The Crutchfield A/V Design Group
Crutchfield's A/V Design Group can help you plan your home theater or multi-room audio system. They'll make sure you have everything you need to complete the installation.
The Sonos PLAYBAR connects to your TV to play movies, TV shows, and sports with vibrant, room-filling sound. But, unlike other sound bars and like all Sonos speakers, it offers wireless access to a world full of music - Pandora®, Spotify®, MOG®, thousands of Internet radio stations, and more.
Klipsch Quintet Home Theater System
The Klipsch Quintet home theater system delivers rich, accurate sound to make all your favorite movies, tunes, and video games more enjoyable. It boasts many of the same technologies and design principles Klipsch uses in their larger Reference Series speakers, so you'll hear distinctive, dynamic sound.
Klipsch HD Theater SB 3 Soundbar
The Klipsch SB 3's horn-loaded design infuses this sound bar/subwoofer combo with enhanced intelligibility. Klipsch's signature full, defined midrange helps to enhance the overall clarity coming from your home theater, letting you enjoy the feeling of being fully involved with your entertainment experience.
Not feeling the impact from your television's tiny built-in speakers? What if we told you that with AC power and one cable from your television we could up your audio game noticeably - with a little help from JBL, of course.
AudioQuest DragonFly DAC Blind Test
About the size of a typical USB flash drive, the DragonFly simply plugs into any open USB port on your PC or Mac®, installing itself automatically in just seconds. From there it takes over the audio processing function of your computer's sound card, replacing it with an audiophile-grade 24-bit ESS SabreT conversion chip.
Overhauling a Music Teacher's Audio System
We overhauled the audio system in a local music teacher's classroom. With quality speakers, amps, and components in place, the music he plays for his class sounds crystal clear.
Polk TL250 Blackstone Speaker System
These Polk speakers use some advanced technologies to create incredibly lifelike sound that draws you into your on-screen entertainment. You can even upgrade to a seven-channel home theater when you add an extra pair of satellite speakers to the mix.
NAD C 356DAC stereo integrated amp
Jeff from NAD visited Crutchfield and told us all about the NAD C 356DAC, a stereo integrated amp.
Jeff from PSB visited Crutchfield and told us all about the PSB CS500 outdoor speakers.
Like a fine orchestra, a home theater receiver needs to tune up before it performs. Fortunately, most receivers come with auto setup.
When you move to a new home, sometimes your old stuff just doesn't work well in your new space. When Crutchfield copywriter Dave moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, his beloved bookshelf speakers no longer fit. So he installed a pair of Definitive Technology DI 6.5LCR in-wall speakers in order to save some space.
When Crutchfield designer Erica learned that one of her roommates would be moving, she decided to take the opportunity to set up a home office. She wanted a clean uncluttered look, and the ability to really enjoy her music while working.
Rachel's Sonos Whole-House Music System
Sonos systems let you tap into music from your personal collection and from the Internet, anywhere in your house. Watch this video to see how one of our employees uses Sonos at her house.
Cambridge Audio Azur 851C CD Player
Cambridge Audio's Azur 851C is a high-end CD player that delivers exceptional clarity from your CD collection, and also functions as a state-of-the-art digital-to-analog converter and a versatile digital preamp.
Cambridge Audio Azur 551R Home Theater Receiver
The good folks at Cambridge Audio believe that great sound should be a part of any component, and their Azur 551R home theater receiver is no exception. It gives you the best of both worlds, movies that look and sound great.
Cambridge Audio 851A Integrated Amplifier
Cambridge Audio says the 851A integrated amplifier is "The best we've made - ever." Have a look at the features - and what's under the hood - and you'll see why.
Ben from Cambridge Audio talks about their brilliant digital-to-analog converter, the DacMagic Plus. It's designed to improve the sound from all your digital sources.
Peachtree novaPre and Peachtree220
David Solomon, a co-founder of Peachtree Audio, shows us the novaPre preamp and Peachtree 220 power amplifier at CES.
Peachtree Audio Decco 65 Integrated Amplifier
We caught up with David Solomon of Peachtree Audio at CES, and he showed us the Decco 65 integrated amplifier. It features a tube preamp section, built-in DAC, and legendary Peachtree sound.
From CES: David Solomon, one of the founders of Peachtree Audio, tells us about his inspiration and the early days at his company.
Polk outdoor speaker torture test
Crutchfield visits Polk headquarters to see the their outdoor speaker torture tests.
J.R., Crutchfield sales advisor, shows us the Denon setup wizard makes setting up a home theater receiver fast and easy.
Jon, Crutchfield video director, took the NuForce Dia™ home and tried it out in his home theater setup. He was impressed by how the stereo integrated amp with built-in DAC added clarity and detail in his music and movies.
Whole Firehouse Audio with Sonos®
Sonos® donated a wireless audio system to our local fire station. The firefighters looked forward to being able to play music from their smart phones as they did their chores, cooked and worked out in the firehouse.
Connecting and enjoying Apple TV®
Tara hooked up an Apple TV and Yamaha YAS-10 sound bar in the Crutchfield Labs. She tells us how it works and how she controlled it with her iPhone.
iHome iW1 AirPlay wireless speaker
Michael Lee from iHome came to Crutchfield for a training, and showed us the portable iHome iW1 AirPlay® wireless speaker
How to add a Sonos® player to your system
Adding a new Sonos player to your system is easy. We show you how to do it in this short video.
Christopher, a web designer at Crutchfield, tried out the NuForce iDo™, a digital-to-analog converter/headphone amplifier for iPod®, iPhone®, and iPad®. He was looking for a desktop system for his music, and the iDo turned out to be the perfect solution.
Sonos® Play:3 wireless music player
Tara had a chance to try out the newest (and smallest) Sonos player, the Play:3. The compact Play:3 lets you enjoy music from the Internet as well as music that's stored on your home computers, and it's perfect for small rooms.
During a training session at Crutchfield, Denon shows us how to use Apple AirPlay on Denon networkable receivers.
Denon showed us their Denon Remote App for iPad, iPhone and iPod during a training session at Crutchfield. This app can control Denon receivers and play music stored on compatible Apple devices.
Sound Bar Demo: Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
Dolly, a Crutchfield advisor, listens to a sound bar demo at Crutchfield, and picks out her favorite one: the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50.
Sound Bar Demo: Yamaha Digital Sound Projector
C.J., a Crutchfield advisor, listens to a sound bar demo at Crutchfield, and picks out his favorite one: the Yamaha YSP-5100 Digital Sound Projector.
Sound Bar Demo: Polk Audio Surroundbar® 3000
J.R. listens to a sound bar demo at Crutchfield and picks out his favorite one — the Polk Audio Surroundbar® 3000.
Marantz NA7004 Network Audio Player
Ringo tells us about the Marantz NA7004 Network Audio Player and shares his experiences taking it home and trying it out as a standalone Internet radio device.
Shawn, Senior Product Advisor at Crutchfield, was a beta tester for the Sonos Controller App for Android. Shawn tells us how the free app works and how he uses it with his Sonos system.
Many of us have music on our computers. In this video, we'll go through the steps you need to take to create a desktop audio system.
The advantages of a digital-to-analog converter
This video explains how a digital-to-analog converter gives you better sound from the music stored on your computer.
Get the scoop on choosing a sound bar for your TV. Sound bars are a great choice for small or difficult spaces, or if you don't want wires running around your room.
Definitive Technology Bipolar Speakers Demo
Mike Lang, a trainer from Definitive Technology, visited Crutchfield to show off their new bipolar floor-standing and center channel speakers.
The ZVOX IncrediBase 575 packs the equivalent of five individual speakers into a single cabinet, so you don't have to fill your room with separate speakers.
Choosing a Home Theater Receiver
Dolly, Mac and Tara discuss the features available in home theater receivers, and the best way to choose one that's right for you.
Polk Atrium All-weather Outdoor Speakers
Learn about Polk's Atrium line of outdoor speakers, and get some recommendations for choosing the right model for your yard.
Learn about what to look for when choosing outdoor speakers, including weather-readiness and the speaker designs best-suited for different setups.
See the basic steps involved in installing outdoor speakers in a typical installation, from running the wire to mounting your speakers.
Planning Your Outdoor Speaker System
Get tips on planning your outdoor speaker system, including where to place your speakers and the other items you'll need to complete your setup.
Definitive Technology Outdoor Speakers
Definitive's AW 5500 and AW 6500 outdoor speakers provide dynamic, full-bodied sound. Their ultra-rugged build means they can be fully exposed to the elements.
Definitive Technology Mythos Speakers
Definitive's Mythos speakers offer audiophile performance in a sleek, stylish package. Learn about what makes these speakers different in this short overview.
Artison's in-wall LCR speakers deliver the front left and right channels, and also have dedicated built-in center channel drivers.
Niles MultiZone Audio Systems can send sound from music sources, like your iPod®, to multiple rooms in your home.
The ZVOX Z-Base 550 sound system provides simulated surround sound, and sits discretely right beneath your TV.
Energy Take Classic & RC Micro Speaker Systems
Learn about Energy's popular Take Classic and RC-Micro home theater speaker systems.
Speaker Placement for Great Sound
Learn about the basics of good speaker placement, so you can set up your speakers to deliver the best sound for your room.
Crutchfield experts Amanda and Chris share their impressions of Mirage's Nanosat and Nanosat Prestige speakers in this short video.
Bose® Virtually Invisible® 191 In-wall Speakers
In this short video, Ralph and Chris discuss the top features of Bose's 191 speakers. They install in your wall or ceiling, and include a built-in enclosure.
Polk Audio RCi-series In-wall & In-ceiling Speakers
Amanda and Chris share their impressions of Polk's RC85i, RC65i, RC80i, and RC60i in-wall and in-ceiling speakers in this short video.
Bose® Acoustimass® 5 system, Acoustimass® 10 system, and Acoustimass® 16 system
In this short video, Ralph and Chris take a close look at Bose's Acoustimass® 5 system, Acoustimass 10® system, and Acoustimass 16® system.
Crutchfield home theater experts Shawn and Amanda walk you through the basics of multi-room-capable receivers and how you can take advantage of your receiver's capabilities.
Installing In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers — The Basics
This video covers show you the basics of in-wall and ceiling speaker installation and answers some of the most commonly asked questions.