Category Archives: Acoustic

A faulty home theater setup can be your worst nightmare. There are many reasons to make sure home entertainment electronic components are assembled and connected properly since dangers and hazards can range from fires to electronic device blowouts. In fact, many homeowners are still snaking wires through their home, which may cause unintended dangers beyond anyone’s imagination. Continue reading →

Setting up a home theater is a dream for most people. If you can make it a reality, then you will certainly want to ensure that the quality of your sound environment matches your visual experience. In order to accomplish this, there are some basics of home theater acoustic principles that you should consider. Continue reading →

It was not that long ago that having a 50-inch screen, high-fidelity sound system and acoustically tuned theater in your home would qualify you for an appearance on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. These were the trappings of success, the toys of millionaires and Hollywood moguls. No longer. With the astounding progress made in the various technologies (monitors, projectors, speakers, acoustic treatments) and the dramatic price decreases, a complete home theater setup today would likely cost less than the first large-sized plasma screens. For the record, Philips sold the first 42-inch plasma TV model, in just four Sears locations, in 1997. The price tag? A cool 15 thousand bucks. A dozen years later, 42-inch TVs can be had for about $500. Continue reading →