Many people may wonder – do monitors come with speakers? With such a wide range of monitors in different price categories, you will find that some monitors do come with speakers and some do not. What you will probably find is that most modern or current monitors do have integrated speakers although you should confirm…
Category: Speakers
How to Connect External Speakers to TV without an Audio Output
Technology changes and improves at a rapid rate. While this is generally great news it can sometimes cause compatibility issues. Not all modern equipment works with older technology and this can cause issues when you upgrade part of a system. We look at the issue of how to connect external speakers to a TV without…
The 6 Best Tower Speakers of 2023
Tower speakers are often the best option for your home audio needs. They tend to be relatively large floor-standing speakers and most have a sleek modern design. They typically deliver a rich sound across all frequencies as they use multiple drivers. The other option is bookshelf speakers. The advantage of these is that they are…
How to make your speakers louder
While in most instances the average speaker is loud enough there are times when we want and need more volume. There are several ways to achieve this. Much will depend on the type of speaker we are talking about. We will give you some tips and tricks for various speakers and how to make them…
How to connect wireless speakers to a receiver
Many people find the idea of connecting wireless speakers quite daunting but it need not be so. It is a fairly simple task. It also only has to be done once and then you can enjoy the freedom of wireless speakers with no hassle, no wires, and no clutter. We look at how to connect…
Wired vs Wireless Speakers
Some time back the only option available to us was wired speakers. With advancements in wireless technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and others, wireless speakers became a viable and popular option. Many people argued that the quality of wireless speakers was inferior but is this still the case today? We look at a common debate…
What is Speaker Crossover? (Answered)
An often asked question is,” What are Speaker Crossovers and what do they do? To those without experience, the concept can sound quite daunting. We will answer the question and help you to understand the basics. We will try not to get too complex. Why speaker crossovers are needed Individual loudspeaker drivers are not able…
What is an Audio Receiver? (Answered)
The world of audio is often so confusing—so many names for so many different things that all seem to matter. Audio receivers are one of those essential things you’ve probably heard of but might not exactly understand. So what is an audio receiver? An audio receiver is a device that accepts audio signals. It seems…
What is Impedance (Ohms)? (Answered)
Very often one reads the specification of audio equipment and comes across the term – impedance. Often people are a bit unsure of the exact meaning of this term and how it affects their audio system. We will explain the term and take the mystery out of it by answering the question -what is impedance? …
The 10 Best Soundbars Under $200 of 2023
Even the best TVs need a bit of help in the sound department. A full home theater or surround-sound system can be costly and often rather large. An affordable yet remarkably powerful option is a soundbar. It will take your movie soundtracks, music, and other audio to new levels. We take a look at the…