Home Theater Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.21 (603 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0596007043 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Alfred Apfel said A little outdated!. I just want to make aware to anyone considering buying this book. This book was first published in late "A little outdated!" according to Alfred Apfel. I just want to make aware to anyone considering buying this book. This book was first published in late 200A little outdated! Alfred Apfel I just want to make aware to anyone considering buying this book. This book was first published in late 2004, a lot of the technology in this book is either changed or not in use anymore. It still talks about VCRs, 1080i, and local broadcast and no mention of Blurays, HDMI, 1080p or other components that are in use today. I am a system integrator of 25 years and it is my opinion that you would be misguided if you followed all the recommendations without knowing the current technologies available.. , a lot of the technology in this book is either changed or not in use anymore. It still talks about VCRs, 1080i, and local broadcast and no mention of Blurays, HDMI, 1080p or other components that are in use today. I am a system integrator of 25 years and it is my opinion that you would be misguided if you followed all the recommendations without knowing the current technologies available.. 00A little outdated! Alfred Apfel I just want to make aware to anyone considering buying this book. This book was first published in late 2004, a lot of the technology in this book is either changed or not in use anymore. It still talks about VCRs, 1080i, and local broadcast and no mention of Blurays, HDMI, 1080p or other components that are in use today. I am a system integrator of 25 years and it is my opinion that you would be misguided if you followed all the recommendations without knowing the current technologies available.. , a lot of the technology in this book is either changed or not in use anymore. It still talks about VCRs, 1080i, and local broadcast and no mention of Blurays, HDMI, 1080p or other components that are in use today. I am a system integrator of "A little outdated!" according to Alfred Apfel. I just want to make aware to anyone considering buying this book. This book was first published in late 200A little outdated! Alfred Apfel I just want to make aware to anyone considering buying this book. This book was first published in late 2004, a lot of the technology in this book is either changed or not in use anymore. It still talks about VCRs, 1080i, and local broadcast and no mention of Blurays, HDMI, 1080p or other components that are in use today. I am a system integrator of 25 years and it is my opinion that you would be misguided if you followed all the recommendations without knowing the current technologies available.. , a lot of the technology in this book is either changed or not in use anymore. It still talks about VCRs, 1080i, and local broadcast and no mention of Blurays, HDMI, 1080p or other components that are in use today. I am a system integrator of 25 years and it is my opinion that you would be misguided if you followed all the recommendations without knowing the current technologies available.. 5 years and it is my opinion that you would be misguided if you followed all the recommendations without knowing the current technologies available.. ueberhund said A must read before working on your home theater. Home Theater Hacks is the perfect book for anyone in the planning, building, or improvement phase of their home theater. This book really covers everything that has to do with a home theater: from selecting the right components, to component configuration, to cabling, to making your theater look awesome. This book is a must read before you start your home theater.The book begins with a very thorough and impressive discussion of how and where to buy home theater components. The author discusses receivers (both audio and video), DVD players, TVs (both HD and standard), as well as the ins and outs of buying online versus at . Fairly highly technical for those with big bux to spend J. Allard I was excited to get this book since while being fairly technical (mechanical engineering), I really did not know that much about home theatre. It's a very in depth collection of general, specific and ecclectic tips and tools from which the novice will glean about 20% useful information. Those more experienced A/V hobbyists will relish in this comprehensive industrial-strength expose of information that ranges from the practical to the sublime. Like many other technical subjects, this book let's you take your home theatre system as far as you pocketbook is deep, but does offer practical advice as to how to get the best ba
Brett spends most of his time these days on cognitive theory, codifying and expanding on the learning principles that shaped the Head First series into a bestselling phenomenon. He has been writing, editing, and producing technical books for nearly a decade, and is as comfortable in front of a word processor as he is behind a guitar, chasing his two sons and his daughter around the house, or laughing at reruns of Arrested Development with his wife. His books on computer programming, home theater, and analysis and design have sold in excess of 100,000 copies. About the AuthorBrett McLaughlin is a bestselling and award-winning non-fiction author. He's curious about how humans best learn
He has been writing, editing, and producing technical books for nearly a decade, and is as comfortable in front of a word processor as he is behind a guitar, chasing his two sons and his daughter around the house, or laughing at reruns of Arrested Development with his wife. Brett McLaughlin is a bestselling and award-winning non-fiction author. H
Yikes!It's simply undeniable: More and more people prefer watching their favorite movies, television shows, and videos from the comfort of their own sofas and couches. Home Theater Hacks from O'Reilly is the perfect remedy for this group. Bringing the Jurassic Park dinosaurs into your living room has never been so easy!A seasoned veteran with numerous O'Reilly titles under his belt, author Brett McLaughlin leaves no stone unturned in helping you customize your home theater experience to your own personal environment.. A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Home Theater Hacks covers home theater installation from start to finish, purchase to experience. Just imagine: no frustrating trial-and-error process and better yet, no expensive appointments with installation experts. The book begins with a quick glossary of terms so you can speak the lingo when you go shopping, and then dives right into hush-hush, insider tricks. It's all covered where to find the right audio and video components, how to deal with speakers and wiring, understanding cable connectivity, mastering re