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Bonus Room Makeover | 5.2.4 Dolby Atmos Home Theater & Gaming Room
These homeowners recently moved into a new home and wanted to design a family-friendly multimedia room for watching sports, movies, and playing video games with their kids. After designing their room in our 3D Home Theater design tool, they worked one-on-one with our system designer from start to finish to make a plan for the space that fits all of their needs. This 5.2.4 home theater & gaming room is decked out in Bowers & Wilkins in-wall and in-ceiling speakers with an Epson 6050UB projector.
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.
Integra DRX AV Receiver Comparison
Audio Advice has been an Integra dealer for many years. We love the fact that they are always on the cutting edge of audio/video technology and their products are built like tanks. Our customers love that while most brands have a 1 or 2-year warranty, Integra backs their entire home theater line with an impressive 3-year warranty. Today we are going to take at the models in their home theater receiver lineup — the DRX-2.3, DRX-3.3, DRX-4.3, and DRX-5.3.
Kanto YU Passive Series Speakers Comparison
Kanto’s desire to bring great performance and high visual aesthetics to every piece they produce is apparent with their new YU Passive series. YU Passive works great on a desktop with a DAC/amp combo, or in a dedicated two-channel listening station. Enhance your TV’s sound by connecting YU Passive to an integrated amp or add them into a home theater system as rear, side, or height channels. Available in both black and white, these passive speakers complement any aesthetic. Watch our comparison to explore the differences in the YU Passive 4" & YU Passive 5.25" Bookshelf Speakers, and how they keep things simple without forfeiting performance.
Speaker Comparison | Floorstanding and Bookshelf Speakers
The subtle differences between floor standing and bookshelf speakers aren't so obvious, which is why we explain all the ins and outs between the two in this article.
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.
Anthem MRX Home Theater Receivers Review
The new Anthem home theater receivers completely exceed our expectations. With upgraded Anthem Room Correction, more channels of object-based surround sound processing, the ability to assign amp channels, 30 virtual inputs, and that classic warm Anthem sound we were just blown away with all they offered.
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.
An Elevated Cinematic And Gaming Experience
This incredible home theater and gaming room is situated in the basement of a modern home. It features a 130-inch projector screen, Sony 4K projector, and architectural speakers for an immersive cinematic experience. There is also a separate gaming station with two adjacent televisions, encouraging friends to bring their own gaming consoles and gather to play games. Watch our showcase video to learn more!
How To Set Up Two Sonos Subwoofers
Learn how to greatly enhance the bass of your Sonos music or home theater system with a dual sub set up. We believe adding a second subwoofer to a system will make a huge improvement in bass performance. While Sonos has its great Trueplay room tuning technology, there is still nothing like a second subwoofer.
JVC NX5, NX7, NX9 Projectors: Tips & Tricks Guide
Discover advanced tips for setting up your new JVC NX5, NX7, or NX9 Home Theater Projectors. Explore simple setup tips that will increase the performance of your JVC projectors.
JVC LX-NZ3 Projector: Tips & Tricks Guide
The JVC LX-NZ3 is a high-performance 4K UHD/HDR home theater projector perfectly-sized for more rooms and budgets — but don't let the compact size fool you. Thanks to JVC's original BLU-Escent laser technology, it produces 3,000 lumens, so there's no need to pull the curtains every time. Read this guide for tips on getting the installation started plus tricks on how to make lens shift & picture adjustments.
Best TVs for Next-Level Gaming
When you want the best TV picture for gaming, there is no doubt in our opinion, the choice should be Sony LED-type TVs. Sony LED TVs offer the optimal viewing angle & brightness with ultra-fast response times, variable refresh rate (VRR), and immersive sound capabilities that give gamers the competitive edge. Learn how to find the best Sony LED TV for your space to make your games come to life.
