 | from Robert Silva
Welcome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! The Christmas and Winter Holiday shopping season is wrapping up fast. If you are looking for some last minute gifts and are low on cash, check out my home theater stocking stuffers. Also, check out my latest product review that might perk your interest, as well as a new site feature that allows you to show off your home theater system right here on About.com.
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In the Spotlight | Holiday Special: Home Theater Stocking Stuffers
Are you looking for an inexpensive home theater gadget gift this holiday season? If so, check out my selection of great budget-priced home theater accessories and gadgets most priced less than $99.
| | Mitsubishi HC3800 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector - Review
 At a suggested price of $1,499, the Mitsubishi HC3800 DLP Projector is a great value. With its native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and 1,300 lumen output capability, the projected image is detailed and bright, with good color saturation and contrast for both high definition and upscaled DVD sources. On the other hand, I did detect some rainbow effect and some fan noise. However, taking all into consideration, the Mitsubishi HC3800 offers great performance and is easy to set up in most situations. For additional details and perspective on the Mitsubishi HC3800, check out my Review, Photo Gallery, and a sampling of Video Performance Tests. Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to Aout.com
| New Feature: Show Off Your Home Theater System
Home Theaters come in many configurations, from a simple TV and Home Theater-in-a-Box system, to a full fledged custom installed system with a video projector and high-end sound system. Some are nice and neat and some are interesting examples of Rube Goldberg ingenuity. What is your home theater like? To share, all you have to do is fill out a simple form and upload up to two photos of your system. Show us your stuff!.
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Top Picks - Great Home Theater Products $199 or Less from your Home Theater Guide | ![]() | | Many consumers have the impression that home theater is complicated and expensive. Although you won't find that 42-inch Plasma Television or LCD flat panel television for $199, there are a lot of surprisingly good home theater-related components priced at $199 or less, that make great gifts for the Christmas and Winter Holidays. For my look at my current favorites, check out my Top Picks for Home Theater Products Priced at $199 or Less. Also, for more gift possibilities, check out my Top Home Theater Gifts for Holiday Shoppers. | | 1) Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-ray Disc Player
Here is a great deal! The Samsung BD-P1600 in more than a Blu-ray Disc player. First off, it does play Blu-ray Discs at full 1080p/60 or 1080p/24 resolution, provides bitstream output for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD via its HDMI 1.3a output, and is fully playback compatible with standard DVDs, most recordable DVD formats, standard music CDs, and CD-Rs/RWs. Another bonus is that standard DVDs are upscaled up to 1080p via the HDMI output. The BD-P1600 also adheres to Profile 2.0(BD-Live) specifications. However, the big bonus is that the BD-P1600 also provides internet music and movie streaming from Netflix and Pandora. The BD-P1600 is an excellent successor to Samsung's popular BD-P1500. Check out one review of the BD-P1600 from PC World. 2) Pioneer VSX-519V-K 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
If you are looking for a receiver that could complement a basic home theater system, check out the Pioneer VSX-519V-K. Featuring 5.1 Channel Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, 2 input HDMI pass-through switching, Auto Lip Lip Sync, front panel mini-jack for connection of an iPod or portable digital audio player, and even a set of 2nd Zone line outputs to supply 2-channel stereo signals to a second location (extra amplifier required), the Pioneer VSX-519V-K offers a lot for its under $200 price tag. The VSX-519V-K can also access multi-channel PCM audio from Blu-ray Disc players via its HDMI inputs. For all the details on how to set up and operate the VSX-519V-K, you can download the user manual before you make a purchase decision. 3) Polk Audio PSW10 or PSW110 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer
The Polk PSW10 is a modest powered subwoofer that is great for entry level systems and/or small rooms. This compact subwoofer delivers 50 Watts of continuous power, good clarity, tightness, and a lower bass response than you might find on more expensive subs. The PSW10 has a 10-inch woofer cone, a front mounted port to extend lower frequency response, a frequency response of 35 to 200Hz, and an 80Hz to 160Hz adjustable crossover. Input connections include both Line Level and standard speaker connections. The PSW10 also features an Auto On/Off function for convenience. Also, if you want something a little more "beefy", also check out the PSW110, which is about the same size as the PSW10 but offers a 100 watt output and downfiring port. |
Product of the Week | ![]() | Onkyo TX-SR507 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
Here is a great Christmas or Holiday gift idea for that special someone who might be a potential home theater fan. With the TX-SR507, Onkyo has incorporated solid features and performance in a reasonably priced home theater receiver. First off, this is a full 5.1 Channel-capable receiver that delivers 75 Watts-per-Channel, combined with Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio surround sound processing options, as well as DTS Surround Sensation. In addition, HDMI 1080p pass through and switching (4 in/1 out), Zone 2 speaker connections, and iPod/HD Radio connectivity via optional docking stations and universal port plug-in provide additional flexibility. The 507 also includes a "music optimizer" to enhance the quality of MP3 music files. In addition, you don't have to worry about setting up your speakers properly as the TX-SR507 also incorporates the Audyssey 2EQ automatic speaker setup system. The Onkyo TX-SR507 certainly deserves a listen and a look. |
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