Home Theater

Since all "panel"-based displays (LCD, Plasma, LCoS, DLP etc.) are technically "progressive" - they display all veritcal lines of resolution at once, why do so many sources claim that 720p and 1080i are effectively the same? Either a set can display 1080 lines of vert. resolution or it can't - right? If someone knows of a reference that really explains the differences between formats and what they look like on the various display technologies, that would be awesome!

2006-06-26 02:56:29 · 3 answers · asked by Simon C 1

i was thinking about buying a 37" LCD flat screen because prices continue to drop and i love LCD.
i know i can get a larger tv if i buy LCD projection or DLP but i just can't decide.

help finding best deal !!!

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2006-06-25 00:41:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Laser Disc, introduced in the 1980s, went over like a proverbial lead balloon, leaving VHS in control of the market until DVD drove VHS out of the picture in the 1990s. Why did DVD succeed while Laser Disc failed?

2006-06-24 13:09:20 · 8 answers · asked by Valerie B 1

I inherited a Bose system, unfortunately the audio cables have lost the little red sheath identifying the positive cable. I'v been tearing my hair out reversing contacts on the speaker side trying to get the system to work, at this time I still have the rear speaker outputs reversed, i.e. sound that should be from left side comes from right and vice versa ( Bose has a setup CD that helps you determine if the system is set up right.

2006-06-24 07:51:59 · 8 answers · asked by Ronrohkal 2

I left the speakers outside durring a rain storm and the reciever was inside, but the ceiling leaked on it ( We are going through construction). The subwoofer was also outside, but sheltered somewhat by the house. Will they still work? How long should I wait to turn the equipment on again?

2006-06-24 00:58:02 · 8 answers · asked by booieh 1

2006-06-23 22:42:40 · 5 answers · asked by S.M. J 1

2006-06-23 20:16:25 · 6 answers · asked by Jackie Poo 1

The worce thing is that Sasha thinks some of this dude's music is romantic but it makes me gag thinkin about what's really going on in this old perv's mind .

2006-06-23 17:10:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What was it about them that made them your favorite? Do you still have them, and if not, what did you replace them with?

My favorite was a pair of Merlin TSM-M minimonitors in an exquisite "ruby heart" (i.e. candy apple red) high-gloss finish atop a pair of Osiris speaker stands filled with sand. Clarity and imaging were absolutely breathtaking! They were driven by a Clayton Audio S40 pure class A solid state stereo power amp, Conrad-Johnson PV-10 tube preamp, and a Sony CDP-XA7ES CD player. I also used a pair of KR Audio (then KR Enterprise) VT-9000 hybrid tubed monoblocks. I replaced the TSM's with a pair of Silverline Sonatina floor speakers in a bird's eye maple. Also great sounding speakers. Very smooth and silky from top to bottom.

2006-06-23 15:44:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Starting from scratch, what brand and model of components and accessories would you get if you had a budget of $10,000 USD to spend on a brand new (market priced) high-end stereo system?

The listening room size measures 10'W x 13'L x 8'H. Wall-to-wall carpet.

If it is a home theater system, it must have everything including the TV. The TV is only an option if the system is purely 2-channel stereo.

2006-06-23 14:38:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-06-22 19:53:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just purchased a set of Logitech Z-5450 wireless computer speaker system, and I'm wondering about using other speaker wires than the ones included in the box. The ones that came with the set, are extremely thin and skinny, and I thought I'd get better signal transfer with proper, thicker speaker wires. However, the instruction manual states that only 20AWG gauge wire can be used, and that any other gauge may damage the speakers/sytem.

How can different gauge speaker wires possibly damage my system? I've swapped the skimpy wires that were packaged with my system, for 16AWG wires, and the speakers sound fine still.

My intent was to further improve the sound quality of these speakers, although I was already quite pleased with the sytem. However, if I know these 16AWG wires can do harm to my system, then I'll definitely remove them ASAP!

2006-06-22 12:59:40 · 6 answers · asked by The R 2

I'm thinking of using six 901s for a surround array. The problem is with today's 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS receivers there's no way to incorporate the required active EQ because the tape loop is automatically bypassed when digital surround is selected. What does the 901 active EQ actually do and what would the 901s sound like in a surround array without it?


I myself am a Bose basher but even I have to admit that the 901 is possibly one of the best sounding, most transparent speakers of all time.

2006-06-21 15:07:38 · 3 answers · asked by mrknositall 6

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2006-06-20 11:38:40 · 8 answers · asked by mo_46774 1

2006-06-20 06:42:35 · 8 answers · asked by Malcolm uses Xbox 360 Avatar 7

HD-DVD is the next big thing for DVD consumers. I found out on the internet that the newly released DVD movies are still more than $10 today. HD-DVD should be $20 or more next year or two. Is there a possibility?

2006-06-20 00:37:20 · 4 answers · asked by Malcolm uses Xbox 360 Avatar 7

Hi
I'm in the market for a lower budge wireless networked DVD player. It has to allow me to plug into the dvi in socket on my TV.

Can anyone suggest to me which is the best brand/model to go for? Ease of use is less important to me than sound/picture quality, and it has to support DivX.

Wireless 802.11g would be ideal too.
Thanks
Matt

2006-06-19 23:29:16 · 1 answers · asked by Matty 2

What's the lowest rock-bottom price for a 50" plasma HDTV currently on the market? Please no wholesale deals, or anything where you have to be a special member (except Costco, maybe).

2006-06-19 15:17:16 · 5 answers · asked by BeastieBoyFan 2

I cannot connect with Disney's customer service. They close at 4:30

2006-06-19 10:37:36 · 5 answers · asked by Gwendolyn D 1

2006-06-19 07:26:36 · 3 answers · asked by Howie S 1

I SAW OVER THE HEDGE AND IT WAS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!! SO I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANY OF YOU PEEPS HAVE SEEN IT AND LIKED IT.

2006-06-18 14:44:34 · 8 answers · asked by Maria M 2

2006-06-18 13:01:13 · 2 answers · asked by Denny D 1

I just bought a new home cinema receiver and have connected my DVD player using the analogue Audio L + R jacks. Will my receiver automatically decode 5.1 sound or do I need the digital cable to do this?

2006-06-17 20:25:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am moving to Northern Ireland from Florida and want to take my DVD collection,
thanks!!

2006-06-17 06:50:41 · 14 answers · asked by Pamela G 2