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? …
How Much Power Do Speakers Need? Speaker Specs Explained
This can feel like a complicated and overwhelming question when putting together your home theater. With specs from wattage, speaker sensitivity, decibels and more, it can feel like some really difficult math homework. Luckily, figuring out how much power your speakers should have doesn’t need …
Are Expensive Speakers Really Better? An Honest Comparison
Expensive speakers can be very alluring and seductive. Everyone wants to have the best sound they possibly can, and it can be incredibly tempting to throw money towards the goal without thinking twice. But are expensive speakers worth it? There is not a one-size-fits-all answer. …
What Home Theater Speakers Should I Buy? – Buyer’s Guide for Speakers
Choosing what home theater speakers to buy is typically a really difficult decision. There are tons of different options available at varying price points. One will most certainly ask, what home theater speakers should I buy? I know this because I did at one point in …
What Is the Difference Between a Hi-Fi and Home Theater System?
When I first started speaker shopping, I always wondered what the difference was between a “hi-fi” and “home theater” system, so I set out to research exactly what each was. It may not seem like there’s much of a difference, but for the audiophiles and …