Matt Whitlock - Community Contributions
How To Use Your Television's Video Controls
By
Matt Whitlock
on May 12, 2008 12:11 PM
Understanding the video controls This article explains the operation of the video controls on your TV and will help both novices and experts achieve a better television picture. Many people try to adjust the controls...
How To Calibrate Your Surround Sytem Using an SPL Meter
By
Matt Whitlock
on May 5, 2008 10:03 AM
In movie theaters and professional studios, audio systems are calibrated using sophisticated measuring equipment to make sure the sound is being replicated in a precise manner. One of the calibrations they do involves balancing the...
What Resolution is Good For an LCD Monitor?
By
Matt Whitlock
on April 28, 2008 11:32 AM
I'm often asked what resolution is "best" when shopping for a new computer monitor or notebook. Notebooks have always been LCD based, and today the desktop market is almost entirely LCD. In days yore desktops...
Finding Your "Sweet Spot:" Which Speaker Configuration Is Right for You?
By
Matt Whitlock
on April 21, 2008 5:30 PM
There are many different types of surround sound systems - 5.1, 6.1, & 7.1 configurations as well as other products that only use one or two speakers. So many configurations make it difficult to determine...
Unlocking the Mystery of DVD Audio Playback Formats - How to Make the Right Choice
By
Matt Whitlock
on April 14, 2008 10:08 AM
There are many who've spent thousands on a killer digital surround sound system to achieve the ultimate cinematic experience in the comfort of their living room. Yet, one of the most important steps to getting...
Tips to "Protect" Yourself Against a Locked Up Receiver
By
Matt Whitlock
on April 10, 2008 2:27 PM
Getting ready to fire up your favorite CD or DVD, only to have your receiver continually shut itself off for no reason other than "Protect"? What is it protecting? Why does it continue to turn...
Don't Miss These TV Tuning Tips... And Get The Most From Your Picture
By
Matt Whitlock
on April 3, 2008 10:24 AM
Why adjust my TV? Have you ever adjusted the picture controls on your TV? If you haven't, then you need to know that their current settings are most likely NOT intended for home use. In...
Where's the Woof? Finding The Best Place For Your Bass
By
Matt Whitlock
on March 28, 2008 11:05 AM
A surround sound system can be one of the biggest upgrades to your home video and audio experience, but can also be very challenging to setup properly. Specifically, in order to get the most enjoyable...
Clear Up Your Confusion - The "Need-to-Know" on 1080P
By
Matt Whitlock
on March 14, 2008 12:02 PM
Excerpt from the TechLore article " What Does 1080p Do For Me?" The ATSC standard allows for two entirely different resolutions to be considered "high-definition". One of these resolutions is the 720p format, which as...
Not as Simple as It Seems... Prepare Yourself for HDTV
By
Matt Whitlock
on March 5, 2008 9:24 AM
Preparing for High-Def Just about everyone has heard of HDTV. Maybe you saw it at your local electronics store, heard about it from a friend, or saw an "available in HDTV" logo appear on your...
Welcome to Ask the Guru - How to Get Started
Group Discussion started by
Matt Whitlock
on February 29, 2008 11:25 AM
Welcome to the all new Ask the Guru area here at Monster Community! Our friend Barb, the Simple Tech Guru, will be popping by to answer your questions about home theater and technology. To get...
Did You Know There's More than One "Widescreen" Format?
By
Matt Whitlock
on January 29, 2008 8:18 PM
Many people are confused about widescreen DVDs. You may wonder why one widescreen DVD might fill your TV, while another does not. The term "widescreen" only means that a movie is filmed in a shape...
How Monster is Fighting Fingerprints... and Germs, Too
By
Matt Whitlock
on January 18, 2008 4:49 PM
You see and hear about a lot of cool things at a show like the MASSIVE Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and as always, Monster was no disappointment. They introduced all kinds of cool...
Monster Teams with Dr. Dre to Create Killer "beats" Headphones
By
Matt Whitlock
on January 18, 2008 4:09 PM
Monster, well known for working with legendary musicians on countless productions recorded with Monster Cable and Monster Power products, just announced the introduction of the first-ever product to be endorsed by legendary music producer and...
Monster Unveils M1000HD HDMI Cable Rated at Fifth and Ultimate Speed Rating
By
Matt Whitlock
on January 18, 2008 3:37 PM
Not long ago, Monster Cable introduced the world's first speed rated HDMI cables, giving consumers an easy way to compare and choose HDMI products. The Monster HDMI speed rating system consisted of four levels (standard,...
Monster Goes Educational - Three Ways to Reach "Higher Definition"
By
Matt Whitlock
on January 18, 2008 3:13 PM
Monster is taking the lead in educating consumers and retailers about the world of high-definition home entertainment with the launch of a new multi-faceted education campaign. The campaign is focused on helping clear up consumer...
Monster and Walt Disney Announce Consumer Education Initiative at the 2008 CES
By
Matt Whitlock
on January 18, 2008 3:06 PM
With the seemingly endless number of options in the marketplace for high definition TVs, hook up cables, and audio/video epuipment, it's high time someone stepped up to the plate and teach the masses how to...
Why Is Black Level So Important?
By
Matt Whitlock
on December 11, 2007 12:58 PM
Trying to decide whether to purchase a DLP, Plasma, or LCD TV? Want know what black level actually is? Many think that it has something to do with brightness, but aren't sure there is any...
Navigating the Device Menu on Your Components
By
Matt Whitlock
on December 8, 2007 10:09 AM
Have you ever purchased a consumer electronic device, plugged it in and used it without ever adjusting any of the factory settings? Or do you even realize that your device has settings that can be...
iSoniTalk - Free Your iPhone From White Earbuds
By
Matt Whitlock
on December 5, 2007 12:03 PM
No doubt Apple's decision to recess the iPhone's headphone jack is widely considered a conspiracy to force owners to buy accessories to use anything other than their own recognizable white earbuds. Would it be nice...
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