“Let our rigorous testing and reviews be your guidelines to A/V equipment – not marketing slogans”
Facebook Youtube Twitter instagram pinterest
  1. Home
  2. DIY Audio and Wiring

Featured DIY Audio Articles Article Archives

Installing Surround Sound - A Primer Installing Surround Sound - A Primer This is a home theater surround sound installation primer.
Overview of Digital Still Camera Technology Overview of Digital Still Camera Technology There is nothing like the daunting task of buying a new camera. From the number of choices to the fanboy salesman at your local big box retailer it's hard to not only commit to buying that first…
Audiologic Schumakubins Loudspeaker Review Audiologic Schumakubins Loudspeaker Review As a Do-it-yourself speaker builder I have found myself wondering many times as I perused the internet’s vast sea of home speaker builder’s selections as to what some of the DIY speaker kits would…
In-Wall Speaker Selection & Installation Basics In-Wall Speaker Selection & Installation Basics In-wall speakers are becoming more popular these days with aesthetics playing a major role in dictating the theater system components. This article explores some basic fundamentals for choosing…
Custom Install Tech System (C.I.T.S) First Look Custom Install Tech System (C.I.T.S) First Look Ever wonder how, as a custom installer, you could make your business more profitable? More organized? The Custom Install Tech System (C.I.T.S, pronounced "kits") was designed specifically for Custom…
Video: Installing Surround Sound Speakers Video: Installing Surround Sound Speakers We know you're out there. Yes, you. The guy who bought that 5.1 surround sound system in Christmas of 2006 but still hasn't hooked up the rear speakers. It's too hard, you say! There, there, we feel…
Whole House Wiring Basics Part 4 Whole House Wiring Basics Part 4 Welcome to the fourth installment of our continuing exploration of signal distribution for the residential installation. In part one, we explored various aspects of multi-room and/or multi-zone…
Building a PC as a High Performance Digital Stereo Source Building a PC as a High Performance Digital Stereo Source With the CD as we know it today starting to go into obsolescence, I figured it was high time to build myself a back up media to store and playback all of my music. Most PC's simply aren't up to the…
Reducing HVAC Noise in Theater Rooms Reducing HVAC Noise in Theater Rooms HVAC noise is usually the #1 problem in home theater rooms. Minimizing the source of the noise is one of many steps in the pursuit of a state of the art theater room. These external noise…
Heat Buildup and Your AV Components Heat Buildup and Your AV Components If you want to ensure that your expensive electronic components enjoy a long and full product life cycle, you must make sure to keep them operating at a comfortable, cool temperature. The number one…