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Home Theater Home Theater Before You Buy What to Buy Tips and Tools From Robert Silva, your Guide to Home Theater Welcome to the Weekend Edition of my Home Theater Newsletter! TV resolution can be confusing, especially 720p and 1080i. Also, Sony has shut down its Qriocity music and video streaming service. About.com contributing writer Barb Gonzalez has all the details. In addition, if the sound coming out of our home theater system doesn't sound all that great - it could be that you have a bad speaker. Find out how to troubleshoot speaker problems. The Difference Between 720p and 1080i There is a lot of talk about 1080p being the current "Holy Grail" of high definition resolution. However, what about 720p and 1080i? What is the difference between 720p and 1080i in relation to 1080p? Do all these numbers really mean anything which you can actually see on the screen? For the answers check out my article: 720p vs 1080i - The Difference Between 720p and 1080i. See More About:  720p  1080i  1080p Security Breach Shuts Down Sony Qriocity Service Sony has turned off its Qriocity music and video streaming service while it works with security firms to find out how hackers were able to infiltrate its system and gain access to user's accounts.  If you are a Qriocity customer, these hackers may have been able to retrieve your account information: Your email, password, billing address, purchase history and birthdate may have been obtained. If you are a Qriocity user, check out some useful tips on what to do, as reported by About.com contributing writer, Barb Gonzalez. See More About:  sony qriocity  audio streaming  network media players What Audio Return Channel Is Although 3D is getting all the buzz these days, another practical feature being introduced to consumers via HDMI ver1.4a is Audio Return Channel, also referred to as ARC. Find out what Audio Return Channel is and how it can make connecting a home theater receiver to a TV easier. See More About:  home theater glossary  hdmi  Troubleshooting a Bad Loudspeaker A problem has cropped up in your home theater system: A loudspeaker seems to have gone bad. The sound intermittently goes out and it crackles and pops. Is the speaker bad? It could be, but not necessarily. Check out some great tips for troubleshooting speaker problems in your home theater system in my article: How to Determine If You Have a Bad Loudspeaker in Your Home Theater System See More About:  loudspeakers  home theater speaker systems  subwoofers Home Theater Ads HD TV Home Theater Design LCD HDTV Deals PS3 1080P TV HDTV Hdmi Featured Articles Home Theater Gifts For Mom Best Network Media Players Powered Subwoofers Home Theater Receivers - $399 or Less TV Combos Best 26-Inch LCD TVs   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Robert Silva Home Theater Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Home Theater newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads The Truth About Wireless Speakers Vote For Your Favorite TV Viewing Snack Buying Refurbished Products 3D Home Theater Guide Internet Home Theater/Media Player Guide Advertisement