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HDMI - A New Connection Standard For Home Cinema

HDMI is the latest connection type found on all new modern TV's, most modern Home Theatre amplifiers and many computer monitors. But why is it important to buy equipment with HDMI connections, and how much do you need to spend on HDMI cables?

HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface, and was designed to be a backwards-compatible replacement for the DVI interface commonly found on computer monitors. The standard called for a single cable that could carry a high-definition video stream, up to eight channels of digital audio and a single Consumer Electronics Control Signal. Its primary purpose was to become the standard connection between all consumer AV devices and computer displays. Today, all new projectors and televisions will come with at least one HDMI connection and usually more to receive hi-definition video.

Perhaps the most significant part of the HDMI specification is the support for HDCP, High-bandwidth Digital Copy Protection. HDCP-protected content such as Blu-Ray movies can only be decoded by licensed HDCP players, and any devices that connect to the player, must also be HDCP certified, or the player will only output a standard-definition signal. For this reason, when buying high-definition projectors, televisions or other devices, it's best to make sure they have HDMI connections and are HDCP certified.

Be careful when hooking up your home theatre system. It is not possible to have a HDMI connection to your amplifier, and then a component connection to your projector, as the HDCP protocol will prevent the player from sending a hi-def video signal due to the final connection not being via HDMI. It is possible, however, to connect your blu-ray player or cable box to your TV by HDMI and use a separate connection, such as a digital optical cable, to send audio to your amplifier.

HDMI carries both audio and video. This means only a single cable is required to connect a TV to your Blu-ray player or cable box. If you use a separate Home Theatre amplifier, then the player and cable box can first be connected to the amplifier, which is then connected by another HDMI cable to your TV. In this setup, the amplifier uses the audio channels and passes the video channel on to the TV. If you use the approach, look for a high-quality Home Theatre amplifier, with several HDMI inputs for all your sources, which also support HDCP.

Finally, a few words on buying HDMI cables. The prices of HDMI cables can vary enormously, with certain branded cables costing 10x the price of the same length unbranded cable. In practice, HDMI cable quality has very little impact on the quality of the audio and video transmitted through it. Unlike previous home video cable standards, HDMI is an all-digital connection, so the signals are much more resistant to interference and noise. For short cable lengths, almost any HDMI cable will be fine. Longer lengths can be more susceptible to connection dropouts due to HDCP signal loss, so consider spending a little extra on these, but keep away from the most expensive brands as they offer very little extra benefit.

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Paradigm Cinema 110 CT 5.1 Home Theater Surround Sound System (Black) List Price: $1,049.00 Sale Price: $648.00 You save: $401.00 (38%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description 6-Pc. Paradigm Cinema 110 CT 5.1 Compact Theater Surround Sound System. From the #1 Brand in Loudspeakers comes Cinema 110 CT 5.1 Compact Theater Surround Sound System for music, home theater and computer gaming. 3 Cinema LCR speakers, 2 Cinema ADP surrounds boasting Paradigm’s ADP (Adapted Dipole) technology for extraordinary surround performance (visit www.paradigm.com for more info on ADP technology) and a powerful subwoofer with 10˝ driver. Wall brackets for mounting speakers included. Paradigm CT systems deliver Performance and Value like no conventional Home Theater in a Box (HTiB) system can! Buyer beware: Typical HTiB systems are all about price, not sound. Or even worse, expensive marketing hype and still not sound. When it comes to sound quality, those other systems simply cannot deliver. Paradigm Cinema CT’s are all about performance. They deliver 5.1 audiophile-quality sound without sacrificing lifestyle size, good looks or a great price. They’re every bit affordable as those other HTiB systems, but when it comes to performance, they leave conventional HTiB stuck in the box! Cinema CT systems integrate beautifully, delivering a seamless soundstage that brings movies and gaming to life and makes music sound “live.” Price/Value in Inside Track Annual Dealer Survey, an annual independent nationwide survey of consumer electronics specialist retailers and custom installers. About Paradigm The Ultimate in Sound for Music and Home Theater. For over twenty-five years, Paradigm has set the standard for sonic excellence in every product category we offer. Our focus on providing the best in performance and value pushes the boundaries in speaker design. Stunning accuracy, a spacious soundstage with pinpoint localization, powerful, well-defined bass and thrilling dynamics are hallmarks of our advanced speaker designs. For more info on Paradigm products visit www.paradigm.com or contact us: +1 905 696 2842. Features High-Power ICP Injection-Molded Co-Polymer Bass/Midrange Cones On-wall set-up featuring Cinema 330s; also ideal with Cinema 220s and Cinema 110s Audible-smooth, exceptionally detailed and authentic midrange performance Natural sounding vocals and articulate movie dialog

PCMD All-Metal Projector Ceiling Mount for Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Sale Price: $31.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This projector ceiling mount kit can be rotated 360°, and pitched and rolled in any direction +/- 80° (100% more adjustment than the competition!). The mounting plate is CNC machined for precise fitment and made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. Unlike universal ceiling mounts, our projector ceiling mounts are specifically designed for your projector! This ensures proper hanging of the projector by utilizing minimal projector coverage as well as leaving adequate space for heat to escape. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in Ohio. PCMD, LLC. has supplied thousands of projector ceiling mounts all over the world to schools, churches, businesses, and personal home theatres. We back up our mounts with a 90 Day Money Back Guarantee! We also offer the industry's first "Mount Exchange Program". Buy a new projector? Pay NOTHING for a new mount. Ask us how! Features 100% Aircraft Aluminum (6061-T6) Construction 5" drop from the ceiling Projector plates are CNC machined for precise fitment New and Improved Design! Max Tilt: +/- 80°, that is 100% more adjustment than our competitor's flawed design! Detailed instructions for easy and quick installation

Projector-Gear Projector Ceiling Mount for EPSON PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 with 8" Extension List Price: $89.95 Sale Price: $44.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This projector mount can set your projector 4" or 8" below the ceiling. It includes a 8" extension. WHILE I SHOULD BE FLATTERED THAT ANOTHER SELLER IS USING PICTURES OR OUR MOUNTS TO SELL THEIRS, IT IS REALLY NOT FAIR TO THE CONSUMER OR US. If it looks like our projector mounts but doesn't say "Projector-Gear" in the title, it is not a REAL Projector-Gear mount. We are proudly the highest rated and most sucessful projector mount seller on ebay: Kramerica_incorporated, and have a 100% rating with over 20,000 feedback! We have been at the top for years and had lots of people trying to copy our designs, but this is the first time we had another seller actually use our mounts in their pictures. I can't blame them though. Our mounts look MUCH NICER! Plus our mounts are designed better and set your projector only 4" from the ceiling. That is 25% closer to the ceiling than the imitation mounts. Our Projector-Gear mounts are constructed using precision, custom designed, aluminum parts. If it does not say "Projector-Gear" in the title of the ad, it is NOT a real Projector-Gear projector mount. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in the USA by Projector-Gear, LLC -- Beware Of Cheap Imitations. WE OFFER AN EXCLUSIVE MOUNT UPGRADE PROGRAM. When you buy a new projector, you will never need to pay full price for a projector mount again. When you get a new projector, upgrade your mount for only $14.99 + shipping and handling. Just purchase a new base plate online and it will ship within 24 hours via 2-3 day priority mail. Unlike so-called "FREE" exchange programs, you won't have to UNINSTALL your old mount, PAY to ship it back, WAIT and then PAY to have the replacement shipped. Ask us for more details. 90 Day Money Back Guarantee. Features EXTENSION INCLUDED - Sets Projector 8" below the ceiling Adjustable to +/-40°, That is more then you will ever need - Guaranteed Precision CNC Machined Aircraft Aluminum Design - 100% 6061-T6 Aluminum NO TOOLS REQUIRED -- Can Be Adjusted By Hand Backed by a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY and 100% Money Back Guarantee

Coby DVD765 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System (Black) List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $62.84 You save: $37.15 (37%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Coby DVD765 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System, 5.1-channel progressive scan DVD player, compact and slim design, DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG compatible, Dolby digital decoder, 5.1-channel audio for surround sound systems, digital and analog AV outputs for home theater use, NTSC/PAL compatible, convenient front panel and on-screen display, multiple language, subtitle, and camera angle support, picture zoom function, parental lock control, AC 100-240V automatic power switching, FCC approved and ETL listed, Home theater speakers; 5.1-channel surround sound system with 300W total output, 5 full-range satellite speakers, Subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response Features 5.1-channel progressive scan DVD player, compact and slim design, DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG compatible, Dolby digital decoder 5.1-channel audio for surround sound systems, digital and analog AV outputs for home theater use, NTSC/PAL compatible, convenient front panel Picture zoom function, parental lock control, AC 100-240V automatic power switching 5.1-channel surround sound system with 300W total output 5 full-range satellite speakers, subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response

Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 5.1 Speaker System (Set of Six, Black) Sale Price: $799.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Definitive Technology's new ProCinema 600 System is their new entry-level 6-piece home theater system. Its surprisingly affordable price belies its remarkable sophistication. The ProCinema 600 System incorporates the same new technologies and advancements, including BDSS drivers, pure aluminum dome tweeters, planar medite passive radiators and a 250-watt SuperCube technology powered subwoofer. Sonically, the new ProCinema 600 System is a revelation in terms of achieving incredible sound at an affordable price. Their imaging is absolutely boxless, spacious and three-dimensional while delivering pinpoint specificity and localization when called for. They are velvety smooth with a you-are-there presence which is unique at any price and unheard of in this price range. The 600 system is dynamic but capable of great subtlety so it excels equally with music or movies. Features Complete 5.1 speaker system System consists of four ProMonitor satellite speakers, one ProCenter center channel speaker, and one ProSub subwoofer BDSS driver design produces efficient, tightly-controlled sound All ProCinema series speakers are voice-matched for easy future expansion or upgrades The high quality finish is available in gloss black or gloss white

Projector-Gear Projector Ceiling Mount for EPSON PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 with 13" to 20" Extension List Price: $123.95 Sale Price: $61.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This projector mount can set your projector 4" or 13" to 20" below the ceiling. It includes a 13" to 20" telescoping extension. WHILE I SHOULD BE FLATTERED THAT ANOTHER SELLER IS USING PICTURES OR OUR MOUNTS TO SELL THEIRS, IT IS REALLY NOT FAIR TO THE CONSUMER OR US. If it looks like our projector mounts but doesn't say "Projector-Gear" in the title, it is not a REAL Projector-Gear mount. We are proudly the highest rated and most sucessful projector mount seller on ebay: Kramerica_incorporated, and have a 100% rating with over 20,000 feedback! We have been at the top for years and had lots of people trying to copy our designs, but this is the first time we had another seller actually use our mounts in their pictures. I can't blame them though. Our mounts look MUCH NICER! Plus our mounts are designed better and set your projector only 4" from the ceiling. That is 25% closer to the ceiling than the imitation mounts. Our Projector-Gear mounts are constructed using precision, custom designed, aluminum parts. If it does not say "Projector-Gear" in the title of the ad, it is NOT a real Projector-Gear projector mount. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in the USA by Projector-Gear, LLC -- Beware Of Cheap Imitations. WE OFFER AN EXCLUSIVE MOUNT UPGRADE PROGRAM. When you buy a new projector, you will never need to pay full price for a projector mount again. When you get a new projector, upgrade your mount for only $14.99 + shipping and handling. Just purchase a new base plate online and it will ship within 24 hours via 2-3 day priority mail. Unlike so-called "FREE" exchange programs, you won't have to UNINSTALL your old mount, PAY to ship it back, WAIT and then PAY to have the replacement shipped. Ask us for more details. 90 Day Money Back Guarantee. Features TELESCOPING EXTENSION INCLUDED - Sets Projector 13" to 20" below the ceiling in 1" increments Adjustable to +/-40°, That is more then you will ever need - Guaranteed Precision CNC Machined Aircraft Aluminum Design - 100% 6061-T6 Aluminum NO TOOLS REQUIRED -- Can Be Adjusted By Hand Backed by a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY and 100% Money Back Guarantee

Projector-Gear Projector Ceiling Mount for EPSON PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: $39.95 See Reviews For This Product Description WHILE I SHOULD BE FLATTERED THAT ANOTHER SELLER IS USING PICTURES OR OUR MOUNTS TO SELL THEIRS, IT IS REALLY NOT FAIR TO THE CONSUMER OR US. If it looks like our projector mounts but doesn't say "Projector-Gear" in the title, it is not a REAL Projector-Gear mount. We are proudly the highest rated and most sucessful projector mount seller on ebay: Kramerica_incorporated, and have a 100% rating with over 20,000 feedback! We have been at the top for years and had lots of people trying to copy our designs, but this is the first time we had another seller actually use our mounts in their pictures. I can't blame them though. Our mounts look MUCH NICER! Plus our mounts are designed better and set your projector only 4" from the ceiling. That is 25% closer to the ceiling than the imitation mounts. Our Projector-Gear mounts are constructed using precision, custom designed, aluminum parts. If it does not say "Projector-Gear" in the title of the ad, it is NOT a real Projector-Gear projector mount. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in the USA by Projector-Gear, LLC -- Beware Of Cheap Imitations. WE OFFER AN EXCLUSIVE MOUNT UPGRADE PROGRAM. When you buy a new projector, you will never need to pay full price for a projector mount again. When you get a new projector, upgrade your mount for only $14.99 + shipping and handling. Just purchase a new base plate online and it will ship within 24 hours via 2-3 day priority mail. Unlike so-called "FREE" exchange programs, you won't have to UNINSTALL your old mount, PAY to ship it back, WAIT and then PAY to have the replacement shipped. Ask us for more details. 90 Day Money Back Guarantee. Features Precision CNC Machined Aircraft Aluminum Design - 100% 6061-T6 Aluminum Adjustable to +/-40°, That is more then you will ever need - Guaranteed LOWER PROFILE -- Sets the projector only 4" from the ceiling, that is 25% better than the imitation mounts NO TOOLS REQUIRED -- Can Be Adjusted By Hand Backed by a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY and 100% Money Back Guarantee

Paradigm Cinema 90 CT 5.1 Home Theater Surround Sound System (Black) Sale Price: $849.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description 6-Pc. Paradigm Cinema 90 CT 5.1 Compact Theater Surround Sound System. From the #1 Brand in Loudspeakers comes Cinema 90 CT 5.1 Compact Theater Surround Sound System for music, home theater and computer gaming. 2 Cinema satellite speakers, a center channel, 2 Cinema ADP surrounds boasting Paradigm’s ADP (Adapted Dipole) technology for extraordinary surround performance (visit www.paradigm.com for more info on ADP technology) and a powerful subwoofer with 10˝ driver.Paradigm CT systems deliver Performance and Value like no conventional Home Theater in a Box (HTiB) system can! Buyer beware: Typical HTiB systems are all about price, not sound. Or even worse, expensive marketing hype and still not sound. When it comes to sound quality, those other systems simply cannot deliver. Paradigm Cinema CT’s are all about performance. They deliver 5.1 audiophile-quality sound without sacrificing lifestyle size, good looks or a great price. They’re every bit affordable as those other HTiB systems, but when it comes to performance, they leave conventional HTiB stuck in the box! Cinema CT systems integrate beautifully, delivering a seamless soundstage that brings movies and gaming to life and makes music sound “live.”1 Price/Value in Inside Track Annual Dealer Survey, an annual independent nationwide survey of consumer electronics specialist retailers and custom installers. Complete your home theater with Paradigm LS Stands for your Cinema 90’s. About Paradigm The Ultimate in Sound for Music and Home Theater. For over twenty-five years, Paradigm has set the standard for sonic excellence in every product category we offer. Our focus on providing the best in performance and value pushes the boundaries in speaker design. Stunning accuracy, a spacious soundstage with pinpoint localization, powerful, well-defined bass and thrilling dynamics are hallmarks of our advanced speaker designs. For more info on Paradigm products visit www.paradigm.com or contact us: +1 905 696 2842. Features 2 Cinema 90 satellites; 1 Cinema CC; 2 ADP surrounds; 1 high-performance subwoofer: 10¿ driver, 360 watts Dynamic Peak / 120 watts RMS True audiophile-quality sound. Room-filling bass to 32 Hz. Compact design suits any listening environment 1 PTD titanium domes; ferro-fluid cooled, 4-1/2 ICP injection-molded co-polymer bass/midrange cones Powered subwoofer with 10 fiber-reinforced cone; built-in high-power amplifier: 360 watts Dynamic Peak/120 watts RMS

PCMD All-Metal Projector Ceiling Mount for Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 Sale Price: $31.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This projector ceiling mount kit can be rotated 360°, and pitched and rolled in any direction +/- 80° (100% more adjustment than the competition!). Detailed instructions for easy and quick installation! . The mounting plate is CNC machined for precise fitment and made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. Unlike universal ceiling mounts, our projector ceiling mounts are specifically designed for your projector! This ensures proper hanging of the projector by utilizing minimal projector coverage as well as leaving adequate space for heat to escape. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in Ohio. PCMD, LLC. has supplied thousands of projector ceiling mounts all over the world to schools, churches, businesses, and personal home theatres. We back up our mounts with a LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We also offer the industry's first "Mount Exchange Program". Buy a new projector? Pay NOTHING for a new mount. Ask us how! Features 100% Aircraft Aluminum (6061-T6) Construction 5" drop from the ceiling Projector plates are CNC machined for precise fitment New and Improved Design! Max Tilt: +/- 80°, that is 100% more adjustment than our competitor's flawed design! LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Email us for details!

Projector-Gear Projector Ceiling Mount for EPSON PowerLite Home Cinema 8700 UB with 8" Extension List Price: $89.95 Sale Price: $44.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This projector mount can set your projector 4" or 8" below the ceiling. It includes a 8" extension. WHILE I SHOULD BE FLATTERED THAT ANOTHER SELLER IS USING PICTURES OR OUR MOUNTS TO SELL THEIRS, IT IS REALLY NOT FAIR TO THE CONSUMER OR US. If it looks like our projector mounts but doesn't say "Projector-Gear" in the title, it is not a REAL Projector-Gear mount. We are proudly the highest rated and most sucessful projector mount seller on ebay: Kramerica_incorporated, and have a 100% rating with over 20,000 feedback! We have been at the top for years and had lots of people trying to copy our designs, but this is the first time we had another seller actually use our mounts in their pictures. I can't blame them though. Our mounts look MUCH NICER! Plus our mounts are designed better and set your projector only 4" from the ceiling. That is 25% closer to the ceiling than the imitation mounts. Our Projector-Gear mounts are constructed using precision, custom designed, aluminum parts. If it does not say "Projector-Gear" in the title of the ad, it is NOT a real Projector-Gear projector mount. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in the USA by Projector-Gear, LLC -- Beware Of Cheap Imitations. WE OFFER AN EXCLUSIVE MOUNT UPGRADE PROGRAM. When you buy a new projector, you will never need to pay full price for a projector mount again. When you get a new projector, upgrade your mount for only $14.99 + shipping and handling. Just purchase a new base plate online and it will ship within 24 hours via 2-3 day priority mail. Unlike so-called "FREE" exchange programs, you won't have to UNINSTALL your old mount, PAY to ship it back, WAIT and then PAY to have the replacement shipped. Ask us for more details. 90 Day Money Back Guarantee. Features EXTENSION INCLUDED - Sets Projector 8" below the ceiling Adjustable to +/-40°, That is more then you will ever need - Guaranteed Precision CNC Machined Aircraft Aluminum Design - 100% 6061-T6 Aluminum NO TOOLS REQUIRED -- Can Be Adjusted By Hand Backed by a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY and 100% Money Back Guarantee