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How to Set Up a Sony TV for the Best Home Theater or Media Room Experience
Dial in your Sony TV for the ultimate home theater experience. This guide walks you through every setting to optimize Dolby Vision, HDR, eARC audio, motion settings, and more for stunning 4K picture and immersive sound.
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 and BRAVIA Theater System 6 Overview
Sony’s new BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 and System 6 are compact sound systems that bring big, immersive Dolby Atmos audio to smaller spaces. We tested both in real-world setups and broke down all the features and differences. See which one’s the best fit for your room.
JBL Synthesis SMA8300 and SMA4750 Power Amplifier Overview
JBL Synthesis just dropped two new powerhouses: the SMA8300 and SMA4750. These high-performance amps combine extreme power, easy-to-use PEQ tuning, and ultra-flexible setups. Whether you’re running a JBL Synthesis theater or a powerful multiroom system, these amps are a serious upgrade.
Marantz AV20 and Amp 20 Overview
The Marantz AV20 and AMP20 bring high-end home theater performance at a more affordable price compared to the flagship AV10 and AMP10. Discover how these new models stack up and whether they’re the right fit for your setup.
Kaleidescape Ultimate Movie Platform Overview
Discover the Kaleidescape Strato E and the entire Kaleidescape lineup, designed to deliver pristine 4K video and immersive lossless audio to your home theater. Compare models and see why Kaleidescape remains the gold standard for serious movie enthusiasts.
How to Get the Best Audio and Video from Your Roku in a Home Theater or Media Room
Dial in your Roku for the best performance in your home theater. In this guide, we walk through everything from picking the right Roku model to adjusting video and audio settings for a stunning 4K HDR picture and immersive Dolby Atmos sound.
SVS 5000 Series Subwoofers Explained: SB-5000 vs PB-5000
SVS reimagines subwoofer performance with the new SB-5000 and PB-5000. In this overview, we explore their shared features, differences, and real-world performance in music and home theater setups — including tips for placement, calibration, and dual subwoofer systems.
How to Get the Best Audio and Video from Your Apple TV 4K in a Home Theater or Media Room
Set up your Apple TV 4K for peak performance in your home theater. From frame rate matching and Dolby Vision to Atmos and eARC, this guide walks through everything you need to optimize your Apple TV for the best picture and sound.
Physical Media vs. Digital Media: What's Best for Your Home Theater?
Physical media like Blu-ray and platforms like Kaleidescape still offer a big leap in performance over streaming. In this article, we explore which option delivers the best audio and video quality for your home theater and how to build the perfect hybrid setup.
Epson QS100 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector
The new Epson QS100 is a major upgrade over the LS800, bringing better brightness, Dynamic Tone Mapping, smart home integration, and a new streamlined interface. Read our full breakdown of the QS100 to see if it’s the right ultra short throw projector for your setup.
9.2.6 Home Theater & 2-Channel Media Room Tour
Step inside a high-performance home theater and 2-channel media room featuring McIntosh amplification, Focal Utopia speakers, Trinnov processing, and a Sony projector. This space seamlessly transforms between a world-class cinema and an audiophile’s dream, delivering the ultimate home entertainment experience.
How Much Does a Home Theater Room Really Cost?
Wondering how much a home theater costs? From room design and acoustics to projectors, speakers, and seating, we break down everything you need to budget for the perfect setup. Whether you're building a high-end theater or a budget-friendly space, this guide will help you plan wisely.
Hegel Music Systems Full Component Lineup Overview
Hegel Music Systems offers exceptional performance and value, letting you enjoy your music like never before. We’re excited to announce Hegel is now part of our trusted brands. Watch our latest video to learn more about their lineup of products!
Power, Sensitivity, Impedance - What Do I Need To Know?
Power, sensitivity, impedance—what do they really mean? Understanding these three terms is key to building the perfect audio setup and making smarter gear choices. In our video we show you how they impact your system and let you get the sound you’ve been dreaming of!
Best Soundbars with Dolby Atmos for 2025
After years of testing hundreds of soundbars in our professional home theater lab, we have narrowed down the most important features to consider when choosing the best soundbar for you. This year, we had many great soundbars to choose from but ultimately selected the ones that outperformed the others in their respective categories. Watch now to see our picks!
Denon AVR-A10H 13.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver
Take your home theater to the next level with the new Denon A10H AV Receiver. It packs 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms and has Denon’s 70% power guarantee! It also has full preamp outputs for future growth and HEOS built in for high-resolution music streaming. Use the built-in Audyssey MultEQ XT32 or, better yet, with its Dirac compatibility, upgrade to Dirac for the ultimate system performance.
