Electrical

If your home is being fitted with a home theatre, distributed audio system, smart wiring or even a home automation system, chances are you’ll need an equipment rack to keep all the electronics organised, well-ventilated and easily accessible. Whether you're renovating or upgrading, choosing the right rack setup will make a big difference to performance, longevity and ease of maintenance.

Having an audio system that lets you pipe music out to your backyard is fantastic, but requires a bit of careful planning and the...

Poor cables won't do justice to a high-end AV system, and may even contribute to it becoming damaged. Different purposes require different cables too...

For the sake of keeping neighbourhoods happy, there are usually restrictions in place on how much noise you can make at given times. Learn...

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.

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

Designing a home theatre isn’t just about the biggest screen or loudest speakers. If you want immersive sound without disturbing the rest of your home (or neighbours), proper soundproofing is essential. Whether you're building from scratch or upgrading an existing room, here's what you need to know about soundproofing a home theatre.

The shape of a room, what it contains, and the textures and materials that are used throughout are just a few of the things...

All kinds of speakers are available for all kinds of purposes, and it's not always as simple as getting the biggest set available. Find...

Multi-room AV is far more versatile than a conventional hi-fi system, because it gives you the freedom to access to your music from any...