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Thursday, July 02, 2009
Robert Archer, 07/02 12:47 PM, 0 Comments
Q. If money did not matter, what is the best TV on the planet that’s 50 inches or more? - Matt Ubel, Minn. A. The easy answer is the Pioneer Elite Kuro plasma, but Pioneer is phasing out of that product. So if you’re going to buy one, you should do it now. You should also look into products from… View this story
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Simon Scotland, 07/01 11:52 AM, 2 Comments
Q. I have a 14x16 ft room which I plan to set up as a media room. If I want to do a 7.1 system, what is the largest size TV/Screen that should be used? How many 30-inch chairs could you fit that would allow for reasonably good balance with two rows of seating? Dave, Fla. A. I’d start by… View this story
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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Robert Archer, 06/30 08:46 AM, 0 Comments
Q. My church is to begin projecting videos on a wall. We have no screen at this time, and will be projecting directly onto a painted wall. Is there a color or finish that might be best? A. Hi Margaret, ideally the wall is the last thing you should be throwing a projector image on, but if that’s the case… View this story
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Monday, June 29, 2009
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Simon Scotland, 06/29 11:39 AM, 19 Comments
Q. I have several hundred DVDs and an old Philips MX 5600D receiver/DVD player that I would like to replace with a unit that could store my DVD collection and take the place of the home theater amp/receiver that won’t break the bank. - Jack, Texas A. I think you, like many people, are on the search for the Holy… View this story
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Julie Jacobson, 06/25 11:05 AM, 1 Comment
I just had a home theater system installed by MyerEmco in my great room – an open contemporary room with vaulted ceilings. I want to take up the old wall-to-wall rugs and install hardwood floors. A large sectional Persian rug will be put down. How will it affect the sound bounce and what alternatives are available to capture the perfect… View this story
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Monday, June 22, 2009
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Robert Archer, 06/22 09:15 AM, 0 Comments
Q. I have a poolhouse that has been previously equipped with ceiling speakers and outside speakers. We just bought a new TV for my father for his birthday to put in there and are looking to upgrade our sound equipment. The problem is, the wires for the speakers come out of the wall in a different location than the TV… View this story
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
CE Pro, 06/18 09:41 AM, 1 Comment
Q: I want to add surround sound to my living room but my problem is where do I place my front speakers. I have a rectangle room and at the front left corner my 40” LCD display is mounted above my wood burning fireplace. To the right of the corner fireplace is a window and at the other end of… View this story
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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Scott Varn, 06/16 09:15 AM, 8 Comments
Q. Is there a system with a touchscreen wireless remote that will let me control EVERYTHING in my home? Lights, music, heat, security, video..... Thanks! - Todd/Seattle A. Actually there are many but I have to ask ... do you want to control them all with one system or have multiple systems? I will infer that you really want it… View this story
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Scott Varn, 06/10 12:40 PM, 2 Comments
Q. I want to put all my A/V equipment in a cabinet. My remote Logitech 880 is IR. What is best way to do this? - Philip, Savannah GA A. There are remotes with built in RF (radio frequency) that will transmit into a cabinet and then emit IR (Infrared) to the individual devices. These remotes work even when not… View this story
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Scott Varn, 06/03 04:00 PM, 5 Comments
Q. What is the best way to wire up my theater room? Should all equipment be on one circuit or should the monitor and projector be on their own dedicated circuits? - Anonymous A. If you can, go ahead and break it up on two circuits. If you are in the prewire stage it is simple and not that expensive.… View this story
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Bryant Moore, 05/28 04:05 PM, 4 Comments
Q. I am looking for a speaker selector I can utilize through my computer. I do not want to add a volume knob in each room. I want control over the power and volume via my computer. Any suggestions? - Steven, WI A. While you don’t specifically mention whether or not you are willing to spend the money on a… View this story
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
CE Pro, 05/19 03:25 PM, 1 Comment
Q. We recently installed a 32” Sony LCD on a wall near our kitchen. Now, of course, after the purchase and installation, I think the TV “sticks out” too far on the wall. I have seen framed TVs in a number of high profile restaurants and hotels. Do you know where I can find someone who makes and ships a… View this story
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