Best Stereo System Accessories

One way to get the best performance from your home theater system is an SPL (sound pressure level) meter. An SPL meter is used to accurately set the volume or level of each speaker in the system to achieve the sound experience intended by the movie director or recording artist. There are two different types of meters, analog and digital and I would recommend the more accurate digital model. Radio Shack offers two SPL meters or you can click on the link below to compare prices on other models. An SPL meter is a great gift for music and movie lovers, and it's affordable.

A surge protector protects an expensive investment in audio and video equipment. A surge protector can prevent damage from voltage fluctuations caused by power outages and in some cases, lightning.

A Universal Remote Control can make operating a system a lot simpler. The clutter of remote controls on the coffee table can be very frustrating. There's a remote control for the receiver, the DVD player, the television and everything else. Consider a Universal Remote that operates all components from one remote control. Some models even have Macro Commands that will perform several functions with the push of one button - Turn on the television, the receiver, DVD player, set the input to DVD, start playing the disc, even dim the lights and set the volume, all by pressing one button.

Wireless headphones are ideal for listening to music or watching TV without hassling with a cable stretching across the room.

Speaker wires are one of the most important system components. No matter what they cost, all speakers can sound better with upgraded speaker wires. Here are some ideas for improving sound quality with better speaker wires.