Build Your Own Home Theater (Second Edition) (Paperback)

by John J. Adams (Author), Robert Wolenik (Author) "I remember seeing Star Wars when it first came out at our local drive-in..." (more)
Key Phrases: tapeless video recorders, own home theater, home theater speakers, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, Dolby Laboratories (more...)

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The book provides information for the beginner to the experienced home theater owner. -Connected Home, May 2002 -- Review

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The book provides information for the beginner to the experienced home theater owner. -Connected Home, May 2002

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Newnes; 2 edition (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750673303
• ISBN-13: 978-0750673303
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,437,257 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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105 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars two words: outdated and elementary, February 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Build Your Own Home Theater (Paperback)

This book is very basic and is well outdated by at least 3-4 years. no mention of dvd or dts!! according to the author thx is the breaking revolution??? I purchased the book in hopes of finding a few tips on the design and building of an actual home theater ($15,000 - $25,000). what i got was a boring explanation of dolby pro logic and stereo sound. if you are designing a $1500 system with a $300 dolby surround sound receiver this is the book for you!!!!

if not keep looking!!!!!!!!!!!

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Basic - Disappointing, September 25, 1998

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This review is from: Build Your Own Home Theater (Paperback)

Disappointed that there was only 1-2 pages on Front projector Theaters and 1-2 pages on rear projection theaters.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not all inclusive, February 22, 2002

By	"momsheila" (Kingston, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is all about the systems and equipment, how they work or not together. It does not go into decor of said equipment. No themes or anything like that, just the tecnical mumbo jumbo. It seems to focus on higher end equipment as well and does not give each manufacturer of stereo/audio equipment equal reviews or ratings. Some are just brushed over, barely mentioned. It is a good starter book, but definetly does not cover all aspects of a home theater design.