Double brick walls and RWAR
Double brick walls and room-within-a-room (RWAR) designs work by adding a void between the inside and outside walls, often with a layer of insulation...
Plasterboard walls and soundproofing
Purpose-built plasterboard products allow for a far greater amount of soundproofing and noise reduction than conventional plasterboard. Soundproofing plasterboard is also relatively inexpensive, and...
100-plus best movies to show off your home cinema
Want to know what the best movies are to test the limits of your home cinema with? Read one expert's extensive list of movies...
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...
Tweeters
Most speakers make use of small, high-frequency drivers called 'tweeters'. Tweeters are responsible for reproducing high pitched sounds, from 1500Hz upwards.
Most loudspeakers with any...
How to choose home theatre doors
Getting a home theatre just right is an art - one that requires very careful control over both light and sound. Find out how...
Woven vs perforated projection screens
A quality screen is vital to the successful installation of a projected home theatre. Learn about the pros and cons of woven and perforated...
What’s the difference between a DVR and a PVR?
If you're looking to replace their VCR will most likely have to choose between a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and a Personal Video Recorder...
How a soundbar works
Soundbars offer a simple way to create a surround-sound like experience using a single piece of hardware. Find out what soundbars are and how...
How to connect banana plugs
There are many ways to connect your receiver to your speakers, but banan plugs are seen as a preferred option. Find out how to...