Speakers & Subwoofers

Wiring your home for multiple sets of speakers connected to a single amplifier or receiver is a fairly simple way to achieve a multi-room, whole-house audio system. A system like this does have...

Outdoor speakers bring the party to the patio. Weather-resistant loudspeakers can be mounted underneath the eaves over a back deck or installed directly on the corners of the deck platform. Swivel...

Ceiling speakers are designed to offer sound reproduction in areas where in-wall or freestanding speakers are not practical. Ceiling speakers can also help conceal the speakers so they do not...

A malfunctioning speaker in a basement that has been finished may require you to repair or replace the speaker wire. Speakers can be mounted on a wall, or they can be installed in the ceiling. You...

To connect an amplifier to speakers simply follow the color-coded wires and match the polarity when you make the connections.

Running speaker wires under the carpet will give your home theater installation a professional look by eliminating clutter and potentially hazardous cables that can cause people to trip--or...

No home audio system is complete without speakers. They turn electronic signals into sound so we can enjoy an improved experience in music, movies and television. Because they are an integral...

You love your music so much that you just have to have it playing in every room in the house, but you have only one sound system. No problem! A speaker selector allows you to connect multiple sets...

Speaker cable terminates at the end in leads, two separate wires to be connected to positive and negative terminals on the back of a speaker and its corresponding connection to a receiver or...

Connecting stereo speakers enables you to start listening to high-fidelity music in a matter of minutes. Whether you are hooking up a pair of bookshelf speakers or two mighty tower units with...

Even though you will need to make a decision about what gauge of speaker wire you want to use, the most critical aspect of wiring your speakers is to maintain correct phase so you will have...

You need to determine which speaker wire is positive before connecting the wires to an amp. Speaker cable is sometimes mismarked with striping that is supposed to identify the positive wire. If...

Although there are many kinds of premade speaker wire, if you are willing to do it yourself you will be much better able to tailor the wire and it's length to your audio system. The information...

Purchasing a new stereo or surround sound system changes the way you listen to music, watch television and movies. A great system will give you audio clarity as well as a sense of location when...

Troubleshooting your home stereo speakers is the first step to resolving what may turn out to be a simple problem. It's always a good idea to run a few basic diagnostic checks on electronic...

Even as iPods, Zunes and other MP3 players gain popularity, many people still use retro playback methods and old-fashioned stereo speakers. Vinyl sales have risen sharply since 2007, as consumers...

If your Nakamichi Soundspace 8.5 surround sound system turns on but no sound is coming out of the center speaker, you may have experienced a power surge. If every other function appears to...

Over time, you may begin to notice decreased sound reproduction quality from Altec Lansing computer speakers. There can be many causes of decreased sound reproduction quality in computer speakers....

Speaker wire can operate poorly for a variety of reasons ranging from degradation of the wire casing along the length of the wire, which can cause wire wear and fraying, to fraying at the end of...

Speaker wires are probably the most irritating part of the home entertainment system. Sometimes--no matter how you try to run them--they get in the way and are unsightly. You could go wireless,...

Solder audio cable to make the connections strong and static-free. Speaker cable can be connected to plugs or jacks for easy connection to stereo receivers. Soldering these connections ensures...

Building speakers can be a rewarding pastime for DIY enthusiasts. The measure of success for these hobbyists is when the speaker works, even if its audio quality and the appearance are not...

You have your favorite CD in hand and can't wait to sit down and listen to your new stereo system. There's just one little obstacle in the way--you need to install the speakers first. While this...

Dangling speaker wires are not exactly stylish. Having exposed speaker wires running through your home can make it look cluttered. You can hide those ugly speaker wires with minimal cost and just...

If you need to repair a home theater central channel speaker, there are some things that you can try to do on your own. For complex repairs, the speaker should definitely go to a repair...

Any audiophile will tell you, for the best sound clarity from your sound system, your connections must be soldered together. What they might not say, is how to do that.