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Buying Guides

Not sure what type or size of equipment you need? These guides cover the fundamentals before you start comparing specific products.

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Soundbar vs. AV Receiver: Which Should You Buy?

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How Many Speakers Do I Actually Need?

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What to Look For in a 4K Home Theater Projector

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Subwoofer Placement and Sizing Guide

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Do You Still Need a 4K Blu-ray Player in the Streaming Era?

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How to Connect a Soundbar to Your TV (HDMI ARC, Optical, or Bluetooth)

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What Size Soundbar Do You Need for Your TV?

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How to Hide Speaker Wire: Raceways, Baseboards, and In-Wall Fishing

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How Long Can an HDMI Cable Be? Length Limits for 4K, 8K, and eARC

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How to Program a Universal Remote for Your Home Theater

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Dolby Atmos in an Apartment: Getting Height Effects Without Ceiling Speakers

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Home Theater Seating for Small Rooms: How Many Seats Actually Fit

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Which Streaming Devices Support Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision?

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Projector Throw Distance Guide: How Far Should It Sit From the Screen?

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Center Channel Speaker Placement: Above, Below, or Behind the Screen?

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Where to Place Acoustic Panels and Bass Traps in a Home Theater Room

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How to Calibrate an AV Receiver With the Included Microphone (Audyssey, YPAO, Dirac)

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How Many Watts Do You Need From an AV Receiver?

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