Archive for February, 2010

IN DEPTH: Ultimate Home Theater PT 1

Building the Ultimate Home Theater, Part one, goes into using OTA HD and recording it with myth

Are Car audio speakers special? Is there any difference between them and a home audio speaker?

Do they somehow run on a different method, or is a speaker a speaker regardless of where it is being powered from, whether it be a cars amplifier, or a home amplifier?

is it a good idea to use Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS) to power a laptop? extend battery time?

Hi!
im planning on using UPS as an EXTERNAL BATTERY for laptop…
plug the Laptop’s power adapter to the UPS :
UPS > ADAPTER > LAPTOP

-is it true that a 600watt UPS can power a laptop to 10hrs?
-is there a way to…

Philips SoundBar home theater with Ambisound

A true showcase of state of the art technology and delivering outstanding multi channel surround sound without the clutter of multiple speakers and cables, Philips soundbar home theater with Ambisound gives you a truly immersive cinematic experience that cant be…

Does anyone know of a good home audio AND video Player for the Ipod Touch?

I got an Altec Lansing sound/video dock for Christmas. It is not compatible with the Ipod Touch, and will play audio but not video. It has great sound, but the 8.5" screen serves no function. I am going to return…

Help me find a UPS battery backup?

We have 6 Imacs, 4 of them have a secondary monitor, two printers two modems and a server. Recently out UPS went bad and im having a hard time finding a replacement. I need to find a UPS that has…

Philips Immersive Sound home theater with 360Sound

Complementing the impact and effects of flatscreen TV, the Philips 360Sound range gives the same immersive feeling of a movie theater. •Iconic and compact speakers enhance your home environment •Connect and enjoy all your entertainment: DLNA Network Link to enjoy…

How do I choose a battery back-up system (or UPS) with surge protection for my computer?

I’m thinking about buying an APS product, but I don’t know which is appropriate: 500VA (300w), 650VA (390w), or 750VA (450w)? What do the different volt-amps mean? Is the wattage more important?

How can I stop a loud buzzing sound coming accross my home audio system?

My pc is connected to three different stereo recievers in my home so I can listen to MP3s playing on my pc whether I’m in the bedroom, basement, or family room. All are fine, accept the one in the family…

My Home Theater Setup

A video on my home theater setup. 1. Hitachi Ultravision 42 Inch Plasma TV 2. Denon AVR-589 3. Polk Audio CS1 4. Polk Audio RM 7300 4. Klipsch KSW 100 5. Sony Flat Speakers ( Forgot What Model ) 6.…