eCoustics.com home theater articles

Private Getaway Home Theater

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:39:40 -0500

We chat with Jeffrey Smith--owner of North Miami's First Impressions Theme Theatres Inc.

HDTV Buying Guide: Shopping Tips

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500

Looking for a flat-panel HDTV? Our comprehensive guide will tell you all that you need to know. Keep these shopping tips in mind when you're browsing the store aisles.

HDTV Buying Guide: Making Sense of the Specifications

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500

Before you purchase an LCD or plasma flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive buying advice to learn what features to consider.

HDTV Buying Guide: Select the Right Flat-Panel Technology

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500

Before you drop hundreds or thousands of dollars on the wrong flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to know. Our HDTV buying guide might just help you save some money.

Installation of the Year Awards 2009 - Best Whole-House Installation

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:04:48 -0500

Best Whole-House Installation Bliss Home Theaters and Automation Inc.

Installation of the Year Awards 2009 - Best Home Theater Installation

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:01:45 -0500

Best Home Theater Installation First Impressions Theme Theatres Inc.

Installation of the Year Awards 2009 - Best Media Room Installation

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:20:01 -0500

Best Media Room Installation Robert's Home Audio & Video of Los Angeles, Calif.

True Blue Home Theater

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:32:34 -0400

The "six degrees of separation" phenomenon is happening among Home Entertainment's readers and home-theater aficionados.

Out of the Box Home Theater

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:48:45 -0400

The ability to put aside one's own opinion out of respect for the other party's desires goes against the grain of human nature.

A Barn Reborn Custom Installation

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:12:07 -0400

At first glance you would never expect that this 1,500-square-foot renovated barn, part of a 13-acre suburban Philadelphia estate in Bucks County, can convert into a high-tech home theater with the touch of a button.

From Spec to Spectacular Home Theater

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:11:58 -0400

When NHL hockey player Cory Stillman and his wife Mara started looking for a new South Florida home, they knew they wanted a home theater.

Best of CEDIA 2009

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400

Attendance at the just-concluded CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design & Installation Association) Expo, held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, was down for the second straight year to around 20,000, and the number of exhibitors shrunk from 500 to 400. But the good news for home theater enthusiasts is as follows: What the various exhibitors that remained actually exhibited was a considerable amount of ingenuity.Amid the myriad goods being shown including high-end projectors...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

LED Behind the LCD: Understanding LED-Backlit HDTVs

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400

You've heard about LCDs. You've heard about plasmas. Maybe even you even understand all the pros and cons between them. But what are all these "LED televisions" we keep hearing about?With the crop of LED-backlit HDTVs announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show finally starting to hit the streets in force, it's a question we hear a lot from budding home theater shoppers. Blame the acronyms. While yesterday's consumers had to make a simple choice between CRT and rear-projection television sets, today's consumers are confronted with plasma, LCD, DLP, OLED, and laser televisions. And now, the age-old...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

Enjoy Video Anywhere

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400

Nothing beats kicking back in a cushy recliner for taking in last night’s episode of Sons of Anarchy, South Park or even all three hours of The Godfather. But with the rise of digital video, home theaters have moved out of the living room to just about anywhere you might care to catch a show: the bedroom, your hotel room on vacation, even the car. And with sites like Hulu, YouTube and Joost, enjoying video digitally no longer entails a lengthy process of DVD ripping or piracy. Video is truly everywhere now, and enjoying it is truly simple. Here’s how to get started.On the ComputerWith crisp high-definition laptop screens that now span up 18.4 inches...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

Restoration Hardware Custom Installation

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:44:05 -0400

Lured by the urban lifestyle of Georgetown, a married couple fell in love with this majestic home in the heart of Washington, D.

Green Home Theater

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:16:27 -0400

All across the consumer electronics industry, manufacturers are looking for ways to make their products more energy-efficient.

Projector Placement Tips for Home Theater

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:16:00 -0400

Home Theater Projector Shopping Advice

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:07:00 -0400

Inspired Living Custom Installation

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:31:18 -0400

Sited at 1,200 feet on a sprawling hilltop property with direct views of Mount Hood, this majestic Craftsman-style home can easily be mistaken for a romantic vacation retreat in some rural forested area.

Home Theater Speaker Shopping Advice

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:01:00 -0400

Pillarboxed Broadcasts: Should I Worry About Burn-In?

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:46:00 -0400

Norm Ruddock asked if watching pillarboxed HD broadcasts could ruin his HDTV

How to Connect Your New HDTV Properly

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400

The right connections can make all the difference to your picture, but that doesn't mean you have to break the bank for really expensive cables.

How to Install Your HDTV

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400

If you were planning to mount your new set over the fireplace, stop right now. Our tips will make sure you get the best possible view of your new set.

How to Improve the Picture and Sound on Your HDTV

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Calibrating your HDTV and carefully setting up your speakers will give you a great picture and rocking sound.

Beautiful Persuasion Home Theater

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:00:15 -0400

Take an on-the-street survey in terms of which sex will do anything to own a breathtaking home theater.