The Bose Soundtouch 120 and the Sonos Playbar are two pretty similar systems, but the Soundtouch does have some advantages over the Playbar, and vice versa. Here is a brief comparison and a little bit of a guide to help you decide if you are trying to choose between the two. As a qualifier we […]
Why A Power Conditioner Is a Good Idea
For those of you who may not know, a power conditioner is a device that smooths out voltage to electrical devices plugged into A/C power outlets. This is meant to protect sensitive electronic equipment from damage that may occur if voltage drops too low during a brownout type situation or goes too high during a […]
Is a Sound System Really Worth It?
Yes, a sound system adds lots of pleasure and enjoyment to listening to music and television so it is definitely worth while. You should not, however, purchase a sound system if you can not afford to buy it in one payment. We think that sound systems are great for most people though. Well, this is […]
How You Mount A Soundbar
People will buy a soundbar mostly for the upgraded sound it gives listeners over the speakers that come in a TV. Another great benefit of buying a soundbar that people realize after they get it set up, is that it actually looks great in your living room or media room. The problem is that it […]
When You Should Setup Your Own Sound System
Get a professional installer to set up your sound system, or do it yourself. This is a decision people really struggle with when they decide to take the plunge and get serious about having a great sound system. This is true when people are primarily focused on music, and it’s true when they are focused on […]
What a Subwoofer Really Is
A subwoofer is a speaker device that only produces the lowest tones, otherwise known as the bass. A subwoofer is not intended to be used as a stand-alone speaker, music would not sound like music if it was only played through a subwoofer. Rather a subwoofer (also known as a sub) is meant to augment […]
Soundbar Explained Simply
Have you ever heard the term soundbar used in the speaker industry? Are you researching Sonos and have you seen a Playbar, and seen it referred to as a soundbar? While this term is used a lot of speaker industry insiders and those “in-the-know”, not many casual home audio shoppers have heard this term. Here […]
Why You Shouldn’t Buy A Playbar For Music
We see it all the time. A customer loves the look of the Playbar, they see that it has the most internal speakers of any Sonos speaker system product, and that it is the most expensive. From this, they draw the conclusion that it also has the best pure sound quality. For a music enthusiast, […]