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Netflix introduces 5.1 surround sound
Great news for netflix users! Finally you will be able to use your surround sound system to its full potential. 
via Ubergizmo on 27/03/10
Netflix is preparing itself to roll out a big upgrade in the coming year, where it will include 5.1 surround sound streaming for an even more realistic movie watching experience, complete with close captioning. While there are no further details furnished to the masses, including the availability date as well as the kind of titles that support 5.1 surround sound, it is nice to see Netflix making progress in terms of technology. So far, there is no mention on a price increase for the upgrade, so hopefully everything will remain the same in these economically trying times.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Dairy Cows Get To Stare At LCD TVs All Day
This guy either really loves his cows or gets bored during milking! 
via Ubergizmo on 3/23/10
While many folks out there have a dream to just be able to kick back and watch TV all day long, it seems that some dairy cows owned by a Russian dairy farmer are already living the life of your dreams. That’s because the farmer decided to install 40-inch LCD TVs in the barn, constantly showing a video of a nice peaceful nature scene. The farmer is probably trying to see if TV-watching cows produce more (and better) milk compared to normal bored cows, eh? Those LCD TVs seem to be mounted awfully high (for the cows), though.
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Bose Lifestyle V20 Home Theater System Review–Not The Best Value
There are many better ways to spend $2000. For example, for $2000 you could build your own home theater system from individual components. You would get better sound, and be able to choose exactly what you want.
via CyberTheater by Steve Anderson on 3/22/10
Once again I’m amazed by the sheer impossibility that is Bose home theater gear. From its impossibly tiny overall size to its impossibly high level of quality–not to mention the impossibly high price–Bose home theater gear never fails to astonish. And today’s review target, the Bose Lifestyle V20, carries on that proud tradition. But this one may not be the one you want to get–read on.
The Bose Lifestyle V20 is a 5.1 channel home theater system with built-in surround sound decoders, AM / FM tuner, four DirectReflecting cube speakers, a center channel speaker and the heart of any good Bose system, the Bose Acoustimass module. It also offers two HDMI inputs, S-Video inputs, component video inputs and outputs, and the ability to transform any DVD player into an upconverting one by routing it through the unit.
I expressed some doubt before that this was the Bose system for you, and here’s why. One, you don’t get a DVD player with this one, but rather you have to hook one to it. This by itself isn’t all that bad, and the fact that it’s a five channel system as opposed to a seven channel can also be overlooked as the sound output coming out of this thing is just patently incredible. But here’s the rub–you’ll have to shell out fully two grand for this system, and despite the incredible performance, value suffers due to that huge price tag.
You won’t be disappointed if you do shell out for the Bose Lifestyle V20, but know this: there are probably better values out there if you keep your eyes open.
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Asus Cine5 Surround Sound Speaker on the way
Keep an eye out for more details about this 5 channel sound bar system.
via Yahoo! News Search Results for "surround sound" on 3/12/10
Over the years, surround sound technology has evolved from the early days when cable had to be strung in all four corners of your living room for satellite speakers so as to replicate the true theater sound that made the movie going experience fun. From there, we moved onto wireless speaker systems and multi-channel [...]Small speakers offering big sound
Interesting concept. Unfortunately I doubt that something the size of a matchbook can replicate the sound of a decent sized speaker. 
You can listen to your TV while sitting on the bed and enjoy with these speakers, you can even move freely by headphones. If you want to charge this transmitter then you need to plug into a USB port and it will work for seven hours long with just a single charge. This speaker comes with a transmitter, pair of USB cable, receiver, two pairs of audio cable, two belt clips and two neck lanyards. It’s cool to have so many things with this tiny device. But the price is cool too, it’s a Big ticket $119.95 a pop!
via VaroLogic Blog by admin@varologic.com (Admin) on 19/03/10
Have you listen that small speakers offer BIG sound? Well this is true. These small speakers are of the size of match box, yet they offer you wonderful sound quality which is far better than the sound of big speakers, it’s genuinely true that “Small things often come in big packages”.
You can listen to your TV while sitting on the bed and enjoy with these speakers, you can even move freely by headphones. If you want to charge this transmitter then you need to plug into a USB port and it will work for seven hours long with just a single charge. This speaker comes with a transmitter, pair of USB cable, receiver, two pairs of audio cable, two belt clips and two neck lanyards. It’s cool to have so many things with this tiny device. But the price is cool too, it’s a Big ticket $119.95 a pop!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Make cheap surround sound speaker stands
Having a good surround sound system is important, but it is only half of the battle. Ask any home theatre enthusiast and they will tell you that good speaker positioning is almost as important as having a good home theatre system.
Surround sound speaker stands make positioning much more easy. With speaker stands, you can be very flexible in the places that you put your speakers. They are not always cheap to buy, but if you have some spare time then they are easy to make.
Making your own surround sound speaker stands can be a fun adventure. Have a look around your house and see if there is anything that you could repurpose into some speaker stands. With a little bit of imagination you can turn scrap wood, floor lamps, cinder blocks and basically anything else you can think of into a functional speaker stand.
When you are making your speaker stand, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Firstly, you need to make sure that you are building a stand that will be stable enough for your speakers. If you have only got some small satellite speakers, then you should be fine with pretty much anything, but if you are using bookshelf speakers or larger, you will need something sturdier.
Another thing to keep in mind is the height of your speaker stands. The optimal position for speakers is to be around the same height as your ear when you are sitting in your listening position. This ensures the best quality transmission of sound.
Finally, you need to think about decor. You don't want your new speaker stands to stand out like a sore thumb, so take a little extra time to paint them in a matching colour to the rest of your surround sound system.
Making your own surround sound speaker stands could be a fun weekend project. With a little imagination and ingenuity you should be able to come up with something that is functional and doesn't look too shabby either.
Simon Andrews
Cheap Surround Sound
Surround sound speaker stands make positioning much more easy. With speaker stands, you can be very flexible in the places that you put your speakers. They are not always cheap to buy, but if you have some spare time then they are easy to make.
Making your own surround sound speaker stands can be a fun adventure. Have a look around your house and see if there is anything that you could repurpose into some speaker stands. With a little bit of imagination you can turn scrap wood, floor lamps, cinder blocks and basically anything else you can think of into a functional speaker stand.
When you are making your speaker stand, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Firstly, you need to make sure that you are building a stand that will be stable enough for your speakers. If you have only got some small satellite speakers, then you should be fine with pretty much anything, but if you are using bookshelf speakers or larger, you will need something sturdier.
Another thing to keep in mind is the height of your speaker stands. The optimal position for speakers is to be around the same height as your ear when you are sitting in your listening position. This ensures the best quality transmission of sound.
Finally, you need to think about decor. You don't want your new speaker stands to stand out like a sore thumb, so take a little extra time to paint them in a matching colour to the rest of your surround sound system.
Making your own surround sound speaker stands could be a fun weekend project. With a little imagination and ingenuity you should be able to come up with something that is functional and doesn't look too shabby either.
Simon Andrews
Cheap Surround Sound
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Cheap surround sound: What are your options?
It almost goes without saying: if you are at all serious about enjoying movies at home, you need to get a surround sound system. But what if do are on a budget? Well, you are in luck, because there are plenty of options to get a cheap surround sound system. Here are a few different options to think about:
- Repurpose a computer surround sound system.
Surround sound is so popular now that many manufacturers have made 5.1 surround sound systems especially for computers. This is great to get that immersive experience when playing a computer game, but it is even better as a cheap entry point for your home theatre.
Systems like the Logitech X540 are cheap ($88.99 at amazon.com) and will be more than adequate if you have a bedroom or small room that you want to turn into a home theatre. If you have a medium or large sized room, unfortunately this option is not for you. - Buy a sound bar system
Part of the reason that some surround sound systems are expensive is the number of speakers involved. Some systems have as many as 11 speakers! Sound bars reduce hassle of trying to hide all of your wires, and also can give you cheap surround sound. While it is not "true" surround, the virtualization technologies in sound bars certainly make your ears believe that there is speakers behind them, even if your eyes don't. - Buy a home theatre in a box
One of the cheapest ways to get a fully fledged home theatre system is to buy an all-in-one package. These will usually have a DVD player, receiver, amplifier, speakers and subwoofers all in the one package. They give you everything you need for a surround sound experience, and you get it cheaper than you would if you bought everything separately.
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