At Last! Everything you need to know about buying and enjoying today's home-entertainment systems! Robert Harley, Editor-in-Chief of The Perfect Vision and The Absolute Sound magazines, tells you what you need to know to become a knowledgeable buyer of today's home-theater systems. With this book, you will discover how to turn your television set into a home theater; how to choose the best components for your budget; how to hook up and fine tune your home theater; and how to avoid buying yesterday's technology. In 9 fact-filled chapters-covering everything from the basics to technical matters (in plain English!)-this book helps you reap the benefits of Robert's years of reviewing experience, saving you time, trouble, trial and error. This book makes home theater more fun! Brand new Second Edition includes complete explanations of HDTV, surround sound, DVD, THX, and all the latest technologies! These are just a few of the secrets you will learn: * High-performance home theater on a budget; how to do it cheap and still do it right. * How to find the one home-theater speaker system in 50 worth owning. * Why all "100 watt" receivers don't sound the same. * How to make your speakers sound up to 50% better in 10 minutes-at no cost to you. * How to make a $700 TV have the picture quality of a $1500 model.

* The five essential facts you need to know before buying an HDTV set.