Geoff Morrison's HDTV and home theater resource center and infotacular!
The greatest collection of HDTV and home theater info ever assembled...ever!
Come one, come all, to the greatest collection of knowledge ever assembled by human kind! Is it Wikipedia? No! Is it a digitization of the ancient Library of Alexandria? No! (And what's a library?)
Updated June 2012
Instead, it's an epic one-stop repository of home theater and HDTV info. Here you'll find the best and most helpful AV-centric articles written by me and others, both here on CNET and elsewhere on the Web.
They're categorized by topic and updated constantly, so check back regularly. Bookmark for fun and profit! Read every one and become an expert in all things audio/video! Better yet, once you're an expert, you don't have to answer your in-laws' questions; just send them this guide in a passive-aggressive fit of brilliance.
So without further babbling (and pompous hyperbolic dabbling)...
How HDTVs work (deep background)
and a follow up
Why plasma HDTV's contrast ratios are better than they appear
What is TV color temperature, and why does it matter?
The definitive guide to video processing
HDTV color and color spaces explained
How 3D content works: Blu-ray vs. broadcast
Is LCD and LED LCD HDTV uniformity a problem?
Is plasma HDTV burn-in a problem?
Active 3D vs. passive 3D: What's better?
Shopping (don't get ripped off)
When should I upgrade my HDTV?
When is the best time to buy an HDTV?
Should I buy a floor-model TV?
What makes a good Blu-ray player?
How to read a TV review, part 2: Calibration results
Why all HDMI cables are the same
Why all HDMI cables are the same, part 2
Beware the end of sale--don't get tricked into buying extras you don't need
New HDTV energy guide labels explained
What's a refurbished HDTV? Deal or no deal?
Why do plasma TVs look washed out in the store?
Setting up and calibration (getting the most out of your TV)
How to set up an HDTV (a beginner's guide)
Reviewed: Blu-ray setup discs for your HDTV
Are you really watching HD on your HDTV? Maybe not.
How to rid your HDTV of reflections/glare.
Why doesn't my TV say 120Hz/240Hz?
How do I get HD from one source to multiple TVs?
Don't forget audio!
The Audiophiliac - Steve Gutteberg's awesome blog on audio goodness
How to stop subwoofer bass from 'leaking' into other rooms
Compression is killing your music
Distortion: What really happens when you crank the volume knob too high
Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD MA vs. uncompressed PCM
Dolby Pro Logic IIz vs. Audyssey DSX vs. DTS
How to amplify the dialogue from your HDTV
Output Impedance: A Show and Tell (Why Amps Sound different)
Time to upgrade?
Should you upgrade your home theater gear?
Home theater makeover, start with a power amplifier
When should I upgrade my HDTV?
When should I upgrade my projector?
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