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Panasonic PT-P1SDU Compact LCD Projector - Product Review

Video projectors are making their mark in home theater as prices go down and quality goes up. The Panasonic PT-P1SDU LCD video projector is a reasonably priced unit that is…

Before You Buy a Home Theater Receiver

The Home Theater Receiver, also referred to as an AV Receiver or Surround Sound Receiver, is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the…

Question of the Week - What Types of Connections Do Blu-ray and HD-DVD PLayers Have?

Although DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997, it lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. Two competing camps…

Stewart Filmscreen Adds Curves to Home Theater

Home theater has certainly evolved from the days of the 27-inch TV and Hi-Fi Stereo VCR, having been replaced by the HDTV and DVD Player. In addition, the high definition…

Denon AVR-2807 Home Theater Receiver - Product of the Week

The AVR-2807 is a 7.1 channel home theater receiver that features Dolby Digital-EX, DTS, DTS-ES (matrix and discrete), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, and DTS-Neo:6 processors as well as HDMI and HD-Component…

Microsoft Offers HD-DVD Add-On For Xbox360

In a bid to head off Sony’s forthcoming Blu-ray equipped PS3 game console, Microsoft has countered with an external HD-DVD drive for its popular Xbox 360. The HD-DVD player add-on…

Term of the Week - DTS-ES

DTS-ES refers to two 6.1 channel surround encoding/decoding systems, DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete.

DTS-ES Matrix can create a center rear channel from existing DTS 5.1 encoded material, while DTS-ES…

Have Blu-ray and HD-DVD Already Failed?

With Blu-ray and HD-DVD Players finally on store shelves, both reviewers and consumers who have tested or purchased players in either, or both, formats are speaking out on how they…

Question of the Week - Are Blu-ray and HD-DVD Discs Region Coded, Like DVDs?

Although DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997, it lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. Two competing camps…