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Home Theater Acoustics

Room acoustics have become the bottleneck for quality home theater sound. Every other part of a home theater has dramatically improved in recent years. Inadequate room acoustics will spoil the sound of even the finest audio system.

What Are THX, DTS, Dolby, AC3?

Distinctions between THX, DTS, Dolby Digital, and AC-3

Why Active?

Technological revolutions come quickly. And when they do, they utterly change our world.

Acoustic Treatment

Proper acoustic treatment can transform a muddy sounding room, having poor midrange definition and erratic bass response, into one that sounds clear and tight, and is a pleasure to work and listen in.

Projector FAQ's

Most common questions regarding video projectors.

5.1 vs 7.1

5.1 vs 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receivers - Which is Right For You? What You Need to Know About 5.1 and 7.1 Channel Receiver Differences

DVI vs. HDMI vs. Component Video

As DVI and HDMI connections become more and more widely used, we are often asked: which is better, DVI (or HDMI) or component video? The answer, as it happens, is not cut-and-dried.

Subwoofers

How do subwoofers affect your Home Theater experience? What is a subwoofer, anyway?

What is resolution?

Projector resolution is designated with two numbers, such as "1280x720." The first number indicates how many pixels there are in each horizontal row, and the second number is how many pixels make up each vertical column.

What is OLED?

Organic light emitting diodes have been receiving a lot of attention over the world as a new type of display technology.

Sound & Design

Making home theaters look and sound good requires a delicate balance of form and function.

Remote Controls for Less Than $500

After opening the wallet for your home theater, don't skimp on the remote. Here are some "affordable" options.

What's the difference between soundproofing and acoustic treatment?

Acoustic treatment, in the context of a listening space, generally deals with the acoustic quality of the room from a listener's point of view.