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Perfect speaker sound isn’t just about buying great gear — it’s about setting it up right. From placement and stands to cables and calibration, small tweaks can transform your listening experience.

Looking for affordable high-end audio cables that won’t empty your bank account? QED Audio Cables are well made and very solid performers. I’m waltzing into the cable minefield this week because I ...

The Clarus Audiophile Crimson Series cables are more expensive than some entry-level systems but they do deliver what they promise. I already put on my fire suit for this one. Cables are one of the ...

This is a pretty silly pet peeve of mine, but I really hate devices that have hardwired cables. One of the most common offenders is subwoofers' power cables; you almost never see one that's removable.

We rank our picks for top budget computer speakers, from best options under $150 to insanely great ones that cost a little ...

Your AV receiver probably has a hidden audio mode that'll stop speaker hiss in its tracks. Here's how to use it, and how it ...

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