So you have a set of wired speakers you want to make Bluetooth compatible? It can be a pretty straightforward project that will save you on a set of comparable Bluetooth speakers. Here are the steps to add Bluetooth functionality to a normal speaker: Get …
Differences Between a Passive Soundbar and Center Channel Speaker
I know what you are thinking. Center channel speakers and passive soundbars both take an amplified signal. They are both positioned front and center in your home theater. They seem pretty similar. Can they be substituted for each other? The answer is no! Passive soundbars …
Are In-Wall Speakers Still Useful for Surround Sound?
As a regular watcher of television and movies, building my dream home theater system was always a goal of mine. My initial system started out one piece at a time, carefully reviewing specifications, reading reviews and installing what I thought would work best. For a …
5.1 vs. 7.1 Surround Sound: Which Is Better?
You’re finally going to do it. You’ve been saving up, and now you’re going to get the home theater system of your dreams. Your dreams, however, have been a little bit vague and left you questioning exactly what kind of sound system to get. In …
Soundbar vs Surround Sound: Which Is Better For You?
Stuck in a toss-up between a soundbar and a surround sound system? With advocates on both sides, it can be hard to decide which one is best for you, and it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your home entertainment system. So …
What is the Difference Between 2.1 and 5.1 Surround Sound?
Sound is one of the most important aspects of your home theater experience. Along with a quality television, having a top-of-the-line sound system will set you well on your way to an amazing setup that feels similar to a real theater experience. There are a …
Do In-Ceiling Speakers Need a Backbox? Are Backboxes Necessary?
When installing my home theater, one of the things I considered was speaker placement. Did I want a bunch of external units placed throughout my home theater? Alternatively, did I want the sleek look of built-in speakers? As I researched this, I discovered that many …
You No Longer Need a Receiver for Surround Sound Setups!
Everyone who considers a home theater system is new to set up and components at some point. For me, my first tentative steps into the home theater world were overwhelming, to say the least. With so many components, knowing which pieces are required for what …
Difference Between Car and Home Speakers
We live in a world surrounded by speakers. There are home theater speakers, car speakers, not to mention speakers on your phones, televisions, and even doorbells. You might be wondering if all of these speakers are the same and if they are interchangeable. But even …
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? …
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