Robert's Home Theater Blog

...At least that's the claim by several retailers who say that Blu-ray player demand has outstripped supply. Two possible factors contributing to this state of affairs is the early pull-out ... Read More

If you are looking for a way to experience 5.1 channel surround sound without a room full of loudspeakers and wires, then check out Yamaha's YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector. Utilizing ... Read More

With the increased number of home theater components equipped with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections, such as DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, HD-DVD players, and Satellite and Cable ... Read More

S-Video refers to analog video connection in which the B/W and Color portions of the signal are transfered separately. The signal is then recombined by the Television or video recording ... Read More

So, you think 1080p is the best HDTV can do? Think again. Samsung has unveiled an HDTV with (3840x2160) 2160p native resolution. This is referred to as either an Ultra-High ... Read More

Father's Day will be here sooner than you think. This year (2008), it falls on June 15. Why not consider giving Dad a great home theater gift? Check ... Read More

The Pioneer VSX-1018TXH 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver brings high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, down to an extremely affordable price. This receiver is rated to deliver ... Read More

Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Amongst the two types of flat panel televisions, LCD and Plasma, the one that is ... Read More

Denon becomes the latest manufacturer to announce its new line of Home Theater Receivers for 2008. The initial announcement is a little lean on specifications, but here is what we ... Read More

Most consumers think of Denon products as high-end and high-priced. However, Denon makes some great performing, moderately priced home theater components. One example is the AVR-1508 7.1 Channel Home Theater ... Read More

Netflix joins Apple and VuDu in the movie download business with its newly announced Netflix player. The Netflix Player is a $99 compact unit that, when connected to the internet, ... Read More

Surround sound is a term applied to several types of processes that enable the listener to experience sound coming from all directions, depending on the source material. For a ... Read More

As flat panel televisions become an integral part of our entertainment experience, technological advances have resulted in big leaps in performance since their introduction about a decade ago. The latest ... Read More

The Yamaha RX-V663 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver offers high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, at an extremely affordable price. This receiver is rated to deliver 95 ... Read More

Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Amongst the two types of flat panel televisions, LCD and Plasma, the one that is ... Read More

Wal-Mart continues to make inroads into Best Buy and Circuit City territory with an increased emphasis in consumer electronics, specifically flat panel LCD and Plasma televisions. With Wal-Mart's massive buying ... Read More

Pioneer is a very recognizable brand name in Home Theater Receivers, DVD players, and Plasma Television, but they now hope to make a mark in Video Projection with the introduction ... Read More

If your desire to own a large screen HDTV has dampened due to an econmonic downturn, don't fret. The Westinghouse Digital TX-42F430S may just be the answer. Featuring a large ... Read More

Is price the main thing that is stopping you from buying a Blu-ray Disc player? If you are willing to forgo brand names, such as Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony, you ... Read More

For those that are not familiar with Criterion, they are the leading distributor of classic films from around the World on DVD that emphasize quality transfers, remastered picture and sound, ... Read More

A subwoofer is a speaker that is specifically designed only to reproduce the lowest of audible frequencies. For more details on subwoofers, refer to my reference articles: Subwoofers - What ... Read More

A new entry in the Home Theater-in-a-box category is the Pioneer Elite HTS-LX70. With its glossy jet-black subwoofer-receiver combination module and extra-small cubic-style speakers, this system is well designed to ... Read More

Looking for a great gift for your favorite Grad? If so, then consider giving a home theater gift. Check out my list of practical and affordable Home Theater Gifts For ... Read More

Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Amongst the two types of flat panel televisions, LCD and Plasma, the one that is ... Read More

In order to find out how the analog-to-digital TV transition will affect broadcasters and consumers, the FCC has selected Wilmington, North Carolina to be the official test case. The DTV ... Read More

A 1080p upscaling DVD player for less than $75? Yep, and 1080p upscaling via HDMI isn't the only practical feature of the Philips DVP5982/37. This player will play just about ... Read More

The countdown to the end of analog television broadcasts marches on. However, along with analog televisions, your VCR or DVD recorder may also be affected. In fact, even if you ... Read More

Pioneer announces its latest Home Theater Receivers and Blu-ray Disc players designed to complement high definition home theater. Pioneer is offering two new Blu-ray Disc players, the BDP-51FD and the ... Read More

Tru-Surround is a sound-scheme that has the ability to take multi-channel encoded sources, such as Dolby Digital, and reproduce the multi-channel surround effect by just using two-speakers. The result is ... Read More

Panasonic is introducing its new 3rd generation Blu-ray Disc Player, the DMP-BD50. What makes this player special is that it includes several new features, including the long awaited BD-Live Profile ... Read More

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11th - Check out some great Gift Ideas. Also, check out About.com's Mother's Day Page for more gift and entertainment ideas for Mom's special day.

The Sony STR-DG920 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver brings high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, down to an extremely affordable price. This receiver is rated to deliver ... Read More

Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Amongst the two types of flat panel televisions, LCD and Plasma, the one that is ... Read More

What does the heated race for the Democratic Party Nomination for this year's Presidential Election have in common with the now-concluded Blu-ray/HD-DVD Format War? More than you might think. For ... Read More

Flat panel televisions are great, but they still have one obvious flaw, you still have to connect the wires. That is, until now. Amimon, makers of a wireless video transmission ... Read More

The JVC DR-MV99B is a DVD Recorder/VCR combo that offers both good performance and a versatile feature package. This combo records on both the DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW formats and plays ... Read More

If you are put off by home theater because you think the loudspeakers will take up too much precious room space or won't fit your room decor, then one option ... Read More