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Audio And Surround Sound - Basics - What You Need To Know

Before you buy an AV (surround sound) receiver, there are some basics you need to be aware of. Check out some resources to get you started right here.

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Dolby Labs
The official site of Dolby Labs, developer and licensor of Dolby Surround Sound technologies for both professional and home use.

DTS Online
The online home of DTS (Digital Theater Systems). Check out all the details on DTS surround sound for home, car, and movie theater, plus the latest info on DTS DVD and DTS music releases.

Power Mad! - How Much Amp Power Do You Really Need?
You check out those ADs in the newspaper for a receiver or amplifier for your audio system and the one feature that sticks out is the Watts-Per-Channel rating. One receiver has 50 Watts-Per-Channel (WPC), another one has 75, and still another has 100. The more watts the better, right? Not Necessarily...

SRS Labs - Circle Surround
Dolby Labs and DTS aren't the only players in town, with regards to surround sound technology. SRS has been developing and marketing surround sound technologies, such as TruSurround and Circle Surround for some time. Be sure to check out their website.

Surround Sound - The History And Basics Of Surround Sound
Today's surround sound experience is the result of decades of evolution. Since the early days of stereo, the race has been on to create the ulitmate home listening experience for television, music, and movies. To find out more about the development of surround sound for the home environment, and what options are available for home theater enthusiasts today, check out my article.

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