All About Home Theater

You are into audio and video technology; you are in for a treat. Our home theater articles are chockfull of wonderful graphics and easy-to-grasp explanations. We have obtained everything from speakers to projection television, so go ahead -- jump in!

How Home Theater Works
When you are watching a movie at home, enclose sound and proper visual alignment can make all the difference. But how do you set up a professional system without taking a professional? Learn about the components of a home theater and how to set it all together to create the system that is good for you.

How Television Works
Television has been around long enough to seem entirely ordinary, but the box that takes TV shows into your home is a marvelous device. What kinds of signals are being broadcasted? How is the picture formed? Where does the color come from? Observe what is going on inside a TV set.

TV Buying Guide
Not so long ago, the only most important decision you had to make when purchasing a TV was black-and-white or color. Now you have to decide broadcast format, compare half a dozen different TV technologies and comprehend a growing list of additional features. Cut through the confusing terminology with our buying guide.

How SED-TV Works
The surface-conduction electron-emitter display (SED) combines the picture quality of a CRT with the compact design of a flat-screen plasma display. Find out closely how the SED-TV makes a picture.

How LCoS Works
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) sets are still what many people think of when they think of TVs, and they can present a great picture. But if you like a big screen, a flat panel TV or a widescreen model, LCoS (Liquid Crystal over Silicon) may be the correct option for you. Learn about the technology behind LCoS.

How DLP Sets Work
You no longer have to purchase a bulky rear-projection TV to obtain a big screen, but which technology should you prefer? DLP (digital light processing) sets are low-priced and have a better picture than some of the other big-screen options. Find out more about this great way to get maximum screen size for your money.

How Plasma Displays Work

Think your living room is not big enough to squeeze in a large-screen TV? The days of requiring a huge room to suit your video needs are over. Plasma displays fit the components for a huge screen into a unit that is less than 6" deep. Learn what “Plasma” is and see what is going on inside these astonishingly flat displays.