QotD: Can I Lay a Bookshelf Speaker on Its Side for a Center?
If you have bookshelf speakers as your fronts, couldn't you place a third bookshelf speaker on its side as a center so that it fits? Continue Reading
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Timbre Matching Speakers – Is It Important?
Timbre matched speakers sound the same, even if their shape is different. How important is it to timbre match speakers in your home theater? Continue Reading
Positioning Surround and Atmos Speakers
When positioning surround and Atmos speakers, the graphics that are provided by most companies can be very confusing. We demystify! Continue Reading
AV Rant Interviews Todd Welti
Todd Welti, Distinguished Engineer at Harman International Inc., is interviewed by the AV Rant podcast on his work with subwoofers. Enjoy! Continue Reading
In-ear vs Over-ear or On-ear Headphones
Headphones are like cars—you can really find your favorites and get locked in to what you like. For example, switching someone from over-ear headphones to Continue Reading
What is Off-Axis Speaker Response and Why Should I Care?
You may have heard of off-axis speaker response when perusing speaker reviews. We take you through off-axis response and why it matters. Continue Reading
QotD: Should I Use Powered Speakers in my Home Theater?
They use powered speakers in studios, why shouldn't I use them in my home theater? You could. We go over the pros and cons. Continue Reading
QotD: What is Speaker Phase?
You may have heard of speaker phase before. Usually in reference to subwoofers. We explain how speaker phase is used to trick your ears. Continue Reading
