Keeping a home theatre clean is important, especially if you have a lot of pricey gear. It will make your gear last longer and perform better.
How to Keep Your Home Theatre Clean, Simply!
Designing a High Performing DIY Modular Subwoofer
I discuss what our goals were with designing the SUB15 and explain all the different possible configurations.
JVC NZ800 Review – A Knockout Blow for Both Epson and Sony
I look at the JVC NZ800 projector in detail. I was not at all prepared for what I found!
How to Recover A Damaged Projector Lens
I take you through how to repair your scratched or coating-damaged projector lens, through a rather silly misadventure of mine with one of my own projector lenses. I did things to that lens that should never be done. Reader discretion advised.
DIY Fan Mod for a Quieter Yamaha PX Series Amplifier
I looked into reducing the fan noise of the stock PX series amplifiers by installing Noctua fans, restoring quiet to my home theater rack.
Build Your Own Baffle Wall for Your Home Theatre
The article explores the "Infinite" Baffle Wall, pioneered by Krix for cinema, now used at home with the SHC LCR10 speakers. Four configurations are detailed, from half to full height, with matching subs for different room sizes.
Understanding Speaker Driver Specifications 101
This post is a crash course on speaker drivers key specifications. It's a great starting point for DIY speaker enthusiasts.
Magnetar UDP800 Review
This review is a detailed analysis of the Magnetar UDP800 universal disc player, discussing its features, performance, picture and audio quality, and concluding with recommendations for different types of home theaters. Despite some drawbacks, the player excels in media format compatibility and picture quality for a universal player. However, for high-end projection setups, dedicated players and video processors might still be required.
Why the NVIDIA SHIELD TV/Pro Deserves an Upgrade (5 Years Later)
I explore potential updates for the next Nvidia Shield TV and Shield Pro.
SHC SUB15 DIY Home Cinema Subwoofer
Introducing the SHC-Sub15—a high-performance, modular DIY subwoofer designed to integrate seamlessly with our LCR10 speakers. With an excellent bass response and easy upgradeability, it’s future-proof and cost-effective. Detailed build guides ensure an accessible DIY experience, delivering premium sound without the premium price.
JVC’s New Lower-End Laser Projector
JVC plans to launch a new lower-end laser projector later this year. I speculate about what options could be on the table.
JVC NZ800 and NZ900 Features Deep Dive
JVC introduces updated NZ800 and NZ900 laser projectors, focusing on screen uniformity, sharpness, contrast, and brightness improvements. I do a deep dive into these areas.
JVC Launches NZ800 and NZ900 Projectors
JVC is launching NZ800 and NZ900 projectors, as upgrades from NZ8 and NZ9. The new units feature increased brightness and contrast, improved 8K upscaling, enhanced HDR accuracy, and a new Vivid picture mode. JVC also claims better screen uniformity. More details in the article.
A Couch-Potato’s Guide to the Best Streaming Services in 2024
Take a deep dive into the best streaming services available right now for your couch potato entertainment. Find out which service is offering what.
Marantz Releases the CINEMA 30!
Marantz's CINEMA 30, the awaited replacement for the SR8015, features 11 power amplifiers and 13.4 channel processing and more!