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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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    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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    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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    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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    Do AV Receiver Brands Sound Different?

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Home Theater April 12, 2023 Andrew

Ten Upgrades for People Serious About Home Theater (Part 2)


We continue our series of ultimate upgrades in Ten Upgrades for People Serious About Home Theater (Part 2). Get you wallet out! Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers April 11, 2023 Tom Andry

Can You Use Your Old AV Receiver as an Amp?


Your old AV receiver is just sitting there. Maybe you can use your old AV receiver as an external amp for your new one! Can Continue Reading →

Room Acoustics April 10, 2023 Tom Andry

Will A Diffuser Help With Hearing Dialogue?


You can't understand what people are saying on your TV. Would adding a diffuser help you better hear dialogue? Let's discuss. Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers April 7, 2023 Rob H

New 2023 Onkyo, Integra, and Pioneer Elite Flagship Receivers Announced


Onkyo, Integra, and Pioneer Elite all have new 11-channel flagship receiver models. They do have some unique features to each. Let's discuss! Continue Reading →

HDMI April 6, 2023 Rob H

What is HDMI QMS and Do You Have It?


One of the HDMI 2.1 features some people have been looking forward to is QMS - Quick Media Switching. What is it and do you Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers April 5, 2023 Tom Andry

Why Did My AV Receiver Go Into Protection Mode?


A common refrain from users when their AV receiver goes into protection mode is that they didn't change anything. So what happend? Continue Reading →

News & Opinion April 4, 2023 Tom Andry

How To Add a Center Speaker to Your Home Theater


How do you integrate a center speaker into your existing home theater? Do you just run some wires and it just works? A step-by-step guide! Continue Reading →

Home Theater April 3, 2023 Andrew

Ten Upgrades for People “Serious” About Home Theater (Part 1)


If you consider yourself a real AV enthusiast, you need to read our series on Ten Upgrades for People Serious About Home Theater - Part Continue Reading →

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