Home Theater Systems

Articles in Home Theater Systems

By jmessina10 0 comments
Cables are an important part of a home theater. Good cables will enhance the performance of your entire system, while poor quality cables will actually reduce the quality. Below I have outlined a few things to look for when shopping for cables... more »
By pcashnj 0 comments
For anyone considering the step up from a Standard Definition DVD Player to a High-Definition Disc Player, the process of deciding between the two rival HD Formats can be confusing at best. The fact that the two non-compatible formats, HD DVD and ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
There are a lot of subwoofers out there, which makes it hard to decide which one is right for your home theater. The size of the theater room is the first major factor in making the decision since you’ll need something big to fill a large ... more »
By Altari 3 comments
Connecting your microphone to your sound system is pretty much a snap. Just make sure you have the right parts and a basic understanding of your audio inputs... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 5 comments
A home theater is a complete audio and video package that recreates the large screen and full sound of a movie theater. Recent technological advancements have made home theater products much more available and affordable. It's fairly easy to ... more »
By griffincha 0 comments
In this How To I will inform you of the best way to set up your hd tv for optimal video and auido performance... more »
By desolator144 3 comments
Have you taken your subwoofer out for the winter or just have a spare one and want to hook it up to your computer or home theater? Well no problem, it's really simple and surprisingly inexpensive... more »
By Doodlebugs 0 comments
You probably have a surge suppressor installed on your computer but what about the other home appliances that contain expensive electronic circuits such as washers?.. more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
Once you have selected all the custom components for your home theater, it is time to install it. Since a separate component home theater system is a hodge-podge of different components, it obviously does not come with a manual for installation. ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
When you get your new subwoofer home, it is time to set it up. All in all, this is a simple task, but sometimes subwoofers are confusing. This article will help you set up a subwoofer for optimal home theater sound... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 5 comments
"Home theater" is really just a good television and other video components matched with an external sound system. However, an old stereo hooked up to a TV is worlds away from a deluxe "surround sound" stereo system matched to your video components... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
Rear speakers are an important component of a home theater system, especially if you are looking for a full-blown home theater experience. Rear speakers are critical to a true surround-sound effect. There are many brand and models of rear ... more »
By Dave Donovan 0 comments
DVD players revolutionized the home movie viewing experience when they were introduced to the American public in March of 1997. They offered unsurpassed video clarity, crystal clear audio and the incredible flexibility to control your movie ... more »
By just-wondering 0 comments
Connecting an external equalizer to your home theater system can be complicated because they are not generally designed for this kind of setup. I will show you how it's possible... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
When setting up a home theater system, positioning your rear speakers (also known as the surround speakers) is very important in achieving the best surround sound quality. To the untrained ear, surround speakers could be placed anywhere and it ... more »
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Installing a home theater central channel speaker properly is key to getting the best performance from your system. You want to be able to hear every word of dialogue, and a good central speaker can accomplish that. Here are some steps to help ... more »
By BASHARAT SHAH, MD 0 comments
Graphic equalizers are designed to customize the quality of sound that can soothe your ears and brain. Different brains however have different tastes for different notes. Graphic equalizers basically are meant to increase or decrease the volume ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
As a consumer, you have a plethora of options when you go to buy a new TV. In addition to many excellent manufacturers, you can also choose between high definition, plasma, LCD and wide-screen models. If you are setting up a home theater, you ... more »
By svicinanza 0 comments
You've bought your great flat screen television now you want a kick'in home theater system. Here are a few simple steps to making a good purchase... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 10 comments
The following is a how to for setting up your home theater surround sound speaker system for a soul-shattering effect. The article is set up specifically for optimizing your living room, den or entertainment room and does not deal with specific ... more »
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The subwoofer lets you feel the kick, punch and explosions in movies. They help give your family that true movie theater experience at home. Once you understand what a subwoofer does, it will help you decide if you want to include one in your ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
A home theater system has many components that can be pieced together to make a custom system for your home. You can choose your favorite DVD player and television, and then you can match it with adequate speakers and a high-end receiver. Here’s ... more »
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You've sprung for the home theater setup and the stereo with the 300- CD changer. Now what happens when you're downstairs and want to listen to a CD that's trapped in the player upstairs, or when you're watching a pay-per-view movie in the home ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 1 comments
Creating a home theater is a very exciting project that can either be as simple or as complex as the user desires. Typically, a home theater needs a good amount of space to be effective. Although a large screen television is almost always part of ... more »
By George 1 comments
A VERY IMPORTANT FACT THAT YOUR DISH/CABLE PROVIDER RATHER YOU NOT KNOW!... Did you know that you can get a better picture on your HDTV? Better than the picture most consumers are likely receiving now via their converter box from their cable or ... more »