Home Theater For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) |  | Authors: Danny Briere, Pat Hurley
Publisher: For Dummies
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Edition: 3
Pages: 408
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 1
ISBN: 0470411899
Dewey Decimal Number: 621.3893
EAN: 9780470411896
ASIN: 0470411899
Publication Date: November 17, 2008
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Product Description
Overwhelmed with big screen TV and home theater audio options? What do you need to build the perfect home theater experience? Home Theater For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to plan a home theater system and choose components that fit your budget and your room. Beginning with the most basic information, this guide helps you choose what you need and put it all together. It explains DLP, 3LCD, HDMI, DTV, and HDTV so you can talk intelligently with salespeople at the electronics store. You’ll find out about Blu-ray, explore HD and satellite radio options, and see how to incorporate a Wii, Xbox, or Playstation 3 into your set-up. Learn to: - Choose among plasma, LCD, and projection TVs
- Know the difference between digital TV and HDTV
- Assess and choose an LCD TV, a new 3D TV, or an HD radio
- Set up your audio system and TV for maximum performance
- Use a Media Center or Home Theater PC
- Fine-tune your system and add cool touches such as accessing home theater content from your cell phone
- Explore HD and satellite radio options, CD players, DVD-Audio disks, and options for old cassettes and vinyl
- Set up your system with the proper cables for each component, or learn what it takes to go wireless
- Calibrate your video with a calibration disk, an optical comparator, or a DVD containing THX Optimizer
Get the perfect home theater experience by following the expert tips and techniques presented in Home Theater For Dummies, 3rd Edition. You’ll be watching movies and listening to audio in no time!
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 Basically an explanation of standards and technologies August 4, 2009
Nom de Guerre (Castro Valley, CA USA)
This isn't a bad guide, just not what I was looking for. If you want detailed explanations for the various technologies (HDMI v1 compared to 1.3), this is a decent book. However, I was hoping for a lot more illustrations about how to do things (set up a home theater wiring patch panel, layout speakers for a 7.1 setup). I was amazed at how few illustrations were included. This topic cries out for pictures to illuminate the discussion, and this book just didn't provide any.
Also, the book doesn't really help guide you in planning your own home theater. It is more of a pre-shopping guide so that you are better informed than the average sales guy at Best Buy.
There's a lot of good information online at places like Crutchfield (with illustrations), so I was hoping for more from something I had to pay money for.
HTPC March 25, 2009
Duane A. Lueders (Lago Vista, TX, USA)
As always the "Dummies" book give good basic information and this book did not disappoint me. I was looking for more information on the integration of a HTPC on the self-built system though.
 Did not help me March 22, 2009
Erskine Payne (Houston, TX USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was not what I thought. Most of it deals with what to purchase and how to set it up. I still have not been able to set my system up and will still have to call a pro.
 Excellent Update to a Classic January 12, 2009
AvidReader (Murrieta, CA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I believe this is the first review of the new Third Edition which just came out in Nov 2008. It has been extensively updated and I highly recommend it. I also own the Second Edition (2006) and did a quick comparison ......... the organization is the same (same chapter headings) but the material has definately been revised to reflect the fast evolving HT equipment, systems, and media. There's more emphasis on Blu-ray, integration of MCPC's and gaming devices, lossless audio formats, HDMI interconnects, etc, etc. All-in-all this a very comprehensive guide to every aspect of home theater. The book starts with the basics and then layers on more detail in each area. Its a fine reference for anyone who is considering HT, or expanding/upgrading an existing HT.
Good but out of date October 3, 2008
G. Johnson (Hedgesville, WV United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is written well and explains the technology well, and is a good reference for the basic design and set-up. However, items mentioned as coming in the future are already standard. The HD TV and Home Theater technology is changing so fast it is hard to write, print and distribute a book and keep it current.
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