Matt Dever, marketing manager of audio and Core Brands The Atmos and Auro 3D evolution To look to the future of speakers, we start with the future of consumers—particularly how their consumption of audio is changing. At Core Brands we see a resurgence of interest in home theater audio, stimulated by new 3D Audio formats […]
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Home Technology Year in Review and a Look Forward
From smart home innovations to home theater advances and wireless audio, this has been an exciting year for new home technology.
It’s that time of year again—time to take a look at some of the biggest trends in home technology and figure out what it all means for next year. This year I break it down into the four areas that saw the most change or significant activity: Home Automation, Home Theater, Wireless Home Audio and […]
Get the Guide7 New Laser and LED Projectors that Are Quiet, Bright, and Really Cool
IF YOU’RE IN THE MARKET for a new home theater projector, you’re going to need to learn a little about light. Why? Because the light sources we’ve become accustomed to using in home theater projectors—big hot lamps—are going away, and they’re being replaced by LEDs and lasers. Yup, lasers.
Why the need for new light sources? Traditional home theater projector lamps run hot and then die. They often require noisy fans to keep them from melting the projector’s innards, and they last only a few thousand hours. If you use your projector a lot, you could end up spending $300–$400 every couple of years for new lamps.
Video Projectors
A video projector can utilize one of several different display technologies, so know your options.
A video projector can utilize one of several different display technologies, so know your options.
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Consider size, shape, material and the capabilities of your home theater projector when selecting a screen.
Get the GuideDealing with an Odd-Shaped Room
Ensure a comfortable view and engaging audio in a room of imperfect dimensions
Get the GuideSoftening Hard Surfaces
Tame unruly audio by adding fabric pillows, draperies and other absorptive materials to your home theater.
Get the GuideShutterEaze Can Easily Automate Plantation Shutters
The new option from Living Automation Solutions can provide remote control over your home's existing shutters.
The new option from Living Automation Solutions can provide remote control over your home’s existing shutters.
Get the GuideCEDIA Brings Out Laser and LED Home Theater Projectors
New 4K and 1080p projectors use lasers and LEDs
Lamps are for heating up fast food, not for high-performance home cinemas.
Get the GuideDefinitive's A60 Module Adds Dolby Atmos to BP-8060ST Speakers
The new A60 Elevation Speaker Module adds Atmos support to existing BP-8060ST floor-standing speakers.
The new A60 Elevation Speaker Module adds Atmos support to existing BP-8060ST floor-standing speakers.
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