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home theater? i have a record player hook up in aux my question is can I also hook a tape deck to my home theater? i will like to buy a tape deck for my home theater but i don't whant to unhook my record player. can i plug it in a different jack.

Home Theater? We built a home theater in our basement.We had an artist paint a mural of a old time theater on our wall....its so cool. We need a name for her to paint on the wall. We live in the woods....Theater in the Woods is the only thing I can think of...not real thrilled with it....any suggestions? Thank you.

Can you connect home theater system to your TV and watch normal TV programs (free) with Home theater effect? Basically I am planning to buy a home theater system with a DVD player but want to know if i can use that even without the DVD player. If i am just watching TV, is my home theater system is used or sitting idle?

What home theater system should I get or where can I find it? I want a home theater system with: HDMI cable hook up It doesn't need to be able to play DVDs at all, just hook up to one Good surround sound quality A remote Nowhere over $200 Is there any speaker system or home theater system for me? If so, what is it or where could I go to find it myself? Thanks.

business projector versus a home theater projector? Is there that much of a difference in black levels? I am budgeting about 500-600 for the project and about 100 for the screen. I can afford a 2000 projector. A ViewSonic PJ506D SVGA (800x600) 4:3/16:9 2000 lumens business projector is going for 500 with a mail free screen and mount offer. An InFocus In72 WVGA (852x480) 900 lumens home theater projector is going for about the same refurbished with no extras. I have read that I really should get a home theater projector rather than a business projector like the 506D, but the lumens scares me. I am projecting on an 80"screen with blinds and curtains closed. no lights. still some ambient light. Which will be better. I am going to use it the a really nice DVD player, Wii and Home theater PC. No interest in HD DVDs for atleast 3-4 years when I will prob upgrade this anyway.

How do I use my home theater system speakers rather than the tv speakers? I have my panasonic viera TC-P42S1 tv hooked up with my HT-S5200 onkyo home theater system via HDMI cable. How do I use my home theater system speakers rather than the tv speakers? I've messed around with turning the tv speakers off, and I know that I have everything connected right. I just can't find the option to switch from tv speakers, to home theater speakers. I've looked through my menu settings, and viera link. I need help please!

Is home theater system only good for watching movies? I am thinking about getting a home theater system for my Samsung 40" LCD TV. If I am not watching a dvd movie, can home theater system be used just by watching TV?

Is putting tile in your home theater a good idea? we're making a home theater room and my dad wants to put marble tile on the floor, is this a good idea?Most home theaters i've seen have carpeting. I knew it would mess with the sound. If only i could get my dad to listen to me.

How do I use my home theater to play all audio from the HDTV? I have a home theater (with DVD player) and a cable recorder box connected to my HDTV. The home theater is on HDMI-1 and the cable box is connected to Component-2 (video and audio). How do I use my home theater speakers to play the audio when I'm watching cable TV through component-2? What additional wiring connections do I need to make? My cable recorder box also has a HMDI connection capability.

What kind of home theater system should i purchase? I currently have a samsung (HCN653W) TV and am looking for a home theater system to hook up to it. I am looking for a system that is around $500. This should include the receiver and speakers. I only want it to be Dolby 5.1 and want to be able to hook up a dvd player, my tv, and possibly a blu-ray player for the future. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I also do not want wireless speakers. I only hear bad comments about wireless.

What is a amplifier in your home theater for? I'm interested in upgrading to a very good home theater and I know a lot of what too look for in Receivers but what exactly is a Amplifier for in your home theater system?? And how do you hook one up?

Can a DVD Home theater system be connected to BlueRay player, Cable and Xbox later on? I'm looking for a basic and cheaper home theater system that would do surround sound for DVD player, BlueRay player, Xbox, PS3 and my laptop. Any suggestions? Will these normal DVD home theater systems do that? @The One: Thanks for the answer. So, I should buy a receiver with speakers and not a dvd home theater. But what about TV? Will TV (from normal antennas etc) connect to that receiver for surround sound?

Can i use an home theater system instead of an electric guitar amp? I want to buy an guitar but i don't want to spend money on an amp.Can you tell me if i can connect the electric guitar to a home theater system or i need a amp?

What is the best home theater lighting system that is in expensive? I am wiring a home theater and want to be able to dim the lights or have different setting for the canned and recessed lighting.........what would you suggest?

What is the best home theater surround system? I am getting a new 46" Samsung HDTV and want a home theater system with it. I am looking to spend less than 700 although higher priced recommendations are welcome. I also want one that is WIRELESS because I hate fussing with cables. I will also be getting a PS3 Slim so I don't see the point of a Blu-Ray Player. Thanks!

How to connect use home theater speakers with tv channels? I have a blu ray samsung home theater system, how do I use the speakers with tv channels?

What is the best home theater system for a Toshiba hdtv? My boyfriend recently bought the Toshiba hdtv 42hl167 and I want to get him a compatible home theater system. Any suggestions for something that will work with that tv? Thanks!

What is the best home theater system there is in the market? I am planning to buy a home theater system for my new house. I want nothing fancy but I want to get a good quality system and worth the price. Thanks!

What are the top brands of the home theater systems on the market? I am not talking about home theater - in -a box (pre-boxed) systems like sony or panasonic that are usually under $500. I am talking about the ones you usually put all the components together yourself. I have zero knowledge as to who makes the best home theaters systems. It would great if you list down several brands and top websites that sell them.

Whats the best way to hide home theater speaker wires? I have a home theater system and I want to hang some speakers on the walls but the problem is, is that the speaker wires hang from the bottom and I have a white wall. It looks ugly like if ACTUALL wires were hanging out of the walls. What would be the best way to hide the wires? Also, I CANNOT PUT FURNITURE TO COVER UP THE WIRES. PS: I already bought the home speaker set for a ton of cash, and I'm sure not as hell planning to return or buy some different set.

My home theater speakers pick up the radio in the background, are there ways of preventing this? When the speakers are on, you can hear the radio, but its not connected to any radio reciever, just the DVD player and the subwoofer, this is a Coby home theater system, with dvd player, a sub and two speakers. It works well, just has the radio background which is annoying. I've looked for answers but cannot find anything exactly with what I need. Can anybody help me?

What is the difference between home theater system and a HIFI music system with 5.1 channel? I found different options by different vendors on home theater system and HIFI music system. Both have almost same price and both capable for playing dvd and giving 5.1 channel output with equal number of speakers. Then why it is categorizing as home theater and home music system. Appearance is the only this i could make out.

How do I hook up my home theater system to my satellite receiver? I have dish network, and have a new vizio LCD tv with a RCA home theater system hooked up to the tv. The back of the theater system has an optical audio cable input along with the tv but the satellite receiver does not.

How do make my LG home theater system work with my Direct TV cable? Hey guys just recently got the LG surround sound home theater system. I have a high definition television with direct tv and would like to use my surround system with my direct tv. Does anybody know how to do this or how to connect it? Thanks Hi both my surround sound and direct tv have hdmi outputs I guess my real question s how to get the hdmi to work on both

How do I know the quality of a home theater system? Using specifications such as wattage, etc, how can I tell the quality of a home theater system? I want to find a good set for around $100-$200 but I don't know a lot about sound fidelity. Also, any home theater system suggestions?

My Playstation 3 is connected to the home theater via optical--How to get sound from the TV when HT is off? My PS3 is connected to the home theater via optical therefore everytime I want to play with the audio on I have to turn on the home theater which is somewhat annoying. Is there a way to get regular sound from the TV when the Home Theater is off? The PS3 Output Settings option only allows me to choose ONE connector. Thanks in advance.

How can i fix sound lag in a home theater system? I hooked up a home theater system (surround sound) to my television. My problem is with the sound from the cable box. I have one HDMI cable from the cable box to the television (which has 2 speakers on it) and a Red/White Component Audio going to the home-theater base. When i turn on the television and the surround speakers at the same time im getting about a half second delay in the sound out of the surround speakers compared to the sound out of the television speakers. How should i resolve this?

What's the best home theater system to purchase at a reasonable price? Getting ready to purchase a complete home theater system and have been looking at Bose but wondering if there's a system that is just as good but cheaper. Looking for extremely high sound quality for movies AND music. Price range is $2500 total.

How can I make a home theater from a game room that is already wired for surround sound? I already have the speaker connectons on the walls but I want to put a projector and other things necessary for a home theater. I want to use it for movies and tv and video games. i want to hook up my gamecube.

How do you reset a Home Theater surround system back to the original factory setting? My home theater surround system doe's not sound the way it used to.

What is the best valued home theater in a box system? I am looking to add a budget home theater system for my Panasonic TC-P46G15 Plasma HDTV. I am looking to spend between $200-$400. I realize the sound won't be as good limiting myself in price, but I am not an audiophile.

Are there any good wireless home theater surround systems out there? I am trying to reduce clutter and i am trying to find a home theater system that has rear wireless speakers so I dont have to run my speaker wire across the floor to the rear speakers. Anybody own any good wireless home theater systems that work well for them. Thanks for all reply's.

What are some really good headphones for home theater and Xbox? I want some really good headphones in the <$150 range for my home theater. I come home from work late at night and don't want to wake up my wife and daughter, but still want to enjoy a movie or some Xbox. Obviously I'd go buy the Sennheiser HD 650s if I wanted to flip out 1/2 a grand, but that's not possible. Anybody have any good suggestions? 5.1 sound and good bass are important! Thanks friends!

How to connect a home theater system to a set top box.? I have an LCD tv. My dvd player (home theater system) is already attached to it. So whenever I watch a vcd/dvd, i get the sound from the home theater speakers. But how can I get the sound of my tv channels (coming from my set top box) to come from my home theater system. Is there any way to connect the set top box to the dvd player.?

Where I can buy a home theater system with digital coaxial audio input? My cable box and my DVD player both have on the back a digital coaxial audio output. I'm looking for a home theater system with digital coaxial audio input. My friend already gave me the digital coaxial cable. I don't want a home theater with only left (white) and right (red) inputs. Thanks!

Who can set up a home theater system for cheap? I bought this sony 5.1 home theater system from circuit city. I want to install the speakers within the walls, but firedog is very expensive. Are there any other local people who can install a home theater system for cheap?

For a home theater in my basement, should I place sconce lighting on either side of my projector screen? I'm setting up a home theater in my basement (just finished framing). I plan to put 2 sconces on both side walls. But I was wondering if I should put a sconce on each side of the projector screen itself? Is having some dimmed light next to the screen good for viewing or is it better to keep the screen area as dark as possible? Thanks - Sam.

Could a home security system interfere with my home theater system? I recently installed a wireless home security systems (ADT), and now I am noticing a clicking emanating from my home theater system. I am wondering if it is caused by the new security, and if so, how can I fix it? A bit of detail on the clicking: it is similar to, but not the same as, the phone interference caused by certain (GSM) phones.

I am looking for a new home theater receiver with certain features. Can someone recommend one for me? I am looking to replace an old Sony home theater receiver. I am looking for one with these certain features: 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output, at least 4 optical inputs, video upconversion. Can someone please recommend a good brand and model that would fit these criteria? I am also looking for a good price (of course). Thank you for your help.

How can I hook up a home theater system to work with the regular tv? I have an LG 42PG20 Plasma tv and an LG LHT854 home theater system. I do not use a cable box to receive my cable. I get the sound ok when I watch DVDs but not when watching TV. I do have the HDMI cables but what am I missing? Any help would be great. Thanks!

what is good to use for home theater sound deadening? My family is thinking about moving into a new house with an unfinised basement, but we plan on finishing it. We want to make it partially a home theater type room, with a nice sound system. What would be some good ideas for insulating the ceiling or something so the bass doesn't rattle the whole house?

How come home theater receivers only seem to go up to 110 watts per channel total and not ever higher? I occassionally gander at home theater receivers now and then for the past three or four years and every time I look each one has no more than 110watts per channel output (a lot even have less than 100). How come they don't ever go up to say 200watts per channel or something? Or have some type of home theater amplifier? Wondering if anybody has any input and it would be greatly appreciated.

How do I select the best home theater system? My boyfriend just bought a plasma TV and I'd like to buy him an home theater system but I don't have a clue where to begin. I've been trying to research online but it seems like there's so many details to figure out - how many watts do I need, do I need a new DVD player with it, do I want to buy it piece by piece or HTIB? Ahhh. I'd like to spend somewhere around $200, max $300 but I don't know if this is realistic for a good system and don't want to get him a cruddy one just for the sake of getting one. I know he's really interested in the ones that have a rear wireless speaker - and I don't know too much more than that. Anyone knowledgeable out there with some good recommendations, a place I should begin my research or willing to have some dialouge with me about the best systems and what I should look for? I think I'll eventually go to CC or BB but I'd like to be armed with some info first. Thanks ahead of time for your help!

What is the first step in installing a home theater? What is the first step in installing a home theater? I plan on including: Seat risers Projector motorized projection screen theater lighting surround sound media closet Acoustics for sound (not sound proofing). Put them in order if you can. Thanks Wow, you 2 guys gave me a lot of information and even more things to think about (not be sarcastic). Thank you so much.

How do I connect my laptop to my home theater system to listen to the music through the theater speakers? I want to listen to Yahoo Radio stations on my louder home theater system instead of the smaller laptop speakers. I have an Onkyo receiver that has surround sound speakers and I would like to set up my computer to play music from online radio stations at a party I am having. Is this possible?

What should our home theater movie premiere be? We are just finishing installing a new home theater projection screen system. What is the best movie for visuals and sound effects that we should premiere on it?

Is there a home theater speaker system that sounds just as amazing as Bose but at a cheaper price? I have always wanted a Bose anything because I love the quality and sound from everything they have done. I know they can be a bit spendy. If there are some home theater speakers from other well known and reliable brands that work just as well I am definitely all ears. I am just in the market of buying a really great speaker system!

Who else makes home theater seating that is reasonably priced? I am looking for four home theater chairs in leather for under $1500. So far, I have only ran across Coasters and Berklines. Know of any other manufacturers/retailers?

Whats the best home theater system to purchase? We just bought an LCD 1080p tv and now looking to upgrade our home theater system. Whats the best one or the best brands on the market right now? Thanks in advance for your help.

How can I connect my Computer to my Home Theater System? I am trying to play music from my computer through my Home Theater System. My home theater system has an USB port, but when I try to connect that to the one on my computer, the message "no USB" shows up on the home theater system. Is there any special software or hardware that I need to connect the two?

Where to put home theater system in one bed apartment? I'm looking to buy a affordable home theater for my one bedroom apartment, and I dont know whether to put it in the living room for the guests, or put it in my bedroom for late night bedtime movies! The living room is directly next to the hallway, and the bedroom is more on the insde!

Can anyone recommend me a good home theater system? I have a room that is 12 x 11. I prefer wireless. I want a system with an upconverting DVD player. The home theater reciever needs to have an optical audio input. I want a home theater in a box.

What is the best surround sound dvd home theater? I am looking for a good quality home theater system as a present for my son. Every time I find something I think might be good, I find there are some horribly bad ratings by consumers. Has anyone bought one up to the 500-dollar range that they like, can play games, listen to music, TV, easy to install, and all around nice sound that won't break down in a month or two? Thanks!

I would like to connect my ps3 to the projector and home theater using hdmi? I have a projector with on hdmi slot. I also have a home theater with 1 hdmi slot. The home theater is panasonic sc pt670. I would like o connect my ps3 to the projector and home theater system using only hdmi cables. I know I can hook up the ps3 to the projector using hdmi cable but the sound will come out of the projector. How can I hook up my home theater for sound using the hdmi cable?

What can use to transmit to my home theater speakers wirelessly? Yamaha Home Theater.....running cable for the back speakers is really gonna be tough....and wireless looks like it might be an option.

Is it possible to use a DVD home theater system as a PC sound receiver? My current computer speaker's receiver stopped working. Instead of buying a new receiver i was wondering if it is somehow possible to use a DVD home theater system (Sony HT-C800DP) as the receiver? Is there any special cords i need to connect it to my computer? My computer has no special outputs for the player.

Where is the best place to purchase home theater equipment? I am looking into purchasing some home theater components in the next month, and I am curious as to what store(s) have the best selection, service, and price. Please keep in mind that some stories are subsidiaries of other stores (such as Future Shop is a Subsidiary of Best Buy).

Which home theater audio system should I buy? I am looking to buy a home theater audio system and my budget is around $1000. Which one should I get? Is there a credible website that has a buyers guide/reviews of home theater audio systems?

How can I connect home theater system to tv? Hi, I have a TV, which has a HDMI IN , set up box has HDMI OUT and home theater has HDMI OUT. I dont have HDMI IN to my home theater system. When I connect with analog audio cable from my set up box to home theater, I am getting sound from both TV and home theater system. And also for video I have HDMI cable connected from setup box to TV. Is there a way to avoid sound from TV? Please help me on this. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Shrey

How do I connect my mp3 player to my home theater system? I just bought a 5.1 home theater system but it doesn't have a usb port. How can I connect my mp3 player to the theater system?

What Home theater system am I suppose to buy for my PlayStation 3? I just got a new PlayStation 3. I'm looking for a Home theater system to play with my PS3. But i dont know what to buy? HELP.

What is the difference between a DVD home theater system and a regular Home Theater System? I just bought a DVD home theater system and haven't set it up yet and was wondering if there's any big difference, or is it just that one can play DVd's and the other cant?

Can you connect a home theater in a box to a normal,separate receiver? Is it possile to connect the Home theater in a box's reciever/dvd player into a separate home theater receiver in order to add speakers.

Can I make my sub work for my home theater system? I have a 15' CV-X kicker, and a Amp for it with ported box. How can i connect it to my Home theater system? I want to connect the amp to it so it will hit hard, if i just plug the speaker in, its really weak. Im really looking for "how can i get power to the amp?" and will connecting the sub and the amp to the home theater system damage the home theater system?

What is the best Home Theater system in terms of sound quality and picture under $1500 each? So Im getting a home theater but i need to know what the best reciever for 5.1 is or if i even need one if I get the bose 321, the projector type, if bose 321 will work with it and my ps3 and the resolutions must be 1080p. Just about everything you need for a home theater but good quality for low price

What is a calibration mic and would a home theater system work without it? I have been shopping for a "mini" home theater system. I found someone on eBay that is selling a lot of used ones, but the calibration mic is missing. I can't figure out what that is and if the system would work okay without it. I emailed the seller who just referred me to the manufacturer's website, where I find even less information. Thank you!

What is the advantage of home theater seats? Other than the vibration options and nice cup holders, what is the difference between “home theater”-specific seating and a regular recliner, say a Lazy Boy or other Archie Bunker recliner? Thanks.

How do i make samsung home theater broadcast my PS3 audio? I got my samsung series 5 hdtv connected to PS3 via HDMI and my PS3 to the hdtv via HDMI as well. Problem is sound. PS3 sound is not detected by Home theater. How do i fix this?

What is the best way to configure my home theater system? I would like to hook up both my x-box 360 (which is my DVD player) and my satellite box. My home theater receiver has one digital audio optical interface port. I have this plugged into the x-box. Now, however, my satellite box only has either red and white cables or the digital audio optical connection. What should I do? I have a 46" sony bravada HD TV that has digital audio out in optical as well. Is there a way to use that to resolve this issue? Can you get a splitter cable for the digital audio optical stuff? Do I need to buy a new receiver with more ports? The bravada has an optical out, but no optical in... and even if it did, the home theater has only one optical in, and I'd still be only able to get the xbox in one or the other... if that makes sense. I was hoping to not have to buy a different adapter for my xbox if it is not necessary. My sat receiver has only Digital optical out, it does not have HDMI available [I do not have an HD satellite yet, we won't for another year... but I bought the TV anyway because I wanted a bigger TV.]

What home theater projector should i get? I am looking for a budget home theater projector that i will be running my ps3 and xbox 360 through and maybe a computer, i want as good a picture as i can get for as little as possible. this will be set up in my bed room so it does not really need to be projecting that far maybe like 8-10 ft or more, need help... thank you p.s. a tip and a good cheaper saround sound system 5.1 i want the projector to have hdmi ports

how to connect a dvd/ home theater with surround sound to a samsung hdtv? so ive got a samsung series 550 hdtv. Ive also got a dvd player, with a bunch of speakers and surround sound. I wanted to know if there was any way to connect my tv to the dvd/home theater system, so that when im watching tv, it uses the surround sound speakers? thanks in advance!

what color should i paint my home theater? so in the past 2 months i've been working on my home theater. I have to paint it now and i dont have a clue of what color it should be. any suggestions?

How do I get my computer to work with my Onkyo 7.1 home theater system? I have a Dell XPS 400 with the standard sound card. (Blue, green, pink, yellow, and black jacks) I also have an Onkyo 7.1 home theater system. I am trying to run my computer through the Onkyo and when I got it connected I only get sound from the left side and center. I set the soundcard to 7.1 home theater surround sound in the sounds and audio devices panel of the computer and tried all the jacks on the sound card. I also tried every possible combination on the back of the Onkyo, but nothing changes. Will this just not work, or do I need a different soundcard? If so what kind?

how can i get my samsung home theater system to give surround sound when watching tv? i jus bought a samsung home theater system and i want to get the surround sound when watching tv.i already found out it works on dvd but i really want it to work on tv.is there a way?

What are the best speakers to use for a home theater system? i have a 5.1 home theater JVC A/V Reciver. I want the best spearkers i can find the ones i have are ok but i want the best?

How do i hook up my home theater system to my dvd player? i have a regent home theater system model ht-391 and i dont have the book on how to hook it up.i wanna hook it up to my dvd player which is connected to my tv.id like to run it through my vcr also.is there anywhere i can go to see a manual on how to hook the system up?

What type of home theater system do you have and what has been your experience with it? Has your home theater system worked to your expectations?

what do I need to connect my Home theater system to my vista media center PC? I just bought a VIsta Premium PC and I want to connect it to my HD Home theater system. I want to not only view pictures and listen to music but also record TV shows from Direct TV. The PC has VIsta Home Premium and comes with a TV tuner card and wireless lan. I know you can do the cable thing but my PC and TV are in two different rooms and all these cables for satelite, video and audio would be a nightmare. What are my options?

How can I connect a microphone to my home theater receiver to make announcements? I have a standard home theater receiver and would like to connect a wireless microphone to it so I can use the receiver and speakers instead of using a dedicated PA system or bullhorn.

How should I upgrade my home theater system? My home theater system sounds like crap. I have an entry-level dvd player and A/V receiver. The picture is ok, but the sound is real tinny. I have a pair of Bose 201s and a subwoofer (decent speakers). Any ideas? Should I invest in a better DVD player or a better A/V receiver?

How do I connect my Samsung HT-X40 home theater speakers to my Onkyo Audio Receiver? I have no clue what type of connection the Samsung HT-X40 home theater speakers are.

What kind of stuff do you need to have a nice home theater? Im new to all this home theater stuff, and I need to know what to buy, to have a small home theater. I have the projector, so thats off the list. I have no clue what to buy for a mini home theater. I here people talking about HDMI, HDTV, and Recievers. But I dont know what that stuff is. I also need help with buying the correct cables and setting it up.

How do I acquire a home theater installation license? I want to start my own home theater biz but my friend tells me i need a license to install it. how do i get one?

Is a 150 watt sub for a home theater good? We have a Sony home theater system, but have no subwoofer for it. I am looking online for subs, but don't know much about them. Is a 150 watt good enough? We don't need anything spectacular (not looking to spend a huge amount), but just want some good bass for realism for the surround when watching movies. Thanks! Also, if you have any recommendations that would be great!

Do you have to program the home theater system? I just bought a home theater system,5.1,some DVDs work with the whole system(speakers) some dont just the side ones,am i doing something wrong or,it scans the dvd for the best proformance?