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Home Theater Setup

Got a question on how to setup a surround system or calibrate a subwoofer? Audioholics has the answers. Most of our writers are industry trained professional and installers and they share their trade secrets in our articles. Learn how to shop for the right AV gear to fit your needs. Then get invaluable tips on proper setup and calibration so you can achieve the best home theater experience possible.

DIY Audio and Wiring

A Guide to Turntable Isolation Platforms: Materials and Benefits

Xavier Burgos — November 11, 2024 00:00

A Guide to Turntable Isolation Platforms: Materials and Benefits

This article discusses the crucial role of isolation in achieving high-fidelity turntable playback, offering methods to minimize unwanted noise and resonances for the purest possible sound.

DIY Audio and Wiring

What are the BEST Isolation Materials for Turntables?

Xavier Burgos — October 18, 2024 13:00

What are the BEST Isolation Materials for Turntables?

Selecting the right materials for isolating your turntable is essential for maximizing its performance. We'll help you find the BEST ways of isolating your turntable to get better sound.

Recommended Home Theater Systems

Audioholics Recommended $3,500 2.1 System with Upgrade Path to Atmos

— May 10, 2024 13:00

Audioholics Recommended $3,500 2.1 System with Upgrade Path to Atmos

Looking for a 2.1CH Hi-Fi system for $3,500 with an upgrade path to Dolby Atmos but need a little guidance? We've created a customized, matched system featuring some of the best value products.

DIY Audio and Wiring

The Most Important Tool in AV Might Just Be the Drywall Saw

— January 16, 2024 00:00

The Most Important Tool in AV Might Just Be the Drywall Saw

Running cables is the perfect DIY project for even the less-than-super-handyman. Today we'll talk about the proper way to run your cables neatly inside your walls or how to hide them out of sight.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2023 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners!

— December 20, 2023 00:00

2023 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners!

Audioholics 2023 Products of the Year Award Winners include 2 stellar AV processors & receivers, a 21" subwoofer that redefines our Bassaholic ratings, incredible bookshelf & tower speakers and more.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2023 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

— November 30, 2023 11:00

2023 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

If you're gift shopping for an AV enthusiast, we have the guide for you. From receivers to headphones, loudspeakers and subwoofers, we have you covered with what we think are some great gift ideas.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2023 Audioholics Black Friday Home Audio Gear Deals

— November 20, 2023 00:00

2023 Audioholics Black Friday Home Audio Gear Deals

Black Friday is here early with the best deals of 2023 on audio gear we’ve reviewed!. Our guide includes loudspeakers, subwoofers, AV receivers, theater chairs and much more. Big savings for you!

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2022 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners!

— December 15, 2022 00:40

2022 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners!

Here are our 2022 Product of the Year Award winners based on audio products we reviewed that really stood out among their peers in loudspeakers, subwoofers, AV receivers, wireless headphones and more.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2022 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

— November 24, 2022 01:00

2022 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

With inflation stretching the audiophile wallet thin, we wanted to bring you some great high-value home theater gear gift ideas for under $800 each to spread some holiday cheer for this Christmas 2022.

Home Theater Calibration

Design Your Dream Theater with the Audio Advice Home Theater Designer Tool

— November 23, 2022 00:50

Design Your Dream Theater with the Audio Advice Home Theater Designer Tool

Audio Advice’s free online Home Theater Designer and Projector Throw Distance Calculator are powerful tools allowing you to design your dream theater to get the best audio and video experience.

Home Theater Calibration

Can You Get Audiophile 2CH Sound from Home Theater?

— June 27, 2022 01:35

Can You Get Audiophile 2CH Sound from Home Theater?

Can you achieve audiophile two-channel sound from a home theater? You bet! We’ll discuss ways to achieve audiophile nirvana and how to build a home theater around an existing two-channel system.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2021 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners!

— December 06, 2021 08:30

2021 Audioholics Product of the Year Award Winners!

Here are our 2021 Product of the Year Award winners based on audio products we reviewed that really stood out among their peers in loudspeakers, subwoofers, integrated amplifier, headphones and more.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2021 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

— November 25, 2021 03:20

2021 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

We put together some great holiday gift ideas for 2021 to help your audiophile loved ones build a kick ass home theater system for under $4k to enjoy the latest streaming shows like Squid Game.

DIY Audio and Wiring

Audioholics’ Guide in Getting Good Sound From a Desktop Audio System

— June 21, 2021 01:00

Audioholics’ Guide in Getting Good Sound From a Desktop Audio System

If you think you can't get a good, high-fidelity sound from a desktop system, think again! Audioholics put together a guide that can help you take your desktop sound system from "meh" to "mind-blown"!

How to Shop

Our Top Six $700/Pair Bookshelf Speaker Picks for 2021

— April 17, 2021 01:20

Our Top Six $700/Pair Bookshelf Speaker Picks for 2021

Our top choices for $700 bookshelf speakers for 2021 spans a range of different designs, but one thing they have in common is that they all sound great. Read on to see why we chose them.

DIY Audio and Wiring

Entertainment Centers: Destroyer of Good Sound Systems

— March 31, 2021 01:00

Entertainment Centers: Destroyer of Good Sound Systems

Fancy home theater entertainment centers can wreck the fidelity of a good sounding hi-fi system. We discuss what to avoid to maintain the best performance of your audio equipment when placed in furniture.

DIY Audio and Wiring

Arylic Up2Stream DIY Boards: Build Your Own Media Server

— March 08, 2021 08:00

Arylic Up2Stream DIY Boards: Build Your Own Media Server

Arylic offers what they call a DIY line of audio equipment that can serve as the basis of a low-cost home stereo system functioning as a multi-zone media server. Best of all you can build it yourself.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2020 Audioholics Product Of Year Award Winners

— December 25, 2020 10:00

2020 Audioholics Product Of Year Award Winners

Here is our list for the 2020 Product of the Year Award winners based on audio products we reviewed that really stood out among their peers in loudspeakers, subwoofers, receivers, headphones and more.

How to Shop

Best Powered Subwoofers Under $1,500 for 2021

— December 21, 2020 08:00

Best Powered Subwoofers Under $1,500 for 2021

If you have a healthy budget and are starting to get serious in making a powerful home theater or heavy-duty music system, we have selected a group of $1,400 subwoofers that deserve your attention.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2020 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

— November 26, 2020 12:00

2020 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

Our 2020 Christmas Gift Guide includes wireless speakers, noise cancelling headphones, powered subwoofers, AV receivers & streaming amplifiers and a must have item under everyone's tree this year.

How to Shop

6 Best Powered Subwoofers Under $1,000 for 2020

— November 24, 2020 21:00

6 Best Powered Subwoofers Under $1,000 for 2020

Looking for a powered subwoofer that doesn't tip the price scale over $1,000? Check out the Audioholics guide to the 6 best subwoofers available in 2020 under $1K based on performance and features.

How to Shop

6 Best Powered Subwoofers Under $500 for 2020

— September 28, 2020 01:00

6 Best Powered Subwoofers Under $500 for 2020

Audioholics has refreshed its recommended $500 powered subwoofer list for 2020 to reflect newer models with leading-edge innovations. Get the best bass for your money here.

Recommended Home Theater Systems

Amazon Recommended Audiophile 2‑Channel System for Under $750

— January 02, 2020 10:00

Amazon Recommended Audiophile 2-Channel System for Under $750

Looking for a great 2-channel system to get that hard to buy for audiophile? We've put together a great system for under $750 all available on Amazon. Start you wish list now so Santa can send it out.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2019 Audioholics Product of Year Award Winners

— December 17, 2019 04:00

2019 Audioholics Product of Year Award Winners

Here is our list for the 2019 Product of the Year Award winners based on direct review experience of audio products that really stood out among their peers in loudspeakers, subwoofers, receivers and more.

Product Awards and Gift Guides

2019 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

— November 25, 2019 22:00

2019 Audioholics Christmas Gift Guide

Our 2019 Audioholics AV electronics Christmas Gift Guide is full of AV goodies ranging from surround receivers, soundbars, and wireless speakers at great deals so check it out and spread the holiday cheer.

Recommended Home Theater Systems

Amazon Exclusive $1,500 5.2.4 Channel Recommended Home Theater System

— November 11, 2019 01:00

Amazon Exclusive $1,500 5.2.4 Channel Recommended Home Theater System

Our $1,500 5.2.4 recommended home theater system can be bought from Amazon, features serious components from Sony, Polk, and Onkyo and gets you better than HTiB performance and immersive surround.

Recommended Home Theater Systems

$1,500 5.1 Channel Expandable Recommended Home Theater System

— September 04, 2019 01:00

 $1,500 5.1 Channel Expandable Recommended Home Theater System

Recommended System: Drop that home theater in a box. Today the Audioholics build a high performance home theater system on a $1,000 budget. Click to find out which components we picked.