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AV Tip: Conceal Your Speaker Wire
We love speakers but hate seeing wire run down the wall or across the floor. Here are some tips to help you hide your wires.
2012 Audioholics Product of Year Award Winners
Basically, if you are contemplating an upgrade to your home theater, the following products should help you accomplish that goal of achieving sonic and visual nirvana.
AV Tip: Choose the Right Picture Mode on Your TV
Televisions can deliver a pretty decent picture right out of the box these days. You just have to know what the Picture Mode setting means and how to use it to your advantage when setting up your TV.
AV Tip: 3 Ways to Keep Your HT System Cool
Keeping you're fancy home theater gear running cool can be as simple as 1-2-3. Here are 3 easy tips to ensure cool and long lasting operation of your AV gear.
$2,500 Recommended 5.1 Surround Sound System
If you have $2,500 to spend on a 5.1 surround sound we can't think of any better system to buy than this one. It's the best bang for the buck out there.
AV Tip: Avoid Short Circuits, Save your Amplifier or AV Receiver
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.
AV Tip: Power Off Equipment When Making Connections
Turn the power off on all of your equipment when connecting it up. Play it safe for yourself to avoid getting shocked and to protect your gear.
AV Tip: Apply Bass Management to Achieve Better System Performance
Apply bass management in your A/V receiver to achieve the best performance from your speaker system.
AV Tip: Safe Listening Levels
Listening to music or movies too loud, even for short periods, can damage your hearing. Here are some tips to keep your home theater at a safe level.
AV Tip: Use a Tripod with your Microphone for A/V Calibrations
Use a tripod to hold your microphone level and steady during system calibrations to achieve the most accurate and consistent results.