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How Much Should You Spend on Speakers vs. an Amplifier

How Much Should You Spend on Speakers vs. an Amplifier?

Unless you’re a musician or audio professional, you likely didn’t purchase an amplifier the last time you picked up a new pair of earbuds or TV speakers. Those looking for a higher quality sound system or greater control over their audio may want to consider looking into purchasing an amplifier. However, amplifiers are only necessary

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Can Exposed Speaker Wires Cause a Fire

Can Exposed Speaker Wires Cause a Fire?

You usually have to splice speaker wires to connect them to your amp and speakers. If you forget to apply electrical tape, the wires will stay exposed. While this undoubtedly saves time, many people do wonder whether exposed speaker wires are safe, and whether they can cause a fire in your home. Even though the

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How To Remove Speaker Wires From a Wall (DIY Guide)

How To Remove Speaker Wires From a Wall (DIY Guide)

In the 90s and 00s, few middle-class homes were complete without an extensive stereo system in the basement and speakers in every house’s common rooms. As a result, many homes have derelict speakers and random wires on or in their walls. So, how do you remove them without making a mess? Here are 5 steps

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Are Expensive Car Speakers Worth It? Here's How to Decide

Are Expensive Car Speakers Worth It? Here’s How to Decide

It doesn’t hurt to have the best sound in your car. Many cars come with default factory-installed speakers that prompt many car owners to upgrade to high-end speakers. But is opting for expensive car speakers worth it? Expensive car speakers are worth it. They’re superior in terms of design and produce better sound output. They

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Speakers Crackle When Turning Volume Up: 8 Common Causes

Speakers Crackle When Turning Volume Up: 8 Common Causes

Have you ever turned up the volume when your favorite song comes on, only for your speakers to crackle? It’s an obnoxious noise, but what exactly causes speakers to crackle? Speakers can crackle when turning the volume up, due to a poor connection, interference from nearby electrical devices, amplifier problems, poor subwoofer positioning, dust, voice

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Do Speaker Cables Need To Be the Same Length

Do Speaker Cables Need To Be the Same Length?

If you’re building a home theater system, all the cabling can become fussy and complicated. And some speakers are far away from the amp, so you have to use a longer cable for them. But do speaker cables need to be the same length? Speaker cables don’t need to be the same length. The length

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