground for the senses -- as well as your HDTV or home theater system.

August of 2009

 

Rate How to Set Up a Backyard Theater for Movie Night

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Mon, Aug 24

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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.

Rate Onkyo Home Theater Systems with ProLogic IIz

Original at Audioholics external link    Sun, Aug 16

Onkyo has really been establishing themselves as a market leader when it comes to features and price. The Onkyo HT-S7200 retails for just under $900 and the HT-S6200 for just under $800. The best part, in our opinion, is that they have a full fledged receiver at the heart of them. The HT-S7200 i...

Rate 10 Of Your Best Home Theater Setups

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Aug 12

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By Sean Fallon Monitor Audio RS6 Front Speakers (2), Monitor Audio RSFX Rear Speakers (4), Monitor Audio RSLCR Center-Channel Speaker, SVSound PC-13 Ultra Subwoofer AuraSound Aura Pro Bass Shakers (6), BASH Subwoofer Amplifier, Berkline 13175 Home Theater Seats (6)

Rate Samsung HT-BD1250 Blu-ray Home Theater System

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Mon, Aug 10    6 related articles

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Samsung's complete Blu-ray home theater in a box (HTiB) system is ready to rock, with a variety of A/V goodies right out of the box.

Rate Optoma Announces $999 HD20 High-Def 1080p DLP Projector

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Thu, Aug 6

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Affordable and readily available though multiple brick and mortar and online retail outlets, the new 1080p projector will be coming soon to a home theater near you.

Rate Vivitek's New H1080FD: a 1080p DLP Projector for $999

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Fri, Jul 31

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The new 1080p front projector will make killer home theater affordable and available in August.

July of 2009

 

Rate Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series HT55 Mini Cube Speakers and Subwoofer

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Thu, Jul 30

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Gravity never fails, which Isaac Newton proved. And now Cambridge SoundWorks proves that there is such a thing as affordable surround sound with their Newton Series HT55 home theater speaker package.

Rate Samsung HT-BD3252 Home Theater in a Box with Blu-ray

Original at eCoustics.com external link    Tue, Jul 21    6 related articles

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Rate Samsung Unveils HT-BD3252 Blu-ray Home Theater System

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Tue, Jul 21    6 related articles

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The HT-BD3252 features Blu-ray playback and full 5.1-channel theater sound -- as well as wireless features right out of the box.

Rate Samsung BD3252 Blu-ray Home-Theater-in-a-Box Actually Kind of a Deal for $800

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Jul 21

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By matt buchanan HT-BD3252 Blu-ray Home Theater System Audio · Dolby Digital®, Dolby Pro-Logic II®, Dolby Digital Plus™, Dolby Digital True HD™, DTS-HD Master Audio® · 1 HDMI-CEC output · 2 HDMI-CEC inputs · Crystal Amplifier · Bio Kelp Speaker Cones Samsung

Rate Creative SoundBlaster Wireless for iTunes and GigaWorks Wireless Speaker Lightning Review

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Jul 16

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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...

Rate Sherwood RD-7503 7.1 A/V Receiver and BT-R7 Bluetooth Adapter

Original at hometheaterhifi.com external link    Thu, Jul 16

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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...

Rate Panasonic SC-BT200 Blu-ray Theater HTiB System

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Fri, Jul 10

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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."

Rate Movie Download Roundup: Podcast #381

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    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...

Rate Velodyne IC/IF 600 In-Ceiling / In-Floor Subwoofer

Original at hometheaterhifi.com external link    Thu, Jul 2

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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...

June of 2009

 

Rate Aperion Audio Announces Intimus 4BP Bipole Surround Speaker

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Tue, Jun 16

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The direct-to-consumer home theater speaker manufacturer is offering up sophisticated sound at an entry-level price.

Rate Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King

Original at CarltonBale.com external link    Tue, Jun 2

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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...

Rate Aperion Audio Intimus 4T Hybrid SD 7.1-channel Speaker System

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Tue, Jun 2

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Aperion Audio is here to make sure that the sound of your home theater system can keep up with that high definition picture, and at a price that won't raise too many eyebrows.

Rate Bruges Completes The Ultimate Theater Experience

Original at Elite Choice external link    Mon, Jun 1

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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...

May of 2009

 

Rate Opinion: Gadgetell Guide: Non-obvious home theater essentials

Original at Gadgetell external link    Fri, May 29

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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...

Rate Comparing Blu-ray to DVD

Original at High-Def DVD Digest external link    Fri, May 29

 CA I, like many other home theater enthusiasts I'm sure, am finding it expensive to update my catalog titles as they come out on Blu-ray. Some are movies that I only own on standard DVD that actually get what seem as bad reviews ('Predator', ...

Rate Coby DVD209 DVD Player

Original at CD Freaks.com external link    Fri, May 29

sit back and enjoy the over 500 horizontal lines of high-resolution video it displays. -Delivers over 500 horizontal lines of high-resolution video. -DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG compatible. -Digital and analog AV outputs for home theater use.

Rate Netflix-compatible video devices compared

Original at CNET News.com external link    Fri, May 29

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 CA As with their standalone Blu-ray players, LG and Samsung have also built Netfix compatibility into their 2009 Blu-ray home theater systems. We haven't reviewed any of these systems yet, but we expect the Netflix functionality to be identical to what's ...

Rate Local woman wins theater system

Original at Corvallis Gazette Times external link    Fri, May 29

Sharon Provost of Philomath and her son won a home theater system and a membership in a movie and video program for being “the one-millionth” person to walk into a Hollywood Video store in North America. A Hollywood spokeswoman noted via e-mail that ...

Rate Is it time to throw out your HDTV and home theater equipment ...

Original at BusinessWeek external link    Thu, May 28

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The consortium of companies that help create the standard for high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cables just announced a new specification, called HDMI 1.4, that could further reduce cable clutter. For the uninitiated, HDMI has quickly become ...

Rate Movie Gallery Signs 1M to 'PowerPlay' Membership Program

Original at AllthingsHiDef external link    Thu, May 28

based Gallery selected four members who signed up simultaneously and awarded each a $1300 home theater system, including a 46-inch high-definition LCD TV. CEO Sherif Mityas said the No. 2 DVD rental chain would soon implement additional services ...

Rate MacUpdate Promo Spring Bundle revealed

Original at tuaw.com external link    Thu, May 28

 CA The combination of RipIt, DVDRemaster and Multiplex makes a killer home theater starter kit. This covers everything from ripping a DVD, converting it to various platforms, and watching the movies in your collection from a digital server. ...

Rate New Features Come to HDMI v1.4

Original at Blu-ray.com external link    Thu, May 28

One of the biggest additions is an Ethernet channel that will allow two-way Ethernet communication at speeds up to 100Mb/s over an HDMI connection. As more and more home theater devices require Ethernet connections, the necessity to run CAT-5 Ethernet ...

Rate MSI EX630X-016SK

Original at CD Freaks.com external link    Wed, May 27

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 Netherlands The EX630 is equipped with Dolby® Surround Sound for richness in bass and the enjoyment of a home theater, offering the most realistic experience while watching movies, TV, or listening to music. The EX630 is equipped with two Hi-Fi speakers on either ...

Rate PPC's HDMI Locking cable

Original at Digital Media Online external link    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 ...

Rate Medion's Akoya P7700 D PC will do your multimedia right on a budget

Original at Engadget external link    Wed, May 27

 CA by Tim Stevens, posted May 28th 2009 at 8:06AM There are little HTPCs that hum indiscreetly amidst your home theater equipment, and then are there behemoth multimedia PCs that gobble down all the HD content you can shove at them while playing Crysis at ...

Rate Sountina NSA-PF1: Sony's high-end speaker?

Original at CNET News.com external link    Wed, May 27

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 CA It's just that I associate Sony speakers with the sort I hear in home-theater-in-a-box systems. You know, little plastic boxes with low-tech drivers. Those speakers can be decent enough, but they're light years away from bona-fide high-end audio ...

Rate Color CableDrop individual cable organizers are an attractive way ...

Original at DVICE external link    Tue, May 26

If you've got a home theater setup, a gaming computer or just a bunch of gadgets, you know that managing all of those wires and USB cables can really become a bit of a hassle. There are a lot of different ways to go about it, but these CableDrop cable ...

Rate 007: Quantum of Solace Blu-ray Review

Original at DailyGame external link    Mon, May 25

And it's not just special effects, The Energy RC-Micro home theater system delivered the sound for this review.because Quantum of Solace seems a bit more balanced between dialogue and explosion volumes in the first half of the movie than it is in the ...

Rate CrunchDeals: Mobo, CPU, 4GB of RAM, 512MB ATI Radeon for $140

Original at CrunchGear external link    Mon, May 25

 NY It'sa low-profile card with HDMI output. So that, along with the microATX board, 4GB of RAM, and a fast CPU might make for a very nice start to a home theater PC on the cheap. The combo is comprised of a $15 mail-in rebate and a $10 mail-in rebate, ...

Rate BenQ GP1 LED pocket projector reviewed: loved, possibly lurved

Original at Engadget external link    Mon, May 25

 CA The lack of zoom, an ailment common in all these tiny projectors, will limit placement and a measured 38dB (from a distance of 30cm) operational hum will be distracting to home theater buffs or cubical monkeys forced into the sleepy corporate dens of ...

Rate Projection Connection: Sanyo's PLC-WXU700 LCD projector comes with ...

Original at ZDNet external link    Thu, May 21

Sanyo's new home theater projector, the PLC-WXU700, is the first one that comes with built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi, opening up a host of streaming video options that don't require you connecting a computer directly to the projector. The projector ships with ...

Rate Sony 400-Disc Blu-ray Changer Is Perfect For Compulsive Optical ...

Original at Gizmodo.com external link    Thu, May 21

Sony is said to be releasing their previously-spied 400-disc ES Series Blu-ray "Ultra Player" soon, meaning that even the most well-heeled home theater enthusiasts will have a big enough changer for their expansive movie collections. ...

Rate Sony's 400-disc BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray Mega Changer reportedly ...

Original at Engadget external link    Thu, May 21

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You know, very much unlike the 200-disc HES-V1000 that's already out there. As of now, it's looking like the unit will run right around $2300, placing it squarely in rarefied air and ostensibly out of reach for the vast majority of home theater junkies ...

Rate Google announces first PowerMeter partners, we beg for more

Original at Engadget external link    Wed, May 20

 CA Imagine a single software view that lets you drill all the way down to see how much energy your computer, lights, or home theater projector is consuming and then shut 'em down when not in use or to avoid vampire drain. Hey Nokia, you're working on a ...

Rate Panasonic 103-inch Plasma Now $50000 - eCoustics.com

Original at eCoustics.com external link    Tue, May 19

Panasonic 103-inch Plasma Now $50000 With widespread acclaim for its size and picture quality, Panasonic's 103-inch Plasma has become the industry's leading high-impact, large-format display for a wide range of commercial and home theater applications -- from digital signage and ...

Rate Analyst: Wal-Mart looking to sell Macs

Original at CNET News.com external link    Tue, May 19

 CA The world's largest retailer by revenue is doing a splashy makeover of its tech section, but there are many reasons behind the move: By building up its high-definition TV and Blu-ray home theater offerings, Wal-Mart is looking to pick up where the ...

Rate Okoro Media Systems OMS-AX100 Digital Entertainment System - eCoustics.com

Original at eCoustics.com external link    Tue, May 19

press release) This will allow customers to connect passive speakers directly to the OMS-AX100 for playing music, video games, and movies. "We now have a solution for our customers who want a more intimate home theater experience. Our new OMS-AX100 now allows them to ...

Rate Acer Aspire 7730ZG-322G32N

Original at CD Freaks.com external link    Mon, May 18

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 Netherlands The Aspire 7730ZG is the perfect portable home theater! The broad 17-inch display in the attractive Gemstone design presents supreme HD enjoyment in true cinematic fashion. A robust dual-core processor, powerful NVIDIA簧 GeForce graphics, and expansive ...

Rate Sanyo PLV-Z3000 LCD Projector

Original at Home Theater Magazine external link    Mon, May 18

But the PLV-Z3000 proves that the company knows its way around home theater projector design. The Sanyo lacks the Ferrari-like curves that many of its competitors sport. Still, its relatively plain, boxy shape is functional and well executed. ...

Rate Review: Seymour Ice Block 5001 Amplifier

Original at Electronic House external link    Mon, May 18

 MA Moving up from a receiver to separate amplifiers and preamplifiers will improve your home theater experience. Three separate rooms, one starfield, and a life-sized Han Solo are just a few of the things that help two super "Star Wars" fans get their ...

Rate Standing Over Circuit City's Cooling Corpse, Walmart Steps Up Its ...

Original at Gizmodo.com external link    Sun, May 17

brand displays for brands like Apple; aggressive bids for new phone offerings, including, contrary to some reports, the Palm Pre; a full embrace of the netbook craze; the addition of eye-catching, higher-end TV sets and home theater equipment. ...

Rate MSI megabook EX720-3435VHP

Original at CD Freaks.com external link    Sat, May 16

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 Netherlands Through the HDMI digital interface, the EX720 can be connected to any high definition home theater units such as DV or projectors, so you may truly experience the excitement of Full HD. HDMI not only enables 5Gbps data transfers, but also eliminates ...

Rate All Tom's Guide news of May 14, 2009

Original at Tom's Guide external link    Fri, May 15

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In addition, HDMI 1.4 will also provide reverse-direction for sound called the Audio Return Channel (ARC), removing the need for a separate optical cable when sending compressed surround sound to a home theater receiver or other intermediary device. ...

Rate Rotel introduces New 15 Series Stereo Audio Components - eCoustics.com

Original at eCoustics.com external link    Fri, May 15    1 related articles

Rotel introduces New 15 Series Stereo Audio Components Since the introduction of the new 15 Series home theater components late in 2008, Rotel has set a new standard of excellence and now introduces new two channel components: Integrated amp, CD Player, stereo and power preamplifiers. ...

Rate Why I'd still buy plasma over LCD

Original at CNET News.com external link    Fri, May 15

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Plasma continues to be the technology of choice for home theater enthusiasts, sports fans, and consumers desiring a larger screen size. In 2009, we estimate that plasma will account for more than 40 percent of the 50-inch and larger-screen-size sales. ...

Rate GefenTV Wireless HDMI extender beams 1080p up to 100 feet away

Original at DVICE external link    Fri, May 15

That said, the GefenTV Wireless HDMI extender would make a fine addition to any home theater as it can beam a 1080p signal with Dolby 5.1 quality surround sound up to 100 feet away from the unit. For the wireless buffs: it's packing Amimon's 5GHz ...

Rate Plasma HDTV Technology Isn't Dead Yet

Original at Tom's Guide external link    Thu, May 14

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Plasma continues to be the technology of choice for home theater enthusiasts, sports fans and consumers desiring a larger screen size,” said Tim Alessi, Director of Product Development, LG Electronics USA. “In 2009, we estimate that plasma will account ...

Rate How we test:

Original at CNET News.com external link    Thu, May 14

A custom two-shelf ceiling mount allows A/B testing of front-projection equipment on our 110-inch-wide, DaLite DaMat screen, although most current home theater projector testing takes place off-site at the home of freelancer Kevin Miller, ...

Rate Six New ION Based systems emerge

Original at TweakTown external link    Thu, May 14

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 Australia They do make a very inaccurate statement though “the first portable HD capable home theater PC” referring to the netbooks, I own an Asus G2S-X1 with HDMI out and it does HD out at 1080p sorry guys. Just because ION has it now does not mean it hasn't ...

Rate Sony reports $1 billion annual loss

Original at CNET News.com external link    Thu, May 14

 CA Digital distribution will never be accepted because it compresses the hell out of the audio and video quality of the content, which is glaringly terrible if you watch a movie on a decent home theater system. Even if studios offer digi-copies of their ...

Rate Samsung Revolutionizes Your Home Theater Experience

Original at Hardware Zone external link    Thu, May 14

 Singapore A 2009 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award honoree, the HT-BD1255 Blu-ray 5.1 Channel Home Theater offers consumers an affordable opportunity to discover the crisp picture and powerful audio performance by Blu-ray without compromising space. ...

Rate The Best Home Theater Demo Scenes

Original at CarltonBale.com external link    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.

Rate LG Home Theater Combo pops out its tongue for your iPod

Original at DVICE external link    Wed, May 13

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Look at LG, trying to make it all easy for iPod owners to get into home theater. This LG HB954TBW Blu-ray 5.1 Home Theater Combo features a unique slide-out iPod dock. It accommodates all iPods, but whether it's iPhone-friendly or plays back its video ...

Rate HDTV Podcast #372

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    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...

Rate Philips announces US availability for 2009 home entertainment line ...

Original at Engadget external link    Wed, May 6

 CA - Darren Murph, Darren Murph ATLANTA – Consumers can now save energy and do their part to help the environment simply by watching television or enjoying the latest blockbuster on Blu-ray Disc. Philips new line of flattvs™ and home theater systems raise the bar in sustainability ...

Rate Samsung Boosts Audio Visual Leadership With 45 New Products

Original at Hardware Zone external link    Wed, May 6

 Singapore Home Theater Systems: HT-BD1255 Blu-ray 5.1 Channel Home Theater boasts 1000 watts of output and 5.1 channel sound, to produce rich, lifelike audio. HT-SB1R 2 Channel Speaker Bar produces powerful and surround sound quality with a sleek and stylish ...

Rate Samsung LN37A550 Review

Original at PC World external link    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. ...

April of 2009

 

Rate Opinion: Deal: HD DVDs from $1.99

Original at Electronic House external link    Thu, Apr 23

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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 ...

Rate Opinion: The Limitation On Specialty AV's Next Generation Is Leverage

Original at Home Theater Review external link    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 ...

Rate Epically ugly surround-sound headphones

Original at DVICE external link    Mon, Apr 13

The headphones fold up, but it looks like they're even bigger when they're folded up. How is that possible? It might be easier to just strap your Bose home theater speakers to your head. Might look better too. By Leslie Shapiro.

Rate ButtKicker Wireless Home Theater Kit Review

Original at Bigpicturebigsound.com external link    Sun, Apr 12

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 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. ...

Rate Panasonic's 50” TCP50G10 Plasma Reviewed (Verdict: Kills Most Of The HDTVs On The Market)

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Apr 9

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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...

Rate Mitsubishi WD-82737: 82-Inch, 3D-Ready TV for $4200

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Apr 8

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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.

March of 2009

 

Rate High-end home theater equipment and furniture - you up to speed?

Original at Examiner.com external link    Mon, Mar 30

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For home theater fans, audio and video products range from affordable to way beyond most of our means. Home theater electronics and home theater furniture are fun to browse. Peruse the links and let me know what you decide to buy after you plan the ...

Rate High-end home theater equipment and furniture - you up to speed?

Original at Examiner.com external link    Mon, Mar 30

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For home theater fans, audio and video products range from affordable to way beyond most of our means. Home theater electronics and home theater furniture are fun to browse. Peruse the links and let me know what you decide to buy after you plan the ...

Rate High-end home theater equipment and furniture - you up to speed?

Original at Examiner.com external link    Mon, Mar 30

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For home theater fans, audio and video products range from affordable to way beyond most of our means. Home theater electronics and home theater furniture are fun to browse. Peruse the links and let me know what you decide to buy after you plan the ...

Rate JBL ES150PW Wireless Subwoofer

Original at CyberTheater external link    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...

Rate Telarc home to very best recordings

Original at Alameda Times-Star external link    Thu, Mar 19

 CA Q: I have seen you provide recommendations for demo material to be used with a home theater system. What do you recommend for demonstrating an ordinary two-speaker system built for the enjoyment of music? A: To show off your system, you need fine ...

Rate Telarc home to very best recordings

Original at Alameda Times-Star external link    Thu, Mar 19

 CA Q: I have seen you provide recommendations for demo material to be used with a home theater system. What do you recommend for demonstrating an ordinary two-speaker system built for the enjoyment of music? A: To show off your system, you need fine ...

Rate HDTV Podcast #363

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    Tue, Mar 17

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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...

Rate Mar 11, Wireless Home Theater Systems Reviews: Sony DAV-HDX576WF vs. Panasonic SC-PT960

Original at Practical Home Theater Guide external link    Wed, Mar 11

Sony and Panasonic offer some of the best wireless home theater systems. In this HTiB review, we look at the Sony DAV-HDX576WF and the Panasonic SC-PT960 to help you see which one may suit you best.

February of 2009

 

Rate Feb 25, Wireless Speakers - System Reviews

Original at Practical Home Theater Guide external link    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.

Rate How To: Home Theater Movie Countdown (1080p) HDVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 7

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By rss@youtube.com (1981z28camaro) Author: 1981z28camaro Keywords: home theater movie countdown special effects sony vegas cinema HD 1080p projector projection screen DIY how to turotial famous players IMAX cineplex odeon Added: February 7, 2009

Rate SageTV HD Theater review

Original at Engadget HD external link    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. ...

Rate Sony PlayStation 3 as a Home Theater PC

Original at Cheerful Curmudgeon external link    Sun, Feb 1

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By Art Zemon Candy and I have talked about building or buying a home theater computer (HTPC) for years. We have a pretty nice home theater including a projected HD picture that is almost 100″ diagonal and fairly impressive 5.1 sound. This gear works great for DVDs and HD-DVDs (yes, I picked the wrong horse...

January of 2009

 

Rate Review: Pioneer VSX-1018AH light on HDMI inputs, big on the rest

Original at CNET News.com external link    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 ...

Rate Samsung Unveils Connected Blu-ray Home Theater

Original at eCoustics.com home theater external link    Wed, Jan 7

Samsung continues to emphasize design in its home theater systems, showing slim, sleek systems.

Rate Samsung HT-BD8200 Is World's First BD-Equipped Home Theater Soundbar; Just Add TV [Ces 2009]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Jan 7

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By John Mahoney In short, it's a pretty soundbar package (wall mountable) with everything you'd need for a pretty solid home theater; just add TV and a cable box. It's available in the "first half of 2009" at an as-yet unannounced price. ces 2009" "samsung HT-BD8200 blu-ray soundbar" samsung HT-BD8200 bl...

Rate Opinion: The Hunter Concert Breeze Ceiling Fan Has a Speaker In It [Home Theater]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Jan 7

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By Mark Wilson The Hunter Concert Breeze fan is half ordinary ceiling fan, half wireless speaker extravaganza. You hook the base station into your audio source of choice and the music is streamed to the Concert Breeze (the speaker is that little circle below the light fixture) via the magic of 2.4Ghz freq...

Rate CES 2009: LG 2009 LCD and Plasma HDTV ranges announced

Original at SlashGear external link    Wed, Jan 7

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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:

Rate CES 2009: LG GD910 Watch Phone entering production 2H 2009

Original at SlashGear external link    Wed, Jan 7

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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...

Rate The Best Gadgets to Come in 2009

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Dec 31

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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...

December of 2008

 

Rate How To: NEAT Installation No Edge Audio TechnologyVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Dec 17

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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

Rate 10 Great Gifts for the Christmas Holidays 2008

Original at Digital Media Online external link    Tue, Dec 16

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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.

Rate Best Home Theater - How To Choose The Best Home Theater System For Yourself

Original at http external link    Mon, Dec 15

By phineasrosie 2. There are 2 main types of flat, high-definition TV: plasma and LCD. Plasma is made for larger size and is closer to 5 figures in pricing than LCD, which can cost as cheaply as less than a thousand. Plasma is the main choice for a TV in a home theater context since LCD TVs have a size limitation.

Rate HDTV Podcast #336

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    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.

Rate Review: Panasonic PT-AX200

Original at Cnet Asia external link    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.

Rate Panasonic DMP-BD10AK 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player Reviews

Original at http external link    Wed, Dec 3

By padgettlarrys You may not be aware of this but the DVD player in your home isn’t ready for high-definition. For HD, you need Blu-Ray. Blu-ray Disc is the next-generation format for high definition entertainment. It’s a new dimension in sound and image quality, and it’s the future of home-theater sound and...

November of 2008

 

Rate Selectable Output Control in Make

Original at Boing Boing external link    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...

Rate Selectable Output Control in Make

Original at Cory Doctorow's craphound.com external link    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...

Rate Gadget Review » Sony DAV-IS10 5.1 Channel Home Theater - $399 Shipped

Original at Gadget Review external link    Mon, Nov 24

MCM Electronics has a great deal on the Sony DAV-IS10 Home Theater. It’s not the lowest I’ve ever seen, but the best price right now. It’s $429 - $30 coupon (AF1208) + free shipping = $399 shipped! Don’t forget MCM Electronics $399 ...

Rate Philips 1000 Watt 5.1 Home Theater DVD System Review | In The ...

Original at In The Spotlight Today external link    Sat, Nov 22

As prices for home theater systems go, finding one that delivers excellent quality for a very good price can often times be difficult to find. That's why the Ph.

Rate Philips 1000 watt 5.1 home theater dvd system Price, review

Original at World's Best timepass Site external link    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 ...

Rate ButtKicker Wireless Kit, Because Your Couch Doesn't Shake Yet, Does It? [Home Theater]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Mon, Nov 17

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By Mark Wilson Westerville OH, November 17, 2008 — The Guitammer Company announces the release of the all new wireless ButtKicker® Kit for home theater, gaming and music. The new ButtKicker Kit is a complete, consumer-friendly, do-it-yourself product for home theater and gaming that quickly and eas...

Rate Review: Sony's Complete Bravia Link Home Theater System

Original at Gizmodo external link    Sun, Nov 16

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By Mark Wilson Sony does promise a a few advantages with their Bravia branded item, of course. The first I discussed above, that the player could mount to the back of your set (be it in a not so glamorous way). The second is that, like the Internet Movie Link, the DVD component can hook to the television throug...

Rate The State of 24p Playback on a Home Theater Computer

Original at CarltonBale.com external link    Fri, Nov 7

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By Carlton Bale To get the best video quality playback possible for movies in a home theater, it's necessary for the refresh rate of the source component to match the refresh rate of the display. One of the most common problems stems from the fact that most movies are 24 frames per second while most televisi...

Rate Sony VPL-HW10 1080p SXRD Home Theater Projector Review

Original at ProjectorCentral external link    Fri, Nov 7

Sony's newest 1080p projector, the Bravia VPL-HW10, is now available, and it is easily the finest projector from Sony we've yet seen. The HW10 is brighter than previous models by a decent margin, has excellent contrast, open midtones, ...

Year 2008

 

Rate CyberLink PowerDVD v8.0.2217 Update Patch

Original at PCSofts.CN external link    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. ...

Rate Home Theater Room Design - display, speaker, component and seating placement

Original at Home Theater Systems Advice external link    Tue, Oct 21

Home Theater room design - covers overall home theatre room layout for the best sightlines and home theater room seating and speaker placement for the best audio in your theater.

Rate Opinion: Panasonic PT-AE3000 Home Theater Projector

Original at Welcome to the Cédric Walter Home external link    Mon, Oct 20

With 2499$ MRP, 60000:1 contrast ratio - this projector is going to set a new trend in 1080p projector market. For all of you still looking for good reasons to buy it or not, projectorcentral.com has put an interesting review online ...

Rate Oct 20, Samsung Plasma TV Review: Tantus HPN6339 63-inch HDTV-Ready Plasma

Original at Practical Home Theater Guide external link    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.

Rate Panasonic SC-PT760 Deluxe 5 DVD Home Theater System Review

Original at Today's Review external link    Tue, Oct 14    5 related articles

By jounxp 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 ...

Rate Bose 3 2 1 Series II DVD Home Entertainment System Prices & Review

Original at blog.techteam.gr external link    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. ...

Rate Samsung HT-X710T Home Theater System Review

Original at Jonny Guru external link    Mon, Oct 13

 FL - Oct 13, 2008 With the HT-X710T, Samsung attempts to pile a DVD/CD player, FM radio, iPod dock, USB reader, Bluetooth and other goodies into one shiny wonder box, ...

Rate LG Wirewize for Home Theater

Original at mytechbox (WordPress) external link    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...

Rate Acer Aspire X1200 SFF system review

Original at Neowin.net external link    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.

Rate Panasonic SC-PT760 5.1-channel home theater review

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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 ...

Rate Fixed Screens - for home theater video projectors

Original at Home Theater Systems Advice external link    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.

Rate Optoma HD80 Projector Review

Original at Today's Review external link    Fri, Sep 19

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, ...

Rate HDTV Podcast #312

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    Thu, Sep 18

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We have a listener review of the ps3toothfairy and a bunch of cool gadgets for your home theater or home theater-centric lifestyle.

Rate Review: Olevia 232V LCD HDTV

Original at Electronic House external link    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, ...

Rate Onkyo's TX-SR876 and TX-NR906: Top-of-the-Line THX Ultra2 Recievers [Home Theater]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Mon, Sep 15

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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...

Rate Review: Optoma HD80 Home Theater Projector

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Rate Review: Optoma HD80 Home Theater Projector

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Rate Review: Optoma HD80 Home Theater Projector

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Rate Review: Optoma HD80 Home Theater Projector

Original at Rambling Rick external link    Sat, Sep 13

By jeffrey2 More info… The Optoma HD80 is romantic evening a DLP 1080p projector that appears to be very competitive with the best LCD 1080p projectors relative to contrast and image quality . romantic evening.

Rate CEDIA 2008 -- Trade Show Review

Original at ProjectorCentral external link    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 ...

Rate CEDIA 2008 Round-Up, Day 2: HDTV Podcast #309

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    Mon, Sep 8

By HT Guys CEDIA 2008 Round-up, Day 2: Samsung, Sony (again), Mitsubishi, Blu-ray, Yamaha, Audessey, much, much more! HDTV & HOME THEATER PODCAST Episode #309 / playpausemin volume News: Catch the Fall Premieres on Hulu AVSForum Launches New DVD Series – “Home Theater Revealed”

Rate Your DVD Player - digital video at its best

Original at Home Theater Systems Advice external link    Sun, Sep 7

DVD players for your home theater. Technology overviews and reviews. Tips for selecting the proper DVD player with the essential features.

Rate LG BD300 | Blu-ray with Netflix Streaming DVD Player

Original at Home Theater Systems Advice external link    Sun, Sep 7

The new LG BD300 combines a Blu-ray DVD player and a Netflix streaming movie player for your home theater system.

Rate Wireless HDMI Unveiled at CEDIA

Original at Overclockers Club external link    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 ...

Rate CEDIA Expo 2008: Sim2 Slates Better-Than-Blu-ray Systems

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 NY - Denver — High-performance home theater projector manufacturer Sim2 used CEDIA Expo to reveal an alliance with startup Entertainment Experience to market ...

Rate Wireless HDMI Finally Makes It to Products

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 - 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 ...

Rate JVC reveals 4K, 1080p home theater projectors

Original at Electronista external link    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, ...

Rate LG Electronics Personalizes Home Entertainment Through ... - Earthtimes

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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, ...

Rate JVC launches four new Full HD projectors at CEDIA

Original at Engadget external link    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, ...

Rate Epson Ensemble HD 1080 Review - going live shortly

Original at projectorreviews.com external link    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 ...

Rate Opinion: Best DLP Projector

Original at theater.misc Google Group external link    Wed, Aug 13

By lcd.jos...@gmail.com Mitsubishi HD1000u HD 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review and Best DLP Projectors on the net at:[link] mitsubishi-hd1000u-hd-720p-dlp-home-theater-projector-review/

Rate Sony BRAVIA RHT-G500 ‘Home Theater in a Stand’

Original at SlashGear external link    Wed, Aug 6

By Chris Davies Sony has announced what it’s calling a “home theater in a stand”, the RHT-G500, which includes front stereo and center channel speakers, together with a subwoofer, designed to mimic full surround sound. Suitable for BRAVIA TVs from 32 ...

Rate Sound Bar Speakers - Simulated Surround from One Speaker

Original at Home Theater Systems Advice external link    Thu, Jul 17

Sound Bar speakers offer simulated surround sound from one speaker for convenience in wiring your home theater system. Single speaker (plus subwoofer in some models)

Rate HDTV Podcast #293

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    Mon, Jul 14

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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...

Rate Yamaha YSP-3050 Soundbar: Same as the YSP-3000 Plus HDMI Upscaling

Original at Gizmodo external link    Mon, Jun 30

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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...

Rate Sony High End STR-DA4400ES Receiver

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Jun 26

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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

Rate HDTV Podcast #286

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    Thu, Jun 19

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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...

Rate Sony HTD-DW790 Component Home Theater System Prices & Review

Original at Nyasia external link    Mon, Jun 16

By Nyasia5244 Sony HTD-DW790 Component Home Theater System is by far the best quality! It’s superior to anything else like it! I highly recommend it. I left some details, pictures and price listings of ebay auctions on Sony HTD-DW790 Component Home ...

Rate Sony HTD-DW790 Component Home Theater System Prices & Review

Original at Reynaldo external link    Sun, Jun 15

By Reynaldo3182 Sony HTD-DW790 Component Home Theater System is by far the best quality! It’s superior to anything else like it! I highly recommend it. I left some details, pictures and price listings of ebay auctions on Sony HTD-DW790 Component Home ...

Rate HT-X810 Home Theater System Review

Original at OCModShop Technology external link    Tue, Jun 10

The Samsung HT-X810 was one of the coolest soundbars announced at CES 2008, mostly because of the 5.8GHz wireless subwoofer. That plus Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, HDMI output, and an on-board DVD/CD player put it ahead of most ...

Rate Panasonic SC-PT760 Deluxe 5 DVD Home Theater System Review

Original at pozitivke.net external link    Mon, Jun 9    5 related articles

By onlineapprovedcreditcards3722 home theater system with 5-disc DVD/CD changer/receiver, 5 speakers, and a subwoofer * includes built-in iPod dock * includes small rear amplifier to power the rear speakers, with wireless connection to main unit * VIERA Link technology ...

Rate HDTV Podcast #277

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    Tue, May 20

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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.

Rate Sony RHT-G900 Sound Rack

Original at CyberTheater external link    Mon, Apr 14

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By Aditi The HomeTheater Girl Sony expands its BRAVIA theatre “hidden speaker” range by unveiling RHT-G9000 sound rack. Turn your flat screen TV into a complete home theater system by adding one single unit engulfing processing and amplification instruments. Compatible with high-resolution Linear PCM 7.1 channel...

Rate HDTV Podcast #264

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    Fri, Apr 4

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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...

Rate HDTV Podcast #262

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    Thu, Mar 27

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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...

Rate HDTV Podcast #260

Original at HDTV and Home Theater Podcast external link    Thu, Mar 20

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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...

Rate HDTV Podcast #251

Original at htguys.com external link    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.

Rate HDTV Podcast #249

Original at htguys.com external link    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...

Rate Sony VAIO Home Theater PC - HD media server personal computer from Sony

Original at Home Theater Systems Advice external link    Wed, Jan 23

The Sony VAIO home theater PC - high definition media server for home theaters - with integrated Blu-ray disc player.

Rate Easier Installation With Wireless Home Theater Speakers

Original at Gamesworld Network external link    Mon, Jan 14

By Steve K Wired sound systems may soon be a thing of the past due to the new wireless home theater speakers system being marketed now. No more having to spend extra dollars buying wires and getting them installed in hard to access places, ...

Rate Philips Home Theater System HTS3357

Original at Newsvine external link    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.

Rate Home Theater Speakers FAQ - What are the best home theater system speakers?

Original at Home Theater Systems Advice external link    Tue, Jan 1

Home Theater Systems speakers FAQ - What are the best home theater speakers for the best surround sound digital audio?

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Rate Review: Acoustic Research Wireless Home Theater - E-Gear

Original at E-Gear external link    Thu, Dec 20

Review: Acoustic Research Wireless Home Theater  PA - One of the biggest impediments to people hooking up surround sound systems in their living room is the problem of running wires to the rear speakers. ...

Rate Best Subwoofer Placement - where to place your subwoofer - Home Theater FAQ

Original at Home Theater Systems Advice external link    Sat, Dec 15

What is the best subwoofer placement for your home theater room? Find helpful information here on where to place your subwoofer for the best low frequency output.

Rate Samsung HT-TX500 and HT-TWX500 Home Theater Systems - I4U

Original at I4U News external link    Sun, Nov 18

Samsung HT-TX500 and HT-TWX500 Home Theater Systems I4U - There is no information if these Samsung surround sound systems will be available in the United States. Samsung does offer several HT series home theater ...

Rate Samsung HT-TX500 and HT-TWX500 Home Theater Systems

Original at Console Hacks external link    Sun, Nov 18

Samsung introduces the HT-TX500 and HT-TW500 high-end home theater systems. The Samsung HT-TX500 surround sound system is already 10 Vote(s)

Rate LG HT972TR Home Theater Sound System Announced - TechGadgets.in

Original at TechGadgets.in external link    Sat, Oct 6

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LG HT972TR Home Theater Sound System Announced  India - Oct 6, 2007 LG Electronics has introduced a new home theater system, called the HT972TR. The all-in-one unit features an integrated CD/DVD player, 5 speakers and a ...

Rate LG HT972TR, A Chocolate Home Theater Sound System - Coolest Gadgets

Original at Coolest Gadgets external link    Thu, Oct 4

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LG HT972TR, A Chocolate Home Theater Sound System  UK - Oct 4, 2007 LG Electronics has just introduced in South Korea its new home theater all-in-one, the HT972TR, which comes loaded with a integrated CD/DVD player and has a ...

Rate Best Comment Thread Roundup

Original at Lifehacker external link    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...

Rate Yamaha YHT-685 Home Theater System Review

Original at Audioholics external link    Sat, Aug 4

By Gary Benfield There was a time when we A/V geeks held a very special place among our group of friends. We enjoyed a kind of guru status that few achieve in the man-world. Not only did we have the best home theater setup on the block, but the dark and shadowy world of A/V gear kept it just confusing enough to preve...

Rate Tuesday's Best Stories

Original at Gizmodo external link    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...

Rate Samsung HT-TQ85 Home Theater In A Box Review

Original at Audioholics external link    Wed, Apr 11

It is amazing how far a dollar will go these days, especially when it comes to home theater. It seems only a few years ago that in order to have a respectable sounding, complete home theater system of any size that included a receiver, CD/DVD changer, five speakers and subwoofer would easily...

Rate LG HT752TP and HT702TN: New Ninja Announces Home Theater Systems or Something

Original at Gizmodo.com external link    Mon, Mar 12

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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...

Rate LG HT752TP and HT702TN: New Ninja Announces Home Theater Systems or Something [Home Entertainment]

Original at Gizmodo.com external link    Mon, Mar 12

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By Gizmodo 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...

Rate Sony Offers Receivers/Speakers for Home Theater Systems That Are Easy to Turn On [Home Entertainment]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Feb 27

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By Charlie White If you can follow along with these alphabet-soup model numbers, Sony's DAV-HDX500, DAV-HDX267W and DAV-HDX265 are even lower-end home theater systems with receivers and speakers in a matched set. Sony calls them Bravia because they're designed to resemble the styling of the company'...

Rate Sony Offers Receivers/Speakers for Home Theater Systems That Are Easy to Turn On

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Feb 27

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By Charlie White If you can follow along with these alphabet-soup model numbers, Sony's DAV-HDX500, DAV-HDX267W and DAV-HDX265 are even lower-end home theater systems with receivers and speakers in a matched set. Sony calls them Bravia because they're designed to resemble the styling of the company'...

Rate Afternoon Delight: The Best of Gizmodo

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Jan 16

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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

Year 2006

 

Rate Marantz ZR6001SP Home Entertainment Solution

Original at MobileWhack.com external link    Tue, Feb 7

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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

Year 2005

 

Rate Sony, Sony and More Sony

Original at Gizmodo external link    Fri, Sep 9

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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]

Year 2004

 

Rate Harman Kardon AVR 130 Review

Original at Audioholics external link    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...

Rate Best home theater and stereo system for under $5k?

Original at Home Theater's topics external link    Sun, Aug 8

By markpincus looking for any input. thx. posted in Home Theater - 1 reply

Rate klipsch rf-35

Original at Home Theater's topics external link    Sat, Jun 26

By Robert oes anyone know how the Klipsch rf-35's sound when they are broke in? What is the best way to break them in?? I need to know as I am getting a set soon. posted in Home Theater - 0 replies

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Rate CEDIA Expo 2008: Sim2 Slates Better-Than-Blu-ray Systems

Original at High Def Forum external link    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 ...

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