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Finding Your "Sweet Spot:" Which Speaker Configuration Is Right for You?

by Matt Whitlock on April 21, 2008 5:30 PM

There are many different types of surround sound systems - 5.1, 6.1, & 7.1 configurations as well as other products that only use one or two speakers. So many configurations make it difficult to determine... More »

Tips to "Protect" Yourself Against a Locked Up Receiver

by Matt Whitlock on April 10, 2008 2:27 PM

Getting ready to fire up your favorite CD or DVD, only to have your receiver continually shut itself off for no reason other than "Protect"? What is it protecting? Why does it continue to turn... More »

Clear Up Your Confusion - The "Need-to-Know" on 1080P

by Matt Whitlock on March 14, 2008 12:02 PM

Excerpt from the TechLore article " What Does 1080p Do For Me?" The ATSC standard allows for two entirely different resolutions to be considered "high-definition". One of these resolutions is the 720p format, which as... More »

Make the Right Choice Before You Encode - Learn About Audio Formats

by Jesse Frederick on February 15, 2008 2:14 PM

Virtually everyone uses these various audio formats. Who hasn’t heard of iTunes or RealPlayer? Whether we realize it or not, this is good information for all of us to know. Let’s cover the basics, shall... More »

Disney and Monster Present: The Higher Definition Home Theater Experience

by Cari C. on February 8, 2008 5:40 PM

Walt Disney Studios and Monster Cable have joined forces to create an educational DVD to enlighten Monster consumers how to get the most out of their home theater experience. This demo video is available along... More »

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Are You Shorting Your System? Top Tips For Picking Better Cables

by Matt Whitlock on June 19, 2007 7:14 PM

Devices you buy for your home A/V system don't work if you just plug them into the wall. They need to be connected to the rest of your components in order to carry the output signals to where they need to go. Without all of these cables connecting our equipment together, nothing in your system would have a picture or sound. Using... More »

Dizzied By Digital Audio Connections?

by Matt Whitlock on August 3, 2007 3:10 PM

Remember the days when connecting your turntable, 8-track, and tape player all used the same two cables? For years connecting audio to a receiver was a snap because there was only one way to do it. Well... those days are gone... More »

A/V Receiver - Home Theater Connection Guide

by Monster Cable on June 11, 2007 2:16 PM

The Audio/Video (A/V) receiver accepts audio and video input signals from your source components (DVD player, satellite TV receiver, digital cable box, HDTV tuner, etc), and then sends output to your TV and speaker system. That means you need to make the right connections both going in to the receiver and out from it. More »

Satellite TV/Digital Cable Receiver - Home Theater Connection Guide

by Monster Cable on June 11, 2007 2:54 PM

Direct-Broadcast Satellite TV systems (DBS) offer some of the highest quality home entertainment available. To get the most out of your satellite TV system, optimize your hookup for best performance! More »

Are You Connected? Top Guides For Mastering Your Home Theater Setup

by Monster Cable on June 11, 2007 1:49 PM

Here you'll find detailed, easy-to-understand information to get the most out of your home theater. Hook up your individual AV components the right way and you'll enjoy maximum performance with the best possible picture and sound. More »

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