•Are You Happy With Your HDTV?
Many consumers, after they purchase their HDTV, assume that everything they will watch on it is in High Definition. Needless to say, many are disappointed when they find out that their VHS videos and analog cable channels many times actually look worse on their new HDTV than they did on their old analog set. In order to get the most out an HDTV, you need High Definition signal sources, such as HD Cable, HD Satellite, Upscaling DVD, or Blu-ray Disc. Are you using your HDTV to its fullest potential? Share your HDTV viewing experiences.
•Do You Own a Blu-ray Disc Player?
Ever since DVD was introduced in 1997, engineers and manufacturers have been working on its eventual replacement, which has resulted in the development of two competing formats - Blu-ray and HD-DVD. However, although HD-DVD has now been discontinued, Blu-ray is hear to stay.DVD as we know it today will still be around for some time to come, but Blu-ray is definitely making its mark. Do you own a Blu-ray Disc Player? If so, share your Blu-ray Experiences.
•What's Better, Upscaled DVD or Blu-ray Disc?
Video Upscaling: With the advent of HDTV, the development of DVD players to match the resolution capabilities of HDTV are becoming more important. Many DVD players are now equipped with "upscaling" capability to better match the performance the capabilities of the today's HDTV's. However, the introduction of Blu-ray has confused the issue between standard DVD upscaling and the true HD capability of Blu-ray. What do you think is better, upscaled DVD or Blu-ray Disc? Share Your Thoughts.
•Home Theater and Consumer Electronics Shopping Joys and Disasters
Shopping for the latest in home theater and consumer electronics can be either a fun adventure, or a total disaster. Share your successful and/or disastrous Home Theater Shopping Experiences.
•Are you a Vacuum Tube Rebel? - Share the love for Vacuum Tube Audio!
In home theater these days, "digital" rules. However, despite the dominance of digital technology, the trusty vacuum tube is not only still with us, but is enjoying a new popularity, thanks to both the end of the Cold War and the continued support by audio enthusiasts. Are you a Vacuum Tube Rebel? - Share the love!
•Enjoying The Home Theater Experience Outdoors
With high gasoline prices, more expensive air-fares, and high theme park ticket prices, getting away for the summer is certainly more difficult these days, especially if you have a family.One fun way to avoid discontent on the homefront because of your inability to take your clan on summer vacation, is to set up an outdoor home theater. For those of you that have done this, share your experiences with the rest of us.
•Are You Addicted to Home Theater?
Do you enjoy your home theater system? Of course you do! It is easy to get caught up in the latest in HDTV, surround sound, gadgets, and movies on DVD. However, when does periodic enjoyment of your home theater system begin to turn into an all-out addiction? If you find your home theater habit is taking up a lot of time, money, and space, you may be addicted. Share your experiences.
•What Are Your Money-saving Home Theater Tips?
Home Theater has taken on a significant role in our entertainment landscape, but when times get tough it is perceived that a home theater system is a luxury that may no longer be affordable. On the other hand, when you consider the cost of taking the family out to dinner and a night at the movies, buying a home theater system may be just the right, affordable, family entertainment solution during economic doldrums. Has a home theater saved you money for entertainment? Share your experiences.
•How Do You Set Up For Watching The Super Bowl?
Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular the annual unofficial U.S. national holiday. Most of those that can't attend the game in person, will be watching it at home. In order to fully appreciate the Super Bowl, you need an HDTV and Home Theater System. How do you set up for watching the Super Bowl? - Share Your Tips.