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Why Your Surround Speakers Sound Weird and How to Fix It
You finally finished setting up your surround sound system. You sit down to watch a movie, and something feels off.…
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Do I Need a Separate Power Amplifier for My Home Theater?
You bought an AV receiver, connected your speakers, and everything sounds pretty good. But then you start reading forum posts…
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Where to Place Your Subwoofer for Maximum Bass in Any Room Shape
You just unboxed your new subwoofer, plugged it in, and hit play. The bass sounds muddy, weak, or boomy. Moving…
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5 Essential Picture Settings to Adjust on Your TV Out of the Box
You just unboxed your new TV, plugged it in, and turned it on. The picture looks bright, colorful, and impressive…
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What’s the Ideal Distance Between Your TV and Seating Position?
You just bought a new TV. It's still in the box. You're staring at your living room wall, trying to…
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What’s the Difference Between Basic and Professional TV Calibration?
You just spent $2,000 on a new OLED TV. The picture looks good right out of the box. But you…
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5 Budget Bookshelf Speakers That Sound Like They Cost Twice as Much
Shopping for bookshelf speakers on a budget doesn't mean settling for tinny highs and muddy bass. The right pair can…
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Budget vs Premium Receivers: Where the Extra Money Actually Goes
You're standing in front of two AV receivers. One costs $400, the other $1,800. They both have seven channels. They…
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7 Free Apps and Tools to Calibrate Your Home Theater Like a Pro
Getting professional-level picture and sound from your home theater doesn't require a thousand-dollar calibration service. The right apps can help…
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