Setting Up a Home Theater System
Confused as how to connect everything in your home theater system up? Check out some practical, easy-to-follow, tips in the following videos:
How to Connect a 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Blu-ray Disc Player
Proper 5.1 Channel Speaker Placement
Proper 6.1 Channel Speaker Placement
Proper 7.1 Channel Speaker Placement
Want to dig a little deeper? Check out my reference article: Setting Up Your Home Theater System and Loudspeakers.
What The Deal is with Blu-ray
If you are still watching DVDs, that's OK, but Blu-ray is better. Check out the following videos that will give you an introduction to Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc players.
What to Look for When Buying a Blu-ray Player
Need to know more? Dig into my Guide to Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc Players.
The Home Theater Receiver - Or Whatever You Call It
Whether you call it a Home Theater Receiver, AV Receiver, or Surround Sound Receiver, this component is the heart of a home theater system. To get you started on understanding what the role of a home theater receiver is, check out the following video tips.
What is a Home Theater Receiver?
Tips for Buying a Home Theater Receiver on a Budget
Tips for Buying a High-End AV Receiver
Advanced Functions to Consider When Buying an AV Receiver
The above videos are only the tip of the iceberg, for more, dig into my Guide to Home Theater Receivers
TVs - Behind the Screen
It used to be that a TV was a TV was a TV - but now you have several types, resolutions, etc... However, today's TVs need not be confusing. Ease in with some informative videos.
What to Look for When Buying a LCD TV
Difference Between LCD and LED TVs
What to Look for When Buying a Plasma TV
The Difference Between LCD and Plasma TVs
How to Hang an LCD or Plasma TV on a Wall
Proper Distance for Viewing Different TV Sizes
Audio Considerations When Buying an HDTV
Dig more into TVs with my Guides to LCD and Plasma TVs.
Video Projectors - Getting The REALLY BIG Screen Home Theater Experience
TV screens have gotten larger and more affordable, but watching a movie beamed onto a screen from a video projector really brings that movie theater watching experience home. Find out what it is all about.
Different Types of Video Projectors
What to Look for When Buying a Video Projector
Now that I have aroused your curiosity, check out more about this great home theater alternative with my Guide to Video Projectors and Video Projection.
Get TV From the Internet
You just don't have to get your TV programs, movies, or music from your local TV station, cable, or satellite service, you can also stream much of it from the internet, either by downloading or streaming.
First, check out:
Tips for Buying Network Media Players and Streamers
In addition, find out:
Addtional Video Tips
Are you planning on cutting the cable or satellite cord? First, check out this great video tip: Over-The-Air TV Wiring
Is that subwoofer disturbing the neighbors? If so, check out an informative video on: How to Soundproof a Room
Whether you are looking for an additional audio system for a second room, or you just are into home theater audio, then check the these two great entries in my video tip series:
What Is a Compact Audio System?
Tips for Buying a Compact Audio System.
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