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Common Home Theater Mistakes To Avoid

A home theater is no small investment, particularly if you are going for a good quality home theater. With that in mind there are many mistakes that people make along the way when it comes to their home theaters. What you want to do is learn from the mistakes of others rather than dooming yourself to repeat those that have been made so many times before. Below you will find information on some of the most often made mistakes when it comes to creating a great home theater for you and your family.

Windows

I'm not talking Microsoft either. One thing that is a killer for your home theater is a room full of windows. At night, every car passing by will prove distracting and during the day little can be enjoyed on your television from the sunlight pouring in. Even normal curtains allow some degree of light into the room, which will provide a distracting glare on you television screen. If you have no windowless rooms in your home you will at the very least want to install some heavy duty blackout drapes or curtains in order to prevent the glare and distraction that windows provide.

Cheap Speakers

Sound is one of the most important factors in imitating a theater quality movie viewing experience. If you have cheap speakers you will not receive the quality of sound that you will need in order to achieve that experience. The first five or ten minutes of the movie Top Gun provides one of the best sound tests I've ever seen. Grab a copy of the DVD and take it with you to the stores, compare speakers using that DVD and go with the set that provides the best quality of sound. It's a good litmus test and you will be glad you did if you ever listen to a favorite movie on a friends inferior speakers.

Poor Installation

It makes no sense to invest thousands of dollars in a home theater system only to bring it home and do a poor job of installing it because you didn't want to spring for the extra two hundred dollars for installation. Improper installation of your home theater will result in much less quality than you paid for, which makes a good quality system a complete waste of money. Pay the price now for professional installation if you have any doubts at all about your ability to properly install your system.

Not Reading Directions

On the other hand if you decide to do your own installation the number one problem is the result of not reading the instructions for not only installation but also the operation of your home theater. We may feel that we are intuitive by nature but sometimes it helps to have a roadmap to follow. Instructions for installation and operating manuals are our road maps and reading them first will not only save a great deal of time but also increase your enjoyment of your home theater.

Avoiding these common mistakes can go along way towards helping you get the most possible enjoyment from your home theater. It's amazing how much of a difference little things can make along the way. Good luck with the selection, purchase, and installation of your home theater. I hope you enjoy many wonderful hours of movie, television, and game watching on your new system.

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LG LHB335 1100-Watt Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System, Black
LG LHB335 1100-Watt Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System, Black
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LG has redefined what to expect from home theater. This isn't speakers and a receiver in a box. With the LHB355 Network Blu-ray Home Theater System, you get unrivaled Blu-ray technology, out-of-this world sound and instant entertainment...all in one. More than making the most of your Full HD with Blu-ray, NetCast™ Entertainment Access lets you directly tap into instant streaming movies, music and videos direct from the Internet to your TV.

Features

  • NetCast™ Entertainment Access
  • Blu-ray and DVD disc playback
  • Silk Dome Speaker Technology
  • HDMI Input
  • Standard DVD Up-Scaling
LG LHB535 1100-Watt Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System, Black
LG LHB535 1100-Watt Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System, Black
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If you want to make the most out of your HD entertainment, the LHB535 Network Blu-ray Home Theater System more than delivers. Instant streaming movies, shows and music direct from your Wi-Fi connection to your TV. Full HD video and superior audio performance with Blu-ray. Crystal-clear, dazzling sound from state-of-the-art speakers. It's the total package.

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  • Integrated WiFi Connectivity
  • NetCast™ Entertainment Access
  • Blu-ray and DVD disc playback
  • 2 HDMI Inputs
  • Silk Dome Speaker Technology
Bose® CineMate® Series II Digital Home Theater Speaker System
Bose® CineMate® Series II Digital Home Theater Speaker System
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The Bose® CineMate II speaker system provides high-quality home theater sound to get more from your HDTV experience. Just two compact speakers and a hideaway Acoustimass® module deliver sweeping cinematic sound that puts you in the middle of your movies, games and sports. Proprietary TrueSpace® technology enables this immersive performance--without immersing you in equipment. There are no rear or center speakers, eliminating much of the wiring of traditional 5-speaker systems. Just connect the system right to your TV and control basic functions with a simple four-button remote. Improved acoustics. Exceptional value. The CineMate II system is an ideal choice for your first home theater speakers or a Bose surround experience in smaller rooms. The simplified, two-speaker setup offers a hassle-free addition to your HDTV. And the improved acoustics provide exceptional value for home theater performance. Newly redesigned Articulated Array speakers--now with a striking, pure black finish--aesthetically match today's flat-panel TVs. The hideaway Acoustimass module reproduces resonant low notes that add drama to movies and games. And it now includes a dedicated bass control for your listening preferences. Place the module in a corner or out of view--all the sound seems to come from the compact speakers. Easy to set up. Easy to use. The CineMate II speaker system only requires a few connections. It hooks up directly to your TV with minimal--if any--disruption to existing component connections. A small interface module houses your audio input from the TV and displays on/off status for your system. And a sleek, four-button remote handles basic system functions.What's in the box --2 Articulated Array speakers --Acoustimass module --Interface module --Simplified four-button remote control and batteries --Stereo cable (6') --Speaker cable (15') --Optical cable (6')

Features

  • A 2.1-channel home theater speaker system with redesigned Articulated Array® speakers and improved digital acoustic performance
  • Designed for use with your TV
  • Sleek, four-button remote controls CineMate system
  • Simplified setup, with only a few connections to make
LG LHT854 1000-Watt DVD Disc Home Theater In a Box
LG LHT854 1000-Watt DVD Disc Home Theater In a Box
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1000W 1 Disc HTiB, 4 Satellite, HDMi/ 1080p, Made for I Pod, Demo Mode

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  • HDMI 1080p Up-Scaling Superior image quality from standard DVDs with 1080p up-scaling via HDMI output
  • Direct iPod Dock Connect, charge and control your iPod or iPhone
  • LG Simplink Easy control interface with other LG SimpLink products.
  • USB Media Host Experience your digital music and photo library with USB Media Host
  • Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD
Coby DVD938 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System with Digital AM/FM Tuner (Black)
Coby DVD938 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System with Digital AM/FM Tuner (Black)
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Coby DVD938 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System with Digital AM/FM Tuner, 5.1-channel progressive scan DVD player with integrated amplifier, DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+G and JPEG compatible, Dolby digital decoder, plays digital media files directly from USB drives and SD/MMC/MS cards, integrated digital AM/FM tuner with 40-station preset memory, dual microphone inputs for karaoke function, 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 parental lock control, AC 100-240V automatic power switching, FCC approved and ETL listed, Home theater speakers included; 5.1-channel surround sound system, with 600W total output*, 5 full-range satellite speakers, subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response

Dynamic sound meets sleek design in Coby's DVD938 home theater system, which includes a progressive scan DVD player plus a 5.1-channel home theater speaker system (subwoofer and five satellite speakers). The DVD player has built in USB/SD card slots for direct playback of your digital media library, and it also features an integrated Dolby Digital decoder, microphone inputs for karaoke, and digital AM/FM radio. See larger image.   The five full-range satellite speakers and subwoofer deliver pounding bass and crisp highs for 600 watts of power in 5.1-channel surround sound. Key Features 5.1-channel surround sound system with 600W total output Includes subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response and five full-range satellite speakers Progressive scan DVD player with integrated amplifier DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+G and JPEG compatible Dolby digital decoder Plays digital media files directly from USB drives and SD memory cards Integrated digital AM/FM tuner with 40-station preset memory Dual microphone inputs for karaoke function 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 Parental lock control AC 100-240V automatic power switching Specifications Audio input: RCA Stereo Audio Audio output: RCA Stereo Audio; Coaxial Digital Audio Video output: RCA Component Video; RCA Composite Video Menu languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese Main unit dimensions: 16.8 x 2.2 x 10.2 inches Subwoofer dimensions: 4.3 x 11.8 x 11.7 inches Satellite speaker dimensions: 3.5 x 5.2 x 3.1 inches What's in the Box Main unit, subwoofer, 4 satellite speakers, 1 center channel speaker, remote control, AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna, AV cable, speaker cables, operating instructions

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  • 5.1-channel progressive scan DVD player with integrated amplifier, DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+G and JPEG compatible
  • Dolby digital decoder, plays digital media files directly from USB drives and SD/MMC/MS cards
  • Dual microphone inputs for karaoke function, digital and analog AV outputs for home theater use, NTSC/PAL compatible
  • Convenient front panel and on-screen display, multiple language, subtitle
  • FCC approved and ETL listed, home theater speakers included; 5.1-channel surround sound system.Speaker Output: 80W x 5 (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10%); Subwoofer: 200W (8 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10%); Total Output: 600W
Bose® CineMate® GS Series II Digital Home Theater Speaker System
Bose® CineMate® GS Series II Digital Home Theater Speaker System
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The Bose® CineMate® GS II speaker system is the easiest way to enjoy Bose 2.1-channel home theater performance and bring out the full audio potential of your HDTV. Proprietary TrueSpace® technology enables two Gemstone® speakers and an Acoustimass® module to deliver compelling sound for movies, games, sports and more. The system easily connects directly to your TV, avoiding the need to disconnect other sources. And with no rear speakers, there's no wiring to the back of your room. A programmable universal remote control simplifies operation of other connected sources. A sound upgrade for your home theater needs The CineMate GS II system represents a quality home theater upgrade to complement your HDTV. Two powerful Gemstone speakers flank your TV and put you in the middle of dramatic home theater sound. You'll experience a level of realism that simply cannot be matched by TV speakers alone.A hideaway Acoustimass module provides the low frequency effects that make movies and games so compelling. It even includes dedicated bass control. Place the module in a corner or out of view--all the sound seems to come from the compact speakers. Together, the speakers and Acoustimass module provide full depth and clarity for your music, too. Simplified setup Setting up a CineMate GS II system is a quick exercise, with only a few wires to connect. It hooks up directly to your TV with minimal-if any-disruption to existing component connections. A small interface module houses your audio input from the TV and displays on/off status for your system. And it's all controlled with a programmable universal remote that works seamlessly with most video components attached to your television. What's in the box --2 Gemstone speakers --Acoustimass module --Interface module --Universal remote control and batteries --Stereo cable (6') --Speaker cable (15') --Optical cable (6')

Features

  • 2.1-channel speaker system with premium Gemstone® speakers, improved digital acoustic performance
  • Designed to enhance the audio from your TV and existing video sources
  • Universal remote controls system and most components connected to your TV
  • Simplified setup, with only a few connections to make. Ideal for small- to medium-sized rooms.
Coby DVD420 2.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System (Black)
Coby DVD420 2.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System (Black)
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The Coby DVD420 2.1-channel DVD home theater system makes home theater setup quick and easy. With 2 full-range satellite speakers and a subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response and an ultra-compact DVD player, this package can get you up and running in a flash. It also supports a host of media formats including DVD, DVD-R/RW, CD, and CD-R/RW and is JPEG compatible.

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  • DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG compatible, Dolby digital decoder
  • Digital and analog AV outputs for home theater use, NTSC/PAL compatible
  • Multiple language, subtitle, and camera angle support, picture zoom function, parental lock control, FCC approved and ETL listed
  • 2.1-channel system with 75 watts total output power, two full-range satellite speakers, wooden subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response
  • Convenient volume and bass level controls
Monster Cable MP HTS800 Home Theater PowerCenter HTS800 With Coax Protection
Monster Cable MP HTS800 Home Theater PowerCenter HTS800 With Coax Protection
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Monster Cable MP HTS800 HP High Performance Home Theatre PowerCenter® HTS800 With Satellite 8 outlets, 1 coax, 1 phone, Clean Power

Amazon.com Product DescriptionThe fact is, analog audio equipment is sensitive to a different type of noise than video, just as video is sensitive to a different type of noise than digital, and so on. In the past, manufacturers have used filters to combat the problem of noise introduced via power sources. Unfortunately, the filters were not optimized to attenuate at the different frequencies that are unique to digital, analog audio, and video realms. Products that managed to deliver truly cleaner AC power were thousands of dollars in price, out of reach for most people. Enter Head Monster Noel Lee. An uncompromising audiophile, Lee joined forces with Richard Marsh, the world’s foremost expert on AC power, to develop affordable solutions to AC power problems. The result? Monster Clean Power. Internal view showing the various filters and advanced circuitry. Pictured is the HTS5100. Rear view showing the component-assigned outlets. Pictured is the HTS5100. More Than Just Surge! -Monster Clean Power The following overviews of Monster’s isolated, specially tuned Clean Power filters demonstrate the methodology behind Clean Power’s development. The higher the Clean Power stage, the more advanced the noise filtration. The more advanced the noise filtration, the higher the level of component-to-component isolation. Isolated Clean Power Digital Filters Optimized to reduce noise generated by digital equipment digital filters isolate digital components from connected analog audio and video components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Video Filters Optimized to reduce noise generated by video equipment, video filters isolate video components from connected digital and analog audio components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Analog Audio Filters Optimized to provide maximum noise rejection for sensitive analog audio components, audio filters isolates audio components from connected digital and video components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Ultra-High Current Filter Optimized for maximum noise rejection, ultra-high current filters provide maximum current to high power components such as surround sound amplifiers. Reference Home Theater Power Monster PowerCenters also offer the most comprehensive home theater system protection available, featuring higher joule ratings for faster acting, full capacity surge protection. Monster’s Multiple SurgeGuard and Tri-Mode Circuitry instantly detects any voltage surge or spike and immediately suppresses it before it can reach your components. And, for your total peace of mind, the latest generation of Monster Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters come with higher Connected Equipment Guarantees (CEGs). Unlike other surge protectors, the PowerCenters’ ultra low-loss RF circuitry provides maximum protection with virtually no signal loss, especially important with the advent of HDTV. In addition, all PowerCenters display current draw and voltage. Monster recognizes that convenience is vital, too. The PowerCenters feature component-assigned color coding with matching power cord labels for easy identification, and all are rack mountable, for easy integration into custom installed rack mount systems. Get All The Performance You Paid For With Monster Power’s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters, you’ll get the best possible audio and video performance from your home theater system.

Features

  • Dimensions: 1.40" H x 3.88" W x 10.13" L; weight: 1.31 lbs.
  • Monster Clean Power? Stage 1 v2.0 filter to provide noise-free power to your sensitive electronic components.
  • Color-coded, labeled outlets and matching cord labels for easy hookup.
  • 8 ft. Monster AC power cable with FlatProfile? right angle plug provides flexibility for installations.
  • Eight outlets total, including three spaced for use with AC adapter transformers.
Optoma HD20 High Definition 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector (Grey)
Optoma HD20 High Definition 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector (Grey)
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The Optoma HD20 brings a new level of flexibility to your High-Definition home theater/multi-media experience. With true 1080p resolution, the HD20 delivers excellent color saturation and subtle details for superior image quality. With its sleek design and weight of 6.4 lbs, the Optoma HD20 is perfect for sharing big-screen movies, sporting events and concerts or for taking your video gaming to the next level by connecting the HD20 to your favorite game console.

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  • True High Def 1080p Resolution
  • 1700 Lumens Brightness
  • 4000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • Up to 300-Inch Screen size
  • Two HDMI, VGA-In, Component Video, Composite Video and +12V Trigger
Bose Acoustimass 5 - Speaker System, ideal for stereo or home theater use - Black
Bose Acoustimass 5 - Speaker System, ideal for stereo or home theater use - Black
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A revolution in speaker design and thinking was launched with this speaker system from Bose. The two satellite speakers are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, making them perfect for any room in your house! They may be small but will still provide the famous Bose Direct-Reflecting M-^Y sound. The Bass Module will fill your room with deep, rich bass, while staying out of sight. Invisible never sounded so good! Color: Black

Experience enhanced sound from Bose's most affordable, next-generation Acoustimass stereo speakers. The Acoustimass 5 system in black delivers bass that's the deepest and fullest yet. Two single-cube speakers--smaller than ever before--are elegantly designed to fit virtually any decor. And the module easily hides away behind furniture or off in a corner, so all the lifelike sound seems to flow from the tiny cubes.   When you hear the Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers, you'll think you're listening to much larger speakers. Yet the spacious sound actually comes from two tiny cube speaker arrays and a hideaway Acoustimass bass module. The improved cube speakers offer enhanced performance, contemporary styling, and a smaller size than the Series II. And the improved module fills a room with even deeper, fuller bass. These Virtually Invisible speakers are the definitive answer to the question of how to combine spacious sound with space-saving design. Though the Virtually Invisible speaker design may seem like a disappearing act, the performance is quite noticeable. Full, resonating bass and crystal-clear highs envelop a room in beautiful stereo sound. It's all the result of years of intense research and testing. The Acoustimass 5 speakers accomplish what no conventional speakers can claim: big, lifelike sound without big, bulky speakers. Now or in the future, Acoustimass stereo speakers can be turned into a home theater set by simply adding the compatible Bose VCS-10 center-channel speaker. For full five-speaker surround sound, add the VCS-30 center-surround speaker package. Key Features Direct/Reflecting speaker technology delivers lifelike spaciousness from a natural balance of reflected and direct sound--similar to a live performance. Magnetically shielded speakers allow for speaker placement in close proximity to your TV without interfering with the picture quality. Automatic protection circuitry prevents drivers from being overdriven and provides increased reliability while minimizing interference with the listening experience. Syncom computer tested to ensure one of the highest levels of quality and reliability in the audio industry. What's in the Box Dimensions and Weight Cube Speakers 6.25 x 3 x 4 inches (HxWxD); 2.5 pounds Acoustimass Module 14 x 19 x 7.5 inches (HxWxD); 18.8 pounds 18.8 lbs (8.5 kg)

Features

  • Versatile bookshelf speakers for music and movies in smaller rooms
  • Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology
  • Stereo Everywhere® speaker performance
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