Woofers, in the audio world are not a cute puppy that barks. Woofers are speakers that give you low frequencies that can rattle the pictures off your walls and annoy the neighbors. You may have even heard of a subwoofer. But, what is a subwoofer, and why do they matter?
It’s time to delve into a well debated and sometimes heated discussion- LCD versus Plasma televisions. If you ask enough people, you will probably find yourself still confused as to which technology to buy. So here's a scenario that puts things into perspective…
Your old tube TV has decided to fail, and now you must make the jump into the modern age. So which HD TV do you buy? The guy at the big store told you to buy an LCD, but your buddy swears by Plasma. So now who do you believe? And more importantly, which one is better?
Everyone probably wants to have a surround sound system in their home. Let’s be honest, it’s cool to hear cars going by and feeling explosions all around you as the house shakes. You can’t achieve that sound quality with the factory speakers in your TV. Millions think the answer is drive to Best Buy and charge $500.00 on a credit card for a home-theater-in-a-box. Sadly, most expect it is going to sound exactly like it did in the theater. However, the truth is- it is not even close.
Okay, you just got your new flat screen plasma home and your buddies are already making plans to come over and watch the latest Blu-ray movie and eat all your frozen pizzas. The first thing you did before you bought it was determining the perfect spot on the wall to give you optimum viewing from the comfort of your sofa, but now reality sets in. How are you supposed to mount the TV?
We just returned from the Consumer Electronic Show (CES), which is the largest electronic show in the world. The biggest buzz was 3D technology. It was being made to be a new innovation, but in reality-- 3D TV is an old concept with some new technology. My question is; “Who cares and does anybody really want to buy it?”
In the world of home electronics the HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) cable is getting a lot of attention. All HDMI cables are not the same. They vary in many areas: cable length, materials used in construction, and price. Some are inexpensive and others come at a hefty price. So, what is the difference? And, more importantly, why does it matter?
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