Betrdz asked:


Are regular sized DVD players better quality than the compact ones?

Vito

J. Lloyd asked:


Many people believe anything goes when it comes to putting together a home theatre. This might be the case for some, but those who want optimum viewing know one of the most important things is actually the item many try to skimp on. The fact is the sound system, the projector and even the furniture can found on a budget, but the screen should not be compromised if quality is a concern. If the screen is bad, it won’t matter how much has been spent on the projector, it won’t look right.

There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to screens, too. The only one that can say what is best is the person doing the viewing though. Some might prefer screens that make the blacks blacker while others like things to show up a bit brighter. With this in mind, let’s look at some of the different choices in screens:

Blank wall: A lot of people choose to project straight onto a cream colored or white wall. While this will work, many say the images tend to wash out. The fact is movie theatre screens are pretty complex devices and a blank wall just can’t compete with the quality a good screen will provide. When a blank wall is the choice for money savings concerns, altering lighting and even texture can help keep the images within the acceptable range, but don’t expect miracles.

Paper: Giant sheets of white paper will typically present the same type of image a blank wall will offer. This is considered a step up, sort of, but real movie critics would cringe at the thought. When hundreds of dollars go into the equipment, screens should not be a last concern.

On the purchase end, there are four major types of screens. These all have their benefits, and some will like one kind more than another. Viewing perfection is a very subjective thing when it comes to home theatre screens.

Matte: The matte white screen is one that many wear by. This particular design tends to come with very little reflectivity and does a fairly good job of ensuring colors appear as they should. Blacks tend to be the blackest on these screens, but brightness is not one of their virtues.

Glass: A glass bead screen is not generally the favored choice of most movie fans. It does have its perks though. These screens tend to be highly reflective and they are bright. For those who like their images to be very bright, glass bead is the best choice.

Silver: Kind of the middle of the road option, a silver screen works very well, but it can make some colors appear a little muted. Still, this is considered a very big step up from a plain old wall or a sheet of paper.

Pearlescent: This type of home theatre screen is considered by many to be the best possible option. Offering decent color tones and modest brightness, the pearlescent screen is known for its good contrast and overall decent picture quality.



Jan

Shawney asked:


My dad has an old tv, and someone bought him a new dvd player for christmas, but his old tv doesn’t have the right hookups for it…like the white and red and yellow plug ins? I was just wondering if anyone knew of a kind of adapter thing that could make that work…thanks alot and sorry i don’t know too much about what i’m talking about haha…

Cory

MDilla asked:


I’m looking to invest in a good/high quality Home theatre in a box. I am looking for something that is not only very good quality, but that also looks cool.

Kraig

bboy4life82 asked:


what are some good brand names other than bose. anything top or middle quality. basically… i can’t afford bose but i just need to know what brands to avoid really. also, with a brand new vizeo tv do i need a receiver for surround sound.

Jared

wmv_dvd asked:


I am looking for buying a non-PC based (standalone) DVD player that can play WMV (Windows Media Video)when copied onto a CD or DVD in data format and be played.

Ideally, I want this DVD player with some more features, but I can compromize.
1. Can Upconvert to HD.
2. Can play all other modes of audio, photos and video (jpeg, mp3, divx, etc)
3. DVI is preferred, HDMI and Component output are okay.

Can someone recommend something, please?
Thanks in advance.

Charley

mnp asked:


I have had a 5.1 home cinema system in a box before but found that (a) the sub-woofer was too ‘boomy’ even when turned down; and (b) the sub was too over bearing if I wanted to listen to music. I wonder if there is a system or set-up that doesn’t use, or need a sub and allows the user to switch to 2 front speakers for listening to music?

Buddy

Samantha Davis asked:


While there are many different things that go into building the perfect home theatre system, and many different ways of putting one together, all of them have one thing in common: amazing speakers that can the room in a rock song, or catch that creaking door in the horror movie you’re watching via surround sound. Whether you’re looking at a quality TV or an actual projection screen theatre, any and every model requires good speakers to carry the sound.

There are many different types of speaker systems that you can use in a home theatre. One of the most important things to know is that the higher the watt and ohm of the speaker, the greater the sound you get. The quality of volume and how much you can push the envelope is limited only by the patience of the neighbor most likely to call the cops.

There are so many types of speaker systems that literally hundreds of articles could be written on the subject. While well recognized brand names can put out great speakers and speaker systems, pay attention to the less well known brands, as well, because some of those speakers may be just as good, and several hundred dollars cheaper.

When choosing out speaker systems, don’t forget the surround sound! One of the best effects of a home theatre speaker system is when the surround sound is perfectly attended to. This brings a dimension to movies most people have never experienced . . . since even many people with a home theatre system don’t have the surround sound set up appropriately.

When you are deciding on what theatre speakers to buy, keep the arrangement details in mind. The basic common home theater set up is a screen at one end of the room, one central speaker, one speaker flanking each side of the screen, two speakers providing surround sound on the left and right, and sometimes a speaker adding surround sound from the rear (absolutely great for either war or horror movies).

If you decide to arrange your room this way, chances are good that you will have excellent sound added to your home theatre system, and this makes speaker placement relatively simple if you are in a large room without much confusion. In the ideal situation, the front speakers are the same height from the ground, usually either slightly above or slightly below the display, and the surround speakers should be at least one and a half feet above the heads of the viewers. A lot of people mess this detail up.

The decision on home theatre speakers is an important one, especially if you want to be oriented towards movie watching. A DVD of a movie such as Braveheart is amazing when you can hear each individual bow string twang, and the sound of arrows displacing air. When the surround sound is on at full blast all over the room, that’s an experience you don’t soon forget, and neither will your all your friends gushing about your system to everyone they know!



Rolf

▒ ☼║Domenic║☼▒ asked:


we have a new home cinema and were wondering :
a, how much is a projector on average?
b, will i need a scroeen or can i just paint the wall white?
c, if i can what type of paint should i use? (eg:gloss)
d,well how much will it be to set the whole lot up(on average)?
in dollars please in the future and on average how much is the progector like what can it range forom and to

Leif

Nick asked:


I have Insignia 200 watt home theatre SPEAKERS. They are five in number with each satellite speaker 30Watts and subwoofer 50Watts. I am hunting for a suitable receiver for my speakers. Anybody with knowledge of hooking up 5.1 channel system? Also someone could tell if I can use a 500 or 1000 Watt amplifier for the same if I get a good deal. Thanks

Bobbie