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    Sofabaton X2 Review: Harmony Who?

    Can Sofabaton step out of the shadow that Harmony cast all those years ago? We take a close look in our review...

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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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    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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    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?...

Subwoofers December 7, 2021 Tom Andry

Stacking Subwoofers – When and Why


If a single subwoofer isn't doing the job, can you get a second one and stack it on top to "help it out?" Well, not Continue Reading →

Televisions December 6, 2021 Andrew

Samsung’s QD-OLED Display Explained


Samsung was the upstart disrupter in the flat-panel market years ago. Will history repeat with their QD-OLED (quantum-dot OLED) displays? Continue Reading →

In-ceiling Speakers December 3, 2021 Andrew

Using Existing Speakers in Your New House


You've bought a new house and it has existing speakers you want to use. Ack! We will help you identify what you have and more! Continue Reading →

Volume Controls December 2, 2021 Andrew

What is Reference Level?


Spend any amount of time around AV or home theater enthusiasts, and you will most likely hear the term “reference level”. But, what is “reference Continue Reading →

Buying Guides November 30, 2021 Andrew

What To Do With Bad AV Gifts


We've all gotten bad gifts. But bad AV gifts are the worst. We've got some tips on how to up-cycle them and get what you Continue Reading →

Amplifiers & Separates November 29, 2021 Tom Andry

Best Uses of an External Amplifier in a Home Theater – Along with Recommendations!


Mostly we recommend that you not buy external amps. But not always! Here are some of the best uses for an external amplifier in home Continue Reading →

News & Opinion November 26, 2021 Tom Andry

Most Transformative AV Products of the Last Decade


The world home theater has seen some amazing advancements. Let's talk about some of the most transformative AV products in the last decade Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers November 25, 2021 Tom Andry

Speaker Distance and Trim Settings: The Most Counterintuitive Settings in Home Theater?


Speaker distance and trim settings in your AV receiver would seem, at first blush, to make sense. But you'd be very, very wrong. We explain. Continue Reading →

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