The Practical-Home-Theater-Guide.com E-zine

Issue # 009: What's new
Date: 9^th March 2005

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Welcome to the Practical HT Guide Update.

Recently, we were invited to write an article on home theater technology to appear on the Home Technology E-Magazine published monthly by HomeToys Inc. This online magazine is an interesting e- publication with a variety of interesting topics each month.

Contributing to such a highly successful magazine is a real honor. Our article discusses the use of surge suppressors as protection devices in the home theater, and will appear in the April issue of the HomeToys E-Magazine. In reality, the article is an excerpt from a series of articles appearing on our site dealing with power protection in the home theater.

But there is more...

We took this opportunity to revise all content appearing under this section. Now, we have seven articles that discuss various power protection related issues - ranging from the use of surge suppressors to the more elaborated power line conditioners and complete home theater power-plants.

For the budget conscious, we also investigate the possible use of inexpensive computer-grade power supplies as part of a power protection solution in the home theater.

In reality, power protection can be expensive - yet there is a lot one can do when well informed - and this does not necessarily imply that you have to spend thousands on power protection solutions.

So here's what new or undated:

A Guide to Power protection in the Home Theater  
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• Power Clean Up: Why invest in power protection and line conditioning? 

We discuss the problems related to dirty and dangerous AC power. But not only... There are other sources feeding your equipment and that may have an impact on system performance.

• Surge Suppressors (1) - A first line of defense

We look at the operational principles behind surge suppressors. We also explain the various surge suppressor ratings used to describe the surge protection capabilities of these devices.

• Surge Suppressors (2) - A word of caution

Surge suppressors represent the most common form of power protection - designed properly, surge suppressors will work over and over again, but do not take surge suppressors for granted...

• How-it-Works: Power Line Conditioners

We discuss the different power protection solutions as used in power line conditioners, together with the pros and cons of each. It is one thing if you are after power protection alone, and another if you want to get the best out of your cutting-edge audio and video home theater set-up. 

• Using computer-grade Uninterruptible Power Supplies as part of a  home theater power protection solution

The purist in home audio and video would surely discard such a preposition ...but what if budget is an issue? Discover more in this article.

• Your 'Power Protection' check-list

We have prepared a 'what to look for guide' when planning a power protection solution. You will also find a 'before-you-buy check-list' that should further assist in the process.

• Affordable Power Protection Solutions

We have also undated the vast selection of power protection gear available at our Online Store.

Products range from small inexpensive  power protection strips, reasonably priced UPS, and complete home theater power centers for improved system performance.

For our full range of uninterruptible power supplies, please check also here: Uninterruptible Power Supplies

 

We hope that  'YOU'  will enjoy and profit from these new additions to our site!

Recommended Reading:

Home Theater for Dummies clearly explains the latest developments in home theater systems. Written in plain English, it is one of the top-selling books at Amazon. Highly recommend.

Home Theater Design takes a step-by-step comprehensive approach to the subject in a similar manner to 'Home Theater for Dummies' except that it comes in the form of an eBook. If you are the type that don't like to wait for your books to be delivered through the mail, then this is the ideal eBook to start with.

For the full list of available books and magazine reviews, please check the following links: 

• Reviews - Home Theater Books

• Reviews - Home Theater Magazines

Take care and stay tuned ! 

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