Understanding Home Theater: 2015 Edition

Understanding Home Theater is a short review of home entertainment technology. Targeted at middle class consumers on a budget, readers learn about the components necessary for a modern home theater of any price, including audio/video receivers, speakers, display panels, and Blu-ray players. Also covered is the myriad ways components are connected, including wi-fi, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, and speaker cabling.

It is positioned as an easily read and understood tool for the average person to purchase, install, configure, use, and enjoy home theater technology in their home. Written in a casual, non-technical tone, the text reads as if the author and reader were having a conversation over a backyard BBQ or advising a family member.