Home Theatre 102: Screens and Sounds

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Home Theatre 102: Screens and Sounds

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Aug 30, 2021

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We follow up with a bit more about what you need to know when selecting a screen for your home theater, plus all the options for sound. What's the difference between 5.1, 5.1.2 and 7.1? We explain!
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Aug 30, 2021

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Home Theatre 102: Screens and Sounds

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