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A Sony HT-S400 soundbar shooting blue audio out from under a TV
Sony's Excellent 2.1ch Soundbar Is 41% Off Today

Big sound at a big discount.

Marshall Heston 120 soundbar in a living room.
Marshall Jumps Into Home Audio With a $999 Soundbar

Bring the concert to your living room.

A Hi-Fi audio system close up in moody lighting.
10 Reasons It's Still Worth Buying a Hi-Fi System

The only way to do your music justice.

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Samsung Ultraslim soundbars on display at CES 2024.
An Automatic Update Is Breaking Samsung Soundbars

Unfortunately, affected customers may need to send in their soundbars for repairs.

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A soundbar and two speakers next to it.
How to Create Immersive Surround Sound in Small Living Spaces

Unlimited sound power, itty-bitty living space.

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An AV receiver on a surface with two speakers beside it.
Do You Really Need an AV Receiver? A Look at Standalone Options for Home Theater Audio

You don't necessarily need an AV receiver.

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A center channel speaker.
How Much Power Do You Need? Understanding Wattage in Home Theater Sound

You've got the power.

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A soundbar and two speakers next to it.
Does Your TV Need a Sound Upgrade? Here’s When to Invest in Audio Gear

Is it your ears or your TV?

A soundbar on the left and a home theater on the right.
Can Soundbars Compete With Full Home Theater Sound Systems?

Only one makes your jaw drop

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HTG deals featuring SanDisk, Apple, Razer
Top Tech Deals: Cheap TVs, Gaming Headphones, Apple Watch, and More!

Score an indoor smart camera, soundbar, and more at a big discount.

A man cleaning a speaker with some icons around indicating it's clean.
8 Essential Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Home Theater Sound System Like New

Preventive maintenance is always cheaper than repairs.

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A small Kinter amplifier with a pair of Technics passive speakers.
My Incredibly Cheap Alternative to a Soundbar

The total cost was just $24. Not bad.

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A soundbar and two speakers next to it.
Soundbars vs. Surround Sound: Which Is Best for Your Home Theater?

The battle between soundbars and surround sound is about to get interesting.

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A family sitting on the couch watching TV with the speakers highlighted.
How Speaker Placement Affects Sound Quality and Room Acoustics

A practical guide to setting up stereo speakers.

Illustration of a living room with some bass traps on the wall.
Why Bass Traps Matter for Superior Home Theater Sound

Without them, your whole room becomes a giant bass trap.

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A speaker, an HDMI input of a TV next to it, and the texts 'ARC' and 'eARC'.
What’s the Difference Between HDMI ARC and eARC for Home Theater Audio?

What exactly makes HDMI ARC and eARC different, and why should you care?

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 Goods on display at Sony Store in LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre.
10 Essential Audio Terms Every Beginner Should Know

It's some form of Elvish, I can't read it.

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A couple watching a movie on a home theater setup.
Essential Home Theater Sound Terms Explained

All the world might be a stage, but your home theater still needs calibration.

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A glass bowl of popcorn and remote control while in the background the TV plays.
5 Ways to Improve Your TV’s Sound Without a Full Sound System

You don't have to live with wimpy TV sound.

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A subwoofer under a couch.
I Put My Subwoofer Against My Couch and It Changed My Life

Boom, boom, boom, shake the room.

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