DVD Audio Setup Tip #1
DVD has truly changed the Home Theater realm by providing the home audio enthusiast with audiophile and videophile quality as good, or even better than the Cinema. However, many neophytes may not...
View ArticleSetting Up Your Home Theater System - Basics
You got all your brand new Home Theater gear home and you're unpacking boxes and wires and about to embark on hooking everything up. Here are some basic tips:
View ArticleDVD Player Setup
Let's dispel the mystery about the back of your DVD player by using the most complex type of DVD player available as our example, the Universal DVD player. Universal DVD players like Onkyo's DV-SP1000...
View ArticleReceiver Setup and Connections
The back a of a Home Theater receiver can be confusing for a beginner, but as you learn what all the connections are taking a look at the back becomes the fastest way to assess the options and whether...
View ArticleConfiguring Your Home Theater System
We have other articles which will help you actually connect your home theater system. This article assumes that you are indeed getting sound and video through the components and that you are ready to...
View ArticleGround Loops - Eliminating System Hum and Buzz
You've just connected your system and there's a buzz or hum that won't go away. You're beating your head against the wall trying to figure out what's up. Congratulations - you've just entered The...
View ArticleTips for Building a Home Theater in an Apartment
You load up the latest and greatest action DVD into your home theater. You sit down with remote in hand and turn the volume up a bit so you can hear the wonderful special effects the movie sound track...
View ArticleConnecting a CableTV or Satellite System
Over-the-air (OTA) broadcast television may be making a comeback with major networks now sending HDTV signals capable of being picked up by the humble rooftop antenna. But subscriber TV services from...
View ArticleHow to Get True HDTV Content On Your New TV
Many people bring home a new HDTV and look forward to the excitement of viewing a true high definition picture. But is it really that simple? Well it can be - if you follow a few guidelines and...
View ArticleConnecting Your Home Office to Your Home Theater
Thousands of words have been written about, and thousands of hours of labor devoted to, marrying our computers with our home theater and audio installations. On the Audioholics site alone there are 78...
View ArticleHow IR Repeater Systems Work
An IR repeater system takes Infrared (IR) light coming from your remote controller and converts it to an electrical signal that can be easily distributed over electrical wiring to one or more IR remote...
View ArticleBasic Home Theater Setup Guide - Hooking It All Up
So, you bought a home theater system? Great! Watching a movie on a properly set up surround sound system, or listening to your music through a new set of speakers can be an amazing experience. But, the...
View ArticleTip of the Day:Online Owners Manual & Set-Up Supplements are your Friends
Need help with setting up or configuring your new A/V receiver? A lot of manufacturers offer electronic copies of owners manuals, setup addendum's and tips on their websites to help you in case you...
View ArticleTip of the Day: Power Off Equipment When Making Connections
When making connections to receivers and amplifiers (especially when working with speaker wires), make sure that the equipment is turned off first. It's not required, but it's a lot safer for you and...
View ArticleTip of the Day: Avoid Short Circuits, Save your Amplifier
A guaranteed way to make a receiver or amplifier fail is to create a short circuit by improperly connecting speaker wire to your speakers or receiver. It could be as simple as a stray strand of wire...
View ArticleTip of The Day: Keep Your System Cool
As most people are probably aware, the lifespan of electronics can be greatly improved by keeping temperature under control. Unfortunately, many of us are content to place a receiver/amp where it is...
View ArticleTip of the Day: Recess Your TV Outlets
Lots of people are starting to wall-mount their televisions, but with TVs getting thinner and thinner there are some challenges. One of the most common problems I've experienced has been power cord...
View ArticleCrawling for Bass - Subwoofer Placement
Perhaps one of the most difficult tasks in placing your speaker system whether it is a 2 channel or multichannel surround system is finding the best location for your subwoofer. This article gives a...
View ArticleSpeaker Placement: Setup Tips for Upgraded Home Theater Systems
We received numerous emails from fellow Audioholics who recently upgraded their home theater systems to find that the sonic improvements were less than expected. This is a topic that comes up more...
View ArticleSubwoofer Placement Tips for Cabinetry Installations
I have been asked repeatedly by members of this forum about recommendations for putting subwoofers into custom or pre-made cabinetry so here are my opinions and recommendations.
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