Let’s deal with the “standard” Dolby Digital 5.1 setup first (fig.1) since it represents the mandatory standard for current DVDs and for High Definition TV broadcasts. (DTS, a competing system, is ...

These days, even entry-level A/V receivers are likely to come with some form of auto-setup system that promises to make crucial speaker-related adjustments by simply plugging in a microphone and ...

So, you bought a home theater system? Great! Watching a movie on a properly set up surround sound system, or listening to your music through a new set of speakers can be an amazing experience. But, ...

If setting up a 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 channel home theater is giving you a headache, calm down. This guide will soothe the pain and make sense of the numbers. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve ...

Unlocking your speaker's true potential starts with where you position them. Here's the surprising truth: a few tweaks to placement can improve sound quality. Imagine a triangle with you at the tip ...

I admit it. There's a kind of precision about audio/video components, home theater and sound reproduction that's downright addictive, similar to the appeal of other technical hobbies like cameras, ...