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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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    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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    Sofabaton X2 Smart Remote – First Look

    Sofabaton X2 smart remote adds touchscreen, IR transmitters & smart home upgrades—launching October 2025 as a true Harmony Elite successor....

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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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    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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    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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    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....

Speakers March 3, 2023 Andrew

Speaker Package Deals – Good Idea or Waste of Money?


Speaker package deals - good idea or waste of money? We examine the pros and cons of speakers packages. Plus we have alternatives! Continue Reading →

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Mixing Speaker Wire Gauges


If you have existing speaker wire, can you mix and match the speaker wire gauges or will that affect your sound? Let's discuss. Continue Reading →

Speakers March 1, 2023 Andrew

What Causes Listener Fatigue?


One of the common questions we get is what causes listener fatigue? If you have ever suffered from it, we explain what it is and Continue Reading →

HDMI February 28, 2023 Tom Andry

How Do eARC and ARC Work Together?


Do eARC and ARC work together? Or will you have to upgrade everything else in your home theater system for it to work? Let's discuss! Continue Reading →

Switches & Repeaters February 27, 2023 Andrew

Monoprice Is Going 8K!


Monoprice is going 8K! Monoprice announced a slew of 8K HDMI switches and splitters at CES. And now we have more details and pricing! Continue Reading →

Cool Tech February 24, 2023 Tom Andry

Dark Matter Sentry Streaming Microphone – The Blue Yeti Killer?


With so many people working and living online, having a good-quality microphone is a must. Enter the Dark Matter Sentry Streaming Microphone! Continue Reading →

Center Channel February 23, 2023 Tom Andry

Shouldn’t the Voices Only Come from My Center Speaker?


Voices DON'T always come from the center speaker! Sometimes they come from the left or right speaker...or both...or other speakers! Ack! Continue Reading →

Room Acoustics February 22, 2023 Andrew

I Don’t Have Perfect Placement And I Don’t Care!


I don't have perfect placement and I don't care! But for the AV enthusiast, does it matter? Not as much as you think! Let’s discuss! Continue Reading →

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