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Selecting Your Home Theater:
Home Theater Basics
What you need to establish a home theater.
What to Look For When Buying a Receiver
Stereo only, or Dolby Digital or 5.1-channel surround sound too?
Spotlight on: Home Theater Buying Tips
Questions to think about before you buy a home theater.
Choosing a TV
Handy guide to the latest screen technologies.
Ten Tips to Getting a Big Screen TV
Choosing the right screen size, resolution and features.
Buying a DVD Player
What's out there and what do you need?
DVD-Recorders
An article for advanced DVD users.
Do I Need Two Subs?
For larger rooms, one sub may not be enough.
What's in a Cable?
An explanation of the various cables you need to set up a home theater.
Cable Quandary: Composite, S-Video, Component Video,
DVI, and HDMI Connectors
Advanced cables choices.
Choosing A Home Theater: Ten Mistakes to Avoid
Buyer beware!
Why Wall Units are the Enemy of Loudspeakers
The high school physics lesson you may have forgotten.
Going the Separates Route
Advice on whether to get an all-in-one receiver or separate pieces.
Beginners' Guide to Home Theater
Common Facts and Fallacies About Home Theater, Stereo and Video
Budgeting and Building a Dedicated Home Theater Room
Information on budgeting, building, and return-on-investment.
Five Steps to Buying a Great HDTV
A common sense guide to HDTV display technologies.
Ten Things You Need to Know About 1080p
Guidelines to help you navigate the claims and counter claims of 1080p
Stereo Devotees - You Might Just Prefer Music In 5.1!
More channels have always improved the musical experience - try listening in 5.1.
Blu-ray Settled: Sorting Out the SoundtrackOptions
The high-quality audio soundtrack options that Blu-ray discs and players output.
AV Surround Sound Receiver Buying Guide
Important considerations when finding an AV receiver to meet your needs and budget.
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