Video Display Devices | The Visual Element of a Home Theater
Choosing the right Video Display Device for your home theater may be one of the most important to consider. After all, the video display is the visual element that brings the entire system together. It is on this that the swashbuckling world of Pirates of the Caribbean and the galactic adventures of Star Wars come into view. Without the display, the room would be a sound studio.
First and foremost, the video display must be of a size that can be accommodated by the room. Once you have an idea of the general size, you can choose from the following display options:
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- Traditional CRT-based TV
- Rear Projection TV: Uses a projection screen in place of a CRT to display images. Rear screen TVs offer high resolution, bright colors, and newer models use high quality screens that allow for many viewing angles.
- Flat Panel LCD TV: Utilizes the same basic Liquid Crystal Display technology that has been in used for some time in cell phones, camcorder viewfinders, and computer monitors. LCD TVs are very thin so they can be wall or table mounted. These TVs are decreasing in price and performance is continually improving making it the growing trend in televisions.
- Flat Panel Plasma TV: Uses technology similar to a fluorescent light bulb where the display consists of cells. Neon-xenon gas is injected between two glass panels and sealed in plasma form during the manufacturing process. Plasma flat panel televisions are available in very large sizes.
- Video Projector and Screen: CRT, DLP and LCD projectors are all available. This option is best for sport and DVD viewing.
Remember that technology is an ever changing world. We know that HDTV is the next wave in the evolution of video display. More and more movies and television shows are being produced in high-definition. So, I highly recommend a video display that can accommodate this growing trend. There are options available that can adapt for both the future needs of HD components as well as satisfy your need to watch old VHS tapes using a VCR.
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