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Home Audio: How-To, FAQ, and Shopping Guides

Home Theater Receivers: How to Choose

Amanda P.
11/27/2012

From playing music to delivering surround sound thrills, today's receivers offer more than ever. Learn how to find a model that's right for you.

 

Setting up Your Receiver for the Best Sound and Picture

Dave Bar
6/28/2011

In this article, we'll explain the ins and outs of setting up your receiver, so you can get all the audio and video performance you paid for.

 

Video: Speaker Placement for Great Sound

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.

 

Video: Installing In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers — The Basics

Video Guest
9/18/2007

This video covers show you the basics of in-wall and ceiling speaker installation and answers some of the most commonly asked questions.

 

Guide to High-fidelity Computer Audio

Jim Richardson
6/12/2012

Learn how to get hi-fi sound from the music on your computer.

 

Four Ways to Add Great Sound to Your TV

Barry Montgomery
3/24/2011

Want to enjoy better sound with your TV? Here are four ways to make it happen.

 

Video: Choosing a Sound Bar

Video Guest
9/29/2010

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.

 

CD and SACD Players: How to Choose

Loren Barstow
7/20/2009

Have a large CD collection? Learn about the options available on today's CD and SACD players.

 

Video: The advantages of a digital-to-analog converter

Ralph Graves
2/22/2011

This video explains how a digital-to-analog converter gives you better sound from the music stored on your computer.

 

Video: NuForce Icon 2, Icon HDP & uDac-2

Dave Bar
1/29/2011

More of us are listening to our music on computers these days. The NuForce Icon amps and uDac digital-to-analog converters improve the quality of the music you hear through your headphones and computer speakers.

 

Video: The Crutchfield A/V Design Group

Video Guest
5/9/2013

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.

 

Wireless Multi-room Music Systems

Tara W.
7/8/2011

In a wireless multi-room music system, the music players in each room communicate using a wireless home network. Learn about how to create your own wireless music system.

 

What Are Dedicated Home Satellite Radios?

Matt Freeman
12/7/2011

An overview of satellite radios for the home.

 

Shelf Systems: Affordable, Compact Solutions for Music Lovers

Loren Barstow
1/17/2010

Sometimes a shelf system makes more sense than a rack of full-size components - particularly when space is at a premium. Despite their affordable price tags, you'll find that these systems also deliver great-sounding music.

 

Power Protection: How to Choose

Ralph Graves
1/10/2011

Power line surges and lightning strikes can damage or destroy your precious audio/video gear. Learn how to select the best power protection for you.

 

Video: Power Protection & Management

Amanda P., Video Guest
2/9/2009

Learn how the quality of the power in your home can affect the performance of your TV, DVR, and other audio/video gear. Watch cool hands-on demos to see what can happen when you don't have good power protection and conditioning at home.

 

Universal Remotes: Use a Single Remote to Control Your Home A/V System

Ralph Graves
12/7/2011

Maybe you've got it all figured out, but how about your spouse, kids, or house guests? The answer is a "universal" remote control. But, you're probably wondering, what are my options, and which remote should I choose?

 

Remote Control Setups for Multi-room Systems

Amanda P.
10/4/2008

Tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your system from other rooms.

 

A/V Furniture Glossary

Ralph Graves
10/10/2011

Looking for the right cabinet or stand to house your HDTV, Blu-ray player, and other gear? Learn about the terms used to describe audio/video furniture, including key indicators of build-quality.

 

How to wall-mount your flat-panel TV

Amanda P.
4/2/2008

Want to wall mount your plasma or LCD TV? Get the info you need for a safe and nice-looking installation.