Home Theater Audio - What You Need To Know About Home Theater Audio

I get an increasing number of inquiries regarding Wireless Speakers. Consumers are attracted by increasingly promoted home theater systems that tout "wireless speakers". However, before you go out a purchase such as system or set of wireless speakers, check out my important info.

With the emergence of 3D video, there is also movement to change change the way surround sound is currently utilized. Current surround sound formats are "speaker centric" and "channel centric", but that is about to change. For details, read: Overview of SRS Circle Cinema 3D Audio (CC3DA).

Find out more about surround sound formats and what options are available for home theater home theater, check out my quick surround sound formats guide.

Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing is adds front height channels to a home theater speaker setup, thus, extending surround sound vertically. This fills the space above and in-front of the listener. Check out what you need to know about Dolby Prologic IIz.

Which is better, a 5.1 channel or a 7.1 channel home theater receiver? Which one should I buy? Do I really need all those channels? Find out the similarities and differences between 5.1 and 7.1 channel receivers that may help you decide which is best for you.

Home Theater Receivers provide central connection and control for a home theater system. Find out what specific things to take info consideration when deciding which home theater receiver to purchase for your system.

In part one of this two article series - Before You Buy a Home Theater Receiver, 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.

What does the .1 means in 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 Channel Surround Sound? Find what the .1 means and why it is important in home theater. Also discussed is why a .2 designation is sometimes also used in surround sound.

One sound problem in home theater, especially when watching DVDs and Blu-ray discs, is low center channel volume relative to the left and right main channels. This can make the dialog track almost unintelligible. Find out how this can be corrected.

It is easy to get caught up in amplifier power output specifications - more power output automatically means better quality, right?. Not necessarily, there is more to an amplifier besides power. This article presents a quick overview of the additional factors, besides wattage, that contribute to an audio amplifier's performance.

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...

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. A great resource for home theater shoppers.

You've been hearing a lot about Home Theater; your neighbor has this huge big screen TV, DVD Player, powerful surround sound Receiver, huge speakers, and a sub-woofer that you can "feel" when you are trying to sleep. The question is; how can your your own home theater system without spending all that money and having all the hookup hassle? Find...

It is easy to get seduced by all those "techy" numbers when faced buying a home theater component. One specification that is especially seductive is amplifier power ratings. Check out some useful info that can help guide you through all those numbers.

Are you confused about audio terminology. Gary Altunian, About.com Guide for Stereos comes to your rescue.

One tool that can help you setup your stereo or home theater system properly is to use an equalizer. For a great overview on equalizers, and the difference between a Graphic Equalizer and Parametric Equalizer, check out the article by <A HREF="http://stereos.about.com/od/introductiontostereos/a/equalizers.htm">Gary Altunian, About.com Guide for Stereos</A>.

Enjoying your audio equipment is based on more than just specifications and features. Find out how your own ears are the integral part of your music or movie listening experience, as explained by <A HREF="http://stereos.about.com/od/advancedstereotopics/tp/How-to-Be-a-Better-Listener.htm">Gary Altunian, About.com Guide for Stereos</A>.

THX Steerable Line Array and Slot Speaker overview.

3D video has put the spotlight on how we also think of audio. Surround sound is always referred to in terms of the number of channels and speakers used in the playback system. This places limitations on the sound mixer and listener. It is being proposed that a royality-free agnostic algorithm be developed that would allow soundtracks to mixed...

A 2011 study conducted by the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) claims that consumers think that audio quality is an important part of their entertainment experience. Check out the details.