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Home Theater Accessories

Accessories to round out the home theater system: the universal remote, that perfect rack, chair, acoustic panels, camcorders

This will expand quickly as we develop the GreatHomeTheater website. There are many great accessories. Among them:

Universal Remote Control

Shown above: The Harmony H-688S Universal Remote.
You can now buy a universal remote control which you configure through the internet. It's pricey, but gets high marks for versatility. Up to $250 list. Fewer buttons to push to make more complicated things to happen: hook to internet by your computer, enter in your model numbers for your components, then answer a few easy questions about how you "Watch TV" or "Watch a DVD." You'll be controlling even the most complex system without any of the hassles of elaborate macro-programming. Very cool. If you have 8 remotes and keep losing one or more, this might be best of the accessories to have.

Acoustic Control
Prepared wall panels can be purchased for taming the harshest acoustic.  Surfaces vary in design and construction, from plastics through woods.  Some panels are primarily for absorption (not for truly low bass notes), some for diffusion; some handle both jobs.

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Hi-Def Camera for YOU?

Sony has announced the world's smallest and lightest HDTV camcorder (The HC1). It can record in 1080i, has a touchscreen screen... has every feature you can think of except a supermodel cameraperson, and goes for about $2,000. Let's see - my Hi-8 made my VHS camera obsolete and my DV recorder made that obsolete and this will...

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Sony HDR-HC1 2.8 MP HD MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom

And it's already surpassed by Sanyo's incedibly small and portable HD-1.

Sanyo HD1

Hint:
For home theater, you may seat yourself up against the rear wall. Many do. But for MUSIC - if you want a dual use room, seating with your back against the wall isn't ideal. You should be several feet away. Just know this as you plan.


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