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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.
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.
How To Choose An Outdoor TV For Your Backyard or Patio
Choosing the best TV for your outdoor area is not as easy as you might think — there are many factors to consider. How exposed to the elements will the TV be? How much direct sunlight falls on the TV screen? Could you get by with a regular TV designed to be used indoors? How will you hear the TV? Explore our outdoor TV buying guide to determine the best tv for your outdoor space.
Best Dolby Atmos Music Streaming Services
Don't choose a music streaming service until you read this. You may even consider switching to one of the music streaming platforms in this comparison. Some streaming services call Dolby Atmos Music by different names. Apple Music is calling it Spacial Audio while Tidal calls it Dolby Atmos Music and Amazon HD calls it 3D Audio tracks. While the names are different, the tech is the same. So, let’s talk about what Dolby Atmos Music really is — and why this is a breakthrough for not just movie watching — but a major breakthrough for music produced by our favorite artists, as well. Read more, now.
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.
Bowers and Wilkins In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers For Home Theater Systems
The B&W lineup of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers is one of the largest on the market, with a model for just about every possible situation. For home theater use, we like to break built-in speakers into three categories: in-wall, in-ceiling, and purpose-built LCR speakers. If you look at all of the B&W models, just picking ones within these groups gives you over 20 models to choose from. To help you select the best option for your system and budget, we decided to pick what we felt are the top three values in each of the categories.
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.
B&W PI Series Wireless In-Ear Headphones: Tips & Tricks Guide
The new PI Series from Bowers & Wilkins are fantastic noise-cancelling in-ear headphones. Check out our exclusive guide on how to get the best performance!
Outdoor Landscape Speaker Options For Your Backyard and Patio
No matter what type of outdoor system you choose, we strongly recommend that you don’t skimp on what will be powering your outdoor speakers! Pairing wonderful music with your outdoor entertainment during the warmer months takes the entertainment experience to another level. So, what is the best way to bring your favorite music outside? Let's go over the possibilities.
Luxury Smart Home Tour | Whole-House Audio, Smart Lighting, High-End Outdoor Entertainment
This incredible modern home is decked out with the most advanced smart home technology. The homeowner wanted full home automation across both properties on their site, an open great room to be the family hub for immersive gaming, and the full Dolby Atmos home theater experience. Watch the showcase to discover the features & products used to bring their dream home to life.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 & PI5 Noise-Canceling In-Ear Headphones Review & Comparison
True Wireless In-Ear Headphones are immensely popular, but most currently available designs represent a compromise choice, one that trades sound quality for wireless convenience. Bowers & Wilkins, the iconic high-end speaker manufacturer from England, just released two True Wireless in-ear headphone models with Active Noise Canceling technology — the PI7 and PI5 True Wireless in-ear headphones — and after an extensive period of research and development, we were one of the first to receive the new models to review.
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!
