Tips for better home audio

• Get a wider frequency response — Frequency response indicates the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. A large tower speaker may have a frequency response of 30-25k Hz, meaning it will play very low bass on up to very high treble. By comparison, a compact satellite speaker may have a frequency response of 70-20k Hz, meaning it will play midrange and highs, but you'll need a subwoofer to deliver bass. For full-range sound, make sure your speakers collectively cover all of the frequencies humans can hear (about 20 Hz to 20k Hz).
• Use high-quality wire and connectors — Remember the "telephone" game where kids whisper a message from one to the next? The larger the group and the weaker each link in the chain, the more distorted the message is at the end. Similarly, the wiring you use to connect your receiver and your speakers can make a significant difference in sound quality. Better speaker wire and solid connections help minimize distortion for top-notch sound.
• Get voice-matched speakers — Voice-matched speakers possess a similar timbre or tonal quality, resulting in more seamless and convincing wraparound sound in a home theater setup. Get voice-matched speakers by staying within a series of speakers from a single manufacturer, or going with a pre-matched, multi-speaker system.
• Place your speakers carefully — Setting up your speakers at optimal locations, angles, and heights around your room can give you better sound. You might need to wall-mount your speakers or position them on stands in order to aim the sound for best performance.