The sofa in Ara’s projector room finally gave out, and that means it’s time to buy new seating. Can Ara find some high-tech home theater seats that will please his wife and daughters? Or is another standard sofa in his future?
How to Calculate the Optimal TV Screen Size Based on Resolution and Distance
In the market for a new HDTV? When it comes to big screen TVs, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Before you make your next purchase, check out this TV screen size calculator which can help you find the optimal screen size based on resolution and viewing distance.
Samsung’s Dolby Atmos Soundbars: An Easy Way to Bring Atmos Sound to Your Home Theater
Want to experience Dolby Atmos at home but aren’t able to install the 7, 9, or 11 speakers required for an optimal setup? Atmos-enabled Soundbars might be the solution, and a pair of relatively affordable Atmos Soundbars from Samsung are now available.
HDTV & Home Theater Podcast #751: Format Wars
Episode 751 of the HDTV & Home Theater Podcast looks at the history of the format wars. It’s more than just HD DVD vs Blu-ray, competing format standards date back hundreds of years. With the increasing popularity of smart home technologies, consumers are poised to be victims of yet another battle as major tech companies vie for home automation supremacy.
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HDTV & Home Theater Podcast #749: TWICE VIP Award Nominations
Episode 749 of the HDTV & Home Theater Podcast features an overview of the nominees for the annual VIP awards from TWICE (This Week in Consumer Electronics), a weekly trade magazine for professionals in the consumer electronics field.
The Best HDTV of 2016: Value Electronics Shootout
Industry experts recently descended upon Value Electronics, a New York retailer, for the annual HDTV Shootout. Four of the best, and most expensive, televisions faced off in a grueling competition to determine which is the best HDTV of 2016.
HDTV & Home Theater Podcast #748: Value Electronics HDTV Shootout 2016
Episode 748 of the HDTV & Home Theater Podcast looks at the results of the 2016 Value Electronics HDTV Shootout, the annual competition in which television experts convene in Scarsdale, NY to determine which HDTV shall be crowned “king.”
HDTV & Home Theater Podcast #747: Samsung HW-K450 Soundbar
Episode 747 of the HDTV & Home Theater Podcast takes a look at the Samsung HW-K450 Soundbar. Braden picked up this slim soundbar and subwoofer combo to enhance the audio for the kids room in the loft, and found that it delivered surprisingly nice sound for its $220 price tag.
ViewSonic PJD5255 Review: The Perfect $370 Backyard Theater Projector
Looking for an affordable way to enjoy family movie night in the great outdoors? The ViewSonic PJD5255 is an affordable general purpose projector that’s great for backyard movies and events. Check out the HT Guys review.
HDTV & Home Theater Podcast #746: The THX Story
Episode 746 of the HDTV & Home Theater Podcast looks at the history of THX with special guest David Kroll, National Sales Manager for audio firm KEF. David and Ara discuss the origins of THX, its impact on the professional audio industry, and what it means for you and your home theater.