https://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0000https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/5-things-about-wiOne of the most frustrating and often overlooked components of your home theater system can be the lowly WiFi network. By following these 5 tips from seasoned professionals you can make sure you have a reliable network that will make your home theater A/V and smart home tech shine. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/5-things-about-wiHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/hidden-home-theaterThere are many different ways to create a hidden home theater. All it takes is a little planning and a bit of creativity. “I don’t want to see it,” or “Can’t you hide it?” is one of the most ubiquitous expressions in custom AV. The following article addresses these concerns and more to help ramp up the wife acceptance factor for home theaters, speakers, and displays. We include examples and illustrations to show you just how concealed the gear could be while still achieving good surround sound and Feng Shui.Mon, 22 May 2017 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/hidden-home-theaterHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/common-mistakesFrom selecting components in the wrong order to inappropriate gear for the venue, this article enlightens us on the most common mistakes when setting up a home theater system. To get the most bang for your buck when assembling an audio/video system, it’s important to make each piece of equipment and the room all work together. Simply buying good equipment isn’t enough. Some rooms are multi-purpose and have inherent compromises, and some errors are egregious. Here are, in no particular order, some of the more common mistakes made when conceiving and integrating an AV system into a home theater. Check out our recently added YouTube discussion for further insights.Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/common-mistakesHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/optimizing-front-lcr-speaker-placementIntegrating main loudspeakers into a home will always involve at least some compromise. Even a dedicated home theater or two-channel venue will mandate some give and take, maintaining balance between sound quality, aesthetics and other variables. In this article, we discuss the importance of placement symmetry, proper positioning and calibration of the critical front three LCR speakers to ensure the best home theater experience possible. The importance of good component selection and room acoustics is also discussed. A related YouTube Video discussion has recently been added to supplement this article. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/optimizing-front-lcr-speaker-placementHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/protect-home-theater-speakers-from-damageThere are many ways to ruin fragile speakers and expensive electronics, but there are just as many safeguards you can implement to protect your equipment. There are well known solutions, such as surge protectors, but power surges aren’t the only threat. You can also overheat amplifiers, melt tweeters, blow drives, burn out bulbs, or short receivers. By following the tips in this article, you can avoid the issues above and secure a long, healthy life for your equipment.Mon, 16 Feb 2015 13:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/protect-home-theater-speakers-from-damageHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/apartment-surround-sound-set-up-helpNot everyone can enjoy the luxury of living in a stand-alone home. Many of us, especially those in large cities, have no choice but to partake in apartment living. Limited space, sound bleed to neighboring units, and an inability to modify the construction of the home, are all obstacles to having a great sound system in an apartment. Here are our suggestions to overcome each of these issues and more.Thu, 09 Oct 2014 10:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/apartment-surround-sound-set-up-helpHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/speaker-placement-setup-tips-for-upgraded-home-theater-systemsWe received numerous emails from fellow Audioholics who recently upgraded their home theater systems to find that the sonic improvements were less than expected. This is a topic that comes up more often than you think when the Home Theater enthusiast upgrades his or her equipment. There are a few factors you need to consider to solve this issue, which we discuss within such as proper placement and calibration. Also, be sure to check out our recent Youtube Video which addresses the topic of how many speakers you need for a good home theater surround experience.Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/speaker-placement-setup-tips-for-upgraded-home-theater-systemsHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-to-set-up-plex-server-rokuMedia Servers are all the rage lately, but few of them are versatile enough to handle your entire content library plus streaming services. Plex offers a little to no cost option for people who want to use one hub to access all of their media and a host of streaming services. In this article and YouTube video, we show you how to set up Plex on a Roku streaming stick and how to rip your Blu-rays and DVDs.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-to-set-up-plex-server-rokuHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-to-set-up-5.1-speaker-home-theater-systemSpeaker placement can be a tricky deal, but this article makes it easy. We go over everything you need to know, but skip what you don't, in order to properly set up your 5.1 home theater system. This article and accompanying video guide you through placement of front, center, and surround speakers. This includes tips about avoiding negative room interactions, ideal speaker height, and how to angle each speaker. Click though to learn how to get the most out of your speakers!Sun, 27 Apr 2014 14:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-to-set-up-5.1-speaker-home-theater-systemHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/connecting-an-external-amp-to-a-receiverThe question often comes up on our forums asking what benefits a user may see from connecting an external power amplifier to their A/V Receiver. The answer depends on many factors including listening habits, room size, speaker load, and bass management. Find out if you're a good candidate for adding external amplification to your system. This article has been updated with an exclusive YouTube interview discussion attempting to answer the age old question "Do All Amplifiers Sound the Same?" Please also share your experiences on our forum.Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/connecting-an-external-amp-to-a-receiverHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/extend-wireless-wifi-network-for-large-homesThis article gives you the Jedi Master IT skills needed to defeat the wireless woes of any home. We already wrote about how to set up a router and how to optimize wireless performance, but in some cases no matter where you place a router or what settings you tweak, there’s just no way a single router can provide fast and reliable wireless throughout the entire home. If that’s the situation you’re in, then this is the article for you. We cover basic wireless range extenders, Ethernet over powerline kits, and three methods of installing additional wireless access points throughout a home. Read on to learn the skills necessary to defeat the anti-wireless Dark Sith lord.Sun, 19 Jan 2014 15:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/extend-wireless-wifi-network-for-large-homesHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-to-set-up-wireless-router-wifiSetting up a wireless router can be a daunting task for many people. How does everything hook up? What do I name the network? What about security? This guide answers all your questions, and is easy enough to follow that even the most basic of computer users will be able to figure it out. In the process we not only give you the "what to do" but also explain the "why" so you can have a good grasp of each step. Read on to become an expert (that may be exaggerating a bit) wireless network setter-uper. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-to-set-up-wireless-router-wifiHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/utilizing-extra-bassThese days, A/V receivers are filled with a plethora of options to help you tune the sound of your system to your room and of course, your taste. While most Audioholics are probably aware that the preponderance of receivers these days come with some manner of room correction software (Audyssey, MCACC, YPAO, etc.), there is one typically overlooked option that could be handy depending on your circumstances. It’s a feature that goes by many names: Yamaha refers to it as "Extra Bass", Onkyo "Double Bass", Denon "LFE+Main", and so on. So why exactly would you want to enable this feature? Keep reading to find out.Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/utilizing-extra-bassHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-to-login-wireless-routerWhether you need to set up a network or update firmware, the ability to login to a router is an important and valuable skill. Leaning this fool-proof process will allow you to find out the IP address of and login to any wireless router. And the process is as simple as 1-2-3, proverbially speaking. First we explain what an IP address is, then how to find it and use it to access the router, then where to find the password for the router. Easy Peasy.Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:05:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-to-login-wireless-routerHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/increase-wireless-speed-and-rangeYour wireless router on steroids! Wireless internet is awesome…When it’s fast, reliable, and has wide coverage that is. When the signal keeps dropping or the speed is so slow you might as well be on dial-up, it’s another story. Frustrating might be a mild description of the emotions a cruddy wireless network can evoke. Thankfully, there are a number of easy, and completely free, tricks to get your WiFi working like a champ. We wrote this guide so even those “technologically challenged” among us can run through it in a few minutes. From simply relocating the router, to installing hacked firmware, we'll get your WiFi signal so strong the entire neighborhood can eat up your bandwidth. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 17:05:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/increase-wireless-speed-and-rangeHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/add-wifi-to-hard-wired-equipmentAlmost every piece of AV gear these days can connect to the internet. Even entry level products like a $250 AV receiver or $500 TV have some sort of internet capability, even if it's simply for firmware updates. However, just because something can connect to the internet doesn't mean that it's wireless. Sometimes you need WiFi because there is no way to get a hard wired Ethernet cable to your equipment. No fear, we've got a few quick tips to help make any of your Ethernet equipped gear breath new air with a strong and reliable WiFi signal. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/add-wifi-to-hard-wired-equipmentHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/setting-up-sound-bar-tv-audioAs video displays become thinner, and more people move towards high-performance home theaters, manufacturers are often de-prioritizing the built in sound in their televisions. In other words, if you want anything other than small, quiet, tinny sound, you’ll need an external solution. For folks that don’t want a complex system that takes up a lot of real estate, a soundbar is a good option. “Soundbar” is the generic name for a system with multiple driver arrays in a single enclosure. They are much wider than they are tall to provide a sense of stereo separation and to match the aesthetic of today’s widescreen TVs.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/setting-up-sound-bar-tv-audioHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/avoid-blowing-speakersEvery so often some variation of this question gets asked on the Audioholics Forums, "Will I blow my speakers if I use amplifier X with speaker Y?" A good general answer is that so long as reasonable care is taken, odds are good your equipment will last for years to come. That is to say, if you detect strain or distortion, simply turn the volume down to the point where those problems go away. Bluntly, no you won't destroy your new speakers simply by the act of hooking them up to a receiver that can deliver something other than the exact amount of power they happen to be rated for, so go enjoy some tunes. Not satisfied yet? No problem, follow the few steps below to make sure your system stays rockin' for the long haul. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:35:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/avoid-blowing-speakersHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-mixing-and-matching-speakersAs a general rule, we do not recommend mixing and matching different brands of speakers in a surround sound system. Even mixing different lines within a particular brand can present problems. In order to maintain a reasonably consistent timbre (sonic signature) between different speakers, it's a good idea to have a matched system. Matching your front three speakers is most important, but if the manufacturer of your front speakers doesn't make a suitable surround speaker you can consider going with a different brand for surround speakers. Still, we recommend trying to stay within the same brand and series for all of your speakers. A notable exception to this rule is the subwoofer, which fills in the low end. In fact, there is rarely any reason to keep your subwoofer the same brand as your main speakers. There are several companies specializing in subwoofers, such as SVS, Hsu Research, Velodyne, Rythmik, and Power Sound Audio whose products have consistently proven to be better than many of the alternatives on the market.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:15:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-mixing-and-matching-speakersHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/recessed-tv-outletsLots of people are starting to wall-mount their televisions, but with TVs getting thinner and thinner there are some challenges. One of the most common problems I've experienced has been power cord clearance. While HDMI cables can be made quite thin, often it's the power cord that obstinately sticks out of the TV and prevents you from tilting it properly or otherwise utilizing that new "ultra-slim" wall mount you just purchased. For many, the solution is to use a recessed power outlet when you (or your electrician) run the power for your TV. Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:05:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/recessed-tv-outletsHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-keep-your-system-coolAs most people are probably aware, the lifespan of electronics can be greatly improved by keeping temperature under control. Unfortunately, many of us are content to place a receiver/amp where it is convenient as opposed to where it can receive adequate ventilation, at least until it fails. Assuming you want your receiver in a cabinet, ensure that air flow is sufficient. While many so called home theater cabinets make little or no provision for ventilation, there are some models that take this factor into account. If you already own a cabinet that lacks proper ventilation and are concerned about heat buildup, a drill can come in quite handy; an inexpensive but good quality 120mm fan set to low speed can also improve air flow without adding significantly to background noise. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:05:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-keep-your-system-coolHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-short-circuitsA guaranteed way to make a receiver or amplifier fail is to create a short circuit by improperly connecting speaker wire to your speakers or receiver. It could be as simple as a stray strand of wire which has come loose from the binding post (on either receiver/amp or speaker) and touched the other terminal. It is critical to make sure that the bare wire of the positive speaker cable does not touch the bare wire of the negative speaker cable. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:20:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-short-circuitsHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/power-offWhen making connections to receivers and amplifiers (especially when working with speaker wires), make sure that the equipment is turned off first. It's not required, but it's a lot safer for you and the equipment in the event that you accidentally touch two speaker wires together. A couple of seconds to hit the power button can save hours of shopping for new equipment.Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/power-offHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-owners-manualNeed help with setting up or configuring your new A/V receiver? A lot of manufacturers offer electronic copies of owners manuals, setup addendum's and tips on their websites to help you in case you lost yours or want to do some research. Often in PDF form, they make searching for key words easier than flipping through the manual that came with your new product. Doing a web search (such as Google) will generally find them quickly. Don't stay in the dark. Use these tools to ensure you will get the most out of your new A/V receiver.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-owners-manualHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-speaker-placement-early-reflectionsGive your speakers plenty of space to breathe around and in front. Things like TVs, Shelves, Other Speakers, Coffee Tables and Walls create secondary sound sources that smear the presentation through early reflection and diffraction. Let the speaker be the only thing sending early cues to your ears.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:30:47 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tip-of-the-day-speaker-placement-early-reflectionsHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/basic-home-theater-setup-guideSo, 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, the key to a great home theater isn't just spending a lot of money. Setting up the system correctly is just as important as what you buy. This guide, very simply, walks through the basics of speaker placement, bass management setup, how to hook everything up, and how to change a few settings to really make your system shine. Throughout this article are links to other more advanced articles that go into more depth on each topic as well as "must see" related YouTube video discussions.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/basic-home-theater-setup-guideHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-ir-repeater-systems-workAn IR repeater system takes Infrared (IR) light coming from your remote controller and converts it to an electrical signal that can be easily distributed over electrical wiring to one or more IR remote controllable components. How this can help improve your system and allow you more flexibility in multi-room applications is something we'll attempt to answer and explain.Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:44:49 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/how-ir-repeater-systems-workHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/connecting-home-office-theaterThousands of words have been written about, and thousands of hours of labor devoted to, marrying our computers with our home theater and audio installations. On the Audioholics site alone there are 78 results from a search for "HTPC" (home theater personal computer). The problem with the concept of the HTPC is that, at its core, it’s a dedicated computer for multimedia applications. What happens if your computer is in your home office and your theater is elsewhere? What if you don’t want an HTPC? How do you combine your home office with your audio/video installation? It’s a question that’s seldom discussed in this industry.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:12:19 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/connecting-home-office-theaterHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/get-high-definition-hdtvMany people bring home a new HDTV and look forward to the excitement of viewing a true high definition picture. But is it really that simple? Well it can be - if you follow a few guidelines and understand the nature of real HD content and where it comes from. An HDTV doesn't give you high definition content - it simply means that you have the pixels to display high definition sources in all their glory. We'll take a look at four types of high definition sources most commonly received by HDTVs...Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:19:31 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/get-high-definition-hdtvHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/connecting-a-cabletv-or-satellite-systemOver-the-air (OTA) broadcast television may be making a comeback with major networks now sending HDTV signals capable of being picked up by the humble rooftop antenna. But subscriber TV services from cable and satellite providers are here to stay. Sat, 23 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/connecting-a-cabletv-or-satellite-systemHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/home-theater-speaker-layout-an-essential-guideI 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, cars, boats and aviation. They all have their own vocabulary and jargon, of course, and it's easy to get bogged down or enraged by it (when I start dreaming about pixel counts and aspect ratios, do I need help?).Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/home-theater-speaker-layout-an-essential-guideHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tips-for-building-a-home-theater-in-an-apartmentYou load up the latest and greatest action DVD into your home theater. You sit down with remote in hand and turn the volume up a bit so you can hear the wonderful special effects the movie sound track has to offer. All of a sudden you hear the familiar rapping on the wall of the elderly person that lives next door. This is your cue to turn the system down, being the polite individual that you are. You comply.Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tips-for-building-a-home-theater-in-an-apartmentHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/loudspeaker-placement-guideDo you have a 5.1 system, but you're unsure of where all the speakers are supposed to go? Audioholics is here to save the day. We cover the basics of where your speakers should be placed relative to the main listening position, as well as some of the more intricate details to help you get the best sound. Click to keep reading.Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/loudspeaker-placement-guideHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/ground-loops-eliminating-system-hum-and-buzzYou've just connected your system and there's a buzz or hum that won't go away. You're beating your head against the wall trying to figure out what's up. Congratulations - you've just entered The Ground Loop Zone. This article discusses how ground loops are formed and gives a methodical procedure to trace where it was formed and how to eliminate it. Don't put up with that hum any longer. Read this article! Fri, 19 Nov 2004 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/ground-loops-eliminating-system-hum-and-buzzHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/basic-audio-video-set-up-guideWe have other articles which will help you actually connect your home theater system. This article assumes that you are indeed getting sound and video through the components and that you are ready to move on the the next phase of configuring and tweaking the many settings and physical options associated with all of that AV gear. Check out our Audio/Video Home Theater Setup Guide for some great tips to help you achieve the best performance Sat, 06 Nov 2004 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/basic-audio-video-set-up-guideHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/subwoofer-placement-guidelinesInstructions on getting good bass from a subwoofer in any given room usually begin by suggesting corner placement of the subwoofer. And it's true: placing the subwoofer in a corner will equally energize all the room's resonances and maximize the subwoofer's output. This short guide gives you some rules of thumb for subwoofer placement suggestions to get the best bass response in your home theater system. Wed, 27 Oct 2004 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/subwoofer-placement-guidelinesHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/receiver-setup-and-connectionsThe back a of a Home Theater receiver can be confusing for a beginner, but as you learn what all the connections are taking a look at the back becomes the fastest way to assess the options and whether or not the unit will fill your needs. We'll break it down section by section.Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/receiver-setup-and-connectionsHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/dvd-player-setupLet's dispel the mystery about the back of your DVD player by using the most complex type of DVD player available as our example, the Universal DVD player. Universal DVD players like Onkyo's DV-SP1000 has more connection options than most DVD players; if you can hook up a Universal DVD player to an A/V receiver you'll have the fundamentals to make any DVD player connection.Fri, 17 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/dvd-player-setupHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/setting-up-your-home-theater-system-basicsYou got all your brand new Home Theater gear home and you're unpacking boxes and wires and about to embark on hooking everything up. Here are some basic tips to get you all connected up and on the path towards home theater nirvana.Fri, 03 Sep 2004 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/setting-up-your-home-theater-system-basicsHome Theater Connection Helphttps://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tips-to-combat-loudspeaker-system-brightnessYou researched and went out shopping on the internet and/or retail stores to assemble the ultimate home theater system. You spent hours auditioning all the competing brands, assuring yourself you bought the best system for your hard-earned money. You anxiously run home to connect your newfound system, drooling in anticipation like Pavlov's dog for you're first listening experience.Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/tips-to-combat-loudspeaker-system-brightnessHome Theater Connection Help