So you’ve just unboxed and set up your new LED TV, fired up Netflix to put on an intense action blockbuster, hit “play,” and…now you’re underwhelmed. It probably looks great, but you might find the sound lacking. Because while the picture on modern 4K TVs is impressive, the audio quality on nearly all flat panel TVs will most…
The biggest broadcast in the sporting world is just over two weeks away, giving you a bit of time to prepare for the ultimate game day viewing experience. If you held out on buying a new TV and any A/V equipment during the holiday shopping season, there’s no better time than now to do just that. We know…
This is one of the most popular times of the year for kitchen appliance shopping, as homeowners around the country begin prepping for weeks of holiday gatherings. And the most common place to start is with the refrigerator. It’s the MVP of any kitchen, enduring daily use and doing double-time when the party arrives. From keeping drinks cold…
It’s safe to say that we are firmly in the golden era of wireless audio products. Not long ago, most portable speakers were dismissed as toys, and not something capable of any serious listening. But that sentiment has changed, as many of the most respected names in the audio industry have released portable wireless speakers that meet the…
In the great digital television transition of 2009, all broadcast television signals in the US shifted from analog to digital, to free up bandwidth and improve overall viewing quality. You may remember needing to purchase a set-top tuner and learning a new set of channel numbers. Due to some shuffling of the current digital spectrum, many of the…
Whether you’re looking to build a full-scale home theater with the most immersive surround sound system, or just want a basic stereo system to listen to music, the one piece of equipment you’re absolutely going to need is an audio receiver. The receiver is the brains of any audio system, bridging the gap between your input devices and…
It’s no secret that we love big TVs. It’s rare to ever hear us say anything like “you should get a smaller television,” but we recognize that there are many cases where you just simply cannot accommodate a 55-inch screen, or even a 40-inch. Perhaps you want to put a TV in your kitchen, office, or other cramped…
It’s no secret that today’s ultra-thin TVs tend to lack in audio quality—this is an unfortunate side effect of their shrinking profiles. So, in order to get the most out of movie night, some sort of supplementary speaker system is just about mandatory. A surround sound system greatly improves the cinematic experience, bringing the feel of the theater…
While it’s been unseasonably cool for much of the country this year, the heat will get here sooner rather than later and you’ll want to be prepared. Whether you’re upgrading an existing window air conditioner or putting a wall air conditioner into a room that’s never had one before, there are a few basic things you’ll want to…
Name a more iconic summer duo than bright sun and good music. Odds are, lots of your sunny day adventures are going to include a pair of shades and a set of earbuds, especially during your summer travels. If that’s the case, your gear list just got a little bit simplified, thanks to the new Bose Frames audio…
