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Projector Panel Alignment: How To Align The Red-Green-Blue (RGB) Panels On Your Projector
Almost all front projectors have 3 panels in their light engine. Aligning the component colors of the projector ensures that the different pixels, or electron beams, sit in the correct position for the proper color to be displayed. This step is critical in ensuring that the picture is displayed exactly as the filmmaker intended.
How to Reduce Rattles In Your Home Theater
Imagine you are really getting into a great action movie, the spaceship lands, and all of a sudden, you hear this terrible buzzing or rattling sound coming from somewhere in your room. The effect of the movie has just been totally ruined. This tip breaks down how to find and eliminate noises your room might be making due to vents, furniture, lighting, and other fixtures in your home.
How To Perfectly Set Lip Sync Calibration In Your Home Theater
Follow along in our guide where we help explain how and give you the right tools to perfectly set lip sync in your home theater.
How To Calibrate Brightness & Contrast Settings On Your Projector Or Television
This tip is designed to help you nail down the right contrast and brightness settings on your television or projector. If you have not yet watched our Top 5 Tips for improving your Home Theater video, we would suggest you watch that first as it covers all of the major items you want to adjust in order, including brightness and contrast.
How To Get Perfect Focus On Your Front Projector
This tip is designed to help you perfectly focus your projector and is part of our Top 5 Tips For Improving Your Home Theater Video series. You can follow these steps using your projector’s pattern or we show you in this video. Make sure your projector has warmed up for at least 20 minutes before running this test.
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.
Pro-Ject Debut PRO Turntable Setup Guide
Setting up your Pro-Ject PRO turntable will be fun and go smoothly if you prepare for everything you’ll need in advance. We hope this guide enables you to be spinning some vinyl and enjoying music faster than you expected.
How to Set Up Intercom Anywhere In The Control4 App
We are super excited to announce Control4 has combined Intercom Anywhere with the Control4 OS3 app for the iPhone. This enhancement to the Control4 app greatly improves your Intercom experience. No longer do you have to jump apps to use your intercom; it is all managed from one easy-to-use interface.
Devialet Phantom Tips and Tricks for Optimal Setup
Setting up a Devialet Phantom is pretty straightforward. However, there are some tips & tricks that will optimize the omnidirectional soundstage for your listening space. This quick setup guide will ensure you get the most impressive sound field for listening to music or even enjoying all of your favorite movies when connected with your TV. Watch now!
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.
Audio Advice Revolution Home Theater Seating Setup Guide
Our guide will help you get your Audio Advice Revolution Home Theater seating set up and ready for maximum comfort when enjoying your favorite movies in your home theater!
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.
Klipsch The Fives: Tips & Tricks Guide
Setting up Klipsch The Fives Powered Speakers is pretty straightforward. However, there are many fun tips & tricks most people don't even know about. Whether you decide to use The Fives as a soundbar replacement or a pair of computer speakers on your work desk, this quick setup guide will ensure you get the most impressive sound field — no matter what!
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!
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Turntable Setup Guide
Setting you your Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable will be fun and go smoothly if you prepare for everything you’ll need in advance.
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.
