- Selecting the Right Audio Format for DVD Playback
- TechLore - July 26, 2005
- There are many who've spent thousands on a killer digital surround sound system to achieve the ultimate cinematic experience in the comfort of their living room. Yet, one of the most important steps to getting the best sound quality possible is so of...
- My TV - Four Ways to Take it With Me
- TechLore - April 10, 2005
- As a companion piece to my other article about streaming audio around the house, I am ready to help those once again following in my digital footsteps. This time we are talking about how to watch your favorite television shows wherever you want.
- What's My Favorite Online Music Service?
- TechLore - February 7, 2005
- I don't have enough time to keep up with all the online music services that keep popping up. I have used a few and have started to collect stories from others who are also...
- Ask The Experts: How Do I Transfer LPs To My PC?
- TechLore - February 5, 2005
- Most turntables use standard RCA style connections to hook up to various devices, but the signal they output is often different than what your VCR uses. In order to get proper sound, ...
- Are CDs a Thing of the Past?
- TechLore - February 1, 2005
- It didn't take too many memberships to CD clubs to realize that my CD collection would get pretty unwielding pretty fast. Early on, I knew that every time I wanted to listen to a CD, it wasn't going to work to...
- Understanding Digital Music Formats
- TechLore - December 29, 2004
- Since the introduction of the Compact Disc in the 1980's, digitally encoded audio has become the most popular method of playing audio in history. Today, a new evolution in audio is quickly changing the way the world buys, distributes, and listens to ...
- Understanding Amplifier &Receiver Power Specifications
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- It's no secret that it takes a lot of knowledge to truly understand the world of home audio, which is littered with confusing numbers and terms. Wattage, current, distortion, frequencies, and impedance are just a few of the specifications anyone look...
- Finding the Best Location for Your Subwoofer
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- A surround sound system can be one of the biggest upgrades to your home video and audio experience, but can also be very challenging to setup properly. Specifically, in order to get the most enjoyable audio experience from your home theater, your spe...
- What is Dolby Digital?
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Dolby Laboratories, founded in 1965, has been arguably the most influential company in the sound industry since its inception. Most people are familiar with the Dolby Logo, stemming back to when analog cassette tapes were the standard for music liste...
- How To Convert VHS and Camcorder Tapes to DVD Using a DVD Recorder/VCR
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- If you have analog home videos, either VHS tapes or analog camcorder tapes (Hi-8, etc.), to convert into DVDs and you want to use a DVD recorder to do the conversion, this article will assist you with that process. To view other options to convert an...
- What is DTS?
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- You may have looked at the front of a home theater receiver or at the back of a DVD box and wondered what "DTS" stood for. DTS is the acronynm for Digital Theater Systems. This company develops standards for compressing multi-channel audio informatio...
- Hide Your A/V Components By Using an IR Repeater System
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- One of the challenges when designing a home theater system is determining the location of the home theater components, such as a DVD player and stereo receiver. It is often incorrectly assumed that these components must be out in the open in a direct...
- Tech Myth: 'Universal' Remote Controls
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- It's no doubt that many people own aftermarket universal remote controls purchased from grocery stores, gas stations, and hardware stores. In a pinch, these $10 wonders can perform many functions of hundreds of devices, but can also be a little decei...
- Navigating the Device Menu on Your Components
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Have you ever purchased a consumer electronic device, plugged it in and used it without ever adjusting any of the factory settings? Or do you even realize that your device has settings that can be adjusted? Configuring basic settings on your componen...
- Music Throughout My House - Four Options
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- I have been struggling for many months to organize my large music library and make it accessible thoughout my house. Perhaps I should have bitten the bullet and went for a custom installed...