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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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How to Buy Interconnects

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Interconnects, the cables you use to connect components in your stereo system, can influence the sound quality and accuracy of your system as much as any hardware component. If you're going to buy expensive components, it pays to buy good cables... more »

How to Buy Used Stereo Equipment

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If you can't afford brand new stereo equipment but you still want to enjoy your music, consider buying used equipment. Often, pre-owned equipment performs great and lasts a long time. Just follow the steps below to buy used stereo equipment... more »

How to Change the Audio Settings on the Sony DVP-S9000ES CD/DVD Player

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The Audio Setup menu in the Sony DVP-S9000ES CD/DVD player features many tools you can use to adjust the sound, including "Dynamic Range Control," "Downmix" and "Audio Filter." Here's how to use them... more »

How to Choose a Home Stereo

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There are several kinds of stereos on the market today, but not all of them are appropriate for home use. When you are ready to shop for your home stereo, resist impulse purchases and follow these simple steps to improve your chances of bringing ... more »

How to Choose an Amp Size

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Amps come in all shapes and sizes and they're designed differently for your special needs. There are acoustic amps, bass amps, small bedroom practice amps, combo amps and many more. Take some time to research exactly what kind of amp you need. ... more »

How to Choose Good Quality Cables for Home Theater Systems

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Cables are an important part of a home theater. Good cables will enhance the performance of your entire system, while poor quality cables will actually reduce the quality. Below I have outlined a few things to look for when shopping for cables... more »

How to Compare Receiver-Based Home Theaters

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Receiver-based home theaters allow you to customize the system with different brands and styles of components. The system is centered around the receiver which processes the sound throughout your system. When you are ready to compare ... more »

How to Connect a DVD Player to an Older Television

By L1onherd

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I must say progression is a beautiful thing making life run smooth and more efficient. Not to mention to access information through our finger tips and through our TVs. With that in mind came the development of a handy little device called the ... more »

How to Design a Kids Broadway Musical Laptop

By Nona-Michael Jackson

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Kids love broadway musicals and parents love to take them to the theatre and Cinema's when one is happening. Teaching kids how to make their own music especially as part of the school's curriculum can be interesting and educative. This laptop ... more »

How to Determine Total Speaker Load

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Knowing the total speaker load (or impedance) that a set of cabinets, or speakers in a single cabinet, represent is critical. An impedance mismatch (when an amplifier is not rated for the total speaker load connected to it) can damage both the ... more »

How to Find New LPs

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Vinyl records deliver as-yet unmatched joy and realism for playback of recorded music, but CDs seem to have taken over completely. Where can you find new records?.. more »

How to Get a Coupon For a Digital Converter Box

By L1onherd

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The Department of Commerce’ s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has launched a TV converter Box Coupon Program. As of January 1, 2008 all households are eligible to request 2 coupons valued up to $40 each which can be ... more »

How to get the best picture and sound from your HD set up.

By griffincha

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In this How To I will inform you of the best way to set up your hd tv for optimal video and auido performance... more »

How to Hide Audio System Wires

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Your new home theater may provide the best audio and video quality on the block, but it should be aesthetically pleasing, too. All of that wiring can make a room unattractive. Fortunately, there are a few ways to hide audio system wires... more »

How to Label Song Sections in Apple Logic Pro

By Elizabeth A

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Intro, Verse, Chorus...This short video tutorial will show you how to label song or track sections using Logic's Global Track Markers... more »

How to organize your cd collection

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Do you have piles and piles of cd's but don't listen to them often because you lose track of what you do and do not own? Or maybe you are in the mood to listen to a song or artist and now you can't find the cd?.. more »

How to organize your DVD collection

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Do you have piles and piles of DVD's but don't watch them often because you lose track of what you do and do not own? Or maybe you are in the mood to watch a movie and now you can't find the DVD?.. more »

How to Pick a Speaker to Match Your Stereo

By svicinanza

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Matching your speakers to the type of stereo you is easy with a little bit of knowledge about stereos and speakers... more »

How to Play a Song in iTunes

By eHow Electronics Editor

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If you already have Windows Media Player installed, it may be difficult to play a song in iTunes instead of your default player. However, you can designate iTunes as your default player for MP3s and other audio files. Just follow the instructions ... 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 Recycle Batteries

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Americans throw away more than three billion batteries each year. The number of discarded AA batteries alone would circle the globe six times if laid end to end. Batteries do more than take up space in the landfills; they also pollute lakes and ... more »

How to Set the Speakers to a Low Bass Setting on the Denon S-81 Personal Audio System

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Setting different EQ levels on your speaker is a great way to customize your sound and to add a whole new dimension to the music you play. By altering the bass and treble settings on the speakers, you can impact the sound played through your ... more »

How to Shop For A Sound System

By therockrelic

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There are many good sound systems on the market these days, and each one promotes itself as "the best". But how do you know the one you're looking for is right for YOU? This article is designed to help you FIND it!.. more »

How to Use E-drums

By Henry

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E-drums, also referred to as V-drums, have come a long way since they first came to prominence in the eighties. Back then, electronic drum sets sounded decidely electronic. Today’s e-drums mimic acoustic sets, but they can play a variety of ... more »

How to Watch DVD movies on Pocket PC

By superlee

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Wanna watch DVD movies or video files on your Pocket PC? This is the way..... more »