https://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/isolation-in-turntablesWho does Audioholics president, Gene DellaSala call for help with an isolation table he had just received in for review? "Captain Analogue" Xavier Burgos of course! While achieving effective isolation comes with costs and complexities, the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks for those who are dedicated to the pursuit of sonic purity. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/isolation-in-turntablesDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/what-are-the-best-isolation-materials-for-turntablesIf you want the best performance no matter what level of quality or price you have invested on your beloved turntable, selecting the right materials for isolation feet and platforms is essential for maximizing your turntable's performance. We'll help you find the BEST ways of isolating your turntable for better performance.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/what-are-the-best-isolation-materials-for-turntablesDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/drywall-sawRunning cables is the perfect DIY project for even the less-than-super-handyman. Today we'll talk about the proper way to run your cables neatly inside your walls along with some tips and tricks that the pros use. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/drywall-sawDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/good-sound-from-desktop-audioIf you think you can't get a good, high-fidelity sound from a desktop system, think again! Audioholics has put together a guide that can help you take your desktop sound system from "meh" to "mind-blowing." We address the acoustics, equipment, and set up issues that may be holding back your desktop sound from greatness. Read on to find out the tips, tricks, and guidelines to follow in order to achieve audio nirvana at your desktop.Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/good-sound-from-desktop-audioDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/entertainment-centersA great way to ruin a good audio/video system is to place it in those large entertainment centers that are so popular these days. In this article, we go over some of the ways that fancy entertainment centers can wreck an otherwise good system. Read on to learn what to avoid when shopping for cabinetry for your audio/video system.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/entertainment-centersDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/arylic-up2stream-diy-boardsArylic now offers what they call a DIY line of audio equipment that can serve as the basis of a low-cost home stereo system. In this review we'll be looking at a series of products from Arylic that will help you configure an economic multi-zone media server. How does it sound? Read on.Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/arylic-up2stream-diy-boardsDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/home-studioCreating your own home recording studio will save you time and money in the long run if you do it right. In this article we go over the basics of what is needed for an awesome home studio. From room selection and acoustic treatments to studio monitors and microphones, this article gives you a good idea of where to get started in your home studio for beginners.Mon, 25 Jun 2018 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/home-studioDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tips-to-create-your-home-gaming-roomA room dedicated to home gaming has become an almost vintage concept, but it remains as good an idea as ever. If you play a lot of games, be it card and board games, conventional video games, or the latest in virtual reality, it’s nice to have some space set aside for the activity. This article clues you in on some great ideas for decking out your gaming room with an audioholic flare.Tue, 06 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tips-to-create-your-home-gaming-roomDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/diy-sealed-subwooferAre you a serious bassaholic on a tight budget? A DIY subwoofer might just be the fix you’re after. For not a lot of cash it’s possible to build a sub that can compete with the very best manufactured subwoofers on the market. In this article, we take you though a step by step procedure on how to build a high performance DIY subwoofer on the cheap. To see how to do it yourself read on.Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/diy-sealed-subwooferDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/hidden-in-floor-in-ceiling-subwoofer-installationJust because you don't want a big, bulky subwoofer in your room doesn't mean you have to forgo powerful bass. An in-floor or in-ceiling subwoofer will allow you to generate nauseating levels of bass without ever having to look at a hulking subwoofer. In this article and YouTube video combo, we use the RBH Sound SI-1010 subwoofer to show you how to install a hidden in-floor or in-ceiling subwoofer in your own home. Always remember to install two subs for smoother bass across all listening seats if you can accommodate it.Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/hidden-in-floor-in-ceiling-subwoofer-installationDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/how-to-install-an-immersive-audio-setupThis installation guide illustrates how to retrofit a home theater system to support the latest Dolby Atmos / DTS:X / Auro 3D immersive surround formats using Beale Street in-ceiling speakers for the height channels and SVS Ultra series speakers for the ear level channels; all powered by a Denon X7200WA Atmos/DTS:X AV Receiver. We look at some of the prep work, challenges, and lessons learned from our installation of the audio technologies that will shape the future of music and home theater.Thu, 10 Mar 2016 03:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/how-to-install-an-immersive-audio-setupDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tips-to-pre-wire-home-speakersIn my years as a custom AV integrator, I’ve seen many homeowners placed in difficult situations because of poor pre-wiring by either themselves or a contractor. The possible pitfalls are many, but so are the tips to help ensure you run the right wires, to the right locations, properly for your speakers, TV's, AV gear and networking. The tips in this article should help save you time and money, and allow you to have a better finished product. Keep reading to learn how professionals pre-wire homes. Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tips-to-pre-wire-home-speakersDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/home-theater-prewire-basicsPre-wiring homes for today’s complex home theater systems can often times be a very frustrating task even for the highly skilled A/V professional. There are many factors that need to be considered before a home is wired for video and sound. This basic tech tip article may help guide you through the rigorous process, thus turning this project from daunting to fun and educational. We will give you guidance on how and where to route your cables, as well as tips on the proper cables to use for your installation. Get your home ready for tomorrow's state of the art home theater systems today. Read our article and watch our Youtube video. Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/home-theater-prewire-basicsDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/how-to-locate-studs-in-a-wallWhether you are mounting a TV, speaker, or on-wall shelf, it’s always best to anchor into a stud. Drywall anchors can work well, but you never truly know the quality of drywall. In this article, we provide differ different methods for findings studs, plus a number of extra tips. No single method will work for every situation, but using a combination of these methods should ensure that you always locate a stud, that is, as long as there’s actually a stud in the wall.Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/how-to-locate-studs-in-a-wallDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/building-a-media-serverDo you have a spare computer laying around? Odds are good that with a small investment in hardware and a bit of your time, you can give your old machine a new lease on life as an audio media player. With the low cost and high capacities of today's portable hard drives, it's possible to store an entire collection of music (and movies) on a single disc. Toss in a sound card with the right stuff, and you're ready to go. Curious to know how it all comes together? Keep reading to find out!Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/building-a-media-serverDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/how-to-use-a-speaker-selector-for-multi-room-audioThere’s nothing more satisfying than having your favorite music available to you throughout your house. Such seemingly complex, multi-room audio setups are often features of high-end homes. Yet, how cool would it be to have the audio from your main system playing in other rooms and speakers in your home? With a simple device called a speaker selector, you too can distribute audio throughout your home to pairs of free standing, in-wall, and in-ceiling speakers. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/how-to-use-a-speaker-selector-for-multi-room-audioDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/upgrade-speaker-crossover-polk-audioUpgrading the crossover in a speaker is one of the most popular tweaks in the DIY community. Other tweaks might be easier, like swapping out feet or adding extra batting, but few others can change the sonic signature of a speak as much as upgrading the crossover. Really, the audio crossover is probably the most important part of a loud speaker that you can't see. It is every bit as important to the overall speaker design as is the type of tweeter or cabinet volume. The goal of this article is to demonstrate that crossovers can be rebuilt and/or upgraded with superior parts and materials to enhance your listening experience. In order to demonstrate this point, I’ll guide you through the process of upgrading the crossovers in my beloved vintage Polk Audio Monitor 10B’s.Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:20:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/upgrade-speaker-crossover-polk-audioDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/building-a-do-it-yourself-loudspeaker-designDreaming of creating your very own DIY loudspeaker masterpiece at a fraction of the cost of commercial designs? This article is an in-depth walkabout for the budding Do-It-Yourself (DIY) loudspeaker enthusiast. The world of DIY loudspeaker design is wrought with glorious stories of success and some stories of abysmal failure. Put away that credit card and read this before embarking on your own quest to design the world's best loudspeaker. We take you on a tour from start to finish to show you the challenges and rewards of building your very own speaker system.Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/building-a-do-it-yourself-loudspeaker-designDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/improve-center-channel-performanceNo matter how good of a loudspeaker system you have, it's inconsequential to how it will perform in your room if it isn't properly placed and set up. It is imperative to ensure there is a direct path of sound from all of the drivers of your center channel to the listening seats without any obstructions such as theater chairs or people's heads. This article discusses how to tweak the positioning of your center channel speaker and also improve the base or stand it sits on to eliminate harmful resonances. We highly recommend you take the time to properly place and set up all of your speakers, and give some extra attention to the center channel as it will repay you in dividends when trying to understand what Bane is saying while crushing Batman's back.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/improve-center-channel-performanceDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/building-a-home-theater-solutionMy dentist was looking for a compact, reasonably priced home theater system that provided surround sound in the main family room and distributed audio throughout the home. The challenge was accommodating all of the design constraints outlined by his wife while still offering a respectable solution I could rest well at night after installing. Although this installation wasn’t perfect, I managed to take a pretty grim situation and turned it around to a workable solution. This system comprises Denon, Samsung and Panamax components with EMP and SVS speakers and subwoofers, respectively. Knowing the caliber of dentist my friend is, I asked him if the sound quality and function of the system met his expectations and he confidently told me “NO! They exceeded them!” Looking for a home theater system that you and your spouse can live with? Check out our install.Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/building-a-home-theater-solutionDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tip-of-the-day-ask-for-help-heres-where-to-lookWe know, we know...you are an expert in everything. Mounting a TV, wiring an outlet, framing a wall, programming a home automation system, or building a DIY speaker—you've got it covered. If only that were true. The truth is, we all need help. Coming from the custom install world, I can attest to the horrible mistakes that can be made when someone chooses not to ask for help. Depending on what you're doing, the consequences of guessing could be minor (having a speaker a few dB too loud/quiet) to all-out catastrophic (having a TV fall down, which scares the cat who then darts off and knocks over a candle, which then catches the curtains on fire, and then your entire home burns down, but the fire spreads over a clothes line and burns down the entire city block, which causes a local chemical factory to catch fire and explode, leading to a toxic cloud floating across the world and hurting millions of people). Seriously, don't create a toxic cloud, ask for help.Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:05:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tip-of-the-day-ask-for-help-heres-where-to-lookDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tip-of-the-day-eliminate-background-noiseBackground noise can drown out soft dialogue in movies or soft details in music. Unfortunately, most people only think about blocking noise from leaving a home theater, instead of stopping noise from coming in. Here are a few tips to keep noise out of your home theater. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tip-of-the-day-eliminate-background-noiseDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tip-of-the-day-conceal-your-speaker-wireWe love speakers but hate seeing wire run down the wall or across the floor. More importantly, your spouse probably hates it too. Luckily, with a few tools and some guidance you can hide the wires in the wall, often times without having to do any repair work. The key is knowing how to run the wire, so we came up with a few tips. Don’t worry if these tips don’t explain everything, a more complete “How to Conceal Wire in Your Home” article is in the mix.Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:55:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tip-of-the-day-conceal-your-speaker-wireDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/pimp-moms-car-pioneer-jeep-libertyAt Audioholics we love audio. We love it. Wait, scratch that... we love GOOD audio. And with that said, it's with great pain that we ride in a vehicle that doesn't live up to the standards of an audioholic. And believe me when I say that MOST vehicle sound systems don't live up to those standards. But even taking into account that most vehicles will never sound as good as a well-tuned home theater system, there was one car that was absolutely horrendous. This car was the worst. It had boomy bass that didn't play low, nor did it know enough to call it quits when it received frequency content it had no business trying to reproduce. A car with high frequencies that used to attract cats in heat from across the neighborhood and cause bleeding in the ears of small children. A car who's audio system could turn even your favorite song into a poisonous cacophony of grating chord-filled agony.Thu, 10 May 2012 19:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/pimp-moms-car-pioneer-jeep-libertyDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/relay-rack-av-equipmentMany readers of our website know that we're avid fans of getting your flat panel TV off the furniture and onto the wall. In fact we've written several different articles about this in the past. But what may not be so obvious, because we haven't yet made a big enough stink about it, is that we also love to make those flat panels seem almost "magical". How do you do that? By hiding the source components and equipment that make them work and send them their signal. Now, you may not want to do this with truly high-end gear and if you take lots of pride in your assortment of amps, pre-processors, flagship Blu-ray players and other equipment, but, if you're like most people, that doesn't describe you. If you're like most people, you've got a mainstream AV receiver and some source components that get the job done, but don't rise to the level of "glamorous" or "high-end".Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:35:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/relay-rack-av-equipmentDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/upgrading-in-ceiling-speakersWhile many of us would love to spend the majority of our day locked in our man-caves or home theaters listening to music on our big audio rigs, the reality is that we don't. In fact, most of our time at home is spent in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or family room. This being the case, whole house audio should be a part of your home if it is not already. And it shouldn't be an afterthought. Many newer homes, especially in tract-housing developments, come with pre-installed systems, but many times these consist of cheap speakers with paper cones that have been installed by the alarm guy who "specializes in home audio."Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/upgrading-in-ceiling-speakersDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/naples-florida-home-golfThere are home theaters that focus on luxury, some that focus on high-end equipment, and others that are themed. This latest, from Electronic House's "Cool Homes" section, is all about golf. And that's not a description of the home or the theater itself, mind you. It's just that, while some people have to load up the car and drive to get their golf on, John and Pamela Blakely just look right outside. This is because they live inside the well-regarded Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, Fla. Surprisingly, however, the couple’s favorite hobby does not involve shooting 18 holes or even carrying bags for the other homeowners. Instead, the two have been fixing up houses since the mid-1990s. And when we say fixing up houses - we mean fixing up BIG houses.Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:53:03 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/naples-florida-home-golfDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/largest-elan-g-control-systemThere’s a lot you can do with a home control system. They are so smart and powerful that if you wanted to automate the dog you probably could. Not quite, but there’s no limit—other than your budget—to the amazing setups possible when you’ve got the right system, the right professional installing it and a really creative mind. The Elan g! system programmed by AudioVideo Specialists for a 10,000-square-foot suburban Chicago home epitomizes the extent of a well-executed home control plan. The g! system accomplishes these and other feats by seamlessly integrating a variety of electronic systems under one main control processor. Tied together in this home are a whole-house audio and video system, lighting, heating and cooling, security, surveillance cameras, motorized window treatments, irrigation and pool and spa controls.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/largest-elan-g-control-systemDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/jbl-synthesis-sports-themed-theaterSay you're an avid sports fan and you want the biggest and loudest theater possible. Check. Home system design and installation company Audio Video Interiors (AVI) of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, will tune up a rockin' JBL Synthesis speaker system that will make you feel every bone-crunching gridiron hit. Say you want the best HD video possible, with superwide CinemaScope capability and the ability to produce an image that will pop even when the room lights are on? Check. AVI will mount Digital Projection's monster Titan Reference 1080p projector with an anamorphic lens to produce those superwide pictures. On the other end of the room will be a 14-foot-wide Stewart Filmscreen CineCurve display to show those CinemaScope movies in all their glory. Say you want a multi-screen theater, but don't want to compromise on the size of a big screen... Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:20:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/jbl-synthesis-sports-themed-theaterDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/cayman-islands-theater-balconyElectronic House has an article about a pretty cool home theater located in the Cayman Islands. The theater room was built from teh ground up and includes 19 custom-designed theater seats and bar stools in the main seating area and a dozen more in an elegantly styled balcony behind the back row of chairs. Suggested by the homeowners, the balcony was a first for many of the contractors who designed, configured, installed and programmed this one-of-a-kind home cinema. We've seen a lot of rooms, but never one with a real balcony - kudos to the designers and the thought process that went into it. Mobile Technology, an Alpharetta, Ga.–based firm, was hired to program the Crestron system that runs all of the equipment inside the theater and in the main house.Thu, 12 May 2011 06:40:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/cayman-islands-theater-balconyDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/installing-articulating-mount-cornerHopefully, you've read some of our others articles on mounting flat panel displays on the wall. In either case, most faithful readers know that around here, we're very passionate about yanking people out of the 80's, ditching their built-ins and wall units and putting their televisions up on the wall, nice and tidy. But what about corner locations? Not as easy, right? Perhaps, but there are some simple tricks and tips you can employ to make sure you have a successful time of placing your flat panel on the wall, even if it means positioning it in a corner-mounted location. Once again we teamed up with MonoPrice to locate and implement a solution.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:10:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/installing-articulating-mount-cornerDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/mounting-flat-panel-tv-wallAs many of you know, we are proud advocates for getting that flat panel off of your furniture and onto the wall. In our opinion, what's the point of having lightweight, flat televisions if you're not going to put them up on the wall. Suspending in the middle of a vast open space unlike anything previously possible with CRT-style TVs? I mean seriously, if I see one more person trying to jam that new 42-inch flat panel TV into their stupid 1980's-era wall unit I'm going to start knocking heads around. It's electronics sacrilege.... there should be a law... or something.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:46:08 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/mounting-flat-panel-tv-wallDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/danny-bonaduce-home-theaterWhere can you watch reruns of "The Partridge Family" in style? An article at CE Pro says In Danny Bonaduce's Hollywood-area home. But given the lame layout, difficult room configuration and lack of any real advanced technology showing up in any of the photos, we'd have to respectfully disagree and say that Danny should definitely consider spending a bit more money next go-around. The child star from the classic 1970s TV show, now a famous disc jockey, has listed his Spanish-style home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles for $4.2 million. According to the L.A. Times, the 1926 four-bedroom, six-bathroom home is new fully restored. The 8-seat dedicated theater in the home isn’t exactly lavish. In fact, it's a bit of a joke. The small projector sits in "the money seat" at armrest level in the front row of the theater. There are freestanding tower speakers that act as the front left and from right speakers, as well as the rear surrounds. The subwoofer is placed conspicuously in front of the screen.Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:55:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/danny-bonaduce-home-theaterDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/cedia-lead-paint-certificationThe Custom Electrons Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) is offering, in cooperation with National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH), a simple way for individuals to become educated and certified in dealing with lead paint issues according to the EPA and HUD guidelines and rules. Since lead-safe certification became required as of April 22, 2010, there is a new urgency to have companies become compliant.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/cedia-lead-paint-certificationDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/apple-home-control-automationWhen your living quarters are as large an airport hangar, simple tasks like turning off the lights before bedtime can be exhausting. That’s part of the reason the owners of this newly built Idaho estate invested in a sophisticated control system. But operating hundreds of lighting circuits is just the tip of the home control iceberg for this slick management system.Mon, 17 May 2010 10:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/apple-home-control-automationDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/nyc-18-source-video-wallThe pictures say it all. Three 65-inch Panasonic plasma HDTVs, flush-mounted side-by-side, form a video wall that can display content from 18 different sources. Look even more closely, and you’ll find that all the TVs in this Manhattan apartment are not only flush-mounted in the walls, the walls even cover the TVs’ bezels so only the screens remain visible. The skyline views out of the windows are pretty nice, as well.Tue, 11 May 2010 09:15:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/nyc-18-source-video-wallDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tapout-theaterPunkass is how Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans know him. He's also known as Dan Caldwell, co-founder and CEO of TapouT, a company embedded in the MMA industry. The fighter/executive set out to have an elaborate theater built at TapouT's Grand Terrace, Calif., headquarters and enlisted San Bernardino, Calif.-based Audio Video Evolution (AVE) to install the electronics. (Click here to view additional photos.) Why does a corporation need an elaborate theater? Well, TapouT — which says it manufactures a "countercultural" clothing line and produces a "raucous" reality show — isn't a typical corporation.Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:35:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/tapout-theaterDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/renovating-family-room-home-theaterThe owners of this 22-by-18-foot theater had no intention of updating their 1970s-style basement rec room. They were going to leave it as is, and focus their remodeling efforts on main living areas of the house. Their remodeling plan would include adding a Control4 control system to automate the lights and thermostats, and spread music and video to speakers and TVs throughout the house. The contractors and interior designers hired for the job couldn’t help but bring up the outdated rec room, though.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:14:16 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/renovating-family-room-home-theaterDIY Audio and Wiringhttps://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/installing-television-over-fireplaceNothing has come up in local conversations with friends and family as much as what it takes to mount a flat panel television over a fireplace. Be it plasma or LCD TV, the big contention is that having a room with a centrally-focused fireplace results in a dilemma: Where do you put your flat panel TV if not above the fireplace? While some have stuck them off to one side or the other, either corner-mounted or placed within clunky built-ins, the best place, aesthetically-speaking is to mount the television over the top of the fireplace. This brings up a unique set of questions, concerns and choices, however, and we'll attempt to address each and every one of these in this article and practical how-to guide.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:10:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/installing-television-over-fireplaceDIY Audio and Wiring