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HOME THEATER 101
Home Theater Defined
Start here with our guide to setting up a home theater. We'll take you through all the terminology and technical details along with some tips and tricks to get you up to speed. READ ARTICLE
Ready To Shop
Preparation is the key to success. Get all of the knowledge you need to make an informed decision BEFORE you start shopping here. READ ARTICLE
Glossary Of Terms
Learn the language of audio and you'll be talking shop like an expert in no time. READ ARTICLE
AUDIO EXPLAINED
The Physics of Sound
How is a sound wave is produced and what happens when that sound reaches our ear? We'll explain both as well as how speaker design takes many of its cues from our ears work. READ ARTICLE
How Speakers Work
Learn about the inner workings of a speaker and discover how they can reproduce any sound with remarkable accuracy. READ ARTICLE
Types of HT Speakers
Take a tour of a home theater set up with descriptions of each type of speaker along with how they divide up the workload of creating a theater-like experience in your living room. READ ARTICLE
How Subwoofers Work
How does a subwoofer put the boom in your room? We'll explain the science of subs and go over a few different design strategies. READ ARTICLE
VIDEO EXPLAINED
TV Comes in all types
Learn about the different types of displays that are available. READ ARTICLE
TV Jargon Demystified
These days there's a whole host of terminology that goes along with TVs. Find out what they all mean and which specs are the most important. READ ARTICLE
Sizing up your TV
Size matters, we'll take a look at the guidelines of what size of screen you'll need for your home theater. READ ARTICLE
HOW TO CHOOSE GREAT HOME AUDIO
How To Choose A Receiver
Your A/V receiver is the brains of your system so it pays to do your research before buying. Read our rundown of what to look for to get a receiver that allow your speakers and TV to perform at their best! READ ARTICLE
How To Choose A Subwoofer
You know how subwoofers work but which one is right for you? Take our quiz to help select the perfect sub for your space and usage. READ ARTICLE
How To Choose Speakers
Tower or bookshelf? Cabinet or in-wall? We'll guide you through the different criteria to evaluate speakers and find the models that will be right in your sweet spot. READ ARTICLE
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
What Goes Where
Location, location, location! Where you place your speakers has a huge impact on how they sound. Find out the best speaker placement options including for those tough rooms. READ ARTICLE
Connecting & Dialing
Now that you have all your speakers and components, we'll show you how to connect your home theater and tweak all the settings for maximum performance. READ ARTICLE
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW
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