DTV Speak

Surround sound adds an extra-dimension to your home television or theater set-up, especially if you watch a lot of movies or play video games. For movies, understand that directors and sound engineers spend a great deal of time putting together soundtracks that are designed to be played on sophisticated cinema house systems. The depth of the audio mix is lost when played through regular television speakers, even if they are stereo and especially when music is added. By spreading the sound around the room with (more…)

With the rising cost of visiting the cinema, home movie nights are becoming more and more popular among middle class American families. There are lots of ways to make your movie night more enjoyable. Three of the best upgrade options are detailed below.

One great way to improve your home movie night is to purchase a large screen television. Televisions are available up to 80 inches, and you can even purchase a projector if you so choose. A larger (more…)

As home televisions progress and we upgrade from DVD and that ancient thing called VHS to Blu-Ray, HDTV and internet television, you may want to start upgrading your antiquated sound systems. The big question for most of us is “Where do I start?” A system with digital coax, optical or HDMI inputs is a great place to start. Digital surround sound provides a more realistic sound than the traditional surround sound systems of yesteryear, meaning lower lows, higher highs and being able to hear the smallest (more…)