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Learn more about home cinema, hi-fi, speakers, multi-room A/V systems and a whole lot more!

Welcome to the Star AV Learning Centre.

Here you'll find links to dozens of helpful articles on nearly every subject to do with home entertainment.

Our Learning Centre contains shopping guides, explanatory technology articles, tips and guides on products, glossaries, answers to frequently asked questions - pretty much all the information you need to choose the right product for your needs.

Use the menu to the left to find the answers you're looking for.

 
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Audio & Video Cabling

An often overlooked and unknown area of any system is cabling. Read on to find out more...

Audio & Video Cables - Making The Right Choice

HDMI - What Is It?

Whats the Matter with HDMI?

Speaker Wire - Making The Right Choice

Understanding Video Terms

Understanding Video Signals And Cables
What is HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)?

Custom

Our extensive custom services include everything from A/V furniture to multi-room systems to dedicated home cinemas. This growing area, especially in new homes, is not to be overlooked. Read our informative articles to learn more...

Dedicated Home Cinema Checklist

Cost comparison Investment Value

Home Automation & Networking – An Overview

Multi-Room Music and Video-An Overview

Planning For Home Cinema

Before You Build

Custom Installations Made Easy

Why Buy From An Authorised Dealer
Green Glue

Why Soundproof?

What is STC?

Loudspeaker Placement

Home Theatre Speaker Layout

Vision

Looking for a new big screen but confused about the technology? Wanting to know more about Digital TV? Read through our extensive Learning Centre guides and you'll be an expert in no time...

How LCD TV's work
How To Choose a Flat Panel Plasma or LCD Television

1080P Verses Human Vision
Choosing A Big-Screen For Your Home Cinema
Screen Aspect Ratios-A Simple Explanation
Benefits of ISF Calibration

Digital Television-An Overview
Digital Television-A Basic Explanation
Rear Projection Television-An Overview

Direct-View Television-An Overview

True HDTV-What Is It?

HDTV - The Basics
Understanding Video Terms

How To Choose The Right Projector
Projection Systems-An Introduction
Do Projection Screens Make A Difference?
Projector Resolution-Native Vs Maximum

Digital Antenna Troubleshooting

Universal Remotes

Why Buy From An Authorised Dealer
What is Toshiba Meta Brain Technology?

Jack of all Trades AV Receivers

Speakers

Speakers come in many styles, performance levels and prices. Read on to educate yourself on what is arguably the most important component of any sound system...

How To Choose Speakers
In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers - A Basic Introduction
In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers - Making The Right Choice

How To Set Up In-Wall/In-Ceiling Speakers

How To Choose A Subwoofer

Saving Your Speakers

The Benifits of Bi-Wiring and Bi-Amping

Outdoor Speakers - Making The Right Choice

Loudspeaker Placement

Home Theatre Speaker Layout

Why Buy From An Authorised Dealer

Is one Subwoofer enough

Stereo Systems & Components

A good stereo system can not only reproduce music, but involve you in the experience. Read though our guides to get the most out of your existing or next purchase...

Is One Subwoofer Enough?

How To Set Up a Two Channel Stereo System

Compact Disc Players-An Overview

Helpful Tips On Optimising Your System

The Benifits of Bi-Wiring and Bi-Amping

How to Buy Hi-Fi Survival Guide

Compact Music Systems

Glossary of Audio Terms

Why Buy From An Authorised Dealer

Surround Sound & Components

Whether you're interested in what the latest surround formats offer, or what your next DVD Player should be, you'll find it here...

Is One Subwoofer Enough?

Jack of all Trades AV Receivers

Surround Sound-Past & Present
DTS Profile

DTS HD Master Audio Brochure

Loudspeaker Placement

Home Theatre Speaker Layout

How to Choose A DVD Player

Receiver Glossary

Universal Remotes

Why Buy From An Authorised Dealer

 

 
 
 

 

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