Practical Home Theater: A Guide to Video and Audio Systems, 2005 Edition - Softcover

Fleischmann, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932732063 ISBN 13: 9781932732061

Publisher: Quiet River Pr Llc, 2004

Synopsis

This is the only annually updated book on the home entertainment phenomenon that combines big-screen television and surround sound. Among the technologies discussed by veteran tech critic Mark Fleischmann are HDTV, DVD, and surround sound in all its variations. Pros and cons of new video display technologies are discussed including DLP, plasma, and CRT based sets. The book also explores topics often ignored such as buying a DTV antenna, programmable remote controls, speaker mounts, power-line accessories, and cables. A richly detailed connections chapter discusses how to hook up every component and how to solve common problems. By knowledgably guiding readers through the briar patch of video and audio technology, Practical Home Theater has become the standard reference work for home theater buffs.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Fleischmann has been a technology writer and expert on home theater for more than 20 years. He serves as news editor and reviewer for Home Theater Magazine and his writing also appears regularly in CrutchfieldAdvisor.com, Custom Retailer, DesignTechnica.com, and E-Gear. He has served as founding editor-in-chief of etown.com, senior editor of Video Magazine, audio critic of Rolling Stone, and columnist for Premiere, The Village Voice, and Audio Video Interiors. His writing has appeared in Bloomberg Personal, Details, Entertainment Weekly, The Men's Journal, Newsday, Spin, The Ultimate AV Guide, The Washington Post, and many other publications. He has lived in New York City since 1975.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quiet River Pr Llc
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1932732063
• ISBN 13: 9781932732061
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 256