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How To Calibrate Sharpness Settings On A Home Theater Projector or Television
If you follow these tips, you can substantially improve your home theater or media room. This tip breaks down how to get the perfect sharpness settings on your television or front projector.
How to Hang Acoustic Panels
Although hanging acoustic panels in a home theater or listening room is not too difficult, it does require a little thought & planning. In this video, we show you two effective methods we use here at Audio Advice that are easy for the average DIYer.
Home Theater Design Best Practices
A guide on how to design your ideal home theater or media room so all your friends and family experience a beautiful picture with great surround sound. Learn about how the dimensions of your room can impact the sound, finding the ideal screen viewing height, and how to design a home theater riser so everyone has a great seat.
How to Setup and Calibrate a Subwoofer
Adding a subwoofer to your home stereo system or home theater system can make a huge improvement in your sound if you know how to properly position and adjust the settings.
What Is Dolby Atmos Sound?
As more original Dolby Atmos movies continue to come to streaming platforms, you will not want to choose upgrades for your home theater system until you watch our next video. Since you already own most of the key parts, you won’t even have to change that many components! We will cover essential tips & tricks to get great-sounding uncompressed Atmos — so you will know exactly what to look for when shopping for Dolby Atmos upgrades this year.
DIY Home Theater AV Receiver Rack Best Practices
One of the best ways to house your gear is in a commercial-like equipment rack. These types of racks have been used for decades in data centers, studios, concert halls, and high performance home theaters. We like them because they are very easy to service and make changing things out as you upgrade super simple.
Home Theater Subwoofer Placement Options
We have some great tips for optimizing one or more subwoofers in a home theater or music system. You’ll learn how the room interacts with subwoofers, the best places to put a subwoofer in your room, and how to fine tune your subwoofer to deliver bass that has both great impact and fine detail.
DIY: How To Paint In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers For Your Home Theater
Custom painting your speaker grilles allows you to virtually hide your speakers in plain sight - they’ll blend in with your walls, ceiling, or cabinet for a seamless visual appeal. If you’re reasonably handy, this do-it-yourself guide will walk you through how to custom paint your in-wall or in-ceiling speakers.
How to Install Your In-Wall and In-Ceiling Home Theater Speakers
A Home Theater DIY guide on how to install in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for your home theater or media room. This video walks you through a live installation of Bowers & Wilkins in-wall & in-ceiling speakers for a home theater.
How to Choose the Best In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers for Your Home Theater
A guide on how to choose the ideal in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for your home theater or media room. This article will give you some insight into different types of built-in speakers and the best use case for each one. While some of these are great for music listening, we are going to focus on how to pick the best in-wall & in-ceiling speakers for your home theater system.
Sealed vs. Ported Subwoofers
When considering a subwoofer for your home theater or listening room, there are a lot of factors to consider. We are often asked about the difference between sealed and ported subwoofers, and which they should choose for their room.
Top Home Theater Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
Unlock the secrets to creating your dream home theater! Discover the seven common mistakes that can diminish your cinematic experience, from screen size to audio setup. Our expert tips will help you avoid costly errors and optimize your space for immersive viewing. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!
Should I Get a TV or a Projector for My Home Theater?
Today, choosing between a projector and a TV mostly comes down to the environment and how you plan to use the room. Let’s discuss two of the most common environments for TV and movie watching today, family rooms (or media rooms) and dedicated home theater rooms and which technology we recommend for different applications.
How to Budget for a Home Theater System
One of our top questions we get all the time is “how should I allocate my home theater budget to the many audio and video components that make up a great home theater system?”. There is nothing like achieving the movie theater experience in your own home. You, your friends, and your family will enjoy it for decades and our thousands of happy customers tell us their home theater room is used almost every day of the week. Watch our budget breakdown to hear our suggestions on where to spend the most - and the least - in your home theater setup.
Home Theater Speaker Layout Options
Learn all about the different possible speaker layouts for your home theater. We explain the best speaker configurations and how to integrate them into your room with options for almost any situation. We’ll help you understand the Dolby Labs speaker terminology and what is best for your home theater.
How to Pick the Best Riser For Your Home Theater System
Any home theater with more than one row of seating is going to need a riser so the heads of the people on the front row are not blocking the view for the seats behind them. In this article, we help you better understand how to optimize the riser layout of your dream home theater room.
