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How to Get the best sound out of a music keyboard

By 123456789

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Did you ever have a music keyboard and the speakers are either quiet, noisy or bad sounding? This is how to fix it... more »

How to hook up a car subwoofer to your computer or home theater system

By desolator144

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Have you taken your subwoofer out for the winter or just have a spare one and want to hook it up to your computer or home theater? Well no problem, it's really simple and surprisingly inexpensive... more »

How to Locate a Microphonic Tube in an Amplifier

By eHow Electronics Editor

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One of the most common failures in vacuum tubes is the development of microphonic properties. This occurs when the tube begins to act as an antenna and introduce stray sounds into the circuit, which is obviously a problem for amplifiers. ... more »

How to Make Your Own CD Cleaning Fluid

By eHow Electronics Editor

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CD technology is new enough that experts disagree about how to clean CDs without causing damage or degrading sound quality. Nearly everyone agrees CDs need to be cleaned... more »

How to Master a Recording

By Henry

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Mastering is the process of putting tracks in order and making them sound uniform. If you thought your job was done with the mix, think again... more »

How to Pick a Subwoofer for a Home Audio System

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The subwoofer is one of the most important components of a home audio system. The subwoofer refers to either a loudspeaker or a driver that brings out the bass sounds. It is essential for the high-quality CDs and DVDs that are now being produced, ... more »

How to Play a DVD with the CyberHome CH-DVD 300 DVD Player

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The Cyber Home CH-DVD 300 DVD player can turn your living room into a home theater experience for a surprisingly affordable price. To play DVDs on your Cyber Home DVD player, follow the simple instructions below... more »

How to Plug in Your iPod Video Nano in Your Computer

By JamaicanBabii

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Yay! Just got a new iPod Vid Nano but wait... How the heck do I charge this thing in my computer??? Well, read on because by the end of this how-to you will be sure to be a pro at plugging in your iPod!.. more »

How to Preserve a Record Collection

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Your priceless records might be irreplaceable in any format. With a light-tracking stylus and proper care, you can continue to get enjoyment from them for many years... more »

How to Produce a Comic Book

By Henry

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The Internet has created a new renaissance for comics. It’s now easier than ever to produce a comic both online and in print. You can dream about being on Fantagraphics or Marvel, but they can’t publish everybody. Some Internet-based comics have ... more »

How to Protect Your Home Electronics from Electrical Surges

By Doodlebugs

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You probably have a surge suppressor installed on your computer but what about the other home appliances that contain expensive electronic circuits such as washers?.. more »

How to Put Speakers in a New Cabinet

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Speaker cabinets are used for electric musical instruments or simply to secure your speakers to achieve the highest sound quality possible. Given a certain number of conditions, you can put speakers into a new cabinet as long as the speakers are ... more »

How to Really Clean A CD/DVD Free Of Scratches

By Chris M. Ferguson

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Follow these steps accordingly and you'll have a spankin' new CD/DVD... more »

How to Record Music From a Record Player onto a CD

By kllmomof2

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This will show you how to record your old records, or any other audio source onto CDs... more »

How to Repair Cassettes

By eHow Electronics Editor

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With patience, manual dexterity, and a lifetime expenditure of less than $10, you can repair broken cassettes... more »

How to Repeat a Specific Portion of a CD or DVD With the Sony DVPNS50P CD/DVD Player

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The Sony CD/DVD player allows for several different playback and repeat functions. Sometimes you want to repeat specific scenes of your favorite films or parts of a song. While basic repeat functions allow you to repeat entire tracks and chapters ... more »

How to Replace a Headphone Plug

By eHow Electronics Editor

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A good set of headphones can last a lifetime, but it's unlikely that the plug at the end of the headphone cord will. If you can solder a wire, though, there's no reason you can't replace it. If you don't know how to solder, you can buy a ... more »

How to Replace a Speaker in a Guitar Amplifier

By eHow Electronics Editor

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When a guitar amplifier speaker blows, not only does it sound bad, but it can also damage the guitar amplifier. Speaker impedance, or load, changes when the amplifier is damaged, and this can change the amount of electricity running through the ... more »

How to Restore fidelity to old vinyl records

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Old vynil records, if not scratched, can be cleaned to sound almost like new... more »

How to Set Up a PA System

By eHow Electronics Editor

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It can be a bit confusing to set up a PA system for the first time. It seems as though there are hundreds of options, but following a specific set up order makes the job easier. Although there are dozens of brands and models, one can almost ... more »

How to Set Up a Separate Component Home Theater System

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Once you have selected all the custom components for your home theater, it is time to install it. Since a separate component home theater system is a hodge-podge of different components, it obviously does not come with a manual for installation. ... more »

How to Set Up Graphic Equalizer

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Adding a graphics equalizer to your sound or home theater system can greatly improve the quality of what you hear. Graphics equalizers, when set up for a home system, not only let you adjust the quality of the sound to the size of the room, but ... more »

How to Set Up Home Theater Subwoofers

By eHow Electronics Editor

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When you get your new subwoofer home, it is time to set it up. All in all, this is a simple task, but sometimes subwoofers are confusing. This article will help you set up a subwoofer for optimal home theater sound... more »

How to Set Up Stereo Speakers

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Got new speakers, or just moved into a new place? Remember, the most important component in a stereo system is the room where you set up the system. The positioning of your speakers affects sound quality more than the speakers will... more »

How to Strengthen FM Radio Reception

By eHow Electronics Editor

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If you're familiar with fixing your TV's reception, you'll be a natural with an FM radio. FM reception is affected by the same things that affect television signal reception--the quality of your antenna, the strength of the signal you're trying ... more »