April 2009 - Use & Enjoy Your A/V Gear -

Adding Great Sound to your TV, Tip#4 - Component surround sound systems

In previous posts we've discussed getting great sound from your TV by adding a soundbar , or an easy three-speaker system , or even a pre-matched surround sound system . But in the end, nothing does quite the job of a component surround sound system ...

Published Mon, Apr 27 2009 3:30 PM by Ralph

Filed under: Ralph, component speakers, TV sound, Hi-Fii 2.0

Spring Cleaning Your Electronic Gear, Tip #4: Cleaning your speakers

In my recent spring cleaning posts, I talked about cleaning your TV , components , and cables — but keeping your speakers clean is just as important. Tip #4: Cleaning your speakers Cleaning speakers can be puzzling, because there are so many different...

Published Fri, Apr 24 2009 9:56 AM by Kristen S

Filed under: speakers, Kristen S, cleaning

Shallow subs for big bass in a tight space

With subwoofers, size matters. If you want big bass in your system, and you've got plenty of room in your vehicle, it's a good idea to start with a large sub. But subcompact cars and trucks present a dilemma when you want to build a system with great...

Published Thu, Apr 23 2009 9:24 AM by KenSpike

Filed under: subwoofer shallow subs Thin-Line JL Audio Pioneer truck box concentric cone suspension Air Suspension Control System

Car stereos that bypass your iPod's built-in digital-to-analog converter

For some time now, we've been offering two tips to people who want to get great sound when they connect their iPod to a home audio system: Import (rip) your music at a higher bit rate , preferrably in the Apple Lossless format. Bypass your iPod's built...

Published Tue, Apr 21 2009 9:03 AM by Jim R

Filed under: iPod, car audio, USB input, DAC

Adding Great Sound to your TV, Tip#3 - Pre-matched surround sound systems

Intuitively, it makes sense: if you want to be fully immersed in sound, you should be surrounded by speakers. That's the concept at modern movie theaters, and it's an ideal way to experience movies with your home theater system. But for many of us, having...

Published Mon, Apr 20 2009 4:29 PM by Ralph

Filed under: Ralph, TV sound, Hi-Fi 2.0, surround sound speaker systems

Spring Cleaning Your Electronic Gear, Tip #3: Cleaning your cables

My last spring cleaning post talked about how to clean your components — but don't forget about the cables behind them. Whether your cables are neatly bundled together or in a messy lump, they'll gather the same amount of dust. Tip #3: Cleaning your cables...

Published Thu, Apr 16 2009 7:47 AM by Kristen S

Filed under: wires, Kristen S, cleaning

Two ways to turn your iPod into a multi-room music source

I listen to my iPod through the stereo in my car and through headphones while I work and exercise. But what if I want to listen to my iPod throughout my house, too? After all, the speakers in my home are the best ones I own. Fortunately, working at Crutchfield...

Published Tue, Apr 14 2009 9:59 AM by TaraW

Filed under: Niles, TaraW, iPod, Escient, multi-room music system, Fireball, media server, Vision

Adding Great Sound to your TV, Tip#2 - Easy 3-Speaker Systems

You may be enjoying outstanding picture quality from your new high-definition TV — but chances are you're sensing something's lacking in the sound. And your instincts are good. Most speakers built into flat-panel TVs do an adequate job, but can't really...

Published Mon, Apr 13 2009 10:16 AM by Ralph

Filed under: Ralph, TV sound, Hi-Fi 2.0, speaker systems

The paradox of flat-panel TVs: High-def picture, lo-def sound

I've come to expect a lot from my electronics. They have to be smarter, thinner, more powerful. They should provide a fun gaming experience AND help me find a good recipe for dinner. And maybe they should shine my shoes while they're at it. Most of the...

Published Fri, Apr 10 2009 8:37 AM by Amanda

Filed under: sound quality, Amanda, TV sound, sound bar, Hi-Fi 2.0

Adding Great Sound to your TV, Tip#1 - The Sound Bar

If you've recently bought a high-definition TV, you're probably enjoying an amazing picture — but odds are its speakers aren't doing full justice to that gorgeous image on the screen. Fortunately, there's a number of solutions to get the sound quality...

Published Mon, Apr 6 2009 2:21 PM by Ralph

Filed under: TV sound, sound bar, Hi-Fi 2.0

Better car audio, Tip #12: Select a lower level of compression for your music files

Yes, you can store more music files on your iPod ® or other MP3 player with more compression, and they'll sound OK when you're listening through earbuds. But you lose some high- and low-frequency information when you compress your music, along with some...

Published Fri, Apr 3 2009 9:38 AM by Jim R

Filed under: iPod, MP3 player, compression, Hi-Fi 2.0

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