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JBL Synthesis Monster Home Theater with 18' Screen, 18 Seats and Five 18" Subs
When we were approached by a long-time customer in 2017 about building an ultimate home theater, we knew this was going to be a fun project. The client had a small theater we installed in 2010 and had upgraded a couple of times. The couple was building a new garage and wanted to make the room above the garage a state-of-the-art theater with as big a screen as possible. Seating for up to 18 people was also on their wish list. They wanted to try and re-use some of their current gear in the new system. We took them to hear a JBL Synthesis home theater system we had recently completed in a large room and after that, there was no question, they wanted a JBL Synthesis system!
JBL HDI Speaker Series Review
The JBL HDI speaker series gives you a lot of the performance found in their much more expensive speakers.
JBL Synthesis SCL/SSW In-Ceiling & In-Wall Speaker Overview
JBL Synthesis home theater systems help you recreate a true commercial theater experience in your home. A JBL Synthesis system is designed to perfectly match your room and budget. With new choices in their built-in speaker line, a JBL Synthesis system is now far more affordable.
Incredible 9.4.4 JBL Dolby Atmos Synthesis Sony Home Theater Install Timelapse
This was our first theater to have the latest JBL Synthesis SCL speakers which provide amazing dynamics for their cost. Paired with a Sony VPL-VW715ES projector and JBL Synthesis dual SSW-3 & SSW-4 in-wall subwoofers, this configuration gave us an incredibly seamless surround sound experience.
Home Theater Setup: Converted Attic Space to 4K Dolby Atmos Theater Room
This showcase is a custom-built widescreen theater room setup in a finished attic space. Behind-the-screen and architectural speakers, a true wall-to-wall projector screen, and Anthem Room Correction make for a truly immersive cinematic experience.
Home Theater Subwoofer Placement Options
We have some great tips for optimizing one or more subwoofers in a home theater or music system. You’ll learn how the room interacts with subwoofers, the best places to put a subwoofer in your room, and how to fine tune your subwoofer to deliver bass that has both great impact and fine detail.
DIY: How To Paint In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers For Your Home Theater
Custom painting your speaker grilles allows you to virtually hide your speakers in plain sight - they’ll blend in with your walls, ceiling, or cabinet for a seamless visual appeal. If you’re reasonably handy, this do-it-yourself guide will walk you through how to custom paint your in-wall or in-ceiling speakers.
Bonus Room Makeover | 5.2.4 Dolby Atmos Home Theater & Gaming Room
These homeowners recently moved into a new home and wanted to design a family-friendly multimedia room for watching sports, movies, and playing video games with their kids. After designing their room in our 3D Home Theater design tool, they worked one-on-one with our system designer from start to finish to make a plan for the space that fits all of their needs. This 5.2.4 home theater & gaming room is decked out in Bowers & Wilkins in-wall and in-ceiling speakers with an Epson 6050UB projector.
How to Install Your In-Wall and In-Ceiling Home Theater Speakers
A Home Theater DIY guide on how to install in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for your home theater or media room. This video walks you through a live installation of Bowers & Wilkins in-wall & in-ceiling speakers for a home theater.
Integra DRX AV Receiver Comparison
Audio Advice has been an Integra dealer for many years. We love the fact that they are always on the cutting edge of audio/video technology and their products are built like tanks. Our customers love that while most brands have a 1 or 2-year warranty, Integra backs their entire home theater line with an impressive 3-year warranty. Today we are going to take at the models in their home theater receiver lineup — the DRX-2.3, DRX-3.3, DRX-4.3, and DRX-5.3.
Kanto YU Passive Series Speakers Comparison
Kanto’s desire to bring great performance and high visual aesthetics to every piece they produce is apparent with their new YU Passive series. YU Passive works great on a desktop with a DAC/amp combo, or in a dedicated two-channel listening station. Enhance your TV’s sound by connecting YU Passive to an integrated amp or add them into a home theater system as rear, side, or height channels. Available in both black and white, these passive speakers complement any aesthetic. Watch our comparison to explore the differences in the YU Passive 4" & YU Passive 5.25" Bookshelf Speakers, and how they keep things simple without forfeiting performance.
Speaker Comparison | Floorstanding and Bookshelf Speakers
The subtle differences between floor standing and bookshelf speakers aren't so obvious, which is why we explain all the ins and outs between the two in this article.
From Studs to Stunning: Storage Space Converted Into 4K Dolby Atmos Home Theater
This theater had its beginnings in July 2018 when the customers stopped into Audio Advice to learn about home theaters. Their desire was to have a special space to enjoy their extensive movie collection in. Watch our video to see how we converted an unused storage space into a luxurious 5.2.4 home theater.
Polk Reserve Speaker Series Overview
Discover the new Polk Reserve Series. With three towers, two bookshelf models, two center channels, an on-wall model, and a set of flexible Atmos speakers that can be placed either on top of the speakers or mounted on the wall, you’ll be able to put together many different combinations of perfectly matched home theater speaker systems.
How to Choose the Best In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers for Your Home Theater
A guide on how to choose the ideal in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for your home theater or media room. This article will give you some insight into different types of built-in speakers and the best use case for each one. While some of these are great for music listening, we are going to focus on how to pick the best in-wall & in-ceiling speakers for your home theater system.
Sealed vs. Ported Subwoofers
When considering a subwoofer for your home theater or listening room, there are a lot of factors to consider. We are often asked about the difference between sealed and ported subwoofers, and which they should choose for their room.
