Home Theater - Top Picks
Having trouble pinning down exactly what type of television, AV receiver, or DVD player to purchase for your system? For some ideas, check out my list of Top Picks and favorite products in home theater components. Lists are added and updated for holidays and new product introductions.
LCD Video Projectors
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. For a sampling of LCD-based video projectors, check out some of my current suggestions.
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. For a sampling of LCD-based video projectors, check out some of my current suggestions.
Top Home Theater Gifts for Holiday Shoppers
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... For those that haven't been able to keep up with latest, check out my list of home theater-related products that are a great value in both price and performance, that will enable you …
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... For those that haven't been able to keep up with latest, check out my list of home theater-related products that are a great value in both price and performance, that will enable you …
Home Theater - Great Home Theater Products Priced at $199 or Less
My consumers have the impression that home theater is complicated an expensive. Although you won't find that 42-inch Plasma Television or LCD flat panel television for $199, there are a lot surprisingly good home theater-related components priced at $199 or less. For my look at my current favorites, check out my Top Picks for Home Theater Products Priced at $199 or Less.
My consumers have the impression that home theater is complicated an expensive. Although you won't find that 42-inch Plasma Television or LCD flat panel television for $199, there are a lot surprisingly good home theater-related components priced at $199 or less. For my look at my current favorites, check out my Top Picks for Home Theater Products Priced at $199 or Less.
Video Projectors - Entry Level and Mid-Range Top Picks
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. For a sampling of video projectors in the entry-level to upper-mid price ranges, check out some of my current suggestions.
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. For a sampling of video projectors in the entry-level to upper-mid price ranges, check out some of my current suggestions.
Home Theater Accessories for Commited Movie Fans - Ultimate Home Theater Accessories
A lot of attention is placed on the basic equipment needed to experience home theater, however, there are many unusual accessories that can enhance your home theater experience. Check out my list of suggestions that can add both to the functionality and aesthetic enjoyment of your home theater experience. Some suggestions are very inexpensive and practical to implement, while others are expensive and indulgent, but all add to variety and what can be attained in the home theater experience.
A lot of attention is placed on the basic equipment needed to experience home theater, however, there are many unusual accessories that can enhance your home theater experience. Check out my list of suggestions that can add both to the functionality and aesthetic enjoyment of your home theater experience. Some suggestions are very inexpensive and practical to implement, while others are expensive and indulgent, but all add to variety and what can be attained in the home theater experience.
Home Theater Gifts For Lovers
Instead of giving your lover jewelry, flowers, candy, or lingerie on Valentine's Day, anniversary, or birthday, why not give a gift that is the perfect catalyst for romance - a home theater-related product. Whether cuddling up on the couch to watch a romantic movie, or providing a perfect romantic musical background to set the mood, here are some great gifts that fill the bill.
Instead of giving your lover jewelry, flowers, candy, or lingerie on Valentine's Day, anniversary, or birthday, why not give a gift that is the perfect catalyst for romance - a home theater-related product. Whether cuddling up on the couch to watch a romantic movie, or providing a perfect romantic musical background to set the mood, here are some great gifts that fill the bill.
LCD Flat Panel Televisions 40-Inches and Larger
Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Although Plasma TVs seem to be be getting a lot attention in this area, the LCD television is actually making a greater market impact. For a list of some of my LCD television favorites in the 40-Inch and larger screen size, check out the following selections.
Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Although Plasma TVs seem to be be getting a lot attention in this area, the LCD television is actually making a greater market impact. For a list of some of my LCD television favorites in the 40-Inch and larger screen size, check out the following selections.
Top Picks: Universal DVD Players
A new type of DVD player configuration is creating quite a stir in the marketplace. Known as the Universal DVD player, these units will play just about any type of DVD, VCD, and CD disk available, including the new DVD-Audio and SACD (Super Audio CD) disks.
A new type of DVD player configuration is creating quite a stir in the marketplace. Known as the Universal DVD player, these units will play just about any type of DVD, VCD, and CD disk available, including the new DVD-Audio and SACD (Super Audio CD) disks.
Home Theater Gifts For Mom
Home Theater isn't just for the guys, check out some great home theater gifts for mom!
Home Theater isn't just for the guys, check out some great home theater gifts for mom!
Home Theater-In-A-Box Systems
Interested in settiing up a home theater, but don't want to have to remodel your living room or deplete your finances to do it? Get in on the home theater craze with a minimum of hassle and cost with a home theater-in-a-box system. Just add your own TV.
Interested in settiing up a home theater, but don't want to have to remodel your living room or deplete your finances to do it? Get in on the home theater craze with a minimum of hassle and cost with a home theater-in-a-box system. Just add your own TV.
Plasma TVs
Plasma TV is finally becoming a viable alternative to those bulky tube and projection sets as prices are coming down and a variety of screen sizes are available. Check out some of my favorites.
Plasma TV is finally becoming a viable alternative to those bulky tube and projection sets as prices are coming down and a variety of screen sizes are available. Check out some of my favorites.
Mid-Range Compact Audio Systems
Want big sound but have little space? Check out some my favorite mid-range compact audio systems. These units are perfect for the office, bedroom, or apartment.
Want big sound but have little space? Check out some my favorite mid-range compact audio systems. These units are perfect for the office, bedroom, or apartment.
Guide Picks: DVD Recorders
DVD recorders have not only arrived on the scene, but sales are finally beginning to take off. With prices becoming more affordable, the DVD recorder is now a serious option for home video recording. Check out the current field of DVD recorders.
DVD recorders have not only arrived on the scene, but sales are finally beginning to take off. With prices becoming more affordable, the DVD recorder is now a serious option for home video recording. Check out the current field of DVD recorders.
Guide Picks: Budget Mini/Micro Audio Systems
Want big sound but have little space and a small budget? Check out some of my favorite budget mini-audio systems. Athough not as powerful as a standard audio system, these units provide great sound for their small size and are perfect for the office, bedroom, kitchen, or dorm.
Want big sound but have little space and a small budget? Check out some of my favorite budget mini-audio systems. Athough not as powerful as a standard audio system, these units provide great sound for their small size and are perfect for the office, bedroom, kitchen, or dorm.
Guide Picks: CD Recorders
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.
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.
Guide Picks: Budget DVD Players
DVD continues its penetration into retail stores and consumer's homes at an accelerated pace. Even if you don't have a high-end TV or home theater system, you can still enjoy the benefits of the DVD revolution. Here are some great entry level players to consider.
DVD continues its penetration into retail stores and consumer's homes at an accelerated pace. Even if you don't have a high-end TV or home theater system, you can still enjoy the benefits of the DVD revolution. Here are some great entry level players to consider.
60-Inch and Larger Rear Projection Widescreen Televisions
If you have the space and the pocketbook, then check out my favorite picks for 60-inch and larger rear projection widescreen TVs.
If you have the space and the pocketbook, then check out my favorite picks for 60-inch and larger rear projection widescreen TVs.
Home Theater Gifts For Dad
Any time of year is a great time to buy a gift for Dad, especially when it comes to adding to his home theater system. Check out some of my suggestions.
Any time of year is a great time to buy a gift for Dad, especially when it comes to adding to his home theater system. Check out some of my suggestions.
Guide Picks: DVD/VCR Combos
The rise of DVD and the continuing popularity of the tradional VCR has given birth to a new home entertainment product, the DVD/VCR combo. Check out some of my picks in this new alternative to the home theater mix.
The rise of DVD and the continuing popularity of the tradional VCR has given birth to a new home entertainment product, the DVD/VCR combo. Check out some of my picks in this new alternative to the home theater mix.
Guide Picks: Two-Channel Stereo Receivers
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.
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.
32 and 37-Inch LCD Flat Panel HDTVs
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.
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.
Guide Picks: My Favorite Products For 2001
It's that time of year where every electronics journalist picks the best products of the year. With literally thousands of new products introduced every year, this is no easy task. To narrow it down, I based my choices on performance and affordability for the average consumer.
It's that time of year where every electronics journalist picks the best products of the year. With literally thousands of new products introduced every year, this is no easy task. To narrow it down, I based my choices on performance and affordability for the average consumer.
Guide Picks: Powered Subwoofers
Today's DVDs contain low frequency information that add a dose of "reality" to those explosions and other special effects, as well as revealing those lower musical tones. If you are considering adding a little punch to your system, consider a few of my moderately-priced powered subwoofer picks.
Today's DVDs contain low frequency information that add a dose of "reality" to those explosions and other special effects, as well as revealing those lower musical tones. If you are considering adding a little punch to your system, consider a few of my moderately-priced powered subwoofer picks.
Projection Televisions Less Than 60-inches in Size
So, you want a big screen projection TV, but you think they are too expensive. Basic rear projection big screen TVs have plummeted in price in the past couple of years. If you don't need (or want) to go for all the bells-and-whistles of the latest 16x9 HD projection sets, you can actually buy a pretty good 4x3 analog projection TV that can fill your needs for quite a while.
So, you want a big screen projection TV, but you think they are too expensive. Basic rear projection big screen TVs have plummeted in price in the past couple of years. If you don't need (or want) to go for all the bells-and-whistles of the latest 16x9 HD projection sets, you can actually buy a pretty good 4x3 analog projection TV that can fill your needs for quite a while.
26 and 27-Inch LCD Flat Panel Televisions
Big screen and Plasma TVs have been getting all the attention lately, but for those that don't have the room or the budget, there is a whole category of high-performance 26 and 27-inch screen size TVs. Here are some of my favorite picks of 26 and 27-inch LCD TVs.
Big screen and Plasma TVs have been getting all the attention lately, but for those that don't have the room or the budget, there is a whole category of high-performance 26 and 27-inch screen size TVs. Here are some of my favorite picks of 26 and 27-inch LCD TVs.
Guide Picks: CD Players/Changers
Twenty years ago the CD came to the market as the "ultimate" means of music reproduction. In a few short years, the CD displaced the Vinyl record and Audio Cassette as the dominant form of listening to recorded music. Here are my picks for current moderately-priced CD players/changers.
Twenty years ago the CD came to the market as the "ultimate" means of music reproduction. In a few short years, the CD displaced the Vinyl record and Audio Cassette as the dominant form of listening to recorded music. Here are my picks for current moderately-priced CD players/changers.
Home Theater Gifts for Grads
Looking for a great gift to give to your favorite Grad? Why not give a home theater component. For some suggestions, check out my Top Home Theater Gifts for Grads.
Looking for a great gift to give to your favorite Grad? Why not give a home theater component. For some suggestions, check out my Top Home Theater Gifts for Grads.
Guide Picks: AV Receivers
The AV Receiver is the heart of a home theater system. It not only provides power to the speakers, but servers as an integrated control center for all of your components, including both audio and video switching. Check out my list of favorites.
The AV Receiver is the heart of a home theater system. It not only provides power to the speakers, but servers as an integrated control center for all of your components, including both audio and video switching. Check out my list of favorites.
Guide Picks: TV Combos
TVs with built-in VCRs have been with us awhile, but now some TVs come with built-in DVD players and other gadgets. These new hi-tech TV combos make a great gift.
TVs with built-in VCRs have been with us awhile, but now some TVs come with built-in DVD players and other gadgets. These new hi-tech TV combos make a great gift.
Home Theater - Favorite Products Of 2002
It's that time of year where every electronics journalist picks the best products of the year. Check out my personal favorite, yet affordable, home theater products for 2002.
It's that time of year where every electronics journalist picks the best products of the year. Check out my personal favorite, yet affordable, home theater products for 2002.
LCD Televisions 23-Inches and Smaller
An LCD Televison in the 23-Inch and smaller category is often just the right size for a second room, office, or small apartment. Today's LCD televisions offer great performance, as well as the latest input options for DVD players, and some have outputs for connection to a home theater system. A compact LCD Television is the perfect space saver. Check out some of my current favorites.
An LCD Televison in the 23-Inch and smaller category is often just the right size for a second room, office, or small apartment. Today's LCD televisions offer great performance, as well as the latest input options for DVD players, and some have outputs for connection to a home theater system. A compact LCD Television is the perfect space saver. Check out some of my current favorites.
Home Theater - Favorite Products Of 2005
It is that time of year where every consumer electronics journalists picks their favorite products of the year. While many choose the most expensive and/or only high end products, I take the approach of picking items from a broad range of product classes and prices that provide a good value for the consumer. The following is the list of my favorite home theater-related product picks for 2005.
It is that time of year where every consumer electronics journalists picks their favorite products of the year. While many choose the most expensive and/or only high end products, I take the approach of picking items from a broad range of product classes and prices that provide a good value for the consumer. The following is the list of my favorite home theater-related product picks for 2005.
Home Theater - Favorite Products of 2004 - Top Affordable Home Theater Products Of The Past Year
It's that time of year where every electronics journalist picks the best products of the year. Check out my personal favorite, yet affordable, home theater products for 2004.
It's that time of year where every electronics journalist picks the best products of the year. Check out my personal favorite, yet affordable, home theater products for 2004.
Home Theater - Favorite Products Of 2003
It's that time of year where every electronics journalist picks the best products of the year. Check out my personal favorite, yet affordable, home theater products for 2003.
It's that time of year where every electronics journalist picks the best products of the year. Check out my personal favorite, yet affordable, home theater products for 2003.