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Home Theater, Audio and Video News

Home Theater, Audio, Video and Electronics News around the world.Moderated by Admin. New threads restricted to Staff Only
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Official DVD and Blu-ray Reviews

The best Blu-ray reviews and DVD reviews hand selected by our staff of movie reviewers.Posting of Reviews in this forum is Restricted to Staff Reviewers Only!
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Great Deals and Specials

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Audio Visual Advice from HTS Staff. New threads restricted to Staff Only.
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Home Theater - Audio / Video

AV Home Theater

AV Home Theater includes basic and broad topics about audio, video and home theater.
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Home Theater System Recommendations

For help in choosing the best equipment for your home theater system.
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US Audiolist

Buy and Sell Home Audio, Home Theater and Videogames with ease and tiny fees.
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System Setup and Connection

Get help in setting up and connecting your home theater system. Speaker placement and equipment connections.
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Remotes | Cables | Accessories | Tweaks

Remotes, Cables, Connectors, Wiring, Power Management, Accessories and Tweaks.
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Home Theater Receivers | Processors | Amps

The latest on Home Theater Receivers, Processors and Amps for your system.
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Audio Processing

Audio Compression and Equalization Technologies | Formats | Bass Management | LFE Audyssey | MCACC | YPAO | ARC | Dolby Digital | DTS | 5.1 - 7.1 - 9.2 | Surround Sound
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HDTV | Video Displays | Processors

CRT, DLP, LED DLP, LCoS, D-ILA, Flat-Panel LCD and Plasma High Definition Displays and Processors.
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Video Calibration

Video calibration software, tools, and techniques discussion to achieve maximum image fidelity.
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Blu-ray | DVD | Disc Media Players

Disc Media Players including Blu-ray, HD-DVD, SD-DVD, Satellite Receivers, DVR/PVR and more.
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Movies | TV Shows | Hollywood

Movies Discussion, User Reviews, TV Shows and anything related to Hollywood. ■ Blu-ray Release Dates   ■ DMDB
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Home Theater Projectors

CRT, DLP and LCD Front Projection units for your home theater system.
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Projection Screens

Manufactured Screens and the most prolific DIY Screens specialist forums found anywhere. ■ Screen Discussion ■ Manufactured Screens   ■ DIY Screens ■ DIY Screen Development
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Computers | HTPC | Media Servers

Computers, HTPC and Media Servers related to Home Theater, Audio and Video.
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Video Game Systems | Video Games

All Video Gaming Discussion: Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox and PC Games.
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HiFi Audio Components | Music

Two Channel Audio

General 2-Channel Discussion, Processors, DAC's, Amps, Tubes and Vintage Gear
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DIY Audio

DIY Kits, Amps, Preamps, Turntables, Cables, etc.
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CD Players | Turntables

CD Players, Turntables, Phono Preamps, Cartridges and Stylus
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Pro Audio Gear | Software | Studios | Live Sound | Mastering | Recording | Mixing
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Mobile Audio

Car Audio Headunits, Processors, Amplifiers, Speakers and Subwoofers.
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Equalization | Calibration

REW Forum

Room EQ Wizard... for measuring room responses and correcting modal resonances. ■ REW Online Help File
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Electronic Processing/Equalization Devices

MiniDSP, BFD DSP1124p, FBQ2496, DEQ2496, DCX2496, Anti-Mode 8033 and other electronic devices.
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SPL Meters | Mic's | Calibration | Sound Cards

Components needed for calibrations and measurements.
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Downloads Area

Download the latest version of Room EQ Wizard, tested calibration files and test tones.
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Manufactured Speakers | Subwoofers

Home Audio Speakers

Manufactured Loudspeakers for your home theater or home audio system.
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Home Audio Subwoofers

Manufactured Subwoofers for your home theater system.
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SVSound

SVSound is The Sound Authority for speakers and subwoofers.
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The Sub Zone (Subwoofer Testing)

The NEW Subwoofer Tests performed by Dale Rasco.New Threads restricted to Staff only.
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DIY Speakers | DIY Subwoofers

DIY Speakers

DIY Loudspeaker design, testing and speaker build projects.
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DIY Subwoofers

Enter into theory, brainstorming, design and modeling of do-it-yourself subwoofers. ■ General Discussion ■ Sealed Build Projects ■ Ported Build Projects ■ IB Build Projects   ■ Subwoofer Amps | HPF ■ Build Projects Database ■ Volume Enclosure Calculator ■ Driver Wiring Diagrams
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Creative Sound Solutions

CSS drivers with XBL technology... DIY Kits, Amplifiers, Cabinets, Speaker Components, DIY Accessories
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Two Channel Audio Installation | Systems

Two Channel Design and Installation

Design and construction tips, installation help, and in-progress room build photos.
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Two Channel System Photos (Finished Rooms Only)

Showcase your finished Two-Channel audio system and listening room.
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Home Theater Installation | Systems

Home Theater Design and Construction

Design and construction tips along with installation help in building your dedicated home theater.
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Home Theater Seating and Accessories

Home theater furniture and accessories such as theater signs, posters, popcorn machines.
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Home Audio Acoustics

Expert advise on acoustical treatment for your home theater or audio room.
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Home Theater Room Photos (Finished Rooms Only)

Showcase your finished home theater. Custom designed and high-tech multimedia rooms.
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Home Theater Systems | Equipment

See what equipment other members of the Shack have in their system.
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Service | Support

General Service and Technical Information

General service discussions and technical service information for your equipment.  
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DIY Repair and Maintenance

Practical help with DIY repairs and maintenance with tips and service manuals.  
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Manufacturers & Vendors Reference Info Forum

Contact Information on Manufacturers, Distributors, Vendors, Parts and Test Equipment Suppliers.  
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Extended Warranties

Share experiences and learn about the various Extended Warranty Service Contracts available.  
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Brand Specific Service Forums

Get advice on service problems and share service experiences that may help others on a specific brand. Forums: Akai, Hitachi, Infocus, JVC, Magnavox, Marantz, Mitsubishi, Onkyo, Optoma, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, RCA, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Technics, Toshiba
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Buy and Sell Remote Controls, Cables and other Audio and Video Accessories.
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Buy and Sell DVD and Blu-ray Players... and other video components.
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Buy, Sell or Trade your DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, CDs and Games.
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For items that may be related to audio, but do not fit anywhere else.
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Classifieds - Pro Audio

Buy and Sell Pro Audio Equipment, Software and Musical Instruments. Job Listings posted here.
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Classifieds - Mobile Audio

Post your Car Audio For Sale, For Trade or Wanted classified ads here.
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