> Beyond the Basics

How to Be a Better Listener
Part of putting together a good sound system is picking the right components and properly installing them. Another part is listening to the system. Listening is a skill, a learned ability that enables you to get the most out of your music system. By ‘get the most’ I mean listening to a system that sounds pleasing, live or real to your ears.

Is HomePlug Technology the Future of Multiroom Audio?
If you're lucky enough to own a network home, you're ready for a multiroom audio system. If not, HomePlug technology may be for you.

Audyssey Laboratories Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround sound volume levels on a moment-by-moment basis, taking playback level into account.

Electronic Solutions to Room Acoustic Problems
The listening room is the most important component in your system. Correct speaker placement and room acoustic treatments help and so can the automatic equalization features found on new AV receivers.

Direct, Bipole and Dipole Surround Sound Speakers
In addition to selecting the number of speakers (or channels) you want for a surround sound system, you need to select the type of surround sound speakers best for your needs.

Whole House Music Distribution Systems
A description of the different types of whole house music distribution systems including multi-zone receivers, advanced multi-room systems, whole house audio networks, computer LANs and wireless systems.