What Makes a Smart Home Smart?
Since we’re focused mostly on audio and home theater, the question What makes a smart home smart? has to begin with the integration of technologies all Continue Reading
Should I get a 2, 2.5, or 3-Way Speaker?
Can you look at the driver configuration and crossover design (2, 2.5, or 3-way) of a speaker and predict performance? Let's discuss. Continue Reading
What Kind of Speaker Cable Do I Need?
When asked what kind of speaker cable do I need?, I need to know if the cables are going to be prized possessions for die-hard Continue Reading
Atlantic Technology AZURE In-Ceiling Speakers Overview
The new AZURE In-Ceiling Speakers from Atlantic Technology promises perfect timbre-matching with floorstanding and other AT speakers. Continue Reading
Ikea and Sonos SYMFONISK On-Wall Picture Frame Speaker
Ikea and Sonos SYMFONISK On-Wall Picture Frame Speaker. We break down what it is, how it works, and whether you can add your own art. Continue Reading
How to Control Upmixing on your AV Receiver
Upmixing takes the sound and mixes it into all your speakers. We show you how to control upmixing on Yamaha, Denon, and Marantz AV Receivers. Continue Reading
Using In-Wall Speakers for Home Theater
I talk about the aesthetics of home theater quite a bit. A lot of times that includes discussions of using soundbars for home theater vs Continue Reading
Shhh…People are Sleeping! Dynamic Range Compression and Your Receiver
Someone is sleeping and you want to watch TV. What to do? It's time to talk about dynamic range compression and your AV receiver. Continue Reading
