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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
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…
Basic Television Setup Tips
You've finally done it. You saved your money and finally purchased that beautiful flat panel or rear projection television you've had your eye on for the past year. While some may look at this as the…
How to Shop for Televisions & Displays
This is a guide on how to shop for HDTV Displays. We discuss the different display technologies and pros and cons of each.
How To Shop Loudspeakers
Ever wonder which loudspeakes to buy? We show you the things to look for in a speaker system to ensure you get the best performance and value for surround sound.
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
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
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…
The $75,000 Home Theater System
We decided to go all out on this $75,000 and include mostly top notch products priced right at the crest of that place your budget hits the point of diminishing returns. This means we included some…
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…