Home Theater Soffit Construction Guide

  Also known as a bulkhead, bump out, or drop-down, a soffit is an architectural element used to hide ductwork and other ceiling obstructions. It can also add depth to…

Home Theater Installation: When to DIY and When to Pay the Pros

Adding or upgrading a home theater can be a pricey project. Naturally, purchasers start to wonder where they should splurge and where they can save. The usual queries include how…

Budget Home Theater Buying Guide

Even if you’re living with budget constraints, building a home theater system can still be within your reach.  As newer technologies emerge in the home theater market, prices become more…

How Much to Spend on Speakers: The Difference between $100 and $1,000 Speakers

Vivid visuals are only half of the equation when it comes to assembling a home theater system. The difference between passive movie watching and complete immersion is spectacular audio. Searching…

How to Improve Home Theater Acoustics

Echoes. Feedbacks. Flat audio. Dead zones. Avoid an acoustic mess. You want well-balanced acoustics to get spectacular sound in your home theater. To maximize the way sound carries in the…

Home Theater on a Budget: Tips from Twenty-Somethings

Assembling a home theater sounds like a pricey project. Yet, the kids these days seem to have high tech entertainment systems in their otherwise shabby apartments. If you want a…


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