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    Can A Subwoofer Make Your System Sound Worse?

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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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    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 Is Killing Home Theater?

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    Sofabaton X2 Smart Remote – First Look

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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?...

Room Acoustics July 10, 2023 Tom Andry

Air Gaps and Acoustic Panels – Why and How Much


You've heard about air gaps and acoustic panels but they don't make much sense to you. Why would you want to leave an air gap? Continue Reading →

Room Acoustics July 7, 2023 Tom Andry

DIY Acoustic Panels – How Much Insulation is Too Much?


If you are building your own, should you shove as much insulation into your acoustic panels as possible? How will that affect performance? Continue Reading →

Speakers July 6, 2023 Tom Andry

Do Speakers In The Kitchen or Bathroom Need To Be Weatherproof?


Your kitchen (and bathrooms) are unique. Does that mean that speakers in your kitchen and bathroom should be weatherproof? Let's discuss! Continue Reading →

Surrounds July 5, 2023 Tom Andry

Upfiring Atmos Modules as Surrounds – Can it Work?


You don't want overhead speakers. What you really want is surround speakers. Can these upfiring Atmos modules work as surrounds? Continue Reading →

Room Acoustics July 4, 2023 Tom Andry

Do Small Home Theaters Need More or Fewer Acoustic Panels?


Do small home theater rooms need more or fewer acoustic panels? Well, it is a little more complicated than picking a number. Let's discuss! Continue Reading →

Cool Tech June 30, 2023 Andrew

Spotify Supremium – Spotify announces HiFi (again) and why you shouldn’t care


Spotify announces HiFi (again) and why you shouldn’t care. Dubbed Supremium, it offers HiFi lossless, but at an extra cost. Let’s discuss. Continue Reading →

Cool Tech June 29, 2023 Tom Andry

How Can Classic Films be 4k?


How can they take a classic film and turn it into 4k? Is there some reason to get these "new" versions or are they just Continue Reading →

Portable June 28, 2023 Andrew

Monoprice Workstream Bluetooth 5 Headset – Work Essential?


Work-from-home is here to stay. Today I review the Monoprice Workstream Bluetooth 5 Headset - Work Essential? Continue Reading →

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