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You're using HDMI wrong on your smart TV: Here’s how to fix the mistake once and for all
Maximize your audio setup and simplify cable management by connecting your soundbar or receiver to the right HDMI port on your TV.
Why every soundbar I owned sounded flat, and how a cheap stereo system fixed it
I tried Vizio, Sony, and Bose soundbars, but they always felt small. A $180 used stereo sounds bigger, fuller, and cost less.
Your TV’s built-in speakers sound awful—even a cheap Bluetooth speaker is better
Modern TVs sacrifice sound for thinness, but you don't have to live with it
Why '90s giant TVs looked amazing but were actually terrible to own
I project you can't give these away today.
This one small upgrade makes any budget turntable sound high-end
Before buying a new turntable, try swapping your cartridge to unlock better clarity, detail, and sound from your vinyl.
Google made an audiophile’s dream streaming device (and killed it after 1 generation)
People are still buying used Chromecast Audio dongles 10 years later.
Amazon releases its take on Samsung's The Frame TV—and its slimmest Fire TV Stick yet
The Ember Artline TV even uses AI to suggest its always-on artwork.
4 extreme home theater projects I’d totally do if I had the money
Who wouldn't want a mini movie theater in their home if it were possible?
Samsung's 2026 Micro RGB TVs are here—can Sony compete?
The color-accurate TVs offer a lower starting price.
LaserDisc proved movies could be collected like records—it just needed better marketing
They're literally like big video records.
Don't buy a soundbar, 10-year-old surround systems are better and cheaper
Stop simulating surround sound and get the real thing.
I finally found a reason to use the USB port on my smart TV
Okay, technically, I'm not the one using it
Disney+'s weird relationship with Blu-ray is hurting physical media
Disney's distribution slowdown is not only hurting collectors and fans, but is repeating one of the companies' worst traditions.
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 are great, but they still lack the feature I love most
Design isn't all about appearances
