Home theaters require a lot of equipment, and with every new component, there are often several new wires that need to be connected to everything else leading to trip hazards and laborious cable management solutions. But as technology continues to advance, more homeowners are looking …
Can In-Ceiling Speakers Touch Insulation?
So you’re installing speakers into your ceiling and your insulation is costing you some room. What do you do? Does it matter? How you handle your insulation will impact your sound, but more importantly, you may be wondering if it’s dangerous for the speakers to …
How to Mount a TV – Step by Step with Pictures!
Ready to mount your TV but uncertain about the process? Mounting a TV is a simple, straightforward task that is done with minimal tools and in a short amount of time. If you do it right, you will never need to worry about your TV …
Should You Put a Subwoofer on Carpet or Hard Flooring?
The audio side of a home theater setup can be intimidating. There are audio receivers to figure out, speaker placement, and you may even be considering acoustic panels for the walls or ceiling. It’s easy to forget one of the biggest surfaces and the effects …
Home Theater in a Living Room – Everything You Should Know
Do you have a home theater in your living room, or are you planning to? A living room can be a great place to set up your home theater, but it can be a little trickier than having it in a dedicated media room. When …
What To Look For In Home Theater Seating: A Complete Guide
When it comes to your home theater, your seating decisions are probably the most personal ones you will make. There are so several important questions to consider and options to weigh before you make your decision. When selecting your home theater seating, it is essential …
How Far or Close Should You Sit to a Home Theater Screen?
When it comes to optimizing your home theater, are you taking into account how far or close your seats are from your screen? Whether you have multiple rows of seats or one couch in your home theater room, distance from the screen is an important …
Surround Sound Channels Explained: 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, 9.1, and More!
When you’re setting up a surround sound system, you’re going to run across numbers like 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, 7.1.2, 9.1, and beyond. As you see them over and over again, you may begin to wonder what they are. What do the different speaker channels mean? …
12 Home Theater Do’s and Don’ts – Common Home Theater Mistakes
Whether it’s your first time setting up a home theater or you’ve had one for many years, there are some clear do’s and don’ts, so you can avoid long-term problems and maximize your enjoyment. What are the most common home theater mistakes and how to …
Why Acoustic Panels Are Important for Home Theaters
If you’re all in on your home theater, you may be asking yourself what finishing touches you should put on. For some, acoustic panels are a way to give the experience an extra level of polish. Even if you’re not going for a full theater …
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