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How To Build A Home Theater Under $1500

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How To Build A Home Theater Under $1500

If you want to build a home theater that won’t have you hemorrhaging cash, then listen up because this podcast is for you. We get connected with Brent Butterworth, contributing technical editor to Sound and Vision Magazine, and work out the perfect budget for building a home theater for under $1,500. From where to splurge, to where to sav– Brent’s tips will have you covered.  Read more...

HDTV Trends of 2010

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Samsung TVs of 2010

With 3DTVs powered by widgets entering family rooms sometime in 2010, it really feels like we are living in the future we all dreamed about. How high can TV refresh rates get before the human eye fails to tell what is reality and what’s not? Will streaming media eventually kill cable companies and become mainstream fare? We get behind the scenes with Geoffrey Morrison, Editor-In-Chief of Home Entertainment Magazine to discuss these questions and talk about TV lifecycles. What TV trend are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below, we would love to hear from you.  Read more...

Buying Upgrades: When to Save or Spend on HDTVs, PCs, Digital Cameras and More

Laptop Money

A pair of white gold cufflinks, a fine Swiss watch, and a set of stainless cutlery will last a century. An HDTV, a laptop, and an iPod will not – which makes knowing when to break out the high-limit American Express and invest in something nice, and when to make a trip to Wal-mart and buy the cheapest box on the shelf, a tricky game.

On one hand, everyone would like to own a Dell Adamo, a Sonos music system, and a 50-inch Pioneer Kuro. But then again, most of us would love mansions and Ferraris, too. So unless you’re reading from a teak deck on your sailboat in the French Riviera, it might be wise to figure out where to spend and where to save.  Read more...

Hybrid Space Furniture Media Fireplace

media-fireplace

We know what you’re thinking, your fireplace is looking pretty dull right now isn’t it? Hybrid Space Furniture’s Media Fireplace is crafted from solid wood (available in different finishes) and integrates a 32” inch Vizio flat panel that seamlessly blends into the design. As for the fireplace, its completely electric using a remote-controlled Dimplex electric fireplace that realistically recreates a log fire with 3-D dancing flames and pulsating ambers.


Enjoy Video Anywhere

Headrest Monitor

Nothing beats kicking back in a cushy recliner for taking in last night’s episode of Sons of Anarchy, South Park or even all three hours of The Godfather. But with the rise of digital video, home theaters have moved out of the living room to just about anywhere you might care to catch a show: the bedroom, your hotel room on vacation, even the car. And with sites like Hulu, YouTube and Joost, enjoying video digitally no longer entails a lengthy process of DVD ripping or piracy. Video is truly everywhere now, and enjoying it is truly simple. Here’s how to get started.  Read more...

Media Center Showdown: Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3

Xbox 360 vs. PS3 Media Centers

Whether you’re desperate to get Hulu and YouTube on the big screen, or just need a box to access your terabyte and a half of ripped DVDs without tethering a laptop to your TV, home media centers just make sense. But for the price of a high-end set-top box like Netgear’s rather disappointing EVA 9150, most savvy buyers can’t help but notice that you can get a far more functional Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 – both of which make fine media centers in themselves. Fans of both systems routinely debate which is the better box for fragging aliens and racing Ferraris, but what about if you’re primarily looking to watch video, play music, and view pictures? We’ve taken the latest versions of both systems and compared them head to head to determine which really belongs in your home theater.  Read more...

Quick and Easy Home Theater Enhancements

Movie and Popcorn

Spending a lot of money on your home theater and then not getting the most out of it is like eating pizza without tomato sauce. It’s really just a bunch of cheesy bread. To get that special sauce for your room, we recommend making a few simple adjustments and enhancements to let your theater truly shine. From a budget system to a high-end pin-up of a system, the following tips will get you dialed in, quick.  Read more...

DIY Home Theater Tips

Home Theater

We don’t know about you, but we’re tired of hearing about the economy. Who says you can’t have a little fun during tough times? While building a home theater may not sound like the most prudent idea, you can do it for relatively cheap – if you do it yourself! You’ll save money on the cost of an electronic systems consultant, the cost of gear, learn some really cool tricks, and have a blast doing it. Here are a few of our favorite DIY tips for your home theater. Just think of all the money you’ll save never going out to the movies again!  Read more...

Budgeting for Your Home Theater

BudgetingWant a sexy new home theater in your living room but don’t know where to begin? A good jumping-off point is your budget. It can be very difficult to come up with the right amount to spend on decking out one’s pad, especially if you’re a newcomer to the hobby and don’t know what gear and materials you need. This short guide will help you get on the path to budgeting for your home theater though, as well as getting the most from every dollar.  Read more...

10 DIY Home Theater Tips

When you have your first child, people seem to come out of the woodwork with all kinds of advice. There are endless unsolicited tips on diapering, feeding and sleep schedules. Well, to many, a home theater is like a baby, and with its birth comes a lot of opinion. Everyone and their installer has ideas, tweaks, products and plenty of other info. After all, there are endless audio and video products, as well as spaces, setups and resources. We asked 10 do-it-yourselfers to throw out the best advice for your growing baby. Here’s what they had to share.  Read more...

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