Panasonic Announces First 4K Ultra HD TV Based on HDMI 2.0 Spec
HomeTheater.com writes: "In October Panasonic will begin selling the first Ultra HD TV based on HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2a specifications. Part of the Smart Viera line, the 65-inch TC-L65WT600 is THX-certified and accepts 4K 60p video signals. The set, which will...
Sony Introduces Curved-Screen LCD HDTV
HomeTheater.com writes: “Sony has announced that its first curved-screen LED-based LCD television, the 65-inch KDL-65S990A, will be available in October at Sony Stores and select electronics retailers nationwide at the price of $4,000. The TV is based on the latest...
Ultra HD: Why Wait?
What could be better than watching a high-def image on a really big screen from the comfort of your own couch? How about an image that takes the already amazing resolution of HDTV and doubles it? Ultra HD—also known as 4K—is the latest in display technology with a...
How a Digital-to-Analog Converter Can Make Your Music Come Alive
Listen to Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled record on a turntable through some audiophile-grade speakers, and your experience will be vastly different than listening to the same album on your laptop. In the latter case, you may indeed tap your toes a little to “Monday...
Subwoofers: How Low Can You Go?
Subwoofers produce the lowest frequencies, the bass, in most home theater audio systems. Whether it is the boom from a bass drum or the room-shaking explosion in an action adventure movie, subwoofers provide the foundation for a great sound system. Hiding in Plain...
How to Hide Your AV Gear to Aesthetically Appeal to Everyone
"I want to have an outstanding audio video system throughout my house, but do not want it to interfere with the overall aesthetics that my family just loves." We hear some version of this statement nearly every day. And if we didn't have viable workarounds, we'd...
Electronic Lifestyles: On-Point Opulence
A recent project by Wilshire Home Entertainment was featured in the Spring 2013 issue of CEDIA's Electronic Lifestyles magazine. Our original feature on our blog can be found here: Project Profile: Home Theater of Their Dreams The project was a collaboration between...
Sonance Introduces Next Generation of Visual Performance Series
Earlier this week, Sonance announced the introduction of its next generation of Visual Performance Series – a total redesign that includes over 50 new models delivering groundbreaking sonic performance with Sonance’s award-winning micro-trim grille aesthetic. When...
Get Good Home Theater Feng Shui
After your James Bond marathon, do you feel fatigued? Have a crick in your neck? Feel like rubbing your eyes or have a headache? If you have any of these symptoms, you may be the victim of bad home theater Feng Shui! Don’t worry, with a few simple adjustments to your...
The Star of Your System: The AV Receiver
Imagine a football team without a quarterback. The games wouldn’t go very smoothly, nor be very entertaining. In your home-entertainment system, the AV receiver is the quarterback, directing the audio to the appropriate speakers, the video to the display(s) and...