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Your home cinema system or audio visual system will require a certain level of cabling to maximise the available sound quality of your system. Therefore you will want to maximise your equipment with digital connections to each audio visual component to achieve the best listening experience. The very good news is that you can obtain noticeable sound quality improvements from your home cinema system through using suitable digital HDMI interconnects (High Definition Multimedia Interface).

In this article we explode the industry biased HDMI Cable Reviews and show you how with inexpensive standard HDMI cable you can achieve excellent results and enhance your home cinema listening experience and get noticeable sound quality improvement through your audio visual system utilising the available digital connections.

Choosing the best HDMI cables for your own system is a fairly straightforward process and there are a few things to be considered before you buy. Firstly, do not get brainwashed by retail shops that try to sell you the most expensive cables because they want you to spend as much as possible rather than understanding the needs or requirements of your home cinema setup – don’t be fooled.

So what HDMI Cable would be best suited for my home cinema system?

Firstly, the basic principle behind HDMI is to transmit uncompressed digital data via 2 interfaces and digital data cables should be mainly compared by the quality of the components and manufacture. The HDMI Cable Reviews available seem to focus on the more you spend the more you achieve – well stop and think again. Good quality manufacture of an inexpensive HDMI connector cable gives the same results as spending 10x or 20x more.

Generally you will find that many of the available HDMI Cable Reviews do not explain the importance of the usages in differing applications of the standard home used HDMI interface. It is very useful to understand the importance of the different HDMI specifications, whereby, a Cat 1 cable is capable of sending an audio visual signal to achieve maximum results on a 720p or 1080i TV/LCD screen and a Cat 2 HDMI Cable is capable of delivering an audio visual signal to achieve best results on 720p, 1080i, 1080p & the new 1600p TV/LCD devices. The standard specifications for HDMI are a number ranging from 1.0 to 1.4 which represents the new HDMI specification and interface versions being made available right now, 1.4 being the latest DHMI interface specification. However, don’t worry about these numbers as any new HDMI equipped devices are backwards compatible for cabling purposes.

It is important that you choose the minimum length of cable for connecting your equipment and getting an HDMI interconnect that has top manufacture quality. In order to achieve the best sound and video quality from your equipment the digital cabling plays a big part.

Are you thinking of buying a new home theater system or upgrading your existing one?

That can be daunting task. I don’t admire you!

There is so much choice out there, how on earth do you think you can make your pick for the best system that suits your preferences?

It is going to be hard work.

It’s a pity that its not easier, as owning a home theater is a great addition to the home that turns the humble TV into real entertainment.

But with so many dizzying options out there, it can be a hard ball game – and you might require help finding the way through the maze of fancy names and new technologies.

What I love about home theater systems is you can mix and match different models with different brands. For example you may have a Pioneer DVD player and at the same time have BOSE speakers, as long as they remain fairly well matched then there is no problem.

But putting together home theater components requires a steep learning curve, as you need to investigate and try to find out which brand is compatible with the other.

Here are 4 tips that quickly guide’s you to pick your way through the top brands for a great home theater system that meets your preferences

Tip 1. The easy way is to buy a complete home theater then you know for sure the manufacturer has got the system working perfectly.

But with all pre-made packages, though the price may be agreeable, something has to give, and in the case of home theaters that’s usually the speakers – and believe me you don’t want a great system with inadequate speakers.

The only way to eliminate the problem, is go to the shop, bring along your favorite “acoustic” CD, and try it out on the systems displayed there, listen carefully, if the sound is to your liking then you know the system performs well.

Tip 2. The best brands that will offer top quality include: Panasonic, Sony, Pioneer and Kenwood, also check out brands such as Yamaha, JBL, Denon, Onkyo and Bose.

Tip 3. It’s always a good idea to at least investigate the opportunity of selecting the best possible combination of components that will deliver the highest entertainment value.

Say you have a sleek, elegant home theater system from Pioneer – it works like a charm, but the DVD player does not perform well with audio CDs.

But you love your music, so do you pick a Denon instead or simply choose another system with a brand that satisfies your ears.

Tip 4. Then there is the A/V receiver and speakers, which by most manufacturer standards are basic at best. The features and functions are limited when compared to the diverse potential you could get with separate receivers, just make sure the speakers and A/V receiver is compatible.

Summary

It is arguable, but I believe it is fair to say that sound is the most important aspect of the complete home theater experience. You try watching a movie where the screen is crystal clear and the sound is shady at best. It would add up to calamity for you and your family enjoying the home theater.

You just won’t take pleasure in the movie and afterwards you would think to yourself “Why did I waste so much money for this home theater?”

The usual sound format is 5.1 surround – that’s 5 speakers and 1 subwoofer, this is also known as Dolby Digital. If you want a more quality sound that is good, crisp and clear then try to buy a separate set of surround sound speakers, either of the same brand or from another quality (compatible) manufacturer.

AV receivers are the core of a home theater system, processing incoming audio/video signals from sources such as Blu-ray players, CD players, and satellite boxes and then distributing them to your TV and surround sound speakers. But with so many models drastically ranging in price and features, choosing the best one for your home theater room can be a difficult task. In addition to price, there are many important criteria to consider such as sound quality, video processing performance, number of HDMI inputs and outputs, and features. Here’s a look at some of the best AV receivers on the marketplace in three distinct segments.

Best all-around AV Receivers

The best AV receivers overall provide the perfect blend of price and performance while providing the features most consumers want. The best all-around is the Pioneer VSX-1020-K, which offers excellent audio and video performance for the price. It’s also packed with 6 3D-capable HDMI 1.4 inputs, ensuring this receiver is “future-proof.” The VSX-1020-K has terrific iPod/iPhone integration, allowing users to playback music from their devices while viewing album art on their TV using the included cable. Pioneer has also released an iPhone app that allows you to control the receiver using your iPhone.

Another top choice is the Onkyo TX-SR608, which sells for around $499 online. Just like the Pioneer, this receiver is 3D ready with 6 HDMI 1.4 inputs. It also offers excellent audio performance, as indicated by its THX Select2 Plus certification, an award usually only reserved for higher-priced models. Video performance, which is handled by the Faroudja DCDi video chipset, is strong as well; this receiver can upconvert all incoming sources, including analog, to 1080p over the HDMI output.

Best AV Receivers under $500

With the top home theater receiver manufacturers such as Onkyo, Denon and Pioneer continuously raising the bar on performance and features, consumers don’t have to spend a fortune for a high quality AV receiver. Since it can be found just under the $500 mark, Onkyo’s TX-SR608 is the best all-around pick in this price range for the reasons listed above.

If audio/video performance is your most important criteria, the Denon AVR-1910CI is an ideal choice that’s delivers a good mix of performance, features and price. It sounds superb for the price and is equipped with an Anchor Bay video chipset, which does a solid job handling upconversion. The AVR-1910 also features great Audyssey technologies including the MultEQ calibration system, which automatically adjusts speaker settings and levels for your listening environment, Dynamic Volume, which reduces the annoying volume fluctuations during commercials, and Dynamic EQ, which improves audio performance at lower listening levels.

Best High-End AV Receivers

Designed specifically for audio- and video-philes that want the best performance and the most features, high-end AV receivers cost quite a bit more than mid-range offerings but deliver big in those areas. Though you can spend a fortune for a flagship offering such as Denon’s $7500 AVP-A1HDC receiver, the company’s AVR-4810CI offers superb performance and a terrific feature set at a price that’s much easier to stomach. This 9.3 140-watt-per-channel receiver is an excellent choice for those that wish to power a multi-room audio system, providing enough channels and zones to run a 5.1 surround system in your main home theater room and 2.1 speaker setups in two other rooms. You can also power a 7.1 or 9.1 surround sound system in the main room, using the Audyssey DSX processing to create a more immersive experience.

Other highlights of this $2,999 receiver include 6 HDMI 1.3a inputs, built-in Wi-Fi for streaming internet radio stations or music from a networked PC, and Audyssey’s excellent MultEQ XT calibration system to help you get the best possible sound quality.

Everyone has their own opinions about who’s the best in anything. Personally, I think these three are without a doubt, the best in the league. Not only their stats, but also the way they manage the game, their decision making, and their leadership abilities. To me, quarterback is the single most important position in football, so to have one of the three best is definitely a huge help to your team. Not to say that one person makes a team or wins football games, but looking at the team of one of these top 3 that is now missing him, might give some fuel to the opposite side of that argument.

3. Aaron Rodgers

Some may say I have a biased opinion here, which may be true. At any rate, I think he is an elite quarterback. He has quite possibly the prettiest deep ball in the game, he has EXCELLENT decision making on the field, in fact throwing zero interceptions through two games this season. This year he has the second highest QB rating at 126.4, and a very impressive completion percentage of 70.8%. Through only two games, he has 620 yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions. Not having any real “superstar” receivers, aside from Greg Jennings, he still makes things happen. Don’t get my wrong, I think the Packers top 3 or 4 receivers are great, but none of them have reached superstar status yet. Rodgers spreads the ball around and wins football games. Last year, his third season starting, he got himself a Super Bowl ring, he now has as many as Brett Favre!

2. Tom Brady

There seem to be a lot of people who really dislike Tom Brady. It seems most people either love him or they hate him, it doesn’t seem like there is much in between. Whether you love him or you hate him, you can’t deny the numbers he puts up. Incredible decision making, in my humble opinion the best 2-minute drill in football, He stays calm in the pocket, and doesn’t let himself get flustered when he makes mistakes. This season, he has been putting up very high numbers, in typical Tom Brady fashion. Best in the league QB rating of 128.0 and best in the league total passing yards with a total of 944, and a league high 10.68 yards per attempt. Brady is another QB who doesn’t really have a “superstar” receiver. Yes, he had Randy Moss, but not anymore. He gets it done with hard-working receivers, just like Aaron Rodgers.

1. Peyton Manning

I don’t think a discussion about great quarterbacks can be made without mentioning this name. The best QB currently playing, quite possibly the best ever. I have never seen a field general quite like this one. He virtually (probably literally) doesn’t need an offensive coordinator. He can read defensive schemes like no one else, calling his plays on the field and usually with outstanding results. He is an accurate passer with excellent decision making and an unmatched awareness of what is going on around him. The only drawback is it seems that once he throws an interception, he tends to get flustered and sometimes can’t recover from it. His neck injury this year and the resulting caliber of the Indianapolis Colts shows that one person CAN make a team. An overall passer rating of 94.9, 54,828 yards, with a 64.9% completion percentage in his career so far. Until this year, Manning had not missed a start since 1998, 208 consecutive starts! Not only is he amazing, he is tough and resilient. He will go down as one of the greats of all time, if not THE best ever.

Thanks for reading!

-Jason

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