home cinema

  1. Todd Anderson

    On the Latest HTNR: Grimani Systems, MAX, Bose, Apple, Hisense, Kaleidescape, Andover Audio, and More!

    (November 25, 2024) On this episode of HTNR sponsored by TexasHiFi.com, we have a lineup of stories to get you through the holidays, including a seismic event in the audio world involving Bose. Andover Audio is simplifying vinyl with its new SpinBase 2 turntable speaker system. RSL Speakers has...
  2. Todd Anderson

    JVC and Sony Unveil Projectors, Disney Embraces Dolby Vision, and Sound United On the Ropes (Again?)! That Plus More on This Week's HTNR!

    (October 2, 2024) On this week’s HTNR Podcast, we’ve got some heavy hitters making waves in the home theater world. Both JVC and Sony have dropped new projectors that are turning heads, and we dive into the exciting—and pricey—details. Plus, Sound United may be on the chopping block as its...
  3. Todd Anderson

    CEDIA 2024: Why Everyone's Talking About Sony'S New Bravia Projector 8 and Bravia 9 4K HDR Projectors!

    (September 27, 2024) Sony's brand new Bravia Projector 8 and Bravia Projector 9 were launched at CEDIA 2024. They feature more light output than Sony projectors of the past, but, more importantly, have dynamic HDR tone mapping capabilities built-in - which is a first for Sony projectors! This...
  4. Todd Anderson

    CEDIA 2024: Everything You Need to Know About Epson's Killer New QB1000, QL3000, and QL7000 4K HDR Projectors!

    (September 27, 2024) One of the more significant product launches at this year's CEDIA Expo was Epson's new Q-Series projectors. Consisting of the QB1000 for traditional home theater rooms and the QL3000 and QL7000 for bright ambient light rooms, Epson has chartered a new course for its vaunted...
  5. Todd Anderson

    CEDIA 2024: WOW! L-Acoustics Stunned CEDIA with Its Home Theater Demo Room – Here’s How They Did It!

    (September 27, 2024) L-Acoustics delivered an incredible home theater experience with their CEDIA 2024 demo space. We caught up with Nick Fichte to talk shop about the system L-Acoustics used, including its proprietary amplification and room correction software. This folks, may have been the...
  6. Travis Ballstadt

    Kaleidescape Review Chapter 3: The Kaleidescape Store [VIDEO REVIEW]

    In Chapter One, we discussed the overall idea and concept of the Kaleidescape Movie Player System and the more commonly discussed features and options. In Chapter Two, I took you through a list of some lesser-known Kaleidescape Features which helped me make my purchase decision. Which brings us...
  7. Travis Ballstadt

    Kaleidescape Chapter 2: What You DON'T Know About Kaleidescape [VIDEO REVIEW]

    In Chapter One, we discussed the overall idea and concept of the Kaleidescape Movie Player System and the more commonly discussed features and options. But that's not what convinced me. I had built a DIY system that was providing high quality content to watch in my theater. I was looking for...
  8. Kaleidescape Strato + Compact Terra

    Kaleidescape Strato + Compact Terra

  9. Travis Ballstadt

    SeymourAV Proscenium Motorized Masking Screen - VIDEO REVIEW

    If you’ve been following my build thread on AV NIRVANA, you know that last year we moved across the country, fell in love with a house and bought it, even though the theater space was less than ideal. I brought much of my equipment with me from the previous house, but I left the screen behind...
  10. 7.4.4 Home Theater Room - Updated

    7.4.4 Home Theater Room - Updated

    This is probably the 5th iteration of my home theater space since I first built it out in early 2021. Started off with entry level speakers and have worked my way up to what may very well be end game speakers for me. Lots of lessons learned over the past few years. Thanks to Todd, et al, at...
  11. My Home theater 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos and DTS X

    My Home theater 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos and DTS X

    My Room Setup :- AVR : Denon AVR X2600H, Front left and right speakers : KEF Q350 Center Speaker : KEF Q650C Surrounds Left and Right : KEF Q50A Ceiling Left and Right : Polk RC60I Speaker Connectors :- DHIVIS banana connectors Subwoofers : SVS PB2000 PRO and SVS PB 1000 miniDSP : Umik-1 and...
  12. Todd Anderson

    Epson Launches Seven New EpiqVision and Home Cinema Projector Models

    (October 30, 2020) Epson has released a stable of new projector models designed with modern entertainment enthusiasts in mind. Placing affordability, ease of use, and convenience at the forefront, Epson’s latest reveals deliver significant performance for the buck. Epson’s EpiqVision lineup is...
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