Home Music Systems


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Introductory Guide to High-performance Audio Systems


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In 12 fact-filled chapters--covering everything from stereo to multichannel music to home theater--discover how to choose the best components for the money, how to match components fore the best sound, and how to set up and fine-tune a system for maximum performance.




Home Theater for Everyone


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With this consumer's guide, buyers of home theatre systems will be taken through the technology and components of home entertainment and learn how they suit their individual needs. Consumers will discover the best components for their needs, how to be a savvy shopper, how to avoid buying the wrong technology, and how to set up and fine tune a system. In addition, all the technologies behind home theatre are explained. These technologies include DVD players, audio/video receivers, multichannel speaker systems, high-definition television (HDTV), and digital satellite systems.




Practical Home Theater


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Home theater is the union of big-screen television and surround sound. But how can an average person navigate the maze of audio/video technologies that go into a home theater system? For answers, turn to Mark Fleischmann's Practical Home Theater: A Guide to Video and Audio Systems, now in its fourth edition, thoroughly revised and updated for 2005. The book weighs the pros and cons of new HDTV technologies including DLP, LCD, plasma, and tube-based sets. It explains the differences between Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and other surround formats. And it covers all formats under the sun including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, HDCD, MP3 -- and the thorny subject of copy protection. The book also explores often ignored topics such as buying a DTV antenna, power-line accessories, and cables. A richly detailed connections chapter tells how to hook up every component and how to solve common problems. By knowledgably guiding readers through the briar patch of video and audio technology, Practical Home Theater has become the standard reference work for home theater buffs. Future annual editions will continue to track changes in home theater technology.










Home Audio


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Contains information on choosing tape decks, CD players, turntables, receivers and antennas, amplifiers, sound processing equipment, computer audio, wires, antenna systems, shortwave radio, antique audio, and, repair.




Mastering sound


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This book is for anyone who values clear, quality sound, whether you’re an enthusiast looking to refine your setup or a beginner taking your first steps into the world of audio. You don’t need to be an expert to get the most out of your sound system; you just need the right information. We’ll walk through the essentials of sound systems, from understanding basic components to making informed choices about equipment and setups. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of audio, offering insights and tips that can help you achieve the best possible sound, no matter your budget or level of experience. In today’s world, where music, movies, and digital communication are integral parts of our lives, having a good sound system isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. However, with so many options and technical terms out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where this book comes in. We’ll walk through the essentials of sound systems, from understanding basic components to making informed choices about equipment and setups. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of audio, offering insights and tips that can help you achieve the best possible sound, no matter your budget or level of experience. This book is for anyone who values clear, quality sound, whether you’re an enthusiast looking to refine your setup or a beginner taking your first steps into the world of audio. You don’t need to be an expert to get the most out of your sound system; you just need the right information. Translator: Owen Jones PUBLISHER: TEKTIME




Hi-Fi


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A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans At a time when sales of vinyl records have hit a 25-year high, and analog technologies are providing the kind of extraordinary audio experiences that our increasingly digital world has started to remove, Hi-Fi is essential reading. This unique book explores just how, when, and why the world fell in love with the look, feel, and sound of top-of-the-line audio equipment. Hi-Fi traces this fascinating evolution from the 1950s to today (and tomorrow), taking readers right up to the current renaissance of all things analog and the emergence of cutting-edge designs for die-hard audiophiles.