Monthly Archives: February 2007
Digital Theater System (DTS)
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Gifts |
DTS (also known as Digital Theater Systems), owned by DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI), is a multi-channel digital surround sound format used for both commercial/theatrical and consumer grade applications (with significant technical differences between home and commercial/theatrical variants: the latter being a traditional ADPCM compression system and the former a sophisticated hybrid perceptual and signal-redundancy compressor…
A Technical Introduction to Audio Cables
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Gifts |
What is so important about cables anyway? One of the most common questions asked by consumers faced with purchasing cables for their audio or home theater system is, “What is so important about cables anyway?” They can cost as much or more than some of the hardware in the system and to many it is…
Plasma and LCD Television Buying Guide
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Electrical |
Calculating the Correct Distance In setting up the environment for your flat screen TV, a primary consideration is to determine the screen size to match the floor plan or available space where the plasma will be displayed. Plasma monitors are measured diagonally across the screen, just like any other television set. You can typically choose…
HD DVD and Blu-ray Transforming Media Market as High-Definition Content Becomes Key
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Gifts |
The format battle for the next generation DVD, between Sony’s Blu-ray and HD DVD led by Toshiba, continues to dominate digital media discussions. With no clear leader established, the market has become divided; camps on either side are fighting to control the primary digital format of the future. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the next generation…
HDTV Tuner-Receiver | Get HDTV Broadcasts
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Gifts |
An Hdtv tuner-receiver will be necessary to get local Hdtv broadcasts on your Hdtv if it does not have a built in ATSC tuner or you don’t already have HD cable or satellite service. Without the ATSC tuner your tv is “Hdtv ready”, meaning it is capable of showing high defintion images on the screen…
Home Theater Surround Sound Basics
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Gifts |
Major movie houses, theatres, home entertainment environments, gaming, arcade and other public and in-house presentation areas today use surround sound systems for enhanced audio entertainment. Surround sound is basically when you increase the dimension of your sound (or sound waves), sort of like on the Twilight Zone. In other words you take the standard one…
Home Theatre – What Difference Do Cables Make?
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Gifts |
If you go to your local home theater store, you may be confronted by a variety of “extreme” sounding names for cabling: Mega Cables, Monster Cables, Uber Cables… the proliferation of “boutique” cabling is always a source of controversy in home theater and audiophile circles. The question is, how much difference do they make, and…
The History Of Dolby Audio
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Gifts |
These days, Dolby is a household name. The infamous “DD” symbol can be found on almost every piece of modern audio equipment out there. This includes gaming consoles, HDTVs, home theaters, both home and car stereos, cinemas, and personal computers. It all started in 1949 when a man named Ray Dolby went to work for…
Plasma TV Wall Mount
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Gifts |
For those who want their home theatre to imitate the cinematic experience, a plasma TV wall mount is a good investment to save space and to give a great effect. A plasma TV wall mount is easy to install yourself, but if you prefer, you can hire a professional to do the job for you.…
High Definition DVD
| February 3, 2007 | Posted by Shop Assistant under Gifts |
Definition of high definition DVD High definition DVD is like an evolution in DVD format rather then just an outright revolution. If we compare the audio and video quality the difference just like what was in DVD and VHS Tapes. Now day’s television sets are compatible to display high definition pictures quality. If talk more…
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