Practical Home Theater:
A Guide to Video and Audio Systems
Practical Home Theater: A Guide to Video and Audio Systems is the only annually updated book on the home entertainment phenomenon that combines big-screen television and surround sound. In this ultimate answer book, tech critic Mark Fleischmann tells you everything you need to know when shopping for HDTV and surround gear -- including how to read a spec sheet, how to separate fact from hype, and how to get good value for your money. It weighs the pros and cons of HDTV display technologies such as LCD, plasma, DLP, projection, and tube-based sets. It dispels the confusion surrounding such topics as HDMI and 1080p. It explains the differences between Dolby and DTS surround, including the new lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master standards. It covers the new height-enhanced listening modes, Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Audyssey DSX. And it covers all formats under the sun including the new Blu-ray disc. By knowledgably guiding readers through the briar patch of video and audio, Practical Home Theater has become the standard reference work for home theater buffs.
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ISBN-10: 1-932732-11-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-932732-11-5
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