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Which is a good choice for a home theater “powered sub” quality and reasonably priced?

Question by Looks: Which is a good choice for a home theater “powered sub” quality and reasonably priced?
I have a surround sound system which i just purchased a new receiver. I kept my old speakers but unfortunately the sub I have does not work with the new receiver. I narrowed it down to it being that the sub I have is not a powered sub. So now I need a powered sub but I do not know which one to get because there are so many different options and different prices. Can someone help?

Old System: VR-517
New System: RX-467

Best answer:

Answer by bbt91945
You can not go wrong by buying a name brand speaker. Look for these brands: JBL, Infinity, Energy, Klipsch, Definitive Technology and Polk Audio. This will also depend on your personal budget for the speaker. Hope this will help you out.

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is “BenQ MX511 DLP 3D Ready Black XGA Projector” good ? and will it give me a good 3D and HD Quality?

Question by Mohamed S: is “BenQ MX511 DLP 3D Ready Black XGA Projector” good ? and will it give me a good 3D and HD Quality?
i want to buy a HD 3D projector, which i can use to watch HD movies and 3D movies and use it for my PS3 to play 3D games, so will “BenQ MX511 DLP 3D Ready Black XGA Projector” be able to do the job? do i have any other options in 700$ range?

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Answer by mattmatt32
That is a 3D DLP projector. The type of 3D used with 3D DLP projectors and 3D DLP rear projection televisions is referred to as “checkerboard 3D”.

Most 3D Blu-ray players will not output in a checkerboard 3D format, and the current PS3 firmware PS3 does not support that format right now. Instead they use a 3D format called “frame packing” where the left and right views are in the top and bottom of a larger frame, and a 3D TV will separate the 2 views from the larger frame and then play them back alternately in sync with shuttered eyeglasses.

Some adapters have been developed for Mitsubishi 3D DLP TVs so that frame packed 3D from Blu-ray and PS3 games can be converted to the older checkerboard format, but I am unaware if BenQ offers this type of adapter, or if the Mitsubishi adapter would be compatible with a BenQ projector: http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/accessories/3DA1 .

If you want to spend less than $ 700 on a 3D projector that supports frame packed 3D, then you will have to wait. The current crop of 3D projectors that can support frame packed 3D run from $ 5,000 to $ 15,000: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20017374-1.html .

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Are there any good wireless home theater surround systems out there?

I am trying to reduce clutter and i am trying to find a home theater system that has rear wireless speakers so I dont have to run my speaker wire across the floor to the rear speakers. Anybody own any good wireless home theater systems that work well for them. Thanks for all reply’s.

how good is this epson projector ?

Is it good enough for a home theatre ? and a good review please and suggestions thanks

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8950691&type=product&id=1215819880206

Please Help! Is this projector good for gaming use?

I recently purchased radio shack’s gigaware micro projector but it wasn’t clear at all it was blurry even though I was using projection screen so I returned it. I just wanted to know will nec vt440 projector be sharper and clearer image when I play my wii and xbox 360? I don’t want too expensive projector and also I already purchased Nec vt440 projector. So what you think? This is the specs of the projector: http://www.projectorcentral.com/NEC-VT440.htm

I have just bought an Epson EMP-3300 Projector. Is it good enough to watch DVD’s or play games?

Could you please tell me about youor experiences with this projector, thank you so much!

Is putting tile in your home theater a good idea?

we’re making a home theater room and my dad wants to put marble tile on the floor, is this a good idea?Most home theaters i’ve seen have carpeting.
I knew it would mess with the sound. If only i could get my dad to listen to me.

Is home theater system only good for watching movies?

I am thinking about getting a home theater system for my Samsung 40″ LCD TV. If I am not watching a dvd movie, can home theater system be used just by watching TV?

Home Theater: -good Sound System Can Greatly Enhance Your Movie Watching Experience

One of the most important pieces of a home theater is the sound system. A good sound system can greatly enhance your movie watching experience and a good home sound system can replicate the movie-theater sound effects on a smaller scale.

When installing a sound system in your home theater, you need to think about the size and shape of the room as well as where the viewers will be seated. Placing the speakers – especially the center speaker, in the optimum position for every seat in the house will ensure a good movie experience for everyone!

Here’s some things to think about when choosing and installing the sound system for your home theater:

1. A good home theater should have at least five speakers. You should have three in the front positioned at the right of the viewers, for more details visit to www.positive-idea.com the left and the center. There are two surrounds also which are generally in the back on either side. If you really want super duper realistic sounds, you can add more but five will do the trick on a budget.

2. The center speaker is the key speaker and the best location for it is either on top of the television itself, in the center, or just below it. Some televisions will allow for placement behind the screen as well, as is the case with some projection set ups.

3. When placing your center speaker, remember that the tweeter is in an optimum position when it is at ear level for the viewers. If the speaker is mounted on top or below the screen, for more details visit to www.be-an-air-courier.com line up the front with the television’s front for best sound quality and aim the speaker at the seating area. Try to keep the center speaker an equal distance from the listening position as the left and right speakers.

4. Set a realistic budget for your sound system before you go out shopping. Remember, a really top notch system can cost a lot so be sure to set an honest yet reasonable amount for the purchase limit and remember good is often more than sufficient.

5. Don’t just buy the first system you come across. Sure, you want to have your new sound system installed today, but it can pay to shop around. Compare the available options within your budget. Read reviews from consumer groups and even past customers. Find out which sound systems offer great clarity and hold up well, too.

6. Once you’ve listened to a few different systems within your price range, pick the system that is right for you. This means the one you like that is in your price range. Then make sure it’s installed correctly. Make sure speaker placement is right for sound optimization. Surround sound doesn’t work so well if the speakers are all lined up in a row without rhyme or reason.

7. You can have the system installed by a professional or do it yourself, but either way you need to think about safety and take care to hide wires for the speakers under carpets or run them professionally through the walls. There’s nothing worse than tripping on a speaker wire and yanking it out to mess up the system, not to mention that exposed wires don’t look that great. If you hate dealing with wires – consider going with wireless speakers.

Creating a great sound system for your home theater doesn’t have to be a huge and costly venture either. But it is an investment that makes all the difference in the world.

InFocus Wins GOOD DESIGN Award for IN5500 Projector Series

InFocus Wins GOOD DESIGN Award for IN5500 Projector Series
PORTLAND, Ore.—-InFocus® Corp., the industry pioneer in digital projection technology, today announced it won a 2009 GOOD DESIGN™ award for its IN5500 projector series. As the company’s latest high performance digital projectors, the IN5500 series combines an incredible level of dependability, installation flexibility and customization with the latest projector technology and an aesthetically …

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