Home Theater | Audio and Video

This is the general discussion forum for broad and/or basic topics concerning home theater, audio and video. Basically this is the forum for topics that just don't seem to fit anywhere else. If you aren't sure where to start your thread, post it here... we'll move it if necessary.
Moderators: JCD, mechman, Otto, Wayne Pflughaupt

Home Theater Systems is for discussion and help with determining the best equipment for your home theater. Whether you are looking for a HTIB (Home Theater In a Box) or want to piece together a system separately, here is where you can get recommendations and/or discuss potential audio and/or video components for your system. This forum is for discussion of more than just one component of your system as well as setting up your home theater system.
Moderators: avaserfi, eugovector, Prof., Rodny Alvarez

Discuss all Multi-Channel Home Theater Components including all Surround Sound Home Theater Receivers, Preamp Processors, Power Amplifiers, SD-DVD Players and more. Get recommendations and ideas for buying new or upgrading components. You may post home theater product reviews here and start official owners threads for the home theater components listed in this description.
Moderators: JCD, lcaillo, Wayne Pflughaupt

HiFi Two-Channel Stereo Audio Components includes discussion of Stereo Preamplifiers, 2-Channel Amplifiers, CD Players and Dedicated Music Transports, as well as Digital to Analog Converters, Solid State and Tube Equipment, Turntables, Headphones and Headphones Hardware. We haven't forgotten the classic and original two-channel music enthusiast... this forum is to help you get the most of your stereo listening experience!
Moderators: avaserfi, JCD, Otto

Discussion and reviews of remote controls from Universal Remote Control, Phillips Pronto, Harmony, and RTI TheaterTouch, as well as Universal Electronics Nevo A/V System Controllers and the Creston Touchpanels. Discuss cables (including diy cables), connectors, speaker wiring, power products and other home theater accessories. You can also share your favorite tweaks here!
Moderators: Anthony, mechman, Wayne Pflughaupt

The Video Displays forum includes discussion on Direct View CRT Monitors, Widescreen and Rear Projection TVs. Other display devices are DLP, LCoS, D-ILA, Flat-Panel LCD and Plasma. Discus processors and scalers from DVDO, Gefen, Lumagen, Vantage, Crystalio and others. This forum also covers Color Management and Video Calibration. Questions, comments and reviews are welcome!
Moderators: bobgpsr, cynical2, lcaillo, Prof.

The Home Theater Projectors forum includes discussion on CRT, DLP and LCD front projection units for your home theater. There's something special about having that huge 92" to 120" image projected in your room. It's better than being at the public cinema. Get recommendations for optimizing and calibrating your front projector. Questions, comments and reviews are welcome!
Moderators: Anthony, blaser, bobgpsr, Prof.

The Projector Screens and DIY Screens forum includes discussion and reviews on Manufactured Screens from Da-Lite, Elite, HoloDisplays, Carada, SeymourAV, Stewart, Studiotek, Vutec, DIY Theater, Digital Image, and more. DIY Screens is one of our specialties covering discussion, reviews and recommendations for DIY Screen Painting, Laminate Screens, Blackout Cloth Screens, Fabric Screens, Neutral Gray Screens, and more.
Moderators: cynical2, mechman, wbassett

The Anamorphic Projection forum is for the discussion of converting your home theater setup into a Cinemascope Theater. Learn how to eliminate those black bars above and below your screen via the anamorphic projection system. Includes discussion of commercial and DIY anamorphic projection lenses and CIH (Constant Image Height) screens, as well as all the various products and materials involved in building your system.
Moderators: Mike P., Prof.

Service and support information for manufacturers. Knowing the facts concerning manufacturer service and repair policies can be very helpful. You may also request help with technical repair issues and if needed we can act as a liason between you and some manufacturers. The sub-forum also provides a comprehensive listing of manufacturer and vendor references.
Moderator: lcaillo