Every so often, a soundbar’s output gets distorted, and listening becomes a pain. This isn’t the norm, but it is the truth that many people have had to face. The culprit many times is a blown speaker. But is it really possible to blow out …
Best Alternatives to the Sonos Five and Play:5
Nothing says premium home audio quite like Sonos, but if you’re in the market for the Sonos Play:5 (or the slightly refreshed “Sonos Five”), you may be wondering what the rest of the wireless home speaker system is looking like right now. For this amount …
Sonos Amp vs Yamaha WXA-50: Which is Better?
Adding an amp to your system can be a great way to get music from non-streaming sources into your wireless speakers, and also to get streaming music out to non-wireless speakers. But in the amp game, it’s hard to know what features you need and …
Can You Use In-Ceiling Speakers In The Wall?
Are you looking to use your in-ceiling speakers in the wall, instead of in the ceiling? Since they serve similar purposes and are built similarly, you may be wondering if they are interchangeable. Can you use in-ceiling speakers in the wall? Yes, in-ceiling speakers are …
Best Alternatives to the Sonos One
The Sonos One is a great speaker that offers entry into the Sonos ecosystem, the current gold standard of home audio systems. But, maybe due to the price of the Sonos speaker system, you might wonder what the alternatives to the Sonos One are. Some …
Sonos Connect vs Sonos Port: What’s the Difference?
If you’re trying to integrate several rooms, or maybe even a whole house, into one unified audio system, then Sonos is one of the best options. But to do it right, you need some extra hardware to connect your various “zones”. Sonos sells two products …
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 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 …