Home Audio

Buy and install a quality home audio system with the help of eHow’s resident audiophiles. Research different types of receivers, amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers and other components to insure quality home audio sound for years to come. Build the home theater system of your dreams and say goodbye to crowded, expensive movie theaters for good. Want to turn your house into a dance party destination? eHow’s got the turntable and speakers knowledge to transform your living room into the most happening place in town.

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The Repeat Play mode enables you to repeat tracks, albums, titles or chapters from discs. You can also use it with Program Play mode and the Shuffle option. Here’s how to activate Repeat Play:.. more »
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Replacing vacuum tubes in an amplifier is a relatively easy task. Although a mystique has grown about tubes in recent years, they used to be common items found in drugstores and corner shops. People viewed replacing vacuum tubes in much the same ... more »
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You need to get up in the morning. You need to know how to set your alarm clock... more »
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When you set the parental control to limited playback of a DVD on your Sony DVPNS50P CD/DVD player, you will not have to worry about kids seeing something they should not. The control functions with the same movie ratings as are seen at the ... more »
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The Denon S-81 is one of the most versatile units available. Setting the time display is one of the most basic steps towards customizing your Denon, and keeping an accurate time on the clock ensures it can always be used as a point of referece, ... more »
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You can set up a Denon home theater system in about 15 minutes. Denon’s home theater design is intuitive so even if you’ve never set up a home theater system before, you can whip right through the setup and start enjoying your home entertainment ... more »
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You can set up a Denon home theater system in about 15 minutes. Denon’s home theater design is intuitive so even if you’ve never set up a home theater system before, you can whip right through the setup and start enjoying your home entertainment ... more »
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This article explains how to set up a home entertainment center for all your audio visual entertainment needs. It discusses all the key elements of a home theater and how they come together to create an entertainment room that will blow everyone ... more »
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If you have patience, you can set up a home theater system. Adjusting the position of the screen and speakers to provide your guests and your family with an awesome at-home experience takes a bit of time and concentration because the elements ... more »
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If you have patience, you can set up a home theater system. Adjusting the position of the screen and speakers to provide your guests and your family with an awesome at-home experience takes a bit of time and concentration because the elements ... more »
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Whether you have the high-end Platinum Dream or the entry-level Bravia home theater system, most are 5.1, which means that they have 4 main speakers, a center speaker and a sub-woofer. It’s a snap to set up a Sony home theater system. Follow ... more »
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Whether you have the high-end Platinum Dream or the entry-level Bravia home theater system, most are 5.1, which means that they have 4 main speakers, a center speaker and a sub-woofer. It’s a snap to set up a Sony home theater system. Follow ... more »
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Setting up central channel speakers properly is important because they will be carrying all of the dialogue. Each home theater system is going to have different procedures, but here are some general pointers for getting your central channel ... more »
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Many people use hi-fi VCRs as audio-only decks due to their superior sound quality. You can tape radio features, speeches, or concerts and dub highlights onto compact cassette... more »
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Many guitar amp problems can be solved by simple troubleshooting. Even if the amp cannot be fixed, often once the problem is diagnosed, it can be worked around for the duration of a show. The key is to troubleshoot the amplifier with a specific ... more »
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Turntables, the rotating part of a phonograph or gramophone, play vinyl records with the aid of a stylus, or needle, attached to a tonearm. Since the advent of compact discs and downloads, phonographs and turntables remain in use mainly by vinyl ... more »
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Though early patents didn't contain them, patent claims have since become the essential part of patents. They are the heart of the product or technology, and claim what the invention does. They must describe how the invention is both "novel" and ... more »
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The first time you use a home theater in a box (HTIB) system, it will likely take some time to get everything organized. After setting up all the physical components and speakers, you will have to configure the optimal audio and video settings ... more »
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The easiest and most fun part of owning a home theater is using it. Knowing how to use a receiver-based home theater system will enhance your enjoyment as you will be able to utilize more of the features. These steps will guide you through the ... more »
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A home theater system improves the quality and enjoyment of a TV or movie viewing experience. A home theater system has various inputs for equipment to meet your entertainment system needs. Understanding these inputs properly is the key to ... more »
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The best part about owning a subwoofer is getting to feel that thump of bass and the deep sound effects in movies. It really gives your home theater a genuine movie theater feel. This article will help you get started using your new subwoofer... more »
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Connect your speakers together for a fuller sound using a 4-ohm load. We'll walk you through the steps for achieving this connection... more »
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Do you want your ipod, computer or whatever to scream out loud music? Then use your guitar amp as a multimedia speaker!.. more »
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Music of your podcast should fit the theme of your podcast, because your background audio is instrumental in creating the right ambiance for your listener. Here's some things to think about when you are either creating or choosing music... more »
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Most modern stereo receivers are not designed to handle a turntable input. But there's still a vast treasure trove of music recorded on vinyl out there that you can access if you hook up a turntable. Here's a guide to getting plugged in to vinyl... more »
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Video intercoms provide you with ease and peace of mind by allowing you to see and talk to the people who are at your door without having to be near the door, or open the door. Adding a video intercom to your current home security system isn’t an ... more »
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Placing speakers further apart in a room gives a better stereo effect. If you end up placing your speakers more than 12 feet apart, you will probably have to add additional speaker wire to reach the receiver. However, most speakers only come with ... more »
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Adjusting the playback quality of CDs and DVDs can make a huge difference in your viewing enjoyment. Correcting the sharpness is simple way to make drastic improvements. Here's how to do it... more »