by Manuel Marino | Audio, Technology
Photo by PascalSijen
If you’re like most people, you have a budget to follow when searching for a subwoofer for your home theater. Even with a budget, you still want to get the best subwoofer possible for your money. In most cases, you’re not necessarily looking for a subwoofer that can wake up the neighbors three houses down.
What many people desire is to enhance their home theater experience with some low-end bass that a subwoofer provides, without shaking up their insides with excessive sound waves. They are looking for clean, clear bass – what some would describe as precise bass that sounds great when watching a movie. If this is what you’re looking for, then this article is for you.
What Defines a Budget Subwoofer?
A budget subwoofer is typically considered to be in the price range of around $300. You can spend thousands of dollars on a subwoofer if you want to, with high-end options ranging from $700 to $1000. On the lower end, budget subwoofers can be found for $210 and below.
What to Expect from a Budget Subwoofer
A budget subwoofer will meet the needs of 95% of the population. It will provide you with precise, … ...Read the rest.
“Budget Home Theater Subwoofers”
by Manuel Marino | Audio, Technology
Photo by Jeremy Toeman
From the beginning, humans have been fascinated with replicating the reality around us. It all started with a single speaker in an analog television, which was enough to captivate viewers at that time. As time passed, advancements brought television and movies closer to our living rooms, from stereo sound and color TV to movie cassettes and DVDs, and eventually to surround sound systems with strategically placed speakers, immersing viewers in a true surround experience. Subwoofers were then introduced to enhance explosions, vibrations, and low-frequency impacts that regular speakers couldn’t replicate. In short, technological advancements revolutionized home theaters, delivering impressive progress right into our homes.
Today, with the multitude of options available, it’s easy for consumers to feel overwhelmed, especially when it comes to sound technology. You might be asking yourself, “Do I need a subwoofer?” and have likely concluded that you do. But now you may wonder, “Why just one?” In today’s world, two-channel Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) subwoofer systems are becoming increasingly popular. So, let’s help you determine whether a second subwoofer would benefit you by following a few guidelines.
Congruency
The first and most crucial question to consider is whether your system supports a second … ...Read the rest.
“Subwoofers – Is One Enough?”
by Manuel Marino | Audio, Technology
Photo by PascalSijen
Starting your venture into the world of home theater can be a daunting task, especially when you’re bombarded with a plethora of information on how to install or operate your home theater system. It can be overwhelming for consumers of all experience levels and lead to frustration. To help alleviate this, we have compiled a list of common home theater misconceptions and have done our best to provide explanations that will not only help you understand them but also enhance your knowledge of home theaters more quickly.
Television Refresh Rate:
As you explore the prices and specifications of various TVs, you may wonder what each point signifies and what difference it makes. It’s easy to assume that a higher number automatically means better quality. However, when it comes to features like refresh rate, this is far from the truth. The refresh rate of a television indicates how frequently its image updates. In theory, a higher refresh rate might improve the image quality and smoothness, but many manufacturers simply overspecify their TVs. Even a high-definition Blu-ray player, at its maximum capability, typically operates at 60Hz, meaning that, for the most part, that extra refresh rate you pay for … ...Read the rest.
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