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17 articles & videos

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.

Intro to home stereo systems

How to put together a home stereo system (and why you need one). Been listening to a single wireless speaker? Learn why having two speakers is so important.

by Crutchfield's Ned O.

3 reasons why you need stands for your bookshelf speakers

Learn why bookshelf speakers sound better when placed on stands. Pick up some tips on how to choose the right speaker stands for your system.

by Crutchfield's Kramer C.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.