Home Theater For Dummies

Home Theater For Dummies

“…clear and concise…a good read throughout…” — DVD Monthly, July 2003

“…exhaustive and uncomplicated…” (Camcorder User, August 2003)

“…clear and concise…a good read throughout…” (DVD Monthly, July 2003)

“…superb at demystifying the murky and often bewildering world of home cinema…written in plain English…worth the investment…” (Hi Fi Choice, July 2003)

“…exhaustive and uncomplicated…” — Camcorder User, August 2003

“…superb at demystifying the murky and often bewildering world of home cinema…written in plain English…worth the investment…” — Hi Fi Choice, July 2003

…clear and concise; a good read throughout… — DVD Monthly, July 2003

…exhaustive and uncomplicated… — Camcorder User, August 2003

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent Update to a Classic
I believe this is the first review of the new Third Edition which just came out in Nov 2008. It has been extensively updated and I highly recommend it. I also own the Second Edition (2006) and did a quick comparison ……… the organization is the same (same chapter headings) but the material has definately been revised to reflect the fast evolving HT equipment, systems, and media. There’s more emphasis on Blu-ray, integration of MCPC’s and gaming devices, lossless audio formats, HDMI interconnects, etc, etc. All-in-all this a very comprehensive guide to every aspect of home theater. The book starts with the basics and then layers on more detail in each area. Its a fine reference for anyone who is considering HT, or expanding/upgrading an existing HT.

4 Stars HTPC
As always the “Dummies” book give good basic information and this book did not disappoint me. I was looking for more information on the integration of a HTPC on the self-built system though.

2 Stars Good but out of date
This book is written well and explains the technology well, and is a good reference for the basic design and set-up. However, items mentioned as coming in the future are already standard. The HD TV and Home Theater technology is changing so fast it is hard to write, print and distribute a book and keep it current.

2 Stars Did not help me
This book was not what I thought. Most of it deals with what to purchase and how to set it up. I still have not been able to set my system up and will still have to call a pro.

4 Stars Home Theater for Dummies
This was a well written basics type book. Definitely good for someone who knows nothing about home theater.

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