Why a Basement Home Theater Can Be Daunting

Many homeowners with basements would assume that the best use for the room will be a home theater. Cliché as it may sound, the basement can indeed be made into an entertainment center. This will free up the living room from tall media cabinets and gaming chairs strewn on the floor and leave it as […]

Features You Want in a Universal Remote

When your home theater is crammed with an assortment of devices, each with its own remote control, it is easy to confuse one from the other. Aside from the clutter that the litter of black controls will do to your living room, the multiple buttons are bound to go through that confusion and frustration stages […]

Home Theaters Get Green Makeover

For every home theater installation you do in your living room, you are adding to your overall energy consumption. Sure, each new device may not always make a dent in your wallet, but if you consider  all the electronics you have in your home, they can add up. Look for Options First, be aware that […]

When Shows Jump Out of TV Screens

No home theater nowadays is deemed complete without the awaited 3D TV holding court, front and center. At least for those whose households that snapped up one or more of the millions of units sold so far, that is. As for the rest of you still holding on to your 2D screens, you can spend […]

Blu-ray Leaves Theater in the Dust

For movie fanatics, a home theater is never complete without the addition of a Blu-ray disc player. This welcomed upgrade from the DVD and its earlier formats has a higher storage capacity than the latter, allowing for movie and TV production companies to put in high resolution content without much regard to space constraints. Moreover, […]

If Walls Can Talk (Or Play Music)

Downsizing is on the rise but even in a small home, you need not skimp on your home theater design. You can opt to have  in-wall speakers put in so cluttering an already cramped living room with wires and boxes would not be an issue. Navigating this setup is easy when you follow these tips: […]

How to Choose Home Theater Sofas: Three Comfy Tips

An expensive home theater setup is never complete if you are missing the right furniture to put your feet up and enjoy the whole experience. A good sofa will not only provide you with comfortable seating; the design you choose can also help tie the room together. Find that magic number. A dedicated home theater […]

Foolproof Installation of Plasma TV

A new home theater installation such as that of the Plasma TV will have any typical homeowner second-guessing. There are just a few considerations that, albeit minor and are quite easily resolved, will leave them wondering if they need the assistance of a qualified technician. If you have just upgraded to a larger sized screen […]

How to Make the Leap to HDTV

Even with the considerable sum you have put down on your entertainment devices, some home theater projectors would be wont to display only the sharpest pictures and unfortunately, that would not come from your standard definition channels. It gets even worse with wider screens because they are notorious for throwing off the scaling when enlarged. […]

Impressing your Friends: Getting the Most Out of your Surround Sound System

Every budget for a home theater installation has the potential to give the room that amazing viewing and listening experience, provided that you know how to apply a few tricks to maximize the use of its features. This is especially true for your surround sound system, which eats up almost three-quarters of your whole budget. […]