From HTPCs to set-top boxes, there are plenty of devices that you need to make your home theater system work better. I definitely like the sound of the Samsung HomeSync, since it will combine several devices into a single one.
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Project Ayr: The Art Deco HTPC
Many people have a home theater PC sitting right next to their HDTVs. It’s not always the best-looking solution to manage your media, but oftentimes it’s the most functional. There’s no reason why your HTPC should look ugly. Check out this awesome design that Jeffrey Stephenson came up with.
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Sony S5100 Blu-Ray Player: Don’t Cut Yourself on Those Sharp Angles!
I know of many people these days who use their PS3 gaming consoles as their main Blu-ray player, but this new standalone player from Sony looks pretty cool too.
Eschewing the curvaceous lines of the PS3, the Sony S5100 Blu-ray Player has a sleek angular design.
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Best Budget Home Theater In A Box Systems
When it comes to home theater systems, the range of options available today are like no other time before, with features that were once only available on top tier systems a few years back now available for the simple to setup and affordable home theater in the box systems…
LG 84-Inch UHD 3DTV: Forget Your Bank Account – Is Your Room Even Big Enough?
There’s something to be said about big-screen TVs: they can always get bigger. LG has announced the world’s first 84-inch Ultra Definition 3DTV. The mammoth UD 3DTV also comes with a couple of smart features and over 8 million pixels per frame.
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4 Stylish IKEA Besta Media Console Hacks
Finding the right media console isn’t always easy, especially when you need it to accommodate a large screen. While getting something custom-made is always an option, we prefer to think of more thrifty ways of furnishing our place. Here are some of the smart ways you can make your own IKEA Besta personalized.
CeraAIR Two AirPlay Speakers Look Good; Hopefully They Sound that Way Too
Cheap speaker docks for your mobile device might do the trick for a while, but sooner or later you’ll want a solution that looks good and produces great sound. The new CeraAIR Two speakers are quite fetching, and they are AirPlay compatible, so you can stream music wirelessly from your iOS device or via iTunes. Plus, they seem to have solid audio specs.
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Acer Revo RL100 Finally Available Stateside
The Acer Revo RL100 Media center was released about 6 months ago in Asia, and we’re finally going to get it in the US. It’s supposed to be a digital media hub and is for those people who don’t want to have a full-on HTPC in their living room. The Revo RL100 looks pretty darn good, and is no slouch performance-wise.
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Hacked Long, Custom & Stylish Entertainment Center
There are many people who say that home theater furniture looks the same. Even if we don’t think so, it’s a good reason to modify and hack it in order to come up with new and unique configurations. The other advantage of hacking is that you end up with a custom solution from stuff that isn’t custom at all. The only limit is your budget and your ingenuity.
The Five Elements of a Perfect Home Theater
While not everyone can afford a top of the line home theater room, that doesn’t mean that you need to settle for a home theater that isn’t perfect for your needs. Most families and households are different, but there are some things that almost everyone has to have. Home theater rooms can quickly spiral out of control cost wise if you don’t plan ahead.
