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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?

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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?...

Computer speakers August 5, 2022 Tom Andry

Mixing Active and Passive Speakers in a Home Theater – How and What You’ll Need


Can you mix active and passive speakers in your home theater? The answer is yes...but you'll need a few things. Let's discuss. Continue Reading →

Cool Tech August 4, 2022 Andrew

Monoprice Announces Three Home Audio Bluetooth Adapters for Under $40


Monoprice has announced a set of home audio Bluetooth adapters for under $40! Priced between $18 and $39.99 they are great for older gear! Continue Reading →

Subwoofers August 3, 2022 Tom Andry

Subwoofer Doesn’t Work with Stereo? Here’s the Two-Step Fix!


One common complaint that we see is getting a subwoofer to work when listening to a stereo source. Don't worry, we've got the fix! Continue Reading →

Speakers August 2, 2022 Andrew

Can I Use Wax On My Gloss Speakers?


Gloss speakers can be a pain to keep clean and you may have wondered if using wax on them will help. It sure will! We Continue Reading →

Network Streaming Players August 1, 2022 Andrew

Best Device for Streaming for Any User – 2022


We are blessed (and cursed) with a lot of streaming box options. But what is best for you? We discuss the best streaming boxes in Continue Reading →

Subwoofers July 28, 2022 Tom Andry

Quad Subwoofers – Are Four Subs Worth It?


For some, four subs are goal. What do quad subs do for your home theater and are they worth the extra cost of two additional Continue Reading →

In-ceiling Speakers July 27, 2022 Tom Andry

Why Are Your Height or Overhead Speakers Too Loud?


You finally added some height or overhead speakers so that you can experience Atmos and DTS:X, but they seem to be overly loud. Why? Continue Reading →

Speakers July 26, 2022 Tom Andry

Why Did I Upgrade My Speakers If They Weren’t Going to Sound Better?!?!?


Upgraded speakers should and often do equate to better sound. But not always. When this happens, we wonder why. Let's discuss. Continue Reading →

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