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AV Home Theater includes basic and broad topics about audio, video and home theater.

For help in choosing the best equipment for your home theater system.

Buy and Sell Home Audio, Home Theater and Videogames with ease and tiny fees.

Get help in setting up and connecting your home theater system.
Speaker placement and equipment connections.

Remotes, Cables, Connectors, Wiring, Power Management, Accessories and Tweaks.

The latest on Home Theater Receivers, Processors and Amps for your system.

Audio Compression and Equalization Technologies | Formats | Bass Management | LFE
Audyssey | MCACC | YPAO | ARC | Dolby Digital | DTS | 5.1 - 7.1 - 9.2 | Surround Sound

CRT, DLP, LED DLP, LCoS, D-ILA, Flat-Panel LCD and Plasma High Definition Displays and Processors.

Video calibration software, tools, and techniques discussion to achieve maximum image fidelity.

Disc Media Players including Blu-ray, HD-DVD, SD-DVD, Satellite Receivers, DVR/PVR and more.

Movies Discussion, User Reviews, TV Shows and anything related to Hollywood.

CRT, DLP and LCD Front Projection units for your home theater system.

Manufactured Screens and the most prolific DIY Screens specialist forums found anywhere.

Computers, HTPC and Media Servers related to Home Theater, Audio and Video.

All Video Gaming Discussion: Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox and PC Games.

General 2-Channel Discussion, Processors, DAC's, Amps, Tubes and Vintage Gear

DIY Kits, Amps, Preamps, Turntables, Cables, etc.

CD Players, Turntables, Phono Preamps, Cartridges and Stylus

Headphones, Earphones, In-Ear Monitors and Head Gear Amps

CD, SACD, Blu-ray, DVD and Vinyl LP Music

Pro Audio Gear | Software | Studios | Live Sound | Mastering | Recording | Mixing

Car Audio Headunits, Processors, Amplifiers, Speakers and Subwoofers.

Room EQ Wizard... for measuring room responses and correcting modal resonances.

MiniDSP, BFD DSP1124p, FBQ2496, DEQ2496, DCX2496, Anti-Mode 8033 and other electronic devices.

Components needed for calibrations and measurements.

Download the latest version of Room EQ Wizard, tested calibration files and test tones.

Manufactured Loudspeakers for your home theater or home audio system.

Manufactured Subwoofers for your home theater system.

SVSound is The Sound Authority for speakers and subwoofers.

The NEW Subwoofer Tests performed by Dale Rasco.
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DIY Loudspeaker design, testing and speaker build projects.

Enter into theory, brainstorming, design and modeling of do-it-yourself subwoofers.

CSS drivers with XBL technology... DIY Kits, Amplifiers, Cabinets, Speaker Components, DIY Accessories

Design and construction tips, installation help, and in-progress room build photos.

Showcase your finished Two-Channel audio system and listening room.

Design and construction tips along with installation help in building your dedicated home theater.

Home theater furniture and accessories such as theater signs, posters, popcorn machines.

Expert advise on acoustical treatment for your home theater or audio room.

Showcase your finished home theater. Custom designed and high-tech multimedia rooms.

See what equipment other members of the Shack have in their system.

General service discussions and technical service information for your equipment.  

Practical help with DIY repairs and maintenance with tips and service manuals.  

Contact Information on Manufacturers, Distributors, Vendors, Parts and Test Equipment Suppliers.  

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Get advice on service problems and share service experiences that may help others on a specific brand.

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Buy and Sell Equalizers (BFD, FBQ, DEQ, SMS-1, etc.) Crossovers, SPL Meters, Mics and Acoustic Panels.

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Buy, Sell or Trade your DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, CDs and Games.

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