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Home Theatre Explained: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

 In home theatre, we use numbers like 5.1 and 7.1 to describe both our audio rigs and the way movies are encoded. It can get a little confusing, so let’s look closer at what these numbers mean for you and your home theatre.

Should Outdoor Speakers Be Wired or Wireless?

 Spending time outdoors is a passion, and you’re ready to take the leap into outdoor audio to enhance the experience for your friends and family. The only question that remains: should you buy wired or wireless outdoor speakers? Let’s take a look at the factors to consider as you elevate the audio in your outdoor oasis. 

Home Theatre Audio: should you get a sound bar, a 5.1surround system, or Dolby...

The number of quality options to ensure your home audio keeps pace with the clarity of your HD or 4K TV continues to grow. Choosing which setup is right for you can be an exciting and intimidating prospect. Take a closer look at three of the most popular choices and confidently move forward with building your perfect home theatre.

10 Tips to Improve Your Home Theatre

 Looking for ways to improve your home theatre experience? Here are 10 suggestions, both big and small, that you can implement today.

Photography Tips: Advanced Lighting Techniques

   Today we’re going to look at some advanced lighting techniques to help you create amazing photographs in situations where the light is less than ideal.

Introducing the Alienware Alpha Gaming PC

 Get the power and versatility of PC gaming with the convenience of a console with Alienware’s Alpha Gaming PC. Powerful hardware and SteamOS come together in a desktop PC that’s built to be the ultimate video game solution.

Upgrade Any Stereo with Sonos Connect

       Upgrade any stereo system into a wireless Sonos one with the Sonos ZonePlayer 90. Also known as the Sonos Connect, this little white device can easily hook up to an existing receiver or set of speakers in the living room, or anywhere in the home, depending on your needs.

Which of the 5 new Roku streaming TV players is right for you

Roku recently launched several new TV streaming devices. How do you know which on is the right one for your home theatre? Blogger ErinLYYC compares models and even shows how you can use one of them to smarten up an older 'dumb' TV

Premium Audio Receivers for the Best Home Entertainment Experience

Don’t underestimate how important sound is for your home entertainment system. Today’s TVs, especially the new 4K Ultra High Definition sets, have bigger screens and such great pictures you might just think that is all you need. But having crystal clear sound with a great balance of those low and high notes will make any movie experience so much better. For the best sound in your home, seriously consider a premium audio receiver. The overall cost of ownership is not much more at all, the sound is noticeably better, and they usually come with many useful features.

A better receiver needs better speakers

Home theatre systems are never really complete without an excellent sound system. The kind that will deliver surround sound that makes you feel like you are right in the middle of the scene you are watching. Although the visual experience is the most important element of a home theatre, a dynamic sound system can add another incredible dimension to that experience. To make that home experience really pop, an excellent receiver isn’t enough. You need to match the quality of speakers with the quality of receiver to get the most out of your system.