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The “sub crawl” is a little-known way you can optimize the placement of your surround sound system’s subwoofer. I rely on it whenever I get a new system to test or buy for myself. It can seem odd, but ...

We built and tested the Creative Sound Solutions SDX12 Subwoofer kit. Does the DIY 12" sealed subwoofer kit buy you more performance than commercial offerings? Read on to find out. Many of our readers ...

There was an era in the evolution of home audio where choosing a wireless surround system over traditional wired speakers was an act of compromise. Hiding ugly speaker wire in the nooks and crannies ...

Which REL subwoofer is best? No home theater system is complete without a boomy subwoofer. REL is a trusted brand that offers a wide range of subwoofers. Still, it can be tricky to know what kind of ...

The SI-1010P in-floor subwoofer is a great solution for those who want big bass but don't want to place a big sub in their room. It earned our Large Bassaholic rating while being hidden from sight.

These bookshelf speakers are excellent for music playback, but you'll want to stick with a soundbar for theater-shaking surround sound.

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