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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....

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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 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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    Do AV Receiver Brands Sound Different?

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

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    Is Harmony Still An Option For 2023?

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Center Channel July 4, 2022 Tom Andry

Will Adding a Center Speaker Make Dialogue Clearer?


Can't understand people on TV? Many claim adding a center speaker will make the dialogue clearer. And it might. But it also might not. Continue Reading →

Portable July 1, 2022 Andrew

Bowers and Wilkins Px7 S2 Noise-Cancelling Headphones


Bowers and Wilkins have announced the Px7 S2 noise-canceling headphones. At $399 and available now, they won't break your budget. Continue Reading →

Soundbars July 1, 2022 Tom Andry

ZVOX AV355 AccuVoice Low-Profile Soundbar – The Soundbar that Actually Fits Under Your TV


If your TV is on a stand, you have few soundbar options. ZVOX has you covered with their AV355 AccuVoice low-profile soundbar. Continue Reading →

Televisions June 30, 2022 Tom Andry

Why Are Black Screens Cloudy on my LCD TV?


Your new LCD is huge and thin and...looks weird? We're here to help you understand why some LCD TVs have cloudy black screens. Continue Reading →

Speakers June 29, 2022 Tom Andry

Cross-Firing Speaker Toe-In – When and Why


One speaker position we've never covered is cross-firing toe-in. It seems counterintuitive to all advice. So should you use this? We explain. Continue Reading →

Bookshelf June 28, 2022 Tom Andry

Best Speakers for Your Desktop – Pros and Cons of Each Type


Let's take a look at some different solutions for desktop speakers so that you can determine which solution will work best for you. Continue Reading →

HDMI June 27, 2022 Tom Andry

Why Does an AV Receiver Need Video?


Why should an AV receiver support video? Can't we connect everything to the TV first? It only does the speaker stuff, right? Not really. Continue Reading →

Portable June 24, 2022 Tom Andry

Soundcore Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth Speaker Review – A Boom Box for a New Generation


The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth speaker is looking to be the boom box for this generation. Does it succeed? Let's take a look! Continue Reading →

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