Before You Buy Index
Before You Buy an LCD Flat Panel Television
Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. LCD flat panel televisions, with their decreasing price points and performance improvements are becoming a very desirable alternative to the standard CRT set. However, before you jump at the latest "great AD deal" on an LCD flat panel television, there are some useful tips to take into consideration.
Before You Buy a Home Theater Receiver - Part 2 - Multi-Zone Audio, iPod, Networking, Video
The Home Theater Receiver is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. A Home Theater Receiver provides an easy and cost-effective way of centralizing your your home theater system. In part one, I discussed the basic audio performance and functions to look for. In Part Two, I dig deep into some of the more advanced functions to consider when buying a Home Theater Receiver.
Before You Buy A Home Theater Receiver - AV Receiver - Surround Sound Receiver
The Home Theater receiver, also referred to as an AV receiver or Surround Sound Receiver, is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. A Home Theater Receiver provides an easy and cost-effective way of centralizing your your home theater system.
Before You Buy a Video Projector
The video projector has long been used as a presentation tool in business and commercial entertainment, as well as in some very high-end home theater systems. However, video projectors are becoming more available and affordable for the average consumer. Check out some useful tips before you buy your first video projector.
Before You Buy a Plasma Television
Plasma televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Plasma flat panel televisions, with their decreasing price points and large sizes are becoming a desired alternative to the standard CRT and Projection television. However, before you jump at the latest "great AD deal" on a Plasma flat panel television, there are some useful tips to take into consideration.
Before You Buy a Blu-ray Disc Player or HD-DVD Player
Before You Buy a Blu-ray Disc Player or HD-DVD player. DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997. However, standard DVD lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. To counter this, two competing camps came up with a solution: Blu-ray and HD-DVD. To find out what you need to know before you buy a Blu-ray Disc player or HD-DVD player, check out some useful tups.
Before You Buy a Rear-Projection Television
Although Plasma and LCD flat panel televisions seem to be all the rage these days, with growing numbers of consumers reaching into their pockets to buy the stylish sets, they are still out of many people's budgets. As a result, the rear-projection television, with its lower pricing and high performance is taking center stage in the consumer television market.
Before You Buy A Video Projection Screen
The home theater video projection screen is just as important as the home theater video projector itself. Projection Screens come in various styles, fabrics, sizes, and prices. The type of projection screen that will work best depends on the projector, the viewing angle, the amount of ambient light in the room, and the distance of the projector from the screen. For more details, check out my article: Before You Buy A Video Projection Screen.
Before You Buy A Subwoofer
Subwoofers have emerged as a critical element of a home theater system. Find out what you need to know before you purchase one for your home theater system.