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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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    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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    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...

Subwoofers June 2, 2023 Tom Andry

How Using a Surge Protector Can Kill Your Bass


You've plugged your subwoofer into a surge protector and your bass sounds odd. Could using a surge protector somehow killed your bass? Continue Reading →

Computer speakers June 1, 2023 Tom Andry

I Love My Computer Speakers, Should I Get Some For My TV?


If you love your computer speakers so much, should you get another pair for your TV? What are the pros and cons? We break it Continue Reading →

Room Acoustics May 31, 2023 Tom Andry

Can Acoustic Panels Make Your Home Theater Sound Worse?


Can installing too many acoustic panels in your home theater actually make it sound worse? More to the point, what would that sound like? Continue Reading →

Surrounds May 30, 2023 Tom Andry

Do My Surround Speakers Need to Play Down to 80Hz?


Many say that 80Hz is the highest crossover setting. Do you need to upgrade your surround speakers to models that can play down to 80Hz? Continue Reading →

Portable May 29, 2023 Tom Andry

soundcore Motion X600 Portable Speaker Review


The soundcore Motion x600 portable speaker is the first to sport the "spatial audio" moniker. We put it through its paces and report! Continue Reading →

Portable May 26, 2023 Tom Andry

ECOXGEAR EcoJourney Waterproof Speaker Case Review


The ECOXGEAR EcoJourney Waterproof Speaker is a combination Bluetooth speaker and waterproof case! Is it everything you need for the beach? Continue Reading →

Displays May 25, 2023 Tom Andry

4k and HDR – Do I Have to Have Both?


Do you really need a 4k panel in order to experience HDR? Is there any reason why HD panels (1080p) couldn't show you HDR? Let's Continue Reading →

Subwoofers May 24, 2023 Tom Andry

Why Did My Old, Crappy Subwoofer Sound Better?


You've bought a new, reportedly much more capable subwoofer. How can your new sub sound worse and your old, crappy subwoofer sound better? Continue Reading →

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