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The Most Important Tool in AV Might Just Be the Drywall Saw The Most Important Tool in AV Might Just Be the Drywall Saw Running 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 or how to hide them out of sight.
Audioholics’ Guide in Getting Good Sound From a Desktop Audio System Audioholics’ Guide in Getting Good Sound From a Desktop Audio System If you think you can't get a good, high-fidelity sound from a desktop system, think again! Audioholics put together a guide that can help you take your desktop sound system from "meh" to "mind-blown"!
Entertainment Centers: Destroyer of Good Sound Systems Entertainment Centers: Destroyer of Good Sound Systems Fancy home theater entertainment centers can wreck the fidelity of a good sounding hi-fi system. We discuss what to avoid to maintain the best performance of your audio equipment when placed in furniture.
Arylic Up2Stream DIY Boards: Build Your Own Media Server Arylic Up2Stream DIY Boards: Build Your Own Media Server Arylic offers what they call a DIY line of audio equipment that can serve as the basis of a low-cost home stereo system functioning as a multi-zone media server. Best of all you can build it yourself.
How to Set Up a Home Studio for Beginners How to Set Up a Home Studio for Beginners Creating your own home recording studio will save you time and money if you do it right. Check out our set up tips and recommendations on room acoustics, speaker selection and other gear needed.
Tips To Create Your Home Gaming Room Tips To Create Your Home Gaming Room Looking to integrate a game room into your home theater. This article gives you some tips and tricks on how to achieve just the right look for your audiohlic home.
Building A DIY Sealed Subwoofer Building A DIY Sealed Subwoofer Are 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 a hi end store bought.
How to Install a Hidden In-Floor or In-Ceiling Subwoofer How to Install a Hidden In-Floor or In-Ceiling Subwoofer Hidden in-floor or in-ceiling subwoofers can provide great bass without being seen. Learn about the hidden subwoofer options available and how to install a concealed subwoofer.
How To Install a Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D Speaker Setup How To Install a Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D Speaker Setup This installation guide shows how to retrofit a home theater system to support the latest Dolby Atmos/DTS:X/Auro 3D surround formats using Beale Street in-ceiling speakers for the height channels.
Professional Pre-wiring tips for Speakers, TVs, and Networking Professional Pre-wiring tips for Speakers, TVs, and Networking Wiring a home for audio/video and networking can be a daunting task, but these tips and tricks will help ensure you complete the job like a pro and future-proof your home as much as possible.