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Article Title Author Company eMag Issue Article Synopsis
First-Run Movies in Your Home Theater Eric Thies DSI Entertainment Systems

Feb 2013

 Up until now the only way to get the latest Tom Cruise movie in your home on the Friday night it hits theaters was to become a member of the exclusive Bel-Air Circuit.
How to Achieve Cinema Quality 7.3 HD Surround Jeff Singer Crestron

Dec 2010

 There are 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound systems, then there’s PROCISE 7.3 HD Digital Surround Sound. The disparity in cinematic sound quality - and the resulting home theater experience - is equivalent to the difference between driving a Corolla and a Corvette. By any measure, it’s noticeable in a big way from beginning to end.
Is Your Home Theater Setup Ruining Your Movie Experience? Alan Lofft Axiom

Oct 2010

 It’s always exciting for audio/video enthusiasts and novices alike when their new speakers, big flat-screen TV, A/V receiver and other components arrive at the front door, ready to be unboxed and set up for the first movie viewing and home theater experience.
HomeToys.com Retro - TIVO Brandon Hetherington HomeToys

Jun 2010

 HomeToys.com is approaching its 14 year anniversary. A virtual internet dinosaur, HomeToys published its completely online magazine for the first time on October 1, 1996, and since that time we have published thousands of articles, interviews, reviews and more.

We thought it would be fun to look back and see how we did. We will take a look at some of the early technologies we reviewed, predictions our writers made and all and all just take a trip down Home Technologies memory lane.
Onkyo TX-NR3007 Home Theater Receiver Bob Hetherington HomeToys

Apr 2010

 I'm obviously into networking since we have our business at home and work continuously on the internet. Any my absolute favorite internet magic app is Pandora internet radio. But, I also have a fairly large music collection residing on a network storage device (NAS). I was eager to put the NR-3007 to the test so one of the first things I did was to plug it into our home network via the ethternet connection. I had to look up a few instructions in the manual but basically the receiver just connected to the network and looked around for devices.
How to Select a Projection Screen Dave Rogers Elite Screens, Inc.

Jun 2008

 Don’t forget, a projector is only part of the equation – the screen can sometimes make all the difference in creating a brilliant image that pops.
All-in-One Home Theater - Mike Pyle - SE2 Labs Mike Pyle SE2 Labs

Jun 2008

 Dealers need high-end systems built from the ground up for them that they can just sell—without the need for programmers, for system builders, for people soldering things to be on their staffs.
Acoustically Transparent Screens Screen Research Screen Research

Jun 2008

 In home theater systems, audio and video are equally important and must work in concert.
The Digital Television Revolution and the Need For Video Processing Technologies Anchor Bay Technologies Anchor Bay Technologies

Feb 2008

 With the emergence of HDTV, there is often a mismatch between the signal received and the aspect ratio and native resolution of a display. A display’s aspect ratio is essentially the shape of the screen. Two common aspect ratios are 4:3 (universal for standard definition) and 16:9 (universal for high definition). Depending on the display, the 16:9 signal might have to be displayed on a television with a 4:3 aspect ratio, and vice versa. This can lead to image loss, particularly on the sides, and requires aspect ratio conversion for a complete picture.
Shopping for Your Home Theater Online Aperion Audio Aperion Audio

Dec 2007

 The Internet is an incredibly immediate experience; spend a couple hours poking around on key sites and forums and you’ll know more than most people do.
Why Use an Acoustically Transparent Screen? Draper, Inc. Draper, Inc.

Dec 2006

 With virtually no loss of sound quality, it allows a center channel speaker to be positioned directly behind the screen, the optimal location for full range audio performance.
Beat the Heat David Lee Cool Components

Dec 2006

 Cooling systems are available for the most modest systems to the grandest of systems and many can be installed in a matter of minutes and require no special tools or only the basics such as a drill and screwdriver.
HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray - Sitting Out the Format War Ramin Ekhtiar OPPO Digital, Inc.

Oct 2006

 With a high-quality up-converting DVD player and a properly calibrated HDTV, an educated consumer is well positioned to sit out the HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray format war.
PC Add-In Cards Break the Cost Barrier For HDTV Enjoyment ADS Tech ADS Tech

Jun 2006

 In no time at all, you can add HDTV capabilities to any computer and begin enjoying high definition shows… in your family room, den, bedroom, dorm room or anyplace you have a PC installed.
Home Theater Design - Part 5 Steve Faber Home Theater Design and Automation

Apr 2006

 It's a sad fact of life that we all can't have an unlimited home theater (or home, sports car, or vacation) budget. You'll need to determine a realistic budget. One of the spending ratios that can be used is: Video Display – 30% Speakers & Subwoofers – 35% Receiver or preamp / amp combination – 15% Source Components – 10% Interconnects, Wire & Accessories (power conditioner, etc.) - 10%
Systems for Small Spaces Bob Hetherington HomeToys

Feb 2006

 It seems to me the criteria for a small space entertainment system is compact size, diversity in features and ease of operation (always). I don't feel the condo dwellers should have to sacrifice any of the awesome experiences that new technology is providing.
Jamo 775 HCS 4 Speaker System Bob Hetherington Jamo

Feb 2006

 I selected these speakers for our demo because of the looks and size of them. Once I set them up with the AVR-793, the quality of the sound blew me away. This system brought my DVD concerts and music collection to life.
Setting up your Plasma NEC Solutions America NEC Solutions America

Dec 2005

 Plasmas offer a wide viewing angle (160°) allowing for a greater viewing audience with no degradation of picture quality.
New Projection Technology Powering the Digital Lifestyle Tim Wetmore Hitachi

Dec 2005

 There will be constant pressure in the emerging digital home for increased performance and it appears 3LCD technology is situated to address those demands by maintaining bright images, enhancing aperture ratios, picture definition and overall image quality.
Choosing Your Plasma TV Andrew Ghigo Practical Home Theater Guide

Dec 2005

 Are you planning a Plasma TV purchase? Plasma televisions are among the most expensive big screen options. Hence, proper planning of your purchase is essential to enjoy the best results. Discover the features to look for when choosing your flat-panel Plasma display TV set in this Plasma Television Buying Guide.
Getting the Most out of DVD’s on an HDTV Display Jason Liao OPPO Digital

Oct 2005

 A DVD collection can represent a sizable investment, both financially and emotionally, in our favorite content. That content deserves to look its very best on any type of screen.
Harman/Kardon AVR 7300 Receiver Ross Jones

Sep 2005

 The AVR 7300 delivers excellent sound quality, with ample power for most listening environments.
Integra DPS-8.3 Progressive Scan SACD & DVD Player Bob Hetherington

Feb 2003

 It's a new world of sound and vision when you get into this level of equipment ... and although I'm sure there are "better" or "more expensive" units on the market I'm just not sure if the human senses can tell the difference.
Philips TiVo Brandon Hetherington

Oct 2002

 I have been using Phillips TiVo for a few months now and I have to admit that when I first heard about it I thought it was just another gadget to show off to your friends. Now I can honestly say that TiVo is for real. It actually does give you total control over what you watch and when you watch it.
Marantz SR9200 Home Theater Receiver Bob Hetherington

Oct 2002

 Has the latest THX features as well as most if not all predecessor home theater arrangements including THX Ultra®, THX Surround EX®, Dolby Digital®, DTS ES®,Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1, Neo: 6, Dolby Pro Logic II ®, (Movie, Music), Circle Surround 5.1 ®(Movie, Music). Power enough to blow the doors off of most living rooms (140 W X 7 Channels) and much more.
How to Shop for Budget Home Theaters for Christmas Patrick Roberts

Dec 1997

 "One hot item that I think that you will be able to get for a good price is a DVD player. As a fairly new technology, this is its first Christmas. Companies like Sony, Pioneer, Toshiba, Panasonic, and various others, will try to out do each other in DVD sales this year."
The Defining Elements of a Home Theater Patrick Roberts

Oct 1997

 "The technology that makes up a home theater is not that dissimilar to the technology that makes up a high end movie theater. Home theater technology is just a scaled down version that better accommodates smaller, more personal areas of a home."

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