It’s a sad fact, but most people never adjust their televisions. Think of it, countless settings left in their default positions, the performance of the system never reaching its full potential. If simple menus settings are never adjusted, there is little chance that other aspects of the system are setup correctly. From aspect ratios to surround modes, a potentially amazing A/V system crippled to a fraction of its would-be self.

You know that “Sweet Spot” in your sound system experience that’s usually isolated to one seat? What if we could expand that sweet spot to your entire couch or even your entire room?
That’s what’s possible, and more, with THX’s latest technologies being revealed at CES 2011. THX has introduced a concept speaker system [...]

Now, all participants in THX’s Training get an added bonus: the THX Calibrator Disc. More than just a simple set up disc, the THX Calibrator Disc is a valuable tool loaded with patterns and tests that make A/V set up and calibration faster and more accurate. With this one disc and a few pieces of measurement gear, a trained THX Certified Professional Video Calibrator can quickly get a system performing at its finest.

Just when you thought you’d seen it all, James Cameron brings audiences even deeper into the world of Pandora with the release of the Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition 3 Disc Blu-ray/DVD set. Featuring more than 15 minutes of deleted material and a whole host of behind-the-scenes documentaries, this set is sure to be at the top of everyone’s Black Friday shopping list.

Does the thought of setting up your home theater equipment freak you out? If so, you are not alone. Here are the Top 5 Scariest Mistakes and some remedies to make sure you hear every bump in the night this Halloween.

Ted Turner, Coca Cola and Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles might be legendary here in Atlanta, but Integra is making serious noise with the launch of a new line-up of THX Ultra2 and Select2 Certified home theater receivers and separates at CEDIA Expo 2010.

So, you just bought a brand spanking new 3DTV, but the picture doesn’t look as good as the commercials promised. What’s wrong? Is it the TV, the 3D glasses, your room? This week at CEDIA Expo in Atlanta, THX is introducing a number of tips for the CEDIA community to get the most out of 3D projection systems and flat panel TVs. This includes guidelines for screen size, home viewing angles and room layouts.

Not since Chief Brody and Matt Hooper boarded the Orca for a fishing trip off Amity Island has anyone attempted something so absurd. So, when Epic Home Cinema and Procella Audio contacted us to discuss building a THX Certified Screening Room at CEDIA Expo, we didn’t know what to think.

This week in Washington D.C., Lincoln is unveiling its 2011 Lincoln MKX crossover SUV, featuring the THX II Certified Audio system. This latest THX system puts competitors to shame with exclusive technology, pristine THX sound quality and incredible value for car buyers—only $995, a fraction of the price of other automakers.

Your subwoofer is a critical element in your home theater system. The low frequency from the subwoofer is what puts the boom in an explosion, the rumble in a spaceship and the thud in a gunshot. However, even the biggest and baddest subs may not meet your expectations if they aren’t placed and set up properly