Home Theater - Top Picks

If you own an HDTV and haven't made the jump to Blu-ray, definitely consider it. Blu-ray Disc players can also play DVDs, CDs, and many can stream movies and TV shows from the internet. Combine all that with starting prices well below $199, these players are a great value.

Looking for a great dedicated CD player or changer? If so, check out my picks.

Do you have a vinyl record collection that you never seem to have enough time to listen to? If so, why not make CD copies and take your collection anywhere you go.

Check out some my favorite compact audio systems. These units are perfect for the office, bedroom, or apartment.

If you have the space and the pocketbook, then check out my favorite picks for 60-inch and larger rear projection DLP projection TVs.

If you aren't interesting in a DVD recorder, but want to be able to play DVDs and still play and record VHS tapes, then check out my listing for DVD player/VCR combos. Note: There are only a few of these types of units available these days.

OK - So you have a lot of old home recorded VHS tapes and would like to transfer them to DVD. One way is with a DVD Recorder/VCR combo unit. Check out my suggestions.

Although the selection of DVD recorders is not as plentiful as it used to be, there are still some good units available. Check out my suggestions.

Are you running out of HDMI inputs for your TV or home theater receiver? If so, check out my picks for HDMI switchers.

A lot of attention is placed on the basic equipment needed to experience home theater, however, there are many add-ons and accessories that can enhance your home theater experience. Check out my list of suggestions for home theater add-ons and accessories.

Gifts for Dad - Check out some of my suggestions for home theater gifts for Dads. Updated every fall for the Winter holidays and late Spring in preparation for Father's Day.

Check out some home theater products that make great gifts for Grads. Updated every Spring.

It is that time of year where the stores begin to fill with eager Christmas and Holiday Shoppers looking for great deals on consumer electronics products, such as televisions, DVD players, Audio systems, and more... Check out my list of home theater-related products make a great holiday gifts.

Don't settle for giving jewelry, flowers, candy, or lingerie on Valentine's Day, Christmas, anniversary, or birthday. If you are looking for that special romantic gift, consider a home theater related one. Whether cuddling up on the couch to watch that romantic movie, or providing the perfect romantic music background to set the mood, there are...

Home Theater isn't just for the guys, check out some great home theater gifts for mom! Updated every fall for the Winter holidays and Spring in preparation for Mother's Day.

There are a lot surprisingly good home theater-related components priced at $199 or less. Check out my current list to see if there is something right for you. Updated periodically.

Are you looking for a home theater receiver, but don't need all the frills or have a modest budget? If so, check out my favorites in the $399 or less price range.

Do you have money to spare and want the latest and greatest when it comes to a home theater receiver? If so, check out my picks for home theater receivers in the $1,300 and up price range.

Check out my list of midrange home theater receiver favorites in the $400 to $1,299 price range.

Check out my list of suggested home theater seating manufacturers and seating options that will make your home theater viewing and listening experience more pleasurable.

You wish you had a home theater, but don't want to have to remodel your living room and spend a lot of money to do? Then consider a home theater-in-a-box system. Just add your own TV.

Did you know that you can use your iPhone as a home theater remote control? Check out a listing of top iPhone remote control apps and hardware.

LCD TVs are now a great choice for the consumer. Screen sizes are getting larger and prices are falling. Check out my current list of suggestions, which are updated periodically.

You need a new TV, but the 27-inch size is too small, and large Plasma or projection sets are too big. You can still get the benefits of big screen viewing combined with the latest technology in a 32 or 37-Inch LCD TV. Check out several of my favorites.

If you a looking a smaller size LCD TV, check out my favorites in the 26-inch screen size. NOTE: This list is periodically updated.

Check out my suggestions for LCD TVs 23-inches and smaller.

As result of the increased convergence of the PC and Home Theater, Network Media Playerd, Media Extenders, and Media Streamers are being a part of many home theater setup. These products allow access to PC media content or the streaming/downloading of audio, video, and still image content directly from the internet.

Looking for a Plasma TV? Check out might suggestions in a variety of screen sizes and price ranges, including networked and 3D-enabled sets. NOTE: This list is updated on a regular basis.

Looking to add a subwoofer to your home theater system? Check out some of my favorite subwoofers and subwoofer brands. List is updated periodically.

If you want to experience home theater sound but don't want the hassles of a home theater system and all those speakers, then consider a Sound Bar or similar product. Check out my top picks.

TVs with built-in VCRs have been with us awhile, but now TVs come with built-in DVD players and other gadgets instead, and are perfect for the office, bedroom, and also make great gifts.

Home theater and surround sound is a great experience, but for some applications, a good-old two channel stereo receiver can handle the job. Check out some of my moderately-priced favorites.

A universal DVD player will play just about any type of DVD, VCD, and CD disk available, including the new DVD-Audio and SACD (Super Audio CD) disks. Check out my listing of DVD/SACD/DVD-Audio players.

Although it is past its peak, DVD continues to be popular. Also, as result of HDTV, most DVD players now have upscaling capability. Check out my list of suggestions.

Find out how well your TV, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc player performance with a video performance test disc. Check out my picks.

There are two main types of video projectors in use for consumers, LCD and DLP. Check out my current suggestions for top DLP video projectors.

For a sampling of my favorite LCD-based video projectors, check out some of my current listing.