Friday, November 21, 2008
Home Theater For The Holidays
Check back for home theater systems that are going to be hot for the holiday this year! Home theater product reviews and online deals!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Outdoor Home Theater
Who says home theater has to be indoors? Home theater company Open Air Cinema has introduced an inflatable home theater system called Cinebox Home designed for outdoor viewing.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Star Wars Home Theater
Found this really cool home theater designed after the Star Wars movies and since I am both a Star Wars fan and a home theater installer, I thought this was cool! Check out the article here:http://www.electronichouse.com/article/designing_the_death_star_theater/C222
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Best Buy Gives Gift Cards To Burned HD DVD Customers
If you bought a HD DVD player for your home theater before February 23 from Best Buy, you can get a $50 gift cards. It is no joke, they are following the lead of Circuit City to console bitter HD DVD player owners! Check out the article here:
http://tech.msn.com/news/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=6557952&icid=tg6557952?GT1=40000
http://tech.msn.com/news/articlepcw.aspx?cp-documentid=6557952&icid=tg6557952?GT1=40000
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Blu-ray DVD Is Home Theater Winner
The long standing home theater battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray DVD is over after Toshiba Corp., creator of the HD DVD publicly said it would no longer produce HD DVDs or players.
You can read the article here :
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hfFVgshT7PqGp1otzd4w1kJ_MecQD8UTM37G0
What does this mean for your home theater? With only a million sold worldwide unless you have already bought into HD technology than your home theater will never miss it!
You can read the article here :
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hfFVgshT7PqGp1otzd4w1kJ_MecQD8UTM37G0
What does this mean for your home theater? With only a million sold worldwide unless you have already bought into HD technology than your home theater will never miss it!
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Universal Remote For Your Home Theater
For all of those customers out there who buy a home theater system and are left with literally 6 remotes, I have a solution. Firstly, let me say that my solution is not cheap but it is worth it. My company works with Universal Remote, you should go to www.universalremote.com and check out what they have to offer.
The whole point I am trying to make here is, why have 6 remotes when 1 can do it all. These remote controls are programmed by trained programmers, the regular Joe Shmoe is capable of programming if he/she understands the logic behind it. The capabilities a universal remote has is countless, we can control audio/video products, lighting, and drapes. If the item you want to control has IR (infrared) control then it can be controlled by this remote. Also these remotes can be turned into RF mode (radio frequency) meaning you could be in another room and control your system or lights.
The remotes range from $300 and up depending on what you'd like, the programming ranges from $200 and up. Like I said earlier, its not a cheap solution but it is worth it. This remote control can also be a one touch controller, you can hit the cable button and your TV will turn on, the cable box will turn on, the receiver will turn on and your ready to go. Where as before you'd have to grab the TV remote, then the cable remote and then the AV receiver remote. Sounds like a pain to me. Its a simple solution for your home theater, where there is no confusion.
The whole point I am trying to make here is, why have 6 remotes when 1 can do it all. These remote controls are programmed by trained programmers, the regular Joe Shmoe is capable of programming if he/she understands the logic behind it. The capabilities a universal remote has is countless, we can control audio/video products, lighting, and drapes. If the item you want to control has IR (infrared) control then it can be controlled by this remote. Also these remotes can be turned into RF mode (radio frequency) meaning you could be in another room and control your system or lights.
The remotes range from $300 and up depending on what you'd like, the programming ranges from $200 and up. Like I said earlier, its not a cheap solution but it is worth it. This remote control can also be a one touch controller, you can hit the cable button and your TV will turn on, the cable box will turn on, the receiver will turn on and your ready to go. Where as before you'd have to grab the TV remote, then the cable remote and then the AV receiver remote. Sounds like a pain to me. Its a simple solution for your home theater, where there is no confusion.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Home Theater In A Box
Home Theater in a Box: (HTIB)
A lot of companies have what we call HTIB's, Sony, Panasonic and the most common Bose. These are great products if you want sound, cd/dvd and radio in one. One thing we must remember with HTIB's is the actual speakers, which are not the most aesthetic pieces out there.
These HTIB's do hit price points, other than Bose which is price protected so don't look for any discount. If your looking for a real cheap surround sound system HTIB's are great. But one recommendation that I have is look into getting a separate receiver, which has more options than a Home Theater in a Box. For the speakers look into in wall or in ceiling speakers, something to produce great sound that won't take the eye away from the TV like a cube speaker would.
DVD players are extremely cheap and now Blueray is the way of the A/V future. For a little more money I think its worth getting everything separate, rather than in a bundle like the HTIB. Now lets not take this as if I am putting HTIB's down, I'm not. Actually HTIB's are great for apartment and condo situations where there is no attic access, and your not in any position to cut holes in the ceiling or walls for speakers. A Home Theater in a Box will produce a decent sound and are extremely easy to install. Before purchasing your surround sound for your home, look at what you want aesthetically and what you can afford financially.
A lot of companies have what we call HTIB's, Sony, Panasonic and the most common Bose. These are great products if you want sound, cd/dvd and radio in one. One thing we must remember with HTIB's is the actual speakers, which are not the most aesthetic pieces out there.
These HTIB's do hit price points, other than Bose which is price protected so don't look for any discount. If your looking for a real cheap surround sound system HTIB's are great. But one recommendation that I have is look into getting a separate receiver, which has more options than a Home Theater in a Box. For the speakers look into in wall or in ceiling speakers, something to produce great sound that won't take the eye away from the TV like a cube speaker would.
DVD players are extremely cheap and now Blueray is the way of the A/V future. For a little more money I think its worth getting everything separate, rather than in a bundle like the HTIB. Now lets not take this as if I am putting HTIB's down, I'm not. Actually HTIB's are great for apartment and condo situations where there is no attic access, and your not in any position to cut holes in the ceiling or walls for speakers. A Home Theater in a Box will produce a decent sound and are extremely easy to install. Before purchasing your surround sound for your home, look at what you want aesthetically and what you can afford financially.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
High Definition Home Theater
With the way the economy is today, the last thing people are thinking about purchasing are Home Theater products. We all understand that this little home project can become very expensive. With all of this being said, let me just give you all a little piece of my mind. No matter what situation your are confronted with you will always get what you pay for. So if by chance its a Saturday or Sunday and we're walking around Walmart or BJ's or Costco and we see these beautiful Plasma and LCD TV's everywhere for so cheap let's step outside of the box and ask ourselves what's the difference between this TV here and a TV at Best Buy or another Home A/V company?
Well most of the time these televisions don't have the FULL HD capabilities such as 1080P or a HDMI port on the back. These are two very important features. 1080P is what true high definition pictures are televised through. A HDMI port is an input for an HDMI cable that passes both audio and video signals. Also the HDMI cable passes 1080P as well as a digital signal for surround sound. So take a step back and think about your next purchase. Don't be afraid to do some research about the High Definition (HD) world.
Well most of the time these televisions don't have the FULL HD capabilities such as 1080P or a HDMI port on the back. These are two very important features. 1080P is what true high definition pictures are televised through. A HDMI port is an input for an HDMI cable that passes both audio and video signals. Also the HDMI cable passes 1080P as well as a digital signal for surround sound. So take a step back and think about your next purchase. Don't be afraid to do some research about the High Definition (HD) world.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Home Theater Audio Video Engineer
I'd like to introduce myself as a Home Theater Audio Video Engineer, I've been working with a nationwide company for 2 years as an installer. I work with a vast array of products as well as Universal Remote Controls.
Basically each of my posting will be about my day to day adventures and the obstacles that I overcome. Some of these blogs I will recommend a product or in some cases not. I try not to go into too much A/V detail for those who just like to keep it in Lamens terms. I hope you all enjoy this new website!
Basically each of my posting will be about my day to day adventures and the obstacles that I overcome. Some of these blogs I will recommend a product or in some cases not. I try not to go into too much A/V detail for those who just like to keep it in Lamens terms. I hope you all enjoy this new website!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Welcome To My Home Theater Blog
Thank you for visiting my home theater blog!
Please check back often, I will be post tips and articles on home theater installation, home theater reviews as well as any new home audio video equipment!
Please check back often, I will be post tips and articles on home theater installation, home theater reviews as well as any new home audio video equipment!
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