Does The PS3 Blu-ray Player Support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA?
A reader writes in asking whether Sony’s PS3 Blu-ray Disc player now supports the new lossless surround sound codecs – Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and if so, how?
A reader writes in asking whether Sony’s PS3 Blu-ray Disc player now supports the new lossless surround sound codecs – Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and if so, how?
An owner of an older projector lacking DVI or HDMI inputs asks whether it’s worthwhile to seek out an upconverting DVD player which sends 720p or 1080i resolution over component video. Or is it better to let the projector upconvert the standard def signal?
A reader with an HDMI-switching home theater receiver, Blu-ray Disc player and DISH Network HD receiver wonders whether he’ll still need to use an optical digital cable for audio if he connects these devices to his system using HDMI.
A reader who just purchased a new HDTV, mounting the new set ten feet away from the old asks if she can move her DIRECTV box and extend its input cable using standard RG6 coax cable.
A new owner of a Sony HDTV asks whether it’s possible to watch HDTV programs for free or if he’s stuck paying monthly cable or satellite fees.
A reader asks whether it’s possible to combine two antennas over a single coax cable using a simple splitter/combiner.
An owner of Panasonic’s DMR-EZ27 DVD recorder wonders whether it’s possible to record high definitions in widescreen format (16:9) on his DVD recorder.
A reader writes in asking whether a home theater receiver such as the Onkyo TX-SR606 will allow her to play back music from her iPod on multiple sets of speakers at the same time.
A reader writes in asking for specific advice on what audio/video receiver and speakers to buy for a budget home theater system.
A reader writes in asking the best way to hook up a PS3 and DIRECTV HD receiver to his HTIB (home theater in a box) system and his HDTV.
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