Sure the Yamaha WXA-50 and WXC-50 are both in Yamaha’s MusicCast line and they send sound to speakers. But that’s about as far as their similarities go. Try to substitute one for the other, and you could blow out your speakers or simply get no …
The Sonos Connect Amp: What it Does and How it Works
If you already have a Sonos home audio system, or even if you’re just starting to consider dipping your toe in, the Sonos Connect Amp is a tool you’ll want to consider. For larger homes, it can help you manage sound “zones” in an easy …
Do You Need a Subwoofer with Ceiling Speakers?
Whether you already have ceiling speakers or you’re looking to add them to your home entertainment center, you may be wondering if you need to add on a subwoofer, too. There are so many subwoofers on the market, and all of them can enhance and …
5 Best Alternatives to Sonos Arc Surround System
With the Sonos Arc, Sonos has solidified itself as the soundbar king. And with the way that the Sonos ecosystem works that also means it is now closing in on the title of surround-sound king as well. The Dolby Atmos equipped Arc can, paired with …
How to Connect a TV to a Receiver Without HDMI
If you want to connect your TV to a receiver, an HDMI cable is usually the way to go. If you happen to not have an HDMI jack on your TV, your receiver, or both, you may be searching for alternative ways to hook up …
How to Use Your Phone as a TV Remote
As you add home theater devices, you will likely experience an increase in remote controls as well. To help minimize the mess and confusion, several developers have created apps that give you full control over your TV from your smartphone. It’s not exactly clear how …
How to Add Bluetooth to an A/V or Stereo Receiver
If you’re pursuing an entirely wireless home theater (our guide), you’ll probably consider adding Bluetooth to your receiver at some point. There are a lot of different Bluetooth receivers on the market. Not all of them are intended for home theater sound, so you need …
How to Protect Outside Speakers
Outdoor speakers are a great addition to any space. However, you can’t just set the speakers up and forget about them. Outdoor speakers need to be maintained and they also require protection. To protect outside speakers: Keep them away from sunlight and water Cover them …
Can You Put a Subwoofer on Its Side?
There are lots of reasons you might consider putting a subwoofer on its side. Most of the time, this is related to space. Sometimes a subwoofer just fits where you need it to when it’s on its side. But does this impact the sound quality? …
Using a Projector Outside – Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever wanted to bring the feel of the drive-ins to your backyard? With an outdoor theater setup, you can watch movies under the stars with some of your favorite candy and a soda, at a quarter of the price, in the comfort of …