Customer Reviews

Practical Home Theater: A Guide to Video and Audio Systems, 2010 Edition

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I've been in the audio/video arena for a very long time and this book puts all technologies in an easy to follow script. I would have liked more diagrams and possibly photos.

I think Fleischman does a good job of handling a complex and subjective issue. When the topic allows, he simply tells you what works best (like component video is better than composite video). When the topic is more subjective, he gives you some of the technical background and tells you to trust your ears (like whether Dolby is better than DTS). Good advice, reasonably well written, and comprehensive. The book has made me more confident and comfortable in this area, which was my intent when I picked it up.

This is a great book for anyone wanting to know the ins and outs of setting up a "home theater". It is clearly written and easy to understand with just a little knowledge of electronics. It's for the beginner but perhaps not someone who has been messing with this kind of stuff for a long time. NT