 | from Robert Silva
Welcome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! This week, check out the basics of wireless home theater, some good news from Runco, and an important announcement from Audyssey. Also, this week's product pick is a new Blu-ray Disc player from Samsung that offers some interesting features and is priced right. Of course, don't forget about Mother's Day! Check out my great Gift Suggestions for Mom.
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In the Spotlight | What is Wireless Home Theater?
Home Theater is a big part of the home entertainment scene in countless living rooms. However, one problem that plagues home theater, especially for countless spouses, is all the speaker wires and connection cables. As a result, there is an increasing number of products, such as loudspeakers, touting "wireless" installation and setup. However, what does "wireless" really mean and are these products ready for prime time? For a basic overview, check out my article: What is Wireless Home Theater?
| | Audyssey DSX Raises and Widens The Bar on Surround Sound
The recent annoucement of the Onkyo TX-SR607 home theater receiver with Dolby Prologic IIz processing, which adds a vertical component to the surround sound experience, has been creating a stir in the home theater community. However, according to the folks at Audyssey, the only way to experience "real" surround sound is to implement their new DSX (Dynamic Surround Expansion) processing. Audyssey DSX adds...read more
| Runco To Continue Plasma Display Options
 Although more well-known for its high-end video projection products, Runco also markets both LCD and Plasma displays for the custom installation market. With recent annoucements by both Pioneer and Vizio...read more Photo (c) Runco - Planar Systems
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Top Picks - DLP Rear Projection Televisions from your Home Theater Guide | ![]() | | DLP Rear Projection Televisions - If you are looking for a large screen television and are put off by Plasma and LCD, then check out the more affordable bigger screen size option of a DLP rear projection television. | | 1) Samsung HL72A650 72-Inch DLP Projection Television
If you are looking for an extra-large screen television for sports and movies, check out the Samsung HL72A650. Featuring DLP technology, this Television has a slim 20-inch cabinet depth and a large 72-inch screen. This set has a native 1920x1080p native pixel resolution, 2,500:1 contrast ratio, si 3D-Ready, and has 3 HDMI 1.3 inputs. The HL72A650 is also ready for the analog-to-digital television broadcast switchover, with onboard ATSC and QAM tuners (HDTV over-the-air and cable). This set also incorpoarates TruSurround XT audio processing. If are shopping for a big screen, high-performance television, but can't find an LCD or Plasma set that is large enough, or inexpensive enough, consider a DLP TV, such as the Samsung HL72A650. 2) Mitsubishi WD-73735 73-Inch DLP Projection Television
The Mitsubishi WD-73735, with its 73-inch, 16x9, screen, is one of the largest DLP-based projection televisions. Featuring a native pixel resolution of 1920x1080 and 1080p upscaling, this set delivers the detail to fill its large screen. Other features include an HDTV Tuner (ATSC and QAM), 3 HDMI 1.3 inputs, and front mounted USB input for display of digital photos up to 5 megapixels. There is even a set of front mounted Component Video Inputs. Additional bonuses include: 3D viewing-ready, and 120Hz refresh rate. If you like your Television really big, check this one out. You won't find an LCD or Plasma Television in this screen size anywhere near the price of this Mitsubishi DLP projection set. For full details, download the User Manual. 3) Mitsubishi L65-A90 LaserVue DLP Television
Take a DLP projection television and, instead of using a traditional light source to produce the viewable image on the screen, employ laser technology for the task. The result: Execellent color reproduction and contrast, as well as a light source that doesn't wear out. Also, even though this is not a true flat panel teleivision, the set is so thin, it can even be wall-mounted. The Mitsubishi 65-inch L65-A90 not only features LaserVue technology, but is also 120Hz 3D-ready (with optional accessory processor and glasses), offers 1080p native resolution, and four HDMI inputs. I have seen the prototype of this set both at both the CES and CEDIA trade shows this past year, and it is impressive. Check out the LaserVue Microsite. |
Product of the Week | ![]() | Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-ray Disc Player
The Samsung BD-P1600 is more than a Blu-ray Disc player. First off, it does play Blu-ray Discs at full 1080p/60 or 1080p/24 resolution, provides bitstream output for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD via its HDMI 1.3a output, and is fully playback compatible with standard DVDs, most recordable DVD formats, standard music CDs, and CD-Rs/RWs. Another bonus is...read more |
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