The Home Cinema BlogWhat's New on the Home Cinema Guide?Subscribe to our RSS feed - and send all the latest home cinema and home theater articles direct to your PC. So we're all busy people right? Who's got the time to keep checking our favourite websites too see if anything new has been added recently - or if our favourite pages have been updated? No, neither have I! So subscribe to The Home Cinema Guide Blog - and all the new stuff comes directly to you! How cool is that? Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and articles on The Home Cinema Guide. 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system?Looking at buying a surround sound system and can't decide between a 5.1 and a 7.1 system. It would cost a bit more to get a 7.1 system so my question Permalink -- click for full blog post "5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system?" Dolby AC-3, LPCM and DTS 5.1 - Blu-ray Audio Codecs ExplainedDolby AC-3, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD are just a few of the audio codecs that can be present on a Blu-ray disc. Understand the difference with our guide to Blu-ray audio... Surround Sound Speaker Placement - the Center and Front SpeakersThey are the most important speakers in your system, so try and get the best from your center and front speakers. Find out more about surround sound speaker placement... BD-Live: Blu-ray Profile 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 ExplainedBD-Live can be an exciting feature for your Blu-ray player to have - but what is it exactly? Our guide to Blu-ray profiles explains... Permalink -- click for full blog post "BD-Live: Blu-ray Profile 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 Explained" Stereo and/or surround sound speakersCan I use surround sound speakers for both surround and stereo Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stereo and/or surround sound speakers" Blu ray vs hd dvd - what is the difference?I want to buy a high definition player for my new hdtv but i'm not sure what to buy. As far as i understand, i have the choice between hd dvd and blu ray. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Blu ray vs hd dvd - what is the difference?" HDTV viewing distanceI have a 44inch pioneer plasma tv and i would like to know how far i should sit from this television as to not damage my eyes Permalink -- click for full blog post "HDTV viewing distance" Blu-ray Regions - Understanding Region Codes for Discs and PlayersLike DVD, many Blu-ray discs are encoded to stop them being played in different parts of the world. Find out more about Blu-ray regions... Blu-ray and DVD Aspect RatioWhy do we get those black bars on our TV screen when we watch a movie? It's all to do with the DVD aspect ratio... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Blu-ray and DVD Aspect Ratio" TV Aspect Ratio - Understanding Widescreen and 4:3We hear a lot about widescreen TV these days, but what is it exactly? We take a look at the TV aspect ratio and explain what it all means... Permalink -- click for full blog post "TV Aspect Ratio - Understanding Widescreen and 4:3" Yamaha RX-V365BL 5.1 Channel AV Receiver HDMI helpI started reading this page on your site and saw my receiver as the very first picture and I am hoping that I am in the right place for help. http://www.the-home-cinema-guide.com/surround-sound-receiver.html Permalink -- click for full blog post "Yamaha RX-V365BL 5.1 Channel AV Receiver HDMI help" Home Theater Wiring Installation AdviceConnecting your system together can be a complicated business, check out our home theater wiring installation guide for some tips and advice... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Home Theater Wiring Installation Advice" Stereo and Surround Sound Speakers for Home Audio SystemsChoosing home theatre speakers can be confusing. What size? What rating? What type? Use our guide to surround sound speakers to help you decide... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stereo and Surround Sound Speakers for Home Audio Systems" HDMI FAQThe HDMI connector is becoming the most common connection type in an audio-visual setup. For answers to many issues, go to our HDMI FAQ... Permalink -- click for full blog post "HDMI FAQ" Home Theater Connections GuideUnderstanding home theater connections can sometimes be the most difficult part of setting up your system. Our guide will help you choose the best connectors to use... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Home Theater Connections Guide" Understanding the DVI Connector and Video CableWhat is DVI-D? When should I use it? Find out more about the DVI connector and cable with our guide... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Understanding the DVI Connector and Video Cable" HDMI Connector Guide - the Port and Cable ExplainedAn HDMI connection is common on most modern AV devices these days, let our HDMI connector guide explain everything you need to know... Permalink -- click for full blog post "HDMI Connector Guide - the Port and Cable Explained" What is the difference between 1080i and 1080p?When I connect my blu ray player to my lcd tv it shows me I am getting 1080p. When I watch something through my HD cable box it tells me that it is 1080i. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is the difference between 1080i and 1080p?" HD TV on old TV'sHi, if I upgrade my old Sky Digibox to a Sky+HD (I would be happy with Sky+ but all the deals are on the SkyHD packages) or similar Freeview HD / FreeSat Permalink -- click for full blog post "HD TV on old TV's" Home Theater Wiring Guide - Picture GalleryAll those connections and cables in your home theater system can seem confusing - but it doesn't have to be that way. Check out our home theater wiring picture gallery... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Home Theater Wiring Guide - Picture Gallery" Home Theater Speaker Placement - Guidelines For Your Surround Sound SetupIt is as important as buying the right speaker, home theater speaker placement can make or break your surround sound system. Here are some general guidelines to think about... SeeSaw.com - New Online TV Service For the UKSeeSaw.com is a new online TV streaming service for the UK. Find out more details here... Permalink -- click for full blog post "SeeSaw.com - New Online TV Service For the UK" Installing Surround Sound Systems: The Home Theater Sound SystemSurround sound systems are crucial to any good home theater sound system. Learn the basics about installing a surround sound set up... My 200Hz Tv will not display in 200HzI have a new Samsung Led Tv and cannot get anything to display in 200 hz? Any Permalink -- click for full blog post "My 200Hz Tv will not display in 200Hz" Which Yamaha receivers for 5.1 surround sound?I've always used Yamaha amplifiers with my home stereo sound systems. Guess i just like the Yamaha sound. So if i switch to a 5.1 surround sound Permalink -- click for full blog post "Which Yamaha receivers for 5.1 surround sound?" Can't find what you are looking for?Back from Home Cinema Blog to Home Cinema & Home Theater Guide Homepage |
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