If you’re trying to choose the best subwoofer for your home audio setup, you may be wondering about the differences between ported and sealed subwoofers. Both types of subwoofers have their benefits, but which one is right for you? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each ...

As you explore the world of sound and recording, you will come across terms like RMS and peak. But what is the difference between these two measurements? It is important to understand the differences so that you can assess audio signals correctly and understand the quality of the speakers you ...

In order to understand speaker components, it is important first to understand sound. Sound is a type of energy that travels through the air, or any other medium, as a vibration of pressure waves. When these pressure waves reach our ears, they cause the eardrum to vibrate, which in turn ...

When thinking of utilizing speakers in general, most thoughts generally move towards listening to music in one capacity or another. It's true that music is the driving force for good quality-sounding speakers. People are influenced, inspired, and simply enjoy listening to music. Some people focus so deeply on the quality ...

Music in your home can make the world of a difference in creating the home atmosphere you desire. With technology continuing to grow and expand, figuring out what speakers would work best for you can be confusing, or at least daunting. This article is to help articulate what speakers ...

If you're looking to add a home theater to your new or preexisting house, there are some things you don't want to miss when it comes to creating a home theater experience that best fits your needs, your allotted area, and your desired experience, and your budget. To make your ...

Technology has been advancing in the AV industry extremely fast over the last decade. We are to the point where people are adding home theaters and extravagant backyard movie escapes to their own homes! Essentially, these homeowners have the freedom to watch movies comfortably at home and the money that ...

Adding a Sub to Multiroom Audio

If you’ve ever been to the movie theater or installed a subwoofer in a car stereo system; you know the benefits and unique experience that come from adding a subwoofer to an audio system. You may already have a home audio system that ...

‘Tis the season of giving with the holidays around the corner, if you’re a last-minute gift-buyer like me, then you might be scrambling around for what to buy your family. If this is the case, we have a few ideas for everyone, including your kids, family gifts, or even gifts ...

A whole-home audio system has been moving its way up in popularity over the last several years. With passing time, technology has advanced and there are now more options for anyone. These options are what helps you to find the “right” system that works for you. Solutions can vary in ...

Is turning your home into a smart home really worth all of the trouble? Have you experienced being inside a home that can be controlled through one system (ie. a phone, Control4 system, iPad/tablet)? Obeying the homeowner’s every command!

They could turn the lights on as it gets darker in ...

PC Gaming Setup

For all of you PC gamers, you know just how important your “battle station” is. Every setup consists of (at the very least) a gaming chair, a gaming desk, a keyboard and a mouse, one or more monitors, and the PC itself. Generally, when you have the ...

Now, who understands how it feels and the excitement when getting a new T.V.? The anticipation of getting to turn it on after it is all set up and connected to whatever “service” (Hulu, Netflix, DirecTV) that you have, is the best feeling! With all of these new television releases ...

Retrofitting is a basic term in construction meaning “to update your home from an older building with older outdated technology and adding newer technology to update it.” With the VSSL A.1 Audio Streaming Amplifier, retrofitting is made simple.

Take whichever room/area is outdated and make it new again, by ...

Electronic racks have become a popular addition to most household and commercial electronic installation projects. But why are racks becoming so popular? Does anyone really need an electronic AV rack? What is the purpose of using a rack to house all of that equipment and all of those wires? It's ...

With summer just around the corner, we know that you are looking at your landscaping options and wondering where to start. What can you include in your outdoor audio systems that will give you a premium sound?

There are so many different options available, however, we all know that the ...

We know that the VSSL amplifiers are designed to be easy to use. However, we do know that there are some instances where you just can’t figure out how to fix an issue. So we have compiled all of your frequently asked questions and made it easily accessible for you. ...

Have you ever had a quick question for TruAudio that you wish you didn’t have to call tech support or your sales associate for? Well, TruAudio has compiled this quick list of top 25 Frequently Asked Questions for anyone to reference!

1.  How do you set up the DSP ...

Most audio enthusiasts that have speakers set up in their home, installed them for a specific reason; on the patio to make summer barbecues unforgettable, in the kitchen when a little inspiration is needed, and for the surround sound in the home theater room (who wants to go out to ...

When looking for a sound system, the speakers play a huge part in what you are shopping for. The ultimate goal of a speaker is to produce clear audio output, whether its music or coming from your T.V. But how do you achieve this experience? Where does the sound come ...

The importance of having a good in-vehicle sound system used to be the “big thing”. But now having quality sound throughout your home is the newest trend. Having a home audio system that sounds crisp and clear no matter where you are at in your home is an essential set ...

In the world of audio sound systems, most people think of them only being applicable to homes or being put into their cars, but an audio system can be installed in just about any room or space for any application.

The most popular commercial applications include places like; medical offices ...

As a business who continues to grow each year, we know that keeping up with social media is important. Distributors and dealers want to see new products, ways that they can use those products (called “lifestyle” images/videos), and where those products fit into their life. The way that products are ...

What is The Purpose of Subwoofers?

A popular question that seems to be on the minds of audio customers is, “Why do I need a quality subwoofer, what is the point?”. Subwoofers are what gives you more bass. It is what extends the sound of your music. Of course, if ...

There has been a lot of technological advances recently and it is to the point where people are adding home theaters and extravagant backyard movie escapes. Essentially, these homeowners have the freedom to watch movies comfortably at home and the extra money that would have been wasted at a commercial ...

Sound is a fascinating thing to understand. At this point, you may not know much about sound and how it is transferred, or you may be educated on the topic but did you know that sound essentially is just a vibration that moves air particles? Essentially, when something vibrates in ...

What Is Outdoor Landscape Audio?

For those of you who are backyard enthusiasts that love to spend time in the comfort of their own home, an outdoor landscape sound system is certainly the thing for you! Imagine installing an outdoor luxury audio system, that is positioned around your large patio-seating ...

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Dolby Atmos surround sound has been compared to the clarity of a 4k T.V., only it's for your ears. For those of you who are audiophiles, Dolby is definitely the best hearing experience that you can possibly hope for in an in-home theater. It is the first ...

Who wants a new in-home theater installed in their house this summer?! With the popularity of having a home cinema room growing more and more each year, it is important for those of you who are newbies, to know, “Why is theater design so important?” Where do you start and ...

The new "It" trend is building a theater in your home to avoid driving to a commercial movie theater. Sounds great right?! Opinions of this trend seem to swing both ways and several will argue that the home theater doesn't come close to the experience of a commercial theater. Many ...