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Soundbars
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General
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Soundbars (sound bars), or Sound Projectors as they are also known, are a revolutionary way to add wireless home cinema surround sound to your current viewing experience. The main benefit of a Soundbar is that you don't require a multitude of speakers, as you would with a traditional 5.1 channel surround sound installation. With a Soundbar, there is just one piece of hardware which does all the work of those centre, front and rear speakers. Of course, you can still add an extra subwoofer if you're a bass fiend Different Soundbars use slightly different technology but at the simplest level, the sound is projected out from the system in a way to envelope the viewing/listening position meaning that the sound will surround you like a standard 5.1 system Due to the fact that there are no speakers physically behind you, a Soundbar system will never quite match a more traditional one but as the technology develops, the differences are becoming less and less. Plus, if you have a Plasma or LCD television, especially one that is mounted on a wall, a single Soundbar speaker is the perfect partner. Some Soundbars also come with a built-in DVD player meaning you can reduce yor component count, i.e. clutter, even more - very wife friendly! 
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Soundbar Sound Projectors with Blu-ray
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 25 March 2010 00:00 |
 LG HLB54S Soundbar with integrated Blu-ray review. The LG HLB54S is one of the first soundbars to integrate a Blu-ray drive, a natural progression from the popular DVD endowed soundbars. This particular one from Korean manufacturer LG makes it's debut in the more high-end price bracket that's not normally attributed to this particular brand. So, we're expecting a lot of snazzy features and a top specification to justify the higher than expected price. Luckily, the HLB54S doesn't disappoint in this respect. First off, being as the primary function of the soundbar is to deliver audio, the soundbar has been specially 'tuned' by LG audio supremo Mark Levinson to deliver a substantial 430w of audio oomph. It's also a pretty piece of kit with the body covered by a glossy black giving way to silver surrounded disk opening, a row of touch sensitive buttons and a larger than expected visual display screen. Looks are one thing, size is another. Or, more specifically, the dimensions. It's not a lumping great object and is in fact incredibly slim but the depth rocks up at a slightly awkward 189mm meaning that you might have to do some rejigging with the rest of your AV kit and also pretty much rules out mounting it on the wall, unless you're a builder who fancies a bit of demolition or building-in stud work! Read 0 Comments... >> |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 April 2010 13:25 |
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Soundbar Sound Projectors
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 18 March 2010 00:00 |
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Yamaha YSP-4100 Soundbar review.
From the outset, Yamaha have lead the pack when it comes to producing digital Sound Projectors (soundbars) creating the only Sound Bar that has true 5.1 sound output. To strengthen and retain their number one spot, Yamaha have introduced the YSP-4100, a 7.1 Digital Sound Projector that has some great and innovative new features including such things as HD Decoding, 1080p compatible HDMI (4in/1Out), IntelliBeam, several listening modes, UniVolume and AirWired technology to make use of an iPod/iPhone and Subwoofer. To ensure that you always get the best possible sound from your shiny new Blu-ray palyer and your other digital sources, the YSP-4100 is capable of decoding Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD master Audio as well as the older Dolby digital plus and DTS HD High resolution audio systems. With the Yamaha YSP-4100 you can achieve true surround sound by directing and bouncing sound beams off the walls of your listening room to come at your listening postion from various angles. The main mode is 5 Beam Plus2 for 7-channel sources but in addition to these there are a wide variety of other listening modes for you to choose the one that bets suits your source material, room shape and listening position. The YSP-4100 is both stylish and slim, around 9cm deep by 103cm wide, yet it still manages to cram in both DSP speakers and an amplifier. The sp eakers comprise of a whopping 40 beam driver and two woofers. No other ancillary equipment is required - the receiver, amplifier and speakers are all contained in this nice little package meaning less space is required for your surround sound set-up. The YSP-4100 is designed to sit under flat screen TVs of 40"-42" and a wall mounting bracket is available - the SPM-K30. For larger screens of 50", the YSP-4100 has a bigger but more expensive brother in the YSP-5100. Read 0 Comments... >> |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 April 2010 13:24 |
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Freesat
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 31 December 2008 18:17 |
What is freesat?
freesat is among us! Currently, freesat should be available to around 98% of the UK population, but what is it? Well, it is a free to air broadcasting service that arrives in your home via satellite - think Sky but without a monthly subscription payment or think Freeview with a satellite dish rather than a TV aerial. Of course the main benefit of using satellite as a transmission medium is that it can be picked up in more geographical areas and you should always get a good picture which is not the case with Freeview if you're too far from a transmitter or live in a dip.
There are currently around 140 digital TV and radio channels being broadcast via freesat including ITV and BBC HD channels. You also get lightning fast digital text, enhanced interactive services, digital subtitles and audio descriptions. How do I get freesat? Getting access to this fantastic new service couldn't be easier. - You'll need a satellite dish. If you have had or currently have a Sky service, you'll be able to carry on using this dish to receive freesat. Otherwise, you should be able to get a dish installed for around £80. You can purchase a nationwide installation from Argos, here.
- A freesat receiver. This can be in the form of a standalone freesat box or a television with an integrated freesat receiveer built-in, like these Panasonic models.
There is currently another way to have a satellite dish installed! You can purchase Sky Pay Once for £75 which will give you a Sky minidish, Sky Box (which you could eBay if not required!) and 4 months of Free Sky channels (200 in all). Click here to find out more. Channels
This is a taste of the channels available. Just click on the links on the left for the full list of channels in each category. Read 0 Comments... >> |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 31 January 2009 12:16 |
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Soundbar Sound Projectors
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 03 December 2008 16:42 |
Denon DHT-FS3 with X-SPACE Surround - letting you sit anywhere you like!
With the Denon DHT-FS3 home theatre system, everyone can enjoy surround ambiance wherever they are sitting in the room. With just a slim front speaker unit and a supplied subwoofer unit, the DHT-FS3 home theatre system reproduces highly ambient surround sound. No confusing sound settings required! Since the DHT-FS3 comes preset with the dimensions and acoustic characteristics of your room, all you need to do to enjoy your new home theatre is to connect your DVD player and TV monitor. - Family-friendly Home Cinema, elegant, simple and very compact. Ideal for flat screen TVs
- New X-SPACE Surround from Denon gives a wide ´sweet-spot´ with wrap-around surround that works well in any room
- Quick Setup Guide and simple presets
- Piano black gloss finish with matching subwoofer
- Just plug in a DVD Player or suitable satellite box to get digital surround sound, or use the Dolby Pro Logic II decoder to generate convincing surround from the audio of almost any TV, VCR or PVR.
- The cabinet contains six precision speaker drivers, six digital amplifiers and advanced DSP signal processing
- Two speakers are used specifically for the all-important centre channel to deliver power and clarity.
- Supports Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II - with Night Mode and Dolby * Headphone for late-night listening.
- Total power output; 150 watts
- iPod use with optional Denon dock (ASD-1R).
- Adjustable height feet. Wall mountable with supplied accessories.
- Pre-programmed system ´Flip´ remote (also suitable for DVD player, set-top box, TV and iPod control).
Product Specification Rated Output
| 22w x 5 (6 ohms)
| | Input sensitivity | 500mV/47 kohms | | Frequency response | Front: 150Hz-20kHz | | S/N Ratio | 100db
| | Power Supply | AC230V, 50Hz | | Power Consumption | When Power is on: 32w | | Speaker Units | 8cm cone type x 6 | | Dimensions | Without Feet 850x96x125mm | | Weight | 1.6kg | Read 0 Comments... >> |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 December 2008 18:56 |
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