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Dolby Digital: The History of Surround Sound PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kenton Cruz   
Monday, 21 July 2008 14:39

In the late 1960's, television broadcasting and viewing, and the sounds associated with it were in their infant stages. The ability to broadcast multiple tracks of information, particularly sound, was not available. HiFi Stereo for radio, and soon after, Stereo television was introduced in the mid 1970's. The result was a quality viewing/listening experience for live television. Dolby Laboratories introduced technology that would record in stereo in much the same way as broadcasting in stereo, so the birth of Home Theaters with huge, full surround sound came to be in the 1980's.

 
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Home Theater Knowledge PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kenton Cruz   
Friday, 18 July 2008 18:41

Have you ever been looking for a piece of Home Theater equipment and been blown away by acronyms or terms that mean everything to the salesman, but mean nothing to you? We all have. Choosing the right pieces for your home theater, whether upgrading an existing piece, or decking out a new media room altogether can be overwhelming. Here are a few buzz-words and terms that can help you understand just what is important in selecting the perfect fit for your new system.

 
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Outdoor Home Theater Set-Up PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kenton Cruz   
Wednesday, 16 July 2008 20:37

Projectors and home theater equipment is not just for the media room. Taking your home entertainment to the back yard couldn't be easier.

 
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Going Digital! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kenton Cruz   
Thursday, 17 July 2008 14:24

By Feb. 17, 2009, all broadcast TV transmissions in the US will switch to digital format. After that date, television will not be broadcast in analog signals any longer. Television viewing will only be possible if one has a digital converter box.

 
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Comparison Shopping PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kenton Cruz   
Tuesday, 15 July 2008 18:10

So, the cool thing about being a home techno-head, and do-it-yourself enthusiast is researching all of the latest and greatest ways to make your "man-cave" better. Now, a lot of folks will frown on this practice, as they say once a home theater is put together, what good is it to change it? Kinda like if it aint broke don't fix it right? Well, I came across a very cool way to keep up to date on new stuff, and find the best prices as well,....comparison shopping!

 
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