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Category Archives: Home Theater

Top Projectors for Newly Released November Movie Rentals

There’s a great new lineup of movies to rent this November to satisfy fans of action, comedy, drama, romance, horror, and fantasy.  If you are looking to buy a projector for the first time or upgrade to a newer model, there are a few relatively new models that will deliver the crystal clear picture your family desires.   PROJECTORS:   Epson Cinema 4010 The standout feature of the Epson Cinema 4010 is the company’s 4K PRO-UHD enhancements, which include a new algorithm intended to deliver a resolution that meets or exceeds 4K quality.  The projector’s 15-element glass lens provides a […]

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Best Projectors to watch a new Lineup of Fall TV Shows

  Fall is here, so get ready to watch a new crop of TV shows that are guaranteed to deliver laughs, chills, thrills and suspense.  Fall 2018 brings a bevy of exciting new shows, including the fast-paced, Dick Wolf-produced drama “FBI”; the paranormal police procedural “The InBetween”; “The Kids Are Alright,” an ensemble comedy set in the ’70s; and “The Passage,” a character-driven thriller about secret government medical experiments.  There’s something for everyone.     Great new Fall TV shows look better with a projector, so here are the top models we recommend:   JVC DLA-RS520 If you wish to […]

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Top Projectors for Newly Released August Movie Rentals

This August you can rent a bevy of fine films that will look great on your home theater system.  If you are looking to buy a projector for the first time or upgrade to a newer model, there are a few relatively new models that will deliver the crystal clear picture quality your family desires.   Projectors   Optoma HD39Darbee The Optoma HD39Darbee is as colorful as its name.  The projector’s Darbee processing applies variable picture enhancements to boost colors, increase brightness, and add edge emphasis for more detailed images.  Other pleasing features are its 3,500 lumens, HD resolution and […]

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Best Projectors and Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Movie Night

It has become a common summer activity to screen movies in your backyard with a projector, which is a lot easier than hauling your TV outside.  However, you need to make sure you know what you’re doing before you gather an audience that includes family and friends.  Have you found a level area to set up the screen and projector?  A hill is great for seating, but the movie set-up should be on flat ground.  Also, consider the light and sound that will be generated by your party and whether or not these things will disturb your neighbors (if they […]

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2018 Spring Movie Rentals for the Whole Family

Looking for some new movies to watch with the family this Spring break?  We’ve got selections for every member of the family to watch in your home theater!   If you don’t have a projector already, why not pair this crop of new flicks with a new projector?  The highly rated Optoma HD143X is new for 2018, and it’s a great model for the price (under $700).  It is bright enough for a well lit family room, has HD resolution and supports 3D viewing, among other great features. Children:  Coco — This animated feature, a boy named Miguel runs afoul […]

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Best Projector Models for Hosting an Indoor Movie Night

The final stretch of winter is here but in some locations, you may find that the weather is still bitterly cold with more snow storms in sight! With the right projector you can stay warm indoors and never have a reason to leave the house until winter runs its course and comes to a close for good.   Below are a few of the best models to help make your movie viewing sessions more cinematic and enjoyable.   Epson VS250 SVGA If you’re looking for a long-lasting projector, then this entry-level model from Epson is a great option. It boasts […]

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Best Projectors for Watching a new lineup of Fall TV shows

Fall is here, which means we can rely on several things to happen. One of them is the stunning color changes in tree and plant leaves that draw tourists to woodlands and forests to see the sights, and the other is a load of new TV shows to keep the rest of us sitting comfortably on the couch!     Fall 2017 has brought some hugely exciting new shows to our screens, from “Star Trek: Discovery” to the sleazy new HBO show,  “The Deuce” and a Big Bang Theory spin-off called “Young Sheldon”. There’s something for everyone, so the questions […]

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Tips for Using Your Projector to Host an Outdoor Movie Night

Outdoor movie watching has been a popular activity since the 1950s when drive-in theaters were the coolest way to pass an evening with a date or alongside friends. Today, it’s a common summer event around the world to have outdoor screenings of classic movies in parks and public spaces, but it’s something you can also do in your own backyard with a projector, which is a lot easier than hauling your TV outside. It’s also a much better way of evoking that nostalgic drive-in feeling.     However, you need to make sure you know what you’re doing before you […]

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Top Projectors for Fast-Paced Action Films

For many of us, the appeal of having a projector at home is to be able to watch movies in the most epic, cinematic way possible without the sticky floors and noisy patrons of a real movie theater. The problem is that most modern blockbusters are visually stunning feasts of special effects and fast-paced action, and some projectors can’t cope, leaving you frustrated and choking on your popcorn.   So what you need is a projector which can cope with the speed of whichever explosive motion picture you’re watching, whether it’s Star Wars, Guardians Of The Galaxy or The Fast […]

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Tips for Installing a Home Theater

For many movie lovers, having a home theater is the ultimate dream; the chance to have your very own cinema experience without leaving the house and putting up with people eating popcorn too loudly while using their phones. It can also be intimidating if you don’t have any experience with installing one, so here are some tips to get you started on the right path!   Pick the right room   It’s the obvious first step, but also an important one. You need to get this stage right, or everything else could be affected. Is the room you’re picking one […]

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