We’ve written on the blog before about how you can use your Goole Home Max as a full-on soundbar, but you can actually get a lot of that functionality from just a Google Home Mini. Even though Google Home Minis don’t have any inputs, you …
In-Ceiling vs In-Wall Speakers – Which is Best for You?
When you’re upgrading your surround sound, in-ceiling and in-wall speakers are both great choices. They allow you to create a one-of-a-kind, room-flooding surround sound experience in a single room or even in multiple rooms. But after you see the price, you be wondering if one …
Can You Use Indoor Speakers Outside?
Perhaps you are looking to complement your new exterior TV with a nice set of speakers, or you are looking for the long term external solution for streaming music outside. You’re going to need speakers for that, and you might be wondering if you really …
What is a Pre-Out on an A/V Receiver and When Would You Use It?
Receiver’s can be complicated devices, and it’s easy to lose track of what specs and ports you need. One feature some receivers have–a Pre-Out–can be especially confusing. If you’re looking into buying an A/V receiver, you may be wondering what a pre-out is and how …
Can You Mount a Soundbar Vertically?
Mounting a soundbar vertically is one of those “can you”/”should you” tasks. Can you mount a soundbar vertically? Sometimes. But should you mount a soundbar vertically? In most cases, no. Soundbars are designed to put sound in certain parts of the room. When you rotate …
Can You Mount a Soundbar Upside Down?
A soundbar is a great way to enhance your TV’s audio. However, determining the best placement for your new device may mean you need a non-traditional approach to mounting your soundbar. Most soundbars are designed to be mounted on their bottom or on their side, …
Sonos Arc Review: The Ultimate Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Soundbars are such an interesting category of hardware. They’ve gone from a new and niche technology almost a decade ago, to a point where nowadays they’re commonplace. A quick Amazon search shows that this product category is now crowded with options that seem basically equivalent. …
Acoustic Foam vs Acoustic Panels: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve just scratched the surface on acoustic panels, one of the first things you’ll notice is the sheer abundance of options. There are big and small panels, and once you know both how sound panels work (our guide) and how effective they can be …
When Should You Use Acoustic Panels (with Scenarios)
If you’ve seen our guides on how acoustic panels work and how effective they can be, it’s clear that they’re a valuable tool when it comes to managing the sound in a space. But they are also a tool that is really meant to solve …
How to Install Acoustic Panels on the Ceiling
Acoustic panels are one of the best upgrades you can make to control the sound in your space. They can increase the value of high-end speaker systems, and also control echoes and volume issues in public spaces. But when the situation calls for installing panels …