With a crystal clear 1080p Full HD image projecting from your flat panel TV, you want a sound quality to match, right? It would be terrible if you were enjoying Iron Man’s dramatic flight into the atmosphere above Santa Monica while only hearing the faint muffled sound of his jets (or at least you assume it is his jets because of the image – it could be a lawn motor or a scooter as far as your ears know). Theater-quality sound is half of the experience. Without it, you are left with a dull impression of the movie, and you are rarely pulled in to the extent that you forget where you are and actually live the experiences on screen. Movie audio is so important, in fact, that there is an entire branch of audio equipment dedicated to providing the most accurate reproduction of sounds for a home theater setup.
Archive for the ‘Home Theater’ Category
Stereo Speakers VS Home Theater Speakers: The Center and Rear Speakers
June 15th, 2009 By: Lauren
Home Theater Finishing Touches
June 11th, 2009 By: LaurenIt is all well and good to have the latest devices in your home theater: that massive LCD HDTV, a surround sound system, theater seating and great lighting. But what makes your home theater your own are the little things, the details, the finishing touches on a room that will make your guests go “oooooh…aaahhhh…” and then hush when the movie starts. You can design your home theater on your own, consult magazines and online design ideas, or hire a designer to create your entertainment space. However you approach it, there are certain guidelines that will ensure that your home theater has all the personality you want to give it. (more…)
HDMI 1.4 for your Home Theater
June 8th, 2009 By: SeanFor those of you just getting the hang of HDMI 1.3, the news of a new HDMI technology, HDMI 1.4, might initially come as an annoyance more than anything. HDMI 1.3 cables have already simplified your home theater setup, so why bother with upgrading to the latest version? Well, the feature that has every audio and video enthusiast excited over this new development is simple: HDMI 1.4 can transmit Internet data. (more…)
