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Home speakers 101

Home speakers 101

What you need to know before you start shopping for home speakers.

by Crutchfield's Archer A.
Speaker wire guide

Speaker wire guide

We'll cover speaker wire gauges and length and look at different types of speaker wire for different installations to help you choose the right kind for your home audio system.

by Crutchfield's Archer A.
12 tools you need to add to your car audio tool box

12 tools you need to add to your car audio tool box

With the right installation tools and connectors, you'll be ready to handle most car audio installations. And YES, you CAN do this yourself! This Crutchfield article highlights some of the tools you'll need for your car stereo installation project.

by Crutchfield's Jon P.
Why bi-amp your speakers?

Why bi-amp your speakers?

Using a 7-channel receiver to power five speakers? That extra power need not go to waste. Here's a deep-dive on bi-amping your speakers for better sound.

by Crutchfield's Archer A.
How to hide the wires for your speakers and TVs

How to hide the wires for your speakers and TVs

How to run speaker wire and audio/video cables through the walls in your home. A comprehensive DIY guide, with videos.

by Crutchfield's Jim R.
Cable management: Tips and tricks to get your wires under control

Cable management: Tips and tricks to get your wires under control

Learn how to conceal the wires hanging down from your wall-mounted TV. Tame the wire mess behind your A/V receiver. Hide the wires running to your rear speakers.

by Crutchfield's Charles F.
Connecting your car speakers to an amp

Connecting your car speakers to an amp

You can connect speakers to an amp by wiring the amp's output wires to the harness behind the stereo, where all the speaker connections are accessible in one place.

by Crutchfield's Buck P.
How to choose and install surround sound speakers

How to choose and install surround sound speakers

Looking for surround speakers and tips to connect them? Hoping to avoid a tangle of cables tripping up anyone who crosses your living room? These guidelines should help.

by Crutchfield's Athena H.
Outdoor speakers system planning guide

Outdoor speakers system planning guide

Before you purchase outdoor speakers, you need a good systems plan. How many speakers do you need? How much amplifier power? Where should the speakers go? A Crutchfield A/V system designer explores three outdoor sound system examples.

by Crutchfield's Eric A.
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