Zak Billmeier, Ken Nail
11/17/2009
One of the first steps in choosing an amplifier for your car audio system is to decide how you intend to use the amplifier, and thus how many channels it should have. This short video gives you a quick overview to help answer that question.
Julie Govan
9/29/2010
Mike Lang, a trainer from Definitive Technology, visited Crutchfield to show off their new bipolar floor-standing and center channel speakers.
Julie Govan
4/2/2013
Ready for home theater surround sound? Find out which speakers you need and what role each speaker will play in your system.
Loren Barstow
6/6/2011
Learn about the features and technical specifications you'll find in today's speakers.
Tara W., Video Guest
2/18/2010
Definitive's Mythos speakers offer audiophile performance in a sleek, stylish package. Learn about what makes these speakers different in this short overview.
Joshua Crane
12/4/2012
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.
Marshall Chase
6/22/2012
While many home theater receivers have five powered channels for surround speakers, most are now made with seven. Receivers offer choices about what to do with the "extra" channels.
Dave Bar
2/10/2012
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.
Loren Barstow
12/4/2010
Paying attention to where your speakers are placed and how they're positioned can dramatically improve the sound of all your music.
Tara W., Video Guest
2/2/2009
Learn about the basics of good speaker placement, so you can set up your speakers to deliver the best sound for your room.
Julie Govan
3/27/2013
If you're in the process of choosing home theater speakers, knowing the basics of speaker placement can help you make the smartest choice for your room.
Loren Barstow
4/11/2011
Learn how to choose, connect, and set up speakers for great music and home theater performance.
Tara W.
4/14/2011
A chart that shows what each surround format does, how many channels each uses, and the types of media with which the formats may be used.
Dave Bar
3/18/2012
Crutchfield graphic designer Tami puts together a home theater system that sounds great without taking over her living space.
Ken Nail
10/20/2011
If you want your music to be loud, amplifiers are definitely part of the picture. But an amp can do much more than just get other people's attention.
Dave Bar
7/8/2011
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?
Julie Govan
4/19/2011
Wondering what pieces go into a home theater system? In this article, we walk you through each component's role.
Crutchfield Writing Team
5/7/2010
In Crutchfield's Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery, you'll find pictures of the plugs, ports, and jacks commonly used for hooking up home audio/video gear — HDTVs, Blu-ray players, receivers, and more.
Crutchfield Writing Team
5/7/2010
There are many types of connections you may encounter when setting up your new A/V system. Find out what it all means.
