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Six tips for getting good bass from your subwoofer and home theater speaker system Area Other things being equal (and there are many trade-offs...
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Learn what each audio video cable type is for and how to recognize them by their connector.
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Do Height Speakers Matter? There seems to be some confusion about Dolby Labs’ latest refinement of its Dolby Pro Logic II processing algorithm, which...
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It’s no surprise then that one of the first specifications a novice or seasoned enthusiast looking to buy an AV receiver or amplifier sees...
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Easy Answers to Confusing Specs You’ve seen references to “impedance” and “ohms” in various loudspeaker specifications or in your owner’s manual for an AV...
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The Ground Rules Of all the annoyances that can afflict any audio/video home theater or even a simple stereo installation, the notorious “ground loop”...
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With a calibration DVD and sound level meter in hand, you can play a test pattern and set levels for your speakers.
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Have you ever wondered how vibration influences the sound of your stereo system? Not just the turntable but every component. Learn how to improve...
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Outdoor Speakers are a great addition to your home and not a huge investment if you know what to buy and how to install...
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Before you buy the wrong thing because you think it's a deal, learn how to really improve your TV's sound quality and what options...
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What you need to know about understanding frequency response curves of loudspeakers.
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What is HDTV? (presented by Philips) HDTV stands for High Definition Television. It is a digital format that provides an extremely high-resolution picture (2.1...
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