home theater

  1. Todd Anderson

    CEDIA 2024: JVC Launches Two More Projectors, Ends Complete Overhaul of Its NZ Laser Lineup!

    (September 13, 2024) JVC rolled into CEDIA with a trick up its sleeve: two new NZ projectors. Having already refreshed its top two models, the new NZ700 and NZ500 fill out the rest of JVC's 2024 offerings. The company's former entry-level projector, the bulb-based NP5, is now discontinued and...
  2. Todd Anderson

    Epson's New Projectors Turn Heads and Just Video Walls Set to Sell Pre-Packaged microLED Walls... on this Week's HTNR Podcast!

    (August 27, 2024) On this week’s HTNR Podcast, we take a ride in the time machine back to the early 1900s. Then we turn to the news, celebrating CePro's 40 Women to Watch in the Home Electronics Industry and discussing big names like Epson, Kaleidescape, Just Video Walls, and Bluesound, all of...
  3. WillDoLikeMildew

    What is the most meaningful way of measuring frequency response? L+R, average of the two channels, or something else?

    I recently learned that when measuring the left and right channel playing simultaneously, differences of mic placement of only a couple millimeters could result in large differences in the measured level of top end, even with 1/1 smoothing applied, due to the phase discrepancies between the...
  4. Todd Anderson

    McIntosh's MX200 Processor Delivers 11.2 Immersive Sound, Dirac Live, and More

    (August 8, 2024) Home theater fans, McIntosh Labs has cooked up an interesting treat for you. The esteemed premium manufacturer and keeper of the green glow has launched its new MX200 processor. Tagged at $6,000 and offering up to 11.2 channels of processing, the MX200 slides into the market at...
  5. Todd Anderson

    TVs, Video Processors, and a Super-Sized Promotion...This Week on HTNR Podcast Episode 8.6.24

    (August 6, 2024) On this week’s HTNR Podcast, we break down this weekend’s Value Electronics TV Shootout and talk shop about LG's LCD departure, madVR's new entry-level processor, Kaleidescape's new movie house deal with Mercury Studios, a super-sized promotion by TCL, and much, much more! You...
  6. Todd Anderson

    Home Theater News Review Podcast: Episode 6.3.24

    (May 28, 2024) On this episode of Home Theater News Review, we dig deep into the news cycle. First up, we look at Dune Part 2's impact on disc sale percentages. Then we turn to industry news, including new research that predicts future streaming revenues as MAX rolls out in Eastern Europe...
  7. Todd Anderson

    On the Next AV NIRVANA Live We Talk MWAVE with Co-Founder Michael Stevens

    (June 3, 2024) Tomorrow, June 4th, at 4pm ET / 1pm PT, Michael Stevens is joining AV NIRVANA Live. Stevens, known as YouTube creator Youthman, is gearing up for the third installment of MWAVE (Midwest AV Experience) show, a home theater event geared for the home theater enthusiast. This year's...
  8. Todd Anderson

    A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Friendliest National Home Theater Retailer In the US: Value Electronics

    (May 24, 2024) On a recent road trip from Boston to Washington, DC, I had an opportunity to make two home theater pitstops. One was at Trinnov's new US Headquarters in Connecticut (more on that visit soon) and the other was in a New York City suburb at Value Electronics' flagship store. Value...
  9. Todd Anderson

    Home Theater News Review Podcast: Episode 2.26.24

    (February 26, 2024) On this week's episode of HTNR, we talk about KORG's history-making live stream, Disney's big news, Vizio's sale to Walmart, Vudu's name change, disc reviews, physical media stats, deals of the week, and more! You can listen on YouTube (just click on the image) or Spotify...
  10. Todd Anderson

    Home Theater News Review: HTNR 11.14.23

    (November 14, 2023) Here's the latest episode of HTNR. Join us and learn more about the week in Home Theater news! Show notes are below. Home Theater News 11.14.2023 links and notes: Come join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Visit our homepage to see our latest disc reviews...
  11. Todd Anderson

    Podcaster DJ Briggs Set to Talk Home Theater for 25 Hours Straight

    (November 3, 2023) Beginning tomorrow, Saturday, November 3rd at 6 AM ET, home theater enthusiast, podcaster, and AV NIRVANA member DJ Briggs (@Bright Side HT) embarks on an epic adventure befitting of his passionate personality and gregarious nature: Twenty-five (yes, 2-5) straight hours of...
  12. Travis Ballstadt

    SVS 3000 In Wall Subwoofer System Review [VIDEO]

    I love watching movies. I hate seeing gear. Subs are generally a sacrifice, since you have to have big subs for big bass, right? For the past few weeks I've had the good fortune to be the first reviewer to get my hands on the new SVS 3000 In Wall Subwoofer System. Having a relatively flexible...
  13. Todd Anderson

    Trinnov Launches iOS Remote Control App

    (March 23, 2023) Trinnov has announced the availability of a new iOS remote control app for use with its Altitude and Amethyst processors. The app enables control of day-to-day functions for both models when connected to a local network. Trinnov says controls include volume (level, mute...
  14. 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...
  15. Kaleidescape Strato + Compact Terra

    Kaleidescape Strato + Compact Terra

  16. 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...
  17. deercreekaudio

    Home Theater Multi-Subwoofer Setup - New Blog Post from Deer Creek Audio

    Deer Creek Audio has published a new blog post covering Home Theater Multi-Subwoofer Setup for miniDSP, REW and Dirac Live. This paper walks you through the setup of your home theater multi-subwoofer configuration using the miniDSP 2x4 HD, DDRC-24 or Flex. This process helps optimize the...
  18. 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...
  19. My 5.3.2 Apartment Home Theater

    My 5.3.2 Apartment Home Theater

    Home Theater Living Room Denon AVR - X3400H Samsung 75" 8 Series 4k LED Shield TV Pro 2021 Monolith 7x Polk RTi-A9 - L/R Bi-Amped/Bi-Wired Polk R400 Center Polk RT300 - Rear Polk Atrium4 - Top Middle (2) SVS PB-1000 Pro w/ SVS Isolation Feet Klipsch Synergy Sub-12 w/ SVS Isolation Feet Polk Omni...
  20. Jeff S

    The best foods for movie viewing are...

    My wife and I were reminiscing last week about the good ole' days (aka the 80's) when there was this wonderful entertainment option called the "cinema pub". We would go to our local one in Orlando, plop down $2 each and grab a table to watch a 2nd run movie. That may not sound exciting, but we...
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