Music to test speakers with

Obviously everyone has different tastes, but the right sorts of music can make a significant difference to how objectively you're able to test your...

What is overscan?

Overscanning is a hangover from older technologies - and if it's turned on, it may be affecting the quality of the image on your...
Where to position speakers

Where to position speakers

Speaker systems, particularly those that use surround technologies, are designed to be positioned in very specific ways. Find out how to position your speakers...

Home audio components

A modern home theatre is more than just a big screen and a comfy chair. It’s an integrated system designed to deliver a true cinematic experience—crisp visuals, immersive sound and seamless control.

Windows and doors in home theatres

When you're designing a dedicated home theatre room, one of the most important decisions is whether to include windows—and if so, how to manage them. While natural light is great in most areas of the home, it can seriously compromise the performance of your ho

What is home audio?

Great sound can elevate an ordinary space into a fully immersive experience—whether you’re watching a movie, hosting a party or just streaming a playlist while cooking dinner. Home audio is no longer just about hi-fi systems and chunky speakers. It’s about how sound integrates seamlessly into your home to enhance comfort, lifestyle and entertainment.

Soundproofing glue

Soundproofing glues are special glues that are used to prevent sound from travelling between layers of more rigid materials. Soundproofing glue, when applied correctly,...

Home theatre seating

A home theatre isn’t just about screens and sound—it’s about the experience. And nothing defines that experience more than the seating. From recliners to tiered platforms, getting it right can take your home theatre from average to unforgettable.

Surround sound vs. stereo

The difference is fairly obvious to anyone who's heard it, but which is appropriate where? And what sort of surround sound technology should you...

SpectraFlora launches Aphelia 8

SpectraFlora has launched the Aphelia 8, a two-way loudspeaker. Aphelia 8 distils the same essence of its acclaimed flagship, the Celata 88, into a more compact form.