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by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Dolby Atmos technology can be utilized in several ways with varying degrees of authenticity and sound resolution. This article will explore what it takes to get a bona fide Dolby Atmos home theater system and how you can set up a decent approximation without paying an arm and a leg.
AV Receiver and AV Processor-Based Dolby Atmos Systems
For purists, a true Dolby Atmos experience can only be achieved through an AV receiver (AVR) or AV processor (AVP) component-based system. This approach will give you the most control because it allows you to
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Over the past few years, interest in bone conduction headphones has steadily increased, with more and more people growing curious about bone conduction technology and its applications. Today, we're going to break down exactly what bone conduction headphones are, how they work, and who they're designed for. We'll also discuss what to expect in terms of sound quality and comfort, as well as provide a few product examples should you choose to invest in a pair.
What are Bone Conduction Headphones?
To understand how bone conduction headphones work
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
For many of us, earbuds are an essential accessory, providing us with endless hours of audio entertainment and enjoyment. However, for some, the cost of prolonged use is a nagging itch. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Let's talk about some of the potential causes of itchy ears and what you can do to stop it.
The Causes of Itchy Ears
Allergies
One of the most common reasons for itchy ears is allergies. That’s right. You may be allergic to silicone material, or at least the grade of silicone used by most earbud brands. This
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
When Bluetooth headphone technology first arrived on the scene, wireless headphones couldn’t come close to offering the same resolution as a wired headphone. And in some respects, this unfortunate fact remains true.
However, Bluetooth technology has undoubtedly improved since its early days, now offering Hi-Res Bluetooth codecs like aptX HD, aptX lossless, and LDAC. In short, you can now play Hi-Res Bluetooth audio without compromising too much sound quality. As a result, many audiophiles have accepted Bluetooth headphones as a reasonable and
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Did you know that power cords and surge protectors have a limited lifespan? It’s true! With continuous use, these products gradually become less effective, so you should try to replace them every 3–5 years. If this is a shock (ha ha), you’re not alone. There are a lot of not-so-obvious dos and don’ts when it comes to electrical safety, so let’s review with a surge protector and power strip rundown.
Safety Basics
We’ll start with some basic information about power cords and work our way into the nitty gritty
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Matt Zefi shares five ways to improve your home entertainment setup. His tips will help transform your movie nights and big game watch parties.
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Short Throw Projector
1:21 - Speakers
1:49 - Apple TV and Google Chromecast
2:10 - Lighting
3:04 - Final Thoughts
What sort of tech do you have in your home setup? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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In this video, Doug Guerra demonstrates the LG C3 4K HDR Smart OLED evo TV and LG SC9S Matching Sound Bar, a perfect pair for your home entertainment and gaming needs.
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - LG C3
2:48 - LG SC9S Sound Bar
4:08 - Details for Both
4:54 - Final Thoughts
Do the LG C3 TV and SC9S Sound Bar sound like a good fit for your setup? Talk to us in the Comments section, below.
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Budget-friendly and featuring great audio quality, the Sonos Era 100 and 300 will be welcome additions to your home sound system. The Era 100 is perfect as a portable speaker or in a stationary setup in your home. Meanwhile, the Era 300 offers 360 surround sound and is compatible with Apple Spatial Audio. Watch to see which one is right for you.
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Physical Upgrades
1:42 - Set Up Process
2:34 - Playing Music, Podcasts, and More
3:00 - Audio
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by Rich R · Posted
Choosing the right TV size for your living room or bedroom isn’t exactly like determining where to sit in a movie theater, but there are certainly similarities. In movie theaters, people generally prefer to sit centrally, maybe a little front-of-center. Studies have shown that the same is true at home—central, on-axis viewing is preferred.
In movie theaters, we generally don’t like to sit in the front third of the theater because often, we’d have to move our head or eyes from side-to-side to follow the action; the angle at which we’re viewing
by Mos Khan · Posted
If you haven’t yet heard about gallium nitride (GaN) charging technology, you soon will. The secret behind a new generation of smaller yet more efficient chargers and power bricks, GaN technology is the obvious successor to today’s ubiquitous silicon chargers, and for good reason.
What is GaN technology?
GaN is a material that was initially used to manufacture certain types of LEDs and LED screens in the early 1990s. Back then, GaN technology was also used to develop a type of blue laser that was used in certain media consoles. If you’ve
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Not every specification for the products that B&H Photo sells requires a secret decoder ring. We all know what height, width, length, and weight are. Photographers are familiar with megapixels and ISO ranges. However, there is one specification that pops up across many product lines that you might not be familiar with: IP Rating.
You will find the “IP Rating” specification on products like hard and waterproof cases,
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
According to the CDC’s Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting, routinely touched surfaces, such as your smartphone, heighten the risk of exposure to the coronavirus. To combat that risk, the CDC recommends regularly cleaning and disinfecting those same surfaces—including your phone. To guide you through the cleaning process, we’ve put together a general walkthrough that will illustrate all the dos and don’ts of how to properly disinfect your phone.
Before You Disinfect
Before cleaning your phone, there are a few precautionary steps you
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Derek Fahsbender assembled a group of experts to discuss the Sony Xperia PRO smartphone. Content creators Jason Vong, Vivienne Lee, and photographer Darren Carroll share their experiences using the Sony Xperia PRO.
Thank you to Jason Vong, Vivienne Lee, Darren Carroll, and Ben Manlove from Sony!
Click here to check out our detailed review of the Sony Xperia PRO
by Jason T · Posted
Have you ever put on your favorite pair of earbuds and thought they sounded muffled? Not quite as crisp as you remember them sounding? If so, the fix may be as easy as giving your buds a deep cleaning.
Let's face it—most of us don’t clean our earbuds very often, even though we wear them inside our ears, for crying out loud. On top of it being a bad health habit (dirty earbuds have been found to have very high relative levels of bacteria on them), gunked up, waxy speaker openings can have more of a negative impact on the sound quality than
by Jason T · Posted
As someone who has been obsessed with all things audio for most of my life, I always find it interesting to hear what people have to say about sound quality. I find it especially fascinating to hear the opinions of people who aren’t in the audio field themselves. A great live sound engineer once said to me, “Most folks know something doesn’t sound right; they may not be able to tell you why, but they know something sounds off the mark.” I think there’s a lot of truth to that statement. Just ask my wife, who’s heard a lot of the songs I’ve