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WELCOME TO THE MOVIES Home Theater isn't new. It began back in the '20s and '30s when Hollywood's elite built small screening rooms in their homes so they could view the films they had just produced, directed, or starred in. Even though they were luxurious, early "home theaters" were complex and intimidating. The moguls who enjoyed them kept technicians on staff to run the noisy and cantankerous projectors of the day. Technology has come a long way. Today, home theater systems are far more convenient, far more accessible, and far more reliable. And, thanks to the efforts of literally thousands of engineers, designers, and installers, they're far more capable, too. A good home theater system will provide hours of enjoyment for you and your family as it literally immerses you in sights and sounds once reserved for the very finest first-run movie houses. A home theater system can also help create just the right environment to enjoy your favorite movies by adjusting lighting, closing drapes, even turning on the popcorn machine! For the music lover, a home theater system will also reproduce your favorite recordings with startling fidelity. HOW DO I GET THERE? These pages are your first step towards enjoying a home theater system. In it, you'll find questions to ask yourself before even going into a store. We'll explain those often-obscure acronyms and the technology they represent so you'll be comfortable when looking for specific answers to your needs. Before we begin, however, we do have a suggestion. At some point you'll need to consult with a sales specialist at a store or showroom that sells home theater equipment. In our experience, smaller independent dealers or custom installation specialists usually have more knowledgeable and more experienced people than the large mega-stores (that sell everything from portable stereos to PCs) do. Whatever your budget, the independent dealer will be more apt to listen and be more responsive to your needs. And that's critically important as you make the decisions you'll need to make before you can enjoy a system in your home. With that in mind, let's get started . . . |
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