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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!
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.
2024 Music & Movie Lovers Gift Guide
Whether you’re after Christmas gift ideas for vinyl lovers or film fans, a new smart speaker or pair of headphones, a brand new hi-fi system or need a 4K TV, our Gift Guide promises a treasure trove of ideas to keep you one step ahead of the manic shopping crowd.
Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar & Sub 4 Wireless Subwoofer
Order your Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 today! Not sure if it’s right for you? Watch our latest video, where we dive into the upgraded features and put it to the test against the competition!
SVS 17-Ultra R|Evolution Series Overview
If you like your home theater or music system to have reference-level bass, the new PB17 Ultra and SB17 Ultra R|Evolution are perfect for you. They build on the already excellent PB and SB16 Ultra with a new 17” driver, twin monoblock amplifiers, 295MHz Analog Devices DSP and a new auto room equalization mode, allowing these two subwoofers to be the best SVS has ever produced.
Top 5 Family/Media Room AV Mistakes
We know so many people either don’t have the extra space, would prefer a multipurpose space, or just want their family room to become their own home theater and entertainment center to enjoy with family and friends. Well, in our latest video, we go over the top 5 mistakes people make when designing the audio and video aspects of these rooms and how to fix them.
JVC NZ500 and NZ700 Laser Projector Overview
Welcome the NEW JVC NZ500 & NZ700 Projectors! These models replace the previous NP5 and NZ7 models and are a HUGE step up in performance. Watch our latest review to see all the features and technology packed inside and how they performed in our home theater lab!
KEF Q Series Meta Overview
KEF’s brand new Q Series lineup of speakers is here! Now featuring their famous Metamaterial Absorption Technology, refined crossovers, and new models such as their on-wall and Dolby Atmos speakers, this new Q Series lineup will be a great choice for a two-channel setup or a full Dolby Atmos home theater at an amazing price. Watch our overview now to learn about the updates and see the new models! Plus, you can preorder yours today to be among the first to receive yours!
