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Rise of the Super Subwoofers - A Comparison Guide This guide of super subwoofers designed to deliver epic levels of clean bass output meeting our Extreme Bassaholic rating. They are big, heavy and expensive but that’s the price to pay for the best!

Does Price Determine Quality in Home Theater Equipment? "You get what you pay" is an old adage to live by. But, this doesn't always hold true for home theater equipment. We break it down into categories (speakers,amps,cables,source) to see how it applies.

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.

Common Mistakes When Setting Up a Home Theater System From selecting AV components in the wrong order to inappropriate gear for the venue, this article and YouTube video discusses the most common mistakes when setting up a home theater system.

Home Theater Multiple Subwoofer Set-Up & Calibration Guide This article discusses methods of proper placement, and setup of multiple subwoofers to achieve the best measurable and audible results for your entire listening area not just a single sweet spot.

Optimizing Front LCR Speaker Placement, Configuration and Performance Selecting the right type of speakers is just the start. Optimizing Front LCR speaker placement, and configuration will help you maximize home theater system performance. We show you on how YouTube.

How to Shop for Speaker Stands - A Buying Guide Buying the right speaker stands isn't as easy it might seem, but follow the guidance in our shopping guide and you're sure to make the right choice.

Home Theater Budget & Shopping Guidelines Developing or setting a home theater budget can be tricky. You need to consider much more than an HDTV or speakers. Our guide and YouTube Video will help you plan your home theater budget. Shop smart.

AV Receiver Bass Management Basics – Settings Made Simple This guide is designed to address the numerous questions we've received from new home theater owners on setting up their loudspeakers and AV receiver bass management settings. Get good bass here.

Protecting Your Home Theater from Everything There are many ways to damage speakers and electronics in general, but follow these home theater setup tips and your system is sure to work flawlessly for years.