Home entertainment

There's a bit of an art to properly soundproofing a house. Mostly it comes down to knowing how sound travels through different materials, and...

Learn more about soundproofing, how it's measured, how it's achieved and what you need to do to better soundproof your home.   Soundproofing materials help to...

When it comes to designing or renovating a home, acoustics are often overlooked. But how sound behaves in a space can significantly impact comfort and functionality, whether you're building a home theatre, designing an open-plan living area or creating a peaceful bedroom retreat.

When you're planning a renovation or extension and want serious performance in soundproofing, fire safety and thermal control, double brick walls—or a more advanced room-within-a-room (RWAR) system—can make a big difference.

A home theatre should be your escape—loud explosions, quiet dialogue, immersive soundscapes—all without disturbing the rest of the house or your neighbours. That’s where soundproofing comes in.

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

Barrier boards, also known as acoustic boards, are specially designed boards that feature two outer layers sandwiching a sound absorbing material. They are a...

Sound pollution laws make for good neighbours - and knowing what everyone's rights and responsibilities are in terms of sound levels will also help...

Got the plush recliners, surround sound dialled in and a massive screen ready to roll? Then it’s time to give your home cinema the debut it deserves. Whether you’ve gone all-in on Dolby Atmos or just want to see what your new projector can really do, these 100 movies are here to wow.

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