Turntable platter mats are an appealing accessory to any home sound system. Certain colors and styles of mats can make an audio set-up look personalized, but audiophiles may find other reasons for liking them. For instance, these mats can serve functional purposes by “reducing the rumble” and dampening any mechanical noises from your turntable’s motor […]
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Benefits of a 5.2 / 7.2 Home Theater System
Looking for a better home entertainment experience? Upgrading the sound quality of your music, movies and TV is one of the best investments you can make. When looking for the right speakers for you, consider the benefits of a 5.2 or 7.2 home theater system. What Do These Numbers Mean? If this is your first […]
Matching Speaker Components With A Receiver
Speakers haven’t changed much in the past 20 years. They have, however, been paired with a slew of receivers. To match your speaker components with today’s leading receiver options, you’ll need to understand a few things. While matching speakers with an amplifier is easy, a few barriers can get in the way of an optimum speaker-to-receiver […]
How to Buy the Best Stereo System for Your Turntable Setup
Journeying into vinyl music comes with a bit of a learning curve. There are many components, features, and other considerations to explore as you learn more about the technology and how it impacts your listening experience. There are seemingly endless products and accessories you can buy to enhance or upgrade your system. It can be […]
Speaker Buying Guide
There are so many different options available when it comes to speakers and home theater equipment that the process of buying the right ones can often seem overwhelming. All you want to do is listen to that great new album from your favorite band – you don’t have time to concern yourself with things like […]
The History of Surround Sound
Although most consumers look upon surround sound as a relatively new technology, the very first surround sound experiments date back to the 1930s. The technology really came into its own in 1940, when legendary entertainment innovator Walt Disney released his revolutionary film Fantasia. Disney tasked his sound engineers with the development of an audio system […]
What to Look For When Purchasing a New Home Theater Receiver
An A/V receiver is more than just a box that you plug all your equipment into. It is, quite literally, “the brains of the operation” as far as your home theater is concerned. It’s the single component dedicated to processing and transmitting nearly every aspect of the content you’re enjoying. It makes sure audio information […]
Why Vinyl Sounds Warmer
You’ve probably heard it before: Vinyl records sound “better” or “warmer” than CDs and digital songs. Today’s consumers collect records for this very reason. But what gives vinyl that warmer characteristic?
