10 Things You Need to Know About Speaker Configuration and Placement
Surround sound comes in many flavors, from 5.1 channels up to 32 speakers for immersive 3D audio. The key to great results is placement. 1. Surround-sound speaker systems typically contain five or more...
View Article10 Things You Need to Know About Setup & Calibration
Performing a basic setup of your AV components is highly recommended; advanced calibration brings your system to its peak performance. 1. Set your display to the most accurate picture mode, which is...
View Article10 Things to Know About Internet Streaming
Connecting your home theater to the Internet opens up a world of content. Here are 10 tips to get the most out of cloud-based delivery. 1. A reliable broadband connection lets you tap into all the...
View Article10 Things You Need to Know About Acoustics
Acoustics is a key consideration in any home-theater setup. Here are 10 things you can do to improve the sound quality of your HT room. 1. Tame an overly live/reflective room with rugs, upholstered...
View Article10 Things You Need to Know About Cabling
Cables are the glue that binds a system together. There’s no need to spend a fortune, but it’s a good idea to plan out your installation. 1. Make sure you know exactly how long each cable needs to be....
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12 Tips to Tune Up Your TV
If you care about picture quality, you can greatly improve the performance of just about any display by following these 12 simple steps. As most AVS Forum members know, watching a TV as it comes out of...
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How to Get Dolby Vision HDR at Home
High dynamic range (HDR) is the Next Big Thing in video. It offers a major improvement in picture quality, with brighter highlights, deeper blacks, and a wider range of colors than anything we’ve seen...
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How to Build Your Own Outdoor Theater for Summer
Canadian summers are best spent outside. When the weather is right, it’s much nicer to watch the season’s blockbusters under an open sky rather than an air-conditioned theater. With only a few dozen...
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Masking Your Edgelit LCD TV for Better Blacks
When it comes to watching movies, a calibrated TV in a darkened room is a magical combination. When I set everything up correctly, and I’ve eliminated any interruptions or distractions, the act of...
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Bass: How Low Should You Go?
Deep bass serves as the foundation for any high-performance audio system. For both music and movies, the ability to play low is a crucial capability. Whether you use full-range speakers or separate...
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