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JVC NP5 Setup Tips & Tricks
Explore our complete setup guide for the JVC NP5 4k Home Theater Projector to get up & running fast! Here, we'll walk you through our exclusive tips & tricks for installing your new 4k projector.
Best Powered Speakers to Pair With a Turntable
If you’re just getting started with vinyl, a quality pair of powered speakers provides a solid foundation for a system you can grow with over time. Upgrading your speakers can enhance your vinyl listening experience.
Let’s take a closer look at three great brands that offer good powered speakers for turntables. Assuming you have an entry-level turntable in the $200-$500 range, any of these speaker sets will help you build a great-sounding system.
Turntable Buyer's Guide
If you are new to vinyl collecting and playback, we recommend starting at the beginning and read through. If you are already well-versed in the turntable world, you may want to skip to the advanced or features sections.
JVC NZ7, NZ8, NZ9 Projectors: Tips and Tricks Guide
Discover advanced tips for setting up your new JVC NZ7, NZ8, or NZ9 Home Theater Projectors. Explore simple setup tips that will increase the performance of your JVC projectors.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Tips and Tricks
As with most things that can offer greater performance than the competition, going through a few steps first will help you get the most out of your new headphones. This short guide is meant to get you up and running with your Sony WH-1000XM5, quickly.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Tips & Tricks
The new Px7 S2 from Bowers & Wilkins are fantastic noise-canceling over-ear headphones. Check out our exclusive guide on how to get the best performance!
How To: Upgrade Your Powered Computer Speakers
Learn how to improve the sound of your powered computer speakers. Our tips and tricks will help you get better sound for your desktop music system. From simple set up tips to aftermarket stands, our ideas will bring out the best sound from your powered speakers.
Devialet Expert Pro Integrated Amp Tips & Tricks
Setting up a Devialet Expert Pro is pretty straightforward. However, there are some tips & tricks to help you get up and running quickly and give you some insight into how to fine-tune your sound once you have everything working. Watch now!
Soundcast VG5 Setup: Tips & Tricks Guide
Setting up Soundcast VG5 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker is pretty straightforward. However, there are many fun tips & tricks most people don't even know about. Whether you decide to bring along the Soundcast VG5 to tailgating events, pool parties, or to the boat dock, this quick setup guide will ensure you get the most impressive sound field — no matter what!
Pro-Ject Automat A1 Turntable Setup Guide
Setting up your Pro-Ject PRO turntable will be fun and go smoothly if you prepare for everything you’ll need in advance. We hope this guide enables you to be spinning some vinyl and enjoying music faster than you expected.
6 Accessories Vinyl Enthusiasts Can't Live Without
Just as guitarists collect effects pedals and cyclists attach GPS units to their handlebars, we vinyl enthusiasts love our accessories. Over time, many accessories start to feel just as important as our turntables and record collections.
How to Clean Vinyl Records and Care For Them Properly
As vinyl enthusiasts can attest, enjoying music to its fullest depends on three factors: the equipment you choose, how well you care for it, and how you treat your records. To avoid damaging your records, you’ve got to pamper them. Treat your vinyl right, and you’ll enjoy crystal clear sound every time.
How to Clean Your Turntable Stylus (And Why You Should)
If your stylus has dirt or dust on it, it can transfer those contaminants to every record you play. Over time, a dirty stylus can damage your vinyl, especially when the gunk it leaves on your records burrows deep into the grooves and hardens.
Best Home Theater Audio Upgrades & Optimizations
Whether you’re researching for a future home theater installation or exploring ways to enhance your current home theater, we’ve created a series of videos to walk you through upgrades to make optimizing your setup easier — including everything you need to know, from tweaking your picture to improving the acoustics in your room. In this particular video, we give you some tips for improving the audio in your theater or media room.
Projector Panel Alignment: How To Align The Red-Green-Blue (RGB) Panels On Your Projector
Almost all front projectors have 3 panels in their light engine. Aligning the component colors of the projector ensures that the different pixels, or electron beams, sit in the correct position for the proper color to be displayed. This step is critical in ensuring that the picture is displayed exactly as the filmmaker intended.
How to Reduce Rattles In Your Home Theater
Imagine you are really getting into a great action movie, the spaceship lands, and all of a sudden, you hear this terrible buzzing or rattling sound coming from somewhere in your room. The effect of the movie has just been totally ruined. This tip breaks down how to find and eliminate noises your room might be making due to vents, furniture, lighting, and other fixtures in your home.
