http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/home-theater-guide-blog.html The Practical Home Theater Guide Blog provides instant updates about anything appearing on practical-home-theater-guide.com, as well as timely home theater news and comments. Click here to subscribe. en-us home theater guide Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:33 GMT Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:33 GMT practical-home-theater-guide.com http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/index.html Lots of information at Practical Home Theater Guide: Comprehensive home theater design guides, home theater systems reviews, and installation advice to help you get started. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:33 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/elite-screens.html Elite Screens products cover an extensive range of high quality yet affordable projection screens that come in all forms of arrays and screen surfaces. We review the Elite line to discover more. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:28 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/elite-projector-screens.html Elite projector screens constitute an interesting , often innovative yet affordable projector screen solution for the home theater; discover what is available from Elite Screens in this guide. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:26 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Home-theater-screens.html Home theater screens are usually the last to be considered when setting up a home cinema. Many would choose among the cheapest available projector screens. BUT this is a BIG mistake... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:26:00 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/home-theater-projector-screen.html Selecting the right home theater projector screen is critical for a great home cinema experience. This step-by-step guide renders the selection process a straightforward one. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:25:59 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/projector-screens.html Matching the screen gain with the ambient light and projector output is critical as you may easily end up with a too bright projected image; discover more in this guide to projector screens. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:25:57 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Projector-screen.html There is no magic projector screen surface that performs well under all home theater conditions. Follow the criteria detailed in this guide to identify an optimum screen fabric for your needs. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:25:56 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-display.html What is LCD display technology, and how do LCD panels work? Discover more in this illustrated how-it-works guide to LCD flat-panel display technology. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:34:16 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-panel.html Discussing the latest developments in LCD panel technology: Improved CCFL and LED backlights in LCD HDTVs, and color sequential technology in LCD displays. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:13:41 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/image-sticking.html To many, burn-in and ghosting are synonymous with plasma displays, yet even LCD TVs may suffer from image retention. Discover what causes image sticking in LCD displays; how can you avoid it? Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:12:02 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-motion-blur.html Are 240Hz LCD TVs really better at eliminating motion blur? To what extent a higher refresh rate helps display fast action correctly; how does it relate to the pixel response time in an LCD display? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:25:24 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-response-time.html The latest LCD TVs claim 1msec LCD response time; is this fast enough to display fast-action content? What about 120Hz and 240Hz LCD TVs: Are these really better at eliminating motion blur? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:49:34 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/amazon-video-on-demand.html When I purchased the 60LD550, I was advised that future firmware updates would keep this set current. That has not occurred. When you go to LG's NetCast, Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:05:37 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/wiring-solution.html Designed for the home installer with basic DIY skills, channel-type on-wall wiring solution systems make for easy home theater installation. Read here to discover more. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:57:28 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-tv-mounts.html The different types of LCD TV mounts give rise to mounting options undreamed of with CRT and RPTVs. In this second part, we discuss the various LCD mounts - identifying their pros, cons and usage. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:49:59 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-mounts.html Thanks to the use of LCD mounts, installing a flat-panel TV should be a relatively straightforward, yet many fail. Help is on the way. Follow through this LCD TV installation guide to discover more. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:47:33 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/LCD-Tv.html LCD HDTVs are turning out bigger, better, and cheaper, yet selecting your LCD TV can be a challenging time. Discover all you need to know in this series of articles on LCD televisions. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:53:17 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/new-hdtv.html CES2012 is over but the dilemma continues... buy your new HDTV now and enjoy a great bargain on a premium 2011 HDTV, or wait till the new 2012 sets are out later in the year? Here is what we think. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:20:43 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/shopping-online.html Shopping online is a way to save big money on your gear, but is it safe and secure? Discover how you can manage the risks while still enjoying big savings in this Online Buyer's Guide. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:27:13 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/refurbished-electronics.html Are you looking for a cheap flat-panel TV? Buying a refurbished HDTV may be an option but... Read here to discover what you need to know about buying refurbished electronics. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:27:11 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/movie-poster-online.html Thousands of movie posters and movie memorabilia available at our Movie Poster Online Store - thanks to our partnership with AllPosters, MovieGoods and MoviePoster. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:41:10 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/american-movie-poster-classics.html AFI Best 100 American Movie Poster Classics collection represents a unique opportunity to relive the magic of the best 100 movie posters ever produced during 100 years of American movie history. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:01:53 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/movie-posters.html Movie posters can help re-create the magic of the movie theater in the home. Discover more about movie pictures, poster light boxes, poster books, poster sizes, etc., in this Movie Poster Guide. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:02:11 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/poster-light-boxes.html Poster Light Boxes represent the ultimate in poster presentation. In this movie poster guide, we present DIY light boxes building tips and also discuss features to look for when planning a purchase. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:02:09 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/poster-sizes.html Movie posters come in various standard sizes. Probably, the most common is the one-Sheet, but there are many others. Learn more about the different poster sizes in this short movie poster guide. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:02:08 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/poster-books.html From movie poster collector guides to poster books which you can color yourself, it is all available online for the movie art collector home theater enthusiast! Read here to discover more. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:02:06 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/3d-tv-is-worth-it.html I do think 3D is worth getting into right now because you can get 3D TV’s and blu-ray players for the same price as ones that aren’t capable. Mitsubishi Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:45:01 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/equipment-racks-2.html In this guide, we discuss the features to look for when selecting your AV rack, how to go about equipment installation in rack enclosures, and the important issue thermal management in equipment racks. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:01:49 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/samsung-55inch-c9000-led-tv-owners-opinion.html I have had this 55-inch Samsung LED HDTV for over a year and have been completely impressed by it and ever one of it's features. The edge lit LED backlight Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:09:00 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Tv-viewing-distance.html Are you buying a big screen TV for your home theater room? Discover how the screen size and image resolution relate to your TV viewing distance for a truly immersive viewing experience. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:31:48 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/digital-television.html Even if you have one of the latest HDTVs, you may still end up without free-to-air Digital television. Why? We look at basic issues that may crop up in the reception of digital TV. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:54:00 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/hdmi-cable-1.html When it comes to extending an HDTV signal over an HDMI cable, you have three HDMI extender options - copper wire, wireless and fiber optic. Read here to discover more. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:59:22 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/hdmi-cable.html Which AV interconnect is capable of delivering a better picture: Digital or analog, DVI and HDMI cable interconnects or Component Video? Read here to discover more Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:35:30 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/dvi-cables.html DVI is a flexible video interface that can take various forms. To many, the different DVI cables and connectors represent an incomprehensible mess. Help is on the way; our DVI guide explains it all! Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:20:32 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/home-theater-cable.html Easy-to-follow home theater cable connections tips to get the best results out of your home theater system components. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:35:01 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/video-cables.html Are you confused by the variety of video interconnects used in the home theater? This easy-to-follow guide explains all there is the need to know about both analog and digital video cables. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:24:49 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/audio-cables.html A short home theater guide to audio cables, covering both analog and digital audio interconnects. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:17:22 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/av-cables.html There is a lot of high tech behind today's AV cables. This short guide discusses cable anatomy and the use of silver-plated conductors and gold-plated connectors to improve home theater cable performance. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:51:35 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/speaker-wires.html The definitely guide to speaker wires and speaker connectors: What about expensive oxygen-free copper, silver wire, and gold-plated connectors: Will these make a difference in speaker performance? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:51:32 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/hdmi-cables-1.html HDMI covers a variety of HDMI cables and connectors; in this second part of our HDMI guide, we discuss the different HDMI cable types and connectors supported by this AV interconnect standard. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:46:41 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/hdmi-cables.html Are you confused by the many flavors of HDMI? Follow through this short guide to HDMI cables and HDMI connectors to discover all you need to know about this de-facto standard in the HDTV industry. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:46:40 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/home-theater-cables-1.html Is there really the need to replace those home theater cables that come 'free' with your gear? Will this make a difference in your home theater system performance? Read here to discover more. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:56:36 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/home-theater-cables.html Choosing home theater cables is not easy. This AV cable guide explains the different AV interconnects and speaker wires; included are easy cable connection tips to get the best out of your system. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:56:35 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/hdmi-connectors-pinouts.html HDMI Connector pinout detials covering HDMI type A, HDMI type B and HDMI to single and dula-link DVI-D. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:56:34 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/best-hdtv.html 2011 has brought a number of great HDTVs, all capable of an excellent picture. However, not all HDTVs are the same, so... Which are the best HDTV for overall features, performance and price? Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:20:27 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/sony-led-tv-2011-3.html We pick the best Sony LED TV sets for 2011 at the different budget categories while giving reasons why the selected models represent the best HDTV choice at the respective price range. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:45:36 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/sony-led-tv-2011.html All 2011 Sony LED TV sets feature Internet Video and excellent energy efficiency; premium HDTVs add refined styling, 3D and a Web browser but performance is a mixed bag; read here to discover more. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:05:01 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/sony-led-tv-2011-2.html The latest premium Sony LED TV sets are among the most preferred LED TVs by demanding consumers thanks to their extensive features, refined styling and solid performance. But nothing is perfect... Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:59:57 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/sony-led-tv-2011-1.html 2011 entry-level Sony LED TV sets come with a few interesting features not normally associate with entry-level sets; but performance is not exactly what one would expect. More in this Sony TV review. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:59:56 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lg-led-tv-2011-2.html The 2011 line of LG LED TVs range from cheap sets to some of the most technologically advanced but expensive HDTVs. The issue is: Which are the best LG LED TV sets at the different budget categories? Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:59:53 GMT