This website is decidedly "video" - and why not - that's it's purpose, to help you make the best decisions about the video side of your Home Theater. Alas, there is another side that deserves at least as much attention. This article is aimed at giving you an overview of what's entailed in making the audio side of things as good as the video. With Blu-Ray supporting the two new audio codecs, Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio, there is more motivation than ever to "get the sound right".
I guess it’s a sign of the times. With TV shows like “Survivor” and “The Bachelor” espousing the virtues of deceitful behavior and getting big ratings, why should I be surprised that specifications from A/V manufacturers occasionally stretch the truth. I’m not, and they do…and they continue to on an ever more frequent basis. Still, one has to draw the line somewhere.
So you’ve got a new TV and you want to get it calibrated. You’ve read all the articles that say it’s smart money spent to make your new set as good as it can be. You may have even visited the ISF website and found a recommended guy in your area. But the guy you called wants $400 and you heard that Sparky down at the Geek Squad is now offering “ISF” calibrations for $300. A chance to save a buck? Let’s take a closer look.
