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...
What’s the difference between SD and HD set top boxes?
Not all set top boxes are equal - and if you're on the market for one, it's important that you know what you're paying...
Types of home networks
Connecting devices to the Internet in your home can be done either using wires, or using wireless technologies. Find out more about the advantages...
Open platform home automation
Open platform systems provide a means with which many different home technologies and applications can be automated. Learn more about what open platforms are,...
Wireless internet laws
Wireless Internet is very popular, but there are rules relating to how it can be used - and connecting to your neighbour's access points...
3D TV
Is 3D TV the way of the future? Everything you need to know about 3D TV, including what it is, how it works, what...
What is HD TV?
What's 1080p, and do I really need it? How is it different from 1080i, or 720p, or 576p? What does it mean in terms...
Home theatre seating
An important part of good home theatre design is seating comfort. This includes not just what style of seats you choose to use, but...
Acoustic treatments and soundproofing
Creating a truly immersive environment for your home cinema means controlling sound, and faithfully recreating audio as the creator intended using acoustic treatments and...