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Home Theater April 1, 2022 Andrew

Same Brand Home Theater Equipment – Benefits and Drawbacks


What are the advantages or drawbacks of sticking with one brand of home theater equipment (speakers/subs/electronics)? Let's discuss!  Continue Reading →

Home Theater March 31, 2022 Tom Andry

Should I Paint My Home Theater Walls Black – Why or Why Not?


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Remote Controls March 30, 2022 Andrew

Help! I Can’t Find the Remote! Lost Remote Control Solutions for Everyone


You sit down to watch a movie, but the remote is nowhere to be found. We have so fun and effective solutions for lost remote Continue Reading →

Soundbars March 29, 2022 Tom Andry

Soundbars: All the Questions You Were Afraid to Ask


So you are shopping for your first soundbar! ! Here are answers to all the soundbar questions you were afraid to ask. Continue Reading →

Buying Guides March 28, 2022 Andrew

Best $1000 5.1 Speaker System for Those that Care About Front Soundstage – All from Best Buy!


We create a $1000 5.1 speaker system, this time for those that care about a solid front soundstage. All (most) sourced from Best Buy! Continue Reading →

News & Opinion March 25, 2022 Tom Andry

When “the Best” isn’t the Best for You – Chasing Specs


People believe that if something is better on one specification, then it is a better purchase. Not so. This is why you shouldn't chase specs! Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers March 24, 2022 Tom Andry

Downmixing Dolby Atmos – What Are You Missing?


Atmos supports a lot of speakers. But what if you have fewer? How does Dolby downmix the Atmos track to other configurations? We explain! Continue Reading →

Cool Tech March 23, 2022 Andrew

Apple One – One Subscription to Rule Them All!


Are you an Apple user? Do you subscribe to more than one of their services with a monthly charge? Apple One can reduce your bill! Continue Reading →

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