Author: Staff Writer
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5.1 or 7.1 surround sound systems?
Surround sound is an effective way to enrich the overall quality of sound reproduction of your audio source. It uses a range of techniques to achieve ... -
The importance of grey walls in colour reproduction
Walls that are painted D65 grey in colour are a necessity when it comes to installing a projector in a home theatre. -
Why is getting an architect and designer involved early ideal?
There are endless combinations of materials, tasks and trades involved in setting up a home theatre, so it is entirely understandable that the design process can ... -
Where should you locate a home theatre in the home?
If you are planning to spend a lot of money on a home theatre in your house, one of the first things you need to be ... -
What should I consider before building a home theatre?
While entertainment is made easier with the range of modern technology available on the market, some careful planning is essential so you and your guests can ... -
IP set-top boxes to generate more than $3 billion in market value by 2014
In line with the global phenomenon of switching over from analogue to digital TV services, set-top boxes now have a more crucial role in the home ... -
HD set-top boxes to account for nearly one third of 2010 STB shipments
Shipments of set-top boxes are expected to peak this year, at least in mature markets, and then commence a gradual decline. -
What is multi-room audio and why is it better than a Hi-Fi?
Thanks to modern technology, your audio system is no longer confined to the one room in your house where your CD player and speakers are located. ... -
What do you look for in a distributed audio system?
The advantage of having a distributed audio system is that it gives you the ability to have music, and more recently video, streamed into multiple rooms ... -
What is an AV receiver?
An audio-video receiver lies at the heart of a home theatre system. It acts similarly to an amplifier, where it streamlines the audio and video inputs ...