Home Theater

Simplifying the Setup By Anthony Grimani, January 5, 2010 It’s Friday night and here I am battling with the PC-based setup menus of a surround processor instead of going out for a good dinner paired with the finest Malbec at the latest trendy Los Angeles restaurant. More..
3D Is for Real This Time By Anthony Grimani, February 2, 2010 It’s Grabbing A Lot Of Mindshare, So You Had Better Be Ready More..
An Inspiring Demo Theater Project By Tony Grimani, September 30, 2009 There I sat, deep into the early morning hours, during set up of CEDIA EXPO exhibits last month, amidst mountainous piles of electronics, building materials, and tools. We were assembling the demonstration theater (affectionately More..
Sonic Enhancements By Anthony Grimani, December 3, 2008 HOW TO CONFIGURE SYSTEMS FOR EXCELLENT PHANTOM IMAGINGLast month I talked about phantom imaging— what it is, what makes it happen, and why it’s an important part of the sonic experience you should deliver to your clients. More..
About Outdoor Acoustics By Anthony Grimani, October 28, 2009 Environmental Factors That Affect Audio Outside The HouseThe weather where I live has been so nice lately that my thoughts have turned to all those classic outdoor activities that we love so much, like hiking, biking, jogging, More..
One Size That Can Fit All By Anthony Grimani, September 4, 2009 Maximizing Your Picture Size Across A Range Of Video Formats I just got back from dinner with a prospective client. It was quite enjoyable, but it turned out to be a ploy to try to convince me to use a screen for his project that More..
The Battle of 3D vs. 4K By Anthony Grimani, August 10, 2009 While 3d Will Remain Elusive, 4k Video May Be The Next Big ThingAt this past April’s National Association of Broadcasters Expo (NAB)—the defining trade show for the entertainment production community—two of the predominant themes More..
Concerned About Compression By Anthony Grimani, June 2, 2009 Lossy Audio Is Acceptable When You Understand Its Limits With the evolution of video download services, discussions of video compression have become wildly popular. Maybe it’s me, but it seems like audio is being More..
A Hands-on Review of VOD By Anthony Grimani, April 24, 2009 Assessing Ps Store, Xbox Live Marketplace, Apple Tv, And Vudu  In our business, if you spend too much time maintaining the status quo, then you will suddenly wake up to find that you’ve fallen behind. That’s why I was so happy to More..
Get Yourself in the Game By Anthony Grimani, February 27, 2009 Room setup and calibration recommendations for gaming systems It used to be that video games received no respect in the sound and video department, and for good reason. HEROLD, ABOUT.COM PHOTOS: CHARLES Times have definitely More..
Creating Reliable Bass (EXPANDED WEB VERSION) By Anthony Grimani, January 30, 2009 Doing It Right Means Four Subs With Proper Delays And LevelsLet's face it; bass is one of the most important aspects of the home theater and music experience. Walk away from any demo or any showroom, and it's doubtful that you More..
Doing Your Part To Retain A Sound Designer’s Phantom Imaging By Anthony Grimani, November 7, 2008 DOING YOUR PART TO RETAIN A SOUND DESIGNER’S PHANTOM IMAGINGWhat are the most important attributes for a speaker system? Smooth frequency response and even tonal balance? Definitely. High output capability and expansive dynamic More..
Upgrades Made Simple By Tony Grimani, August 27, 2008 Tell me if the following scenario sounds familiar. A client asks you to design an amazing home theater or media room. You dutifully draw up plans, specify gear, and incorporate it all into a streamlined proposal that your client More..
AV Controller Evolution By Tony Grimani, July 31, 2008 If you were to vote on a piece of home theater equipment that has evolved more than any other, the AV controller would have to be on the ballot. Not only has its functions increased over the years, but its physical chassis has More..
Comfortable and Quiet By RS Staff, July 1, 2008 As an acoustic design firm, we often face challenges related to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designs for screening rooms. Some of you might be in the same boat, so I thought I'd share a few of our More..

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