Many consumer electronics products use apps to make your smartphone an integral part of your home entertainment or car operating system. We serve up a few examples in this video.

We wanted to answer the most basic question about car audio: is it really worth it to upgrade? With the help of the Crutchfield Labs, we set out to prove just how much better music sounds when it's played through a high-quality aftermarket system.

Stock earbud headphones and computer speakers are essentially an afterthought, so it's no surprise that they're low quality. To see if we could find ways to improve the situation ­&emdash; and sound &emdash; we headed into the new Crutchfield Labs.

To find out which types of cameras work best in different shooting situations, Crutchfield's experienced photographers took three popular cameras &emdash; each representative of its class &emdash; and compared them in three common scenarios.

What you see when you look at the outside of a top-notch home speaker reveals only a fraction of the design and engineering that goes into it. In this article, we'll identify some of the various elements that go into one of the speakers we carry and explain how they make this speaker sound so good.

Television technology has made a giant leap in video quality, but audio seems almost an afterthought. In this article, we'll show you three simple ways to improve your TV's sound.

We took three popular camera types, set them in full auto mode, and tried them in three common scenarios. How did they perform? Find out as some of Crutchfield's camera enthusiasts put them through their paces.

We wanted to answer the most basic question about car audio: is it really worth it to upgrade? With the help of the Crutchfield Labs, we set out to prove just how much better music sounds when it's played through a high-quality aftermarket system.

More and more car and home electronics use apps to make your smartphone an integral part of their systems. Here's a roundup of app-based products we offer. Some may surprise you.

A car stereo is the centerpiece of any car audio system. This introduction highlights the stereo's functions and makes it easier to shop for a new one.

With the wide variety of subwoofers available, it's easy to get confused about the best way to wire up your system. These wiring diagrams will help you find the configuration that'll get the most out of your subs and your amplifier.

This is a thorough, informative guide to help you run speaker, Ethernet, and audio/video cables through the walls in new construction and finished homes.

Which subwoofer will sound the loudest? Which subwoofer will sound the deepest? Which hits harder: one 12" sub or two 10" subs? How much power do I need? What difference do cone materials make? Plus more...

Learn about the features and technical specifications found in today's amplifiers.

Need to know know which size of wire you need for installing an amplifier? Use our handy cable gauge chart to find out.

We'll explain refresh rates — what they mean for an LCD TV's performance, and how to decide if you need a set with a faster refresh rate.

The Crutchfield MasterSheet is a vehicle-specific set of instructions that shows you how to install a receiver and speakers in your vehicle. In this video, we give you a look at all of the work that goes into creating these instructions. What's more, this same research is used to fuel our massive vehicle database. When we tell you we know what fits, we really do.

Component speaker systems are the audiophile's choice for superior mobile sound. But what are component speaker systems? We'll take a look at what they consist of.

What is a crossover and do I need one? What's the difference between passive and active crossovers? How hard is it to install a crossover? What does the phase switch on an electronic crossover do?

Steve, Crutchfield TV expert, explains what LCD TV refresh rates really mean, and how refresh rates higher than 240Hz are achieved with backlight scanning. Find out if a TV with a high refresh rate is right for you.

Confusion about how to wire subwoofers has been around for as long as people have been putting them in cars. Here, we'll explain why the way you wire your subwoofer effects the output.

Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your subwoofer will sound just the way you want it to.

This step-by-step guiide will help you match your bass gear together, whether you have the subwoofers and want to find the amplifier to run them, or you've already got the amp and want the right subs for it.

With the wide variety of subwoofers available, it's easy to get confused about the best way to wire up your system. These wiring diagrams will help you find the configuration that'll get the most out of your subs and your amplifier.

Step-by-step guide to amplifier installation.

Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems.

How much power do I need? Do I have to connect my video sources to my receiver? Do I need a 3D-ready receiver for my 3D TV?

Your headlights dim when the stereo pulls too much power out of your car's electrical system. Every part of the electrical system suffers because of the amp's sudden demand on the limited supply of power, even the amplifier itself. Here we discuss the most popular fixes for an underpowered electrical system.

What does satellite radio sound like? What will I hear on satellite radio? Does satellite radio carry local stations? Can I get satellite radio in a leased vehicle? Plus more...

Confused about wiring your subs, and picking the right amplifier? Ken Nail will get you on the fast track to big bass with this simple guide.