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 …
HDMI Switches: What Are They and Are They Useful?
An HDMI switch allows you to feed multiple HDMI sources to a single output. It will allow you to select between the input channels and will likely come with a remote control. HDMI switches are a great way to enable older equipment with fewer HDMI …
Can You Use a Soundbar and TV Speakers At the Same Time?
TV speakers tend to be subpar. Even at full volume, your TV speakers likely leave a lot to be desired. Whispered dialogue remains hard to hear followed by loud explosions that vibrate and sound muddy. Today’s soundbars are much improved. As a centralized speaker unit, …
Do Cables Go Bad Over Time?
Maybe the cable is dead? Unless you’ve done something specific to damage the cable, the answer is not likely. Most damage to cables happens due to repeated plugging and unplugging or poor manufacturing. Using quality cables and disturbing them as little as possible can go …
What is Bluetooth 5? (Everything You Need to Know)
From wireless Bluetooth headphones to the ever-growing and mutating “Internet of Things”, more and more of the data we’re collecting and using is coming from hardware that wouldn’t exist without a standard solution for short-range device-to-device communication. That’s why it’s interesting when these standards change, …
Active vs Passive Speakers: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to buying speakers, the number of options available can be overwhelming. There are many different types, brands, and configurations that you’ll have to choose from, including the option of active vs. passive speakers. So what’s the difference between active and passive speakers? …
What is an HDMI Splitter and How Does It Work?
An HDMI splitter is a fairly simple piece of technology that allows you to transmit audio-visual data from one HDMI source to two HDMI receivers. This can be useful in situations where you have a television and a sound system you want to feed an …
How to Connect a Preamp to an AV Receiver – Step by Step w/ Pictures
Okay, so you have a preamp that you need to hook up to your AV receiver. Even though your AV receiver already has a built-in preamp, there are certain conditions where hooking up an external preamp to your AV receiver might be necessary. In particular, …
Can You Leave a Soundbar on All the Time?
Many times, your soundbar is your favorite home device. When a soundbar connects to your smart home devices, your TV, your phones, and beyond, it is constantly in use to play your favorite media. You may be wondering if it’s OK to leave your soundbar …
What Are HDMI ARC and eARC and How Do They Work?
HDMI has greatly reduced the number of cables necessary to set up your home theater system, and ARC and eARC are just one way it does that. The HDMI ARC or audio return channel and eARC (enhanced audio return channel) allows for audio signals to …