Speakers
Speakers come in all shapes and sizes. Learn which ones are best for your home theater, how to hook them up, and what to do when things go wrong.
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Is a Subwoofer Worth the Investment? Key Factors You Need to Consider Before Buying
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Achieve Cinema-Quality Audio: The Importance of THX Certification
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The Surprising Truth About Audio Clipping: What Your Speakers Are Hiding
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How Much Power Do My Stereo Speakers Really Need?
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HomePod vs. HomePod Mini: What's the Difference?
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How Much Power Do My Stereo Speakers Really Need?
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HomePod vs. HomePod Mini: What's the Difference?
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HomePod Mini 2: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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How to Fix or Eliminate Subwoofer Hum
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5 Things to Consider Before Buying Stereo Speakers
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Home Theater Receiver vs. Stereo Receiver
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How to Create a Dorm Room Wireless Home Theater
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What Is DTS Play-Fi?
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What Bass Management Is and How It Works
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How to Pair Bose Soundlink
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What Is DTS Virtual:X?
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How to Clean Your Home Stereo Speakers
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How to Hide Speaker Wire in the Home
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How to Choose and Install Speaker Wire Connectors
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How to Reset a Bose Soundlink
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How to Connect Two or More Subwoofers in a Home Theater Setup
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How to Connect Speakers Using Speaker Wire
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How to Connect a Subwoofer to a Receiver or Amplifier
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Why You Need a Center Channel Speaker
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How to Make Your Own Audio Diffusers
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How to Splice Wires for Speakers and Home Theater Systems
How to Make Wired Speakers Wireless
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How to Place Stereo Speakers for the Best Performance
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What to Do When the Subwoofer Isn't Working Properly
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How to Install Your New Stereo System
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Direct, Bipole, and Dipole Surround Sound Speakers
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How to Get the Best Performance Out of Your Subwoofer
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Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, and Dolby Digital Plus
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What Is a Speaker Efficiency or Sensitivity Rating?
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Blu-ray Disc Player Audio Settings: Bitstream vs. PCM
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What Is Denon HEOS?
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The 10 Best Tracks for Evaluating Audio Equipment
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DTS-HD Master Audio: What You Need to Know
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How Decibels and Watts Affect Loudness and Power
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Benefits of Adding Speakers Using the Speaker B Switch
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The Difference Between Graphic and Parametric Equalizers
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Woofers, Tweeters, and Crossovers: Understanding Loudspeakers
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How to Quickly Test Speaker Wires and Speaker Connections
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Home Theater System Planning: What You Need to Know
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Tips to Set Up and Get the Most From a Sound Bar
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How to Bi-Wire and Bi-Amp Stereo Speakers
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How to Correct Low Center Channel Dialog
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What Is a Power Amplifier and How Is It Used?
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Understanding Amplifier Power Output Specifications
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Zone 2: What Does It Mean in Home Theater?
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The Difference Between a Passive and Powered Subwoofer
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What Are Stereo Amplifiers and How Do They Work?
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Troubleshooting a Failed Speaker Channel