Subwoofer Placement and Calibration
Subwoofer placement fundamentals Finding the right subwoofer placement starts with a simple listening test: place the subwoofer where you normally sit, at ear height, play a track with deep bass,...
Home Theater
Explanations of where to connect audio cables on TVs and receivers for surround sound and HDMI setups.
Subwoofer Basics and Specifications Explained
What a subwoofer actually does: subwoofer basics Understanding subwoofer basics means figuring out what a subwoofer for a music or home theater setup is comes down to handling the lowest...
Connecting a Subwoofer to Any System
Identify your subwoofer type and basic hookup To successfully connect a subwoofer, the single most important step is identifying whether you have a powered subwoofer, one with its own built-in...
Choosing the Right Subwoofer for You
Start here: what actually matters in subwoofer selection A reliable subwoofer selection guide starts with your room, not the spec sheet, because a modest sub placed near a corner can...
Yamaha Sound System Setup and Fixes
Yamaha sound system setup for first-time receiver and soundbar users A successful Yamaha sound system setup requires checking specific menu settings for audio return before you attach a single cable....
Adjusting Sound Bar Audio Settings
Fix basic sound bar audio settings first Before you dive into your sound bar audio settings, rule out a handful of connection mismatches that are often mistaken for speaker flaws....
Surround Sound Channel Configurations
Understanding surround sound configurations and numbers Understanding surround sound configurations is essential before adding speakers or running calibration, as each digit describes a specific channel layout. On a Google Chromecast...
Surround Sound Speaker Setup and Placement
Planning your surround sound setup and room A successful surround sound setup starts before you buy anything—walk into your room and choose exactly where your seating will go, because pushing...
