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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.
iFi Headphone Amp and DAC Lineup Review
The iFi headphone amp lineup is full of affordable solutions to help bring life into your cans. Whether you use IEM’s or the most stubborn open-back, iFi can push them and give you the lifelike music you’ve been wanting.
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!
IsoAcoustics zaZen vs Delos Isolation Bases: Choosing the Best Platform For Your System
IsoAcoustics isolation bases can really help you get the best sound out of your home audio components. This article discusses all the different options.
Anthem MCA Gen. 2 Amplifiers Overview
Anthem’s MCA amps deliver both high current and high power for the most demanding home theater speakers. With massive toroidial power transformers and 8 discrete output transistors per channel, these power amps can jump from 225 watts into 8 ohms all the way to 600 watts into 2 ohms.
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.
Manual vs. Automatic Turntables
If you are shopping around for a new turntable and have done a little research, you may be wondering about the differences between manual turntables and automatic turntables. Before you make a purchase, it’s important to understand how each of these systems work and the benefits and drawbacks of each.
How to Connect Your Computer Speakers
You have decided those cheap computer speakers were not cutting it for your sound and you have upgraded to better speakers and maybe even a DAC. This guide will help you get the best sound from your set up and quickly guide you through the steps.
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.
Audio Advice Qobuz Favorites
Check out a collection of the Audio Advice community's favorite tracks for demoing gear, working remotely, and just hanging out.
Rega Integrated Amplifier Comparison - io, Brio, and Elex-MK4
If you love analog, you will be happy to know Rega as a great selection of British made amplifiers to power your dream system. In this comparison, we look at the io, Brio, and Elex-R. All of these have a great moving magnet phono preamp and that classic Rega sound music enjoyed by music lovers all over the world.
Stunning Luxury Smart Home and Lighting Showcase
This stunning luxury smart home is equipped with the most advanced smart home and lighting technology. The home has numerous elements related to high-performance lighting which helps to create the ideal ambiance and aesthetics. Watch our Audio Advice Smart Home customer showcase to discover the high-performance craftsmanship.
Home Theater Install: Full Atmos
This home theater install features full Bowers and Wilkins atmos surround sound and serves as a great family room for movie watching and video game playing.
Home Theater Showcase: Multipurpose Luxury Home Theater
This luxury home theater features a discreetly hidden $35,000 Sony Projector, Bowers and Wilkins speakers, Lexicon MC10 processors, and doubles as a billiard and poker room.
