It seems like just yesterday the battle between LCD and plasma technology was in full swing. And not long before that, TV display manufacturers were still pumping out CRT TVs and wavering on the edge of diving into the newest display technologies. Well, LCDs and plasmas did indeed take over CRTs, with most of the big names in display technologies not producing this older technology any longer. And although a winner has yet to be declared, LCDs are out-selling plasmas even in the large screen market, traditionally dominated by the ailing PDP technology. So as the industry moves at its typically lightning-fast pace, what’s on the horizon for home theater enthusiasts, videophiles and families looking to make a little entertainment investment? (more…)
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LED TV Technology
June 22nd, 2009 By: LaurenHome Theater Speaker Layout
June 19th, 2009 By: LaurenSo now you understand how speakers work, and the difference between stereo and home theater speakers. You’re committed to achieving the best possible movie sound, and you know you need a good center speaker with limited off-axis vertical response and two rear speakers to provide the reflecting sound. This is the start of your surround sound system. Next, you should get to know the other speakers you’ll need, and how to set them up to achieve the most accurate sound reproduction for your next home theater experience. (more…)
Stereo Speakers VS Home Theater Speakers: The Center and Rear Speakers
June 15th, 2009 By: LaurenWith 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.
