Audio and Video Players

Creative is a reliable brand when it comes to audio and video players and the ZEN X-Fi2 is one such product that is capable of offering a lot of entertainment to the user in a small package making it an extremely portable device and has a lot of advantages like most high end players that are available at a much higher cost. It is not a very common unit in the field of entertainment devices but has the potential to reach the top in no time. There may be a few defective products in each lot …

A Guide to Wireless Home Theater Systems

Home theater systems have long been the ultimate media-fan’s dream, with large widescreen televisions, high fidelity speaker systems and a series of boxes that will play whatever you want. While expensive, this is something no true film fanatic should be without, but for as long as they’ve been around, one of the biggest issues has been the abundance of wires between each device.

Running wires under the carpet to your surround sound, dozens of wires all interconnecting the speakers to the machines, it’s the bane of any minimalist and just looks plain ugly. …

Onkyo TX-SR308 Receiver Review

The Onkyo TX-SR308 is a home theater receiver that delivers exceptional value for the price. You will get the latest in home theater technology that allows you to create a home theater environment that will make you the envy of your family and friends. Even those on a budget can enjoy amazing home theater with this system. You don’t have to pay high prices because you can use a system from a trusted name like Onkyo. With the Onkyo TX-SR308, you know you’ll get quality and function.

Features and Benefits

While this is considered an entry …

Bose 321 GS-GSX Review Part I – Why Buy?

The Bose 321 GS/GSX home entertainment unit is an entry level home theater system that wouldn’t be a letdown if you’ve acquired one. Setting up the system is simple, designed to be user friendly and this aspect has been receiving praises. The printed user’s manual is rich with graphics, so it’s easy to follow. Although more than 100 pages, you’ll probably only need to refer to a couple of it. Included is a quick start poster as well as a step-by-step tutorial DVD that walks you through the setup process. A …

What to Avoid in Home Theater Furniture

Home theaters have become so popular in the modern lifestyle especially among city dwellers who value entertainment as one of the basic needs in the modern day. With home theaters comes the issue of choosing the best home furniture for you system. This article aims at discussing what to avoid in home theater furniture.

In purchasing home theater furniture, one needs to consider various aspects to avoid making a wrong purchase of this equipment which is quite costly.

Keeping in mind that the demand for this equipment has led to an increase in …

Finding the Right Setup for Your Home Theater Systems

Although the technology has advanced in recent years, the quality that you receive from your home theater system is still highly dependent on the way that you set it up. Setups that are put together incorrectly can sound jumble and will not provide you with the experience that was meant for you in the case of both movies and music. Finding the right home Theater system for you is only half the task. You will then have to figure out a way to set it up that meets the specifications that …

Build Your Home Theater – Room Dimensions

Why do you need to pay attention to the “room dimensions” of your new theater? It comes from the fact that sound travels through air as waves, and those waves will tend to behave differently based on how much air is present in a room. The amount of air in a room is calculated directly from the length, width, and height of your room.

Simply stated, a speaker creates “sound” by pushing a wave of air towards the listener (think of an ocean wave). Now, if this wave comes from the front of …

How to Pick Out a Home Audio System That Will Perform Without Blasting Your Budget

Audio systems for your home theater are becoming more popular lately. Music interpretation has changed a great deal and not only do people desire to listen to their music, they want to enjoy being able to hear songs with special effects. When the Dolby system of sound was introduced in the 1970’s, the way we hear music was changed. Seems that many people want to own a personal audio system in their home theater. The popularity is growing daily and will probably grow more in …

Getting the Right Home Theater Set For You

When you go to electronic stores, you will be amazed with the huge number of different home theater sets available in the market. The prices offered are also varies, starting from hundreds of dollars to over $100,000.

When you are not too sure of what you want, it will certainly cause you a headache to determine which one is the best for you. However, you need to keep in mind that prices cannot always be a great reference. It means that the cheaper set does not mean that it cannot work as …