Home Theater

It’s January 6 as I write this, and I just talked to my tech editor, Chase.

If you play cheap content, it’s not going to sound good. This is just as important a part of the client education process as...

So a client comes to you and says, “I love movies from a lot of different eras, but there are so many different picture...

EQ units increase your sales and your client contentment factor. Don’t let fear or ignorance stand in your way, here.

You need to have a systematic approach to verifying the audio and video performance of your installations–using reliable test vectors and documenting the resulting...

Despite our geek-driven desire to impress clients, we often miss the mark.

Folks around CEDIA EXPO have been talking about the end of dedicated home theaters.

Say what you will about our industry, but it is not afraid of new technology.

You’re probably familiar with the Denver Broncos’ story this year: future Hall of Fame QB, record-setting offense, expected to win the Super Bowl by...

If you walked the halls of CEDIA EXPO this year, you probably heard some statements like, “Dedicated home theaters are on the decline,” or...

Power conditioning is important, but not for the reasons you may be led to believe.

I am standing in my backyard in disbelief, looking at the partially complete fence that I asked a contractor to build to keep the...

We need to stop reinventing the wheel where bass is concerned.

Streaming video and video on demand (VOD) are quickly replacing Blu-ray, DVD, cable, and satellite as our clients’ preferred methods for acquiring program material....

I ran into a common problem on an install the other day.

Hopefully, most of you are already up to speed on acoustical treatment and could just use a refresher. For those who aren’t—maybe this is...

One of the biggest challenges facing our industry is finding a way to simplify connectivity and control for the sophisticated systems that we design...

It happened again. I went to configure and calibrate a home theater and ran into a quagmire of unexpected issues that caused a failure...

The first time I saw a digital projector that I thought might give multi-stacked Sony or Runco 9-inch CRTs a run for their money...

I was chatting with an integrator at CEDIA who reads this column, and we went through various topics until the conversation ultimately turned to...

I am absolutely baffled by the way we sell our video features and technologies.

I heard it again today.

There’s a new trend in home cinema projects on the horizon.

During the last year, you’ve installed super-high-impact, allegedly reliable home theaters for your favorite clients.

Hitting Proper Bass Response Involves a Delicate Dance ...

I am detecting a trend of late; people are increasingly choosing to move their big flat-screen TVs and associated technology into areas that are...

Let’s not forget that people still love high-quality music.

The process of debugging, configuring, and tuning the audio and video is all-tooften misunderstood, under-appreciated, or simply ignored in our industry.

When ‘Tactile Stimulation Devices’ are Right for a Project

A Job Specification Document Can Help You Avoid Headaches ...

Selling a Theater as a Complete Room Can Help Ease Sticker Shock “How much will this home theater...

Making The Case Using Thicker Acoustical Wall Treatments ...

It’s Grabbing A Lot Of Mindshare, So You Had Better Be Ready ...

It’s Friday night and here I am battling with the PC-based setup menus of a surround processor instead of going out for a...

Environmental Factors That Affect Audio Outside The House The weather where I live has been so nice lately that my thoughts have turned to...

There I sat, deep into the early morning hours, during set up of CEDIA EXPO exhibits last month, amidst mountainous piles of electronics, building...

Maximizing Your Picture Size Across A Range Of Video Formats I just got back from dinner with a prospective client. It was quite enjoyable,...