Weekly Site Roundup (09/29/03)
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT
Subwoofers: What You Need To Know
The subwoofer has emerged as a critical component of the home theater system. What is it and why is it necessary for a full home theater experience? Here is an overview of the Subwoofer basics and options.
HOME ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY NEWS HEADLINES
CompUSA To Buy Good Guys (TWICE)
DirecTV Vows More Local, HDTV Channels (TWICE)
Rumors of DirecTV Dumping TiVo Hammers Stock Price (Audio Revolution)
MPAA Trying To Stop Oscar Home Video Samples (Audio Revolution)
Dell Entering Consumer Electronics Market (Boston Globe)
Sony, Samsung May Join Forces On LCDs (CNET)
Yamaha Introduces Second-Generation DVD+RW Recorder (Widescreen Review)
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Sony KV-36HS510 36-inch TV
The HS510 has progressive scan, a full complement of AV inputs/outputs, including HD-component and DVI inputs. The HS510 can also display both HDTV and NTSC source on screen at the same time with its PIP function. DVD/Satellite sources look great. Also has Memory Stick slot for viewing Sony digital camera photos.Worth considering if you are looking for a high-performance TV but don't quite have the room for a larger projection set.
FEATURED LINKS THIS WEEK
Furman Sound, INC.
Makers of power conditioners, signal routers, and other custom products for home theater and professional audio installations.
Featured in the Power Management Subject Page.
Murata
Check out the unique spherically designed speakers from Murata.
Featured in the Loudspeakers Subject Page.
FROM THE HOME THEATER FORUM
Setting Up Home Entertainment System
From D:
I am very new to the home entertainment world. I have mainly sony equipment, str rec, 5.1 surround w/ SW speaker system, DVD, VCR and 2 year old TV. I have hooked it up myself and it works fine, however it isnt set up the way i want or think it can be. I have two questions:
1. What is the best cable connecters to use. S-cable, component etc?
2. How can I find a professional to come set up the system for me if I chose to go in that direction?
Join in on the discussion.
ELSEWHERE ON ABOUT.COM
Top Portable DVD Players
Check out the latest top offerings in portable DVD players
FROM THE MAILBOX
From Sharon:
...I want to transfer some old video8 tapes to digital, and I have
the equipment for that. Problem is that my old sony video 8 camera
does not work, (not cost-effective to repair), so I can't connect the camera to my new camera (Canon ZR70). I also cannot watch the old tapes, because the camera does not work. Any suggestions?
From Your Guide:
There are three options:
1. Borrow an 8mm camcorder from a friend or neighbor use until you are done making your digital copies.
2. Buy an inexpensive 8mm camcorder (you can get a Hi8 camcorder new for less than $200 now -- and it can still play your old 8mm tapes).
3. Buy a portable Hi8 or Digital8 deck (very expensive) to play back your tapes on.
The one thing you can't do is put your 8mm tapes in a regular VCR -- see my article on this: http://hometheater.about.com/library/weekly/aa100600a.htm
FINAL WORDS
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