When I upgraded my home theater to 3D a few months ago, I originally predicted that about 90% of my viewing would remain in traditional 2D format. The reality has turned out to be closer to 99%. Nonetheless, I’ve watched a f...
Last month, I mentioned that I finally made the decision to remove the Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD player from my home theater setup. Rather than deal with any separation anxiety, I wanted to replace it with a new toy. Once I satisfied ...
When it comes to DVD and Blu-ray players, OPPO Digital has been my brand of choice for years. The company’s first Blu-ray player, the BDP-83, was my primary reference machine for both DVD and Blu-ray from its release in 2009...
Late last week, OPPO Digital officially unveiled its latest firmware update that adds VUDU movie streaming to the company’s BDP-93 and BDP-95 Blu-ray players. For owners of those models, this is a long-anticipated and very w...
With 3D TV sales for the year falling short of expectations, the consumer electronics industry has already begun playing the blame game. Analysts typically cite the high prices and viewers’ reluctance to wear 3D glasses as m...
I’ve finally come to a crossroads with my HD DVD player. I no longer have any use for it. Don’t get me wrong; I got extensive use of the format, enjoyed it tremendously, and I still love my player. I truly, genuinely d...
In addition to upgrading my main home theater display to a new JVC 3D projector, I’ve also recently added a Vizio E3D320VX television to my theater room. Not only does this give me a second screen for when I don’t feel...
About a month ago, I detailed the trauma of what happened when my DVDO video processor – the central hub of my entire home theater system – suddenly died on me without warning. At the time, I made the decision to replace it not wi...
As you probably already know, Dolby’s ProLogic IIz audio decoding process adds height channels to the surround sound experience in a 5.1 or 7.1 home theater. Not to be outdone, competitors DTS and Audyssey have developed the...
Have you ever bought something for your home theater that you soon realized was a big mistake? I bet we all have. Perhaps it was a big piece of equipment that doesn’t do what it was advertised to do? Perhaps it was an expens...
It wasn’t all that long ago that I had a scare where it looked like my projector almost died on me. Fortunately, that turned out to just be a faulty lamp, which was easily (though not cheaply) replaced. However, isn’t ...
Looking for a way to spruce up the décor of your home theater room without relying on those traditional standbys of movie posters, popcorn makers, or the usual memorabilia? Try thinking outside the box a little with these abstract...
