Build a Better Home Theater for Under $1000

摘要

[...] grab the CaIMAN HTPC Pattern Generatorthis is a free download that, when combined with our excellent calibration howtos ("How to Calibrate Your HDTV" and "How to Improve the Picture and Sound on Your HDTV," for starters; go to the online version of this article at find.pcwortd. com/70983 for links to all of the products and articles we mention here), will ensure that you get the most out of your revitalized home theater without having to spend another dime. Prior to committing to a purchase on any new set, though, read "10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an HDTV." Since nothing says "nerd" like a bulky desktop PC parked in the middle of your living room, consider streamlining your home décor by picking up the Panasonic DMP-BD60K Blu-ray Player ($105) and a set-top box like the Western Digital WD-TV Live Plus ($130) or the Roku XD ($80) or XDS ($100). Show less