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Making connections to Commercial and Pro Audio amplifiers is different from making connections in your home theater, and in many cases making those connections requires a little "DIY." These videos address some of the most common questions we get as you set up your system.

Our Commercial A/V System Design team can help you plan your system, from today to future expansion. You can get started with a free system design.

1. How to wire XLR cables to Phoenix-style connectors

2. How to wire RCA cables to Phoenix-style connectors

3. How to wire commercial speakers in parallel

4. How to balance sources in your gym or other commercial audio system

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SpeakerCompare simulates the sound of home and car speakers through your headphones. It lets you compare sonic characteristics between speakers so that you can make a more informed shopping decision.

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SpeakerCompare tailors your listening experience to the exact headphones you have, so that what you hear is comparable to auditioning speakers side-by-side in person. Knowing which model headphones you’re using lets us remove any sonic coloring from your experience.

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In an actual listening room, you'd find that some speakers play louder than others when fed the same amount of power. In equal power mode, you'll hear these differences in loudness as they naturally occur between speakers.

In equal volume mode, we've made the loudness of each speaker about the same. This gives you a more direct comparison of subtle voicing differences between speakers.

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SpeakerCompare gives you a sense of the sonic differences. But performance in the real world is affected by the acoustics of your car or home, your choice of amplification, and your source material. We still believe that the gold standard for auditioning speakers is hearing them in your own environment — that’s why we offer a 60-day money-back guarantee.

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To help you choose the right speakers, we recommend using Crutchfield’s SpeakerCompare Listening Kit. It includes a pair of studio-quality headphones, and a guide to getting the most out of your session, and a few other necessary items. We’ve carefully chosen the components of this kit to ensure a crystal-clear listening experience. It’s available for a nominal rental fee, and includes a $25 Crutchfield merchandise credit.

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Pro and commercial audio how-to videos

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3. How to wire commercial speakers in parallel

4. How to balance sources in your gym or other commercial audio system

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