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How to Mount A Home Theater Projector Screen
This article is part of our home theater design series and we will cover how to mount your front projection screen. If you are thinking about a DIY home theater, mounting the screen and projector may give you some pause, but there is no need to worry. With the right knowledge and some of our tips, you will be able to install your first screen like an expert.
Extraordinary 7.2.6 Ultimate Home Theater
In this home theater showcase, we’re excited to share a theater we recently finished in a brand-new luxury home. Discover how we paired a Sony GTZ-380 projector with JBL Synthesis speakers and electronics from Anthem & Kaleidescape to design the homeowner's dream theater in this incredible home entertainment mecca.
Focal Theva HiFi Loudspeaker Series Overview
Focal’s new Theva series of speakers combine innovative technology filtered down from their flagship 250K+ speaker and stunning French styling. These are totally true to the Focal sound profile of extremely neutral sound with a wider listening area which is especially wonderful in media rooms.
Klipsch Reference Premiere Subwoofer Overview
The long-awaited Klipsch Reference Premiere Subwoofers are here to shake the world. Featuring updated design characteristics, Klipsch says these are the, “best high-performance subwoofers they’ve ever made” Watch our video and see what you think.
Best Dolby Atmos Movie Scenes
Looking to experience the ultimate in-home theater sound with Dolby Atmos? Look no further than our curated selection of the best Dolby Atmos demo scenes! From heart-pumping action to soulful music performances, our video showcases the most captivating and immersive moments, guaranteed to elevate your home entertainment experience.
MartinLogan Motion XT Home Theater & Media Room Tour
In this showcase, we’re going to show you how we set up a fantastic audio and immersive Dolby Atmos system in a more traditional living room concept using the new MartinLogan Motion line of home theater speakers.
Marantz CINEMA Series Home Theater AVR Receivers Comparison
This article is about three brand new home theater receivers from Marantz, the CINEMA 40, CINEMA 50, and CINEMA 60. The Marantz home theater receivers have always been priced just a little higher than some competitors that might have similar specs at first glance. But if you take a deeper dive under the hood or even just look at how much they weigh and their build quality, you’ll understand why they are so well respected by home theater enthusiasts.
2023 Sony ES 8K AV Home Theater Receivers - Review & Comparison
The wait is over for the new Sony ES home theater receivers! These have all the latest audio and video formats with a great new twist on how to measure your room for even more immersive surround sound effects. The three bigger models have amplifier sections that sound like high end audio components and the flexibility offered for speaker placement and adjustability is fantastic.
Ultra Short Throw Projector or Big TV
For the home theater enthusiast looking to upgrade their picture in a family or media room, the choice between a large, flat panel tv and an ultra-short throw projector can be a daunting one. Watch our latest video where we dive into the pros and cons of each display!
Best Soundbars with Dolby Atmos
Audio Advice's top picks for the best Dolby Atmos soundbars in 2023 is here! After years of testing hundreds of soundbars in our professional home theater lab, we have narrowed down the most important features to consider when choosing a soundbar and awarded our favorite picks for 2023.
How To Choose the Best Front Projector
In this article, we will go over all the things you need to consider when trying to find the best front projection system for your home theater or family room. We have put together a pretty straightforward decision tree to help you quickly determine your ideal front projector choice!
Home Theater Tour: The Ultimate Home Theater Gaming Setup
Join us as we tour the ULTIMATE home theater gaming room! This DIYer designed & constructed an incredible setup featuring three separate projector screens that completely surround you on the front and sides, providing incredible immersion for gaming.
Home Theater System Design Tour: Basement Buildout Magic
Audio Advice recently crafted a one-of-a-kind, multi-use home theater basement buildout. Learn more about our approach as we walk you through the design of the home theater and home automation systems throughout the home office, bar & entertainment area, and an incredible home theater.
Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series 3 Home Theater Speaker Review
Bowers & Wilkins speakers have been an Audio Advice favorite for over 4 decades. Their new 700 Series 3 is by far, their best 700 series yet. In this article, we will go over the new technology you’ll find, then get into each of the individual models to help you decide which one might be best for your system, room, and budget.
GoldenEar Forcefield Subwoofers 30 and 40 Review
Golden Ear’s two new Forcefield subwoofers offer up both deep bass impact and musical purity putting them in that rare league of subs that have both slam and speed. From the beautiful new cabinets to the new amplifier technology, Golden Ear put their decades of speaker knowledge into making these a great audio value. The new Forcefield 30 and 40 are perfect for the nuances needed with two-channel music and the power needed for a great home theater.
600 Series Anniversary Edition Speaker Comparison | Bowers & Wilkins
The Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series Anniversary Edition includes proven drive units derived from the 800 Series Diamond. It partners those superior ingredients with carefully upgraded crossover components, resulting in even better resolution and superlative musicality. The new 600 Series Anniversary Edition offers two bookshelf speakers, a tower speaker, and a matching center channel. All of these employ technology in the speaker components that just a few years ago could only be found in their $6,000/pr and up speakers.
