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    Sofabaton X2 Review: Harmony Who?

    Can Sofabaton step out of the shadow that Harmony cast all those years ago? We take a close look in our review...

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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...

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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....

Surround Receivers June 21, 2023 Tom Andry

Audyssey Flat vs. Reference – Which is Best for Your Room?


Flat vs. Reference, which is the best Audyssey setting for your room? Let's take a look at what Audyssey says and translate it into English! Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers June 20, 2023 Tom Andry

Do I Have to Use My AV Receiver’s Room Correction?


You need an AV receiver and they all seem to come with some sort of room correction. Do you have to use it? Let's discuss! Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers June 19, 2023 Tom Andry

What Does Spending More for an AV Receiver Get You?


There are a LOT of AV receivers out there. What can spending more on an AV receiver actually get you? Let's break it down generally. Continue Reading →

MantelMount Fireplace TV mount raised Speakers June 16, 2023 Tom Andry

High TV and Speaker Placement


Your center speaker will go under the TV, but what about the other two speakers? What is the best speaker placement for your high TV? Continue Reading →

Projector Screens June 15, 2023 Tom Andry

How Much Light is Too Much? Do I Need an ALR Screen?


Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) screens have become much more popular recently. But how much light is really needed to justify an ALR screen? Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers June 14, 2023 Tom Andry

LPF for LFE Crossover Setting: What is Correct?


When setting your speakers' crossovers, the advice is 80Hz. You might think the LPF for LFE crossover setting is the same. You'd be wrong. Continue Reading →

Speakers June 13, 2023 Tom Andry

Turn Speakers Upside-Down When Mounted High?


The advice is that speakers should have their tweeters placed at ear level. You could achieve this if you turn your speakers upside-down! Continue Reading →

HDMI June 12, 2023 Tom Andry

Video Dropouts- Is it Your Long HDMI Cable?


Your video isn't working properly. It was fine before, but now you are getting video dropouts - could it be your long HDMI cable? Continue Reading →

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