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    Can A Subwoofer Make Your System Sound Worse?

    We love our subwoofers around here but adding a subwoofer can make your system sound worse! How can this be? Let's discuss....

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    Is Harmony Still An Option For 2023?

    I see a lot of articles talking about “The Best X Harmony Replacements.” But what about Is Harmony still an option for...

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    What Size TV for A Bedroom?

    What is the right size of a TV for a bedroom? Do you really need a cinematic experience or can you go...

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    Plex Vs. Emby – Which Is The Best Media Server?

    Of all the debates that I have gotten into the most heated has been Plex Vs. Emby - Which is the best...

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    Do AV Receiver Brands Sound Different?

    There are long-standing claims that certain AV receiver brands have a different "sound" than others. Is there any truth behind the claims?...

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    What Is Killing Home Theater?

    Something is killing home theater. In fact, it seems to be a lot of somethings. They are not new, and they aren't...

HDMI March 12, 2025 Andrew

I Went Back To HDMI-CEC For A Week


I went back to HDMI-CEC for a week, but did I survive? The short answer is yes, but I wouldn't call it a success. Let's Continue Reading →

YSP-2500 soundbar use Subwoofers February 28, 2025 Tom Andry

Soundbar and Subwoofer: What Crossover Settings?


Some soundbars have an RCA connection labeled "Sub Out." How do you control the crossover settings between the soundbar and subwoofer? Continue Reading →

Subwoofers February 26, 2025 Tom Andry

Why Do Subwoofers Like Rectangular Rooms?


All of the scientifically based subwoofer setup articles (including ours) only work in rectangular (and enclosed) rooms. Why ? Let's discuss! Continue Reading →

Multi-room Audio February 21, 2025 Tom Andry

Which Receiver Will EQ Zone 2?


You want to get all of the performance out of your new receiver. Which AV receiver will EQ your Zone 2? Let's discuss! Continue Reading →

Room Acoustics February 19, 2025 Tom Andry

Physics Affects Home Theater, No Matter What You Read on the Internet – Room Acoustics


The amount of misinformation about how your room affects the sound suggests that people have no idea how physics works. Continue Reading →

Portable February 17, 2025 Andrew

Is Older AV Gear Really Better?


Some say that AV gear ceased being good in the '70s/'80s and now all we have is plastic crap. Is older AV gear really better? Continue Reading →

Home Theater February 14, 2025 Tom Andry

Warning Signs That Your Home Theater Sucks – Part 2


There are plenty of warning signs that your home theater sucks. If you don't know what to listen for, you may not recognize them. Part Continue Reading →

Speakers February 12, 2025 Tom Andry

Physics Affects Home Theater, No Matter What You Read on the Internet – Speakers


More than any other piece of home theater equipment, speakers have the most misinformation circling them. Let's discuss! Continue Reading →

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