The Speaker Guys

On wall speakers that will look good next to your TV

2012-01-08T20:47:00.003-05:00

These days most folks want their speakers to be heard and not seen. Bose was one of the first companies to capitalize on this trend many years ago. For those of us who don't really want Bose due to let's say, compromised low end, we're starting to see a greater selection of speakers that don't disappear, but at least look nice next to our high-end TV. The Shadow 25 from Monitor Audio is only 4

Best Internet Radio for Kitchen or Bedroom

2011-12-25T12:29:00.002-05:00

There are times when you just want good sounding music in your kitchen or bedroom. You don't need super hi fi or stereo, you just want music that sounds good and works easily. On sale now for $139 with free shipping see link at bottom of page for this special deal In the past you'd be relegated to cheap clock radios that got squanky reception and had similar sound. With the advent of Network

Bluetooth Speakers & the Creative D200

2011-12-10T16:09:00.000-05:00

Check out the D200 for under $93 at Amazon Bluetooth speakers are all the rage, and why shouldn't they be. Everyone hates wires. Speaker docks are nice to be able to charge your iPod, iPhone or Android device but then it's not in your pocket. And for Android devices you have such a small choice of docks it's difficult to find one you will like. Two Solutions for wireless speakers Bluetooth and

Boston Acoustic Discount Coupon Black Holiday 2011

2011-11-25T16:07:00.000-05:00

Boston Acoustics is offering 25% off its already reduced selection of refurbished products. Think certified pre-owned Lexus here. These are high quality products that have been returned for one reason or another. (wife did not like it anyone?) Well, some guys loss, your gain. Use coupon code BA25OFF (likely case sensitive. . Visit the BA Outlet store here with Free shipping -- Free 30 day

iPod Dock Reviews & Tips for Christmas Shopping

2011-11-13T21:20:00.002-05:00

Everyone needs an iPod dock for someone on their Christmas list in 2011. Well, almost everyone. Here is a list of site reviewing the latest crop of iPod speakers for the holiday season, and our favorites. The following list only includes sites that concentrate mostly on docks that play music from your iPod touch or iPhone. Next week we'll talk about speakers that also allow internet WiFi radio.

Jawbone Jambox Personal Speaker

2011-10-04T10:41:00.001-04:00

Ok, to start with this is not a hi-fi speaker system by anyone's standard, but it is cute and according to many reviews it can deliver some punch for its size. Bluetooth Equipped with Bluetooth you can keep your iPhone or other bluetooth music device in your pocket and your Jambox anywhere you'd like, as long as it's within 30 feet of your bluetooh device. Coolness Factor We have to give this

Denon Opens Online Store

2011-09-30T08:57:00.000-04:00

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; You can now purchase Denon products directly from Denon in the US at http://usa.denon.com/ Why would you want to purchase direclty from Denon? Pricing - Nope. Denon controls their pricing and you have to pay the same price from all authorized dealers, the price on their website is List Price. Same as what you'll pay everywhere else.

When AirPlay is Better Than Bluetooth

2011-09-25T11:56:00.000-04:00

When AirPlay is Better Than Bluetooth AirPlay compatible speakers are starting to come out in greater numbers. Mostly though these are higher end wireless, streaming speakers. Bluetooth speakers tend to be of lesser quality (sound wise), not bad, just not up to par with AirPlay offerings. It won't always be this way we're sure but for now... var addthis_config = {"

High End Full Sounding AirPlay Speaker

2011-09-14T04:03:00.000-04:00

Filed under "not here yet" This Scandinavian speaker company with their Full Room technology and 360 degree sound experience Libratone promises detailed audiophile-like sound from a small, wireless, and AirPlay compatible speaker.First they are a bit weird with the fuzzy cover and all the colors. Not sure how many folks will buy the colors. I'd bet some time around June of 2012 you'll see red and

Why Do Speakers Cost so Much?

2011-09-07T21:48:00.005-04:00

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Buying a Blu-ray Home Theater System

2011-08-30T10:08:00.005-04:00

Sometimes you just want simple. Buying a receiver, blu-ray player, and separate speakers and subwoofer can often be a difficult task. Will they match up well, will I have to get a unified remote control, multiple vendors to deal with if something goes wrong, hard to use. Fortunately there is an easy way out. Blu-ray home theater systems The Home Theater in a Box category (HTIB for short) has

What is a 2.5 way Speaker?

2011-08-22T16:21:00.000-04:00

Two.Five way speakers are a weird duck but can sound quite amazing. We know what a 2 way speaker is and what a 3 way speaker is, and the difference there. But what the heck is with the 1/2? First let's do a quick review of what a 2 and 3 way speaker does. Two-way speakers usually has two drivers in them A Bass Speaker which produces all the mid and low frequencies A Tweeter which produces

New Outdoor Speaker Section in our Store

2011-08-03T17:36:00.000-04:00

It's still summer and that means outdoor entertaining. Late summer is the best time to buy outdoor speakers as manufacturers try to reduce stock before the fall. Gear up today for that carzy labor day party. Visit our outdoor speaker store today. Shown at left Boston Acoustics Voyager VOYA4W 4.5-Inch 2-Way Outdoor Speakers (White)

Sonos announces PLAY:3

2011-08-03T16:59:00.000-04:00

Sonos recently announced it PLAY:3, a new lower cost entry system for its wireless music system. What is Sonos? They are more of a wireless music/speaker company than anything else. They allow you to put music in your home almost anywhere you'd like with no wires other than the power cord for the speakers. Sonos lets you play Pandora, iTunes music and thousands of other Internet stations.

Best Home Theater Speakers 2011

2011-07-28T10:29:00.001-04:00

The Holiday season is approaching. It won't be along before you start seeing Christmas wreath's in stores, right next to the labor day sales and pumpkins. Crazy, I know. Now is the time to start thinking about adding some nice home theater speakers to go with that 65" LED LCD TV you bought to watch March Madness! Where to find Home Theater Speaker Reviews There is no shortage of places to

Headphones for Jogging

2011-07-08T14:21:00.002-04:00

It's summer and it time to get out and run, jog or walk your way to at least somewhat better health. Time to leave your $1,000 home theater system behind and get outside. This does not mean leaving quality sound behind. It's time to break out the Tiny Speakers! Headphones. Jogging with headphones To be effective headphones for jogging need to fit snug in your ear canal. Some people can't

Subwoofer Sale for 4th of July

2011-07-04T12:39:00.001-04:00

Posted July 4, 2011 - Van's is having a big sale on subwoofers. Not big news itself. But the number of high quality subs they have on sales is.We like this Klipsch 10" 200 watt sub for $249, which seems to be a sweet spot cost-wise for most consumers. It usually lists for $349. Van's has lots of other units on sale this week too including subs for BA, Polk, Velodyne and more. Click Here To Shop

Surround Sound Receiver for under $250

2011-07-01T14:32:00.000-04:00

You can't really do much surround sounding without a good surround receiver. Sony makes some pretty decent ones, as does Denon, Marantz and Pioneer. The sweet spot for most consumers is the $500-$600 price point. So when we saw this Sony on sale at Buy.com for half off we had to post it. Get a Sony STR-DN1010 7.1-Channel 3D Ready Home Theater Receiver Normally $499, for $249 at Buy.com, Valid

New Table Saw = New Speakers?

2011-07-01T09:22:00.000-04:00

It's summer. The weather is hot and the home wood shops are open! Are you the woodworking type? Want new speakers but don't want to purchase commercially available ones? Well maybe you want to build your own speakers. With the number of kits and parts available you can easily build your own speakers, and they will sound great. You can either build them from scratch by choosing your own wood, (

How MDF Speakers are Made

2011-06-29T17:41:00.002-04:00

MDF, or medium density fiberboard is used in most mid-level speakers and in many high end ones as well. Speaker companies use it because it is easy to work with, inexpensive and is extremely rigid. The rigidity and density is important so that the speaker cabinet does not color the sound as it bounces around inside the cabinet. Do MDF speakers look worse than real wood? In short, no. A high

Yahama Receiver with Built in Subwoofer

2011-06-25T12:56:00.000-04:00

Ok, this has to go down as one of the strangest ideas I've ever seen. This is Yamaha's answer to a really low space receiver/soundbar system. The Yamaha YHT-S400BL has a subwoofer built into the receiver, and a very skinny soundbar. Hight Ratings Here's the weird thing. This unit gets 4 stars from Amazon buyers. I understand the convenience of not having to have a separate subwoofer on the

Deals on Center Channel Speakers

2011-06-23T15:59:00.002-04:00

Center channel speakers are the most popular addition to a home theater. Why, because the center channel adds depth to the front sound stage, by bringing the vocals to the center where they belong, and creating a wider space for right and left music and sound effects to play out. Quality is paramount The center channel speaker is arguably the most important speaker in your home theater. Think

Speaker Height Placement

2011-06-16T19:08:00.000-04:00

The height your speakers are at makes a difference in how they will sound. Makes sense right? In general speakers should be placed so the tweeter is pretty much at ear level of the listener. This is because many tweeters don't have a very good dispersion range. This means as you go off-axis on them you start to lose some volume and possibly tone. While it may be difficult to get all listeners

Get More Bass From Your Speakers

2011-06-15T17:14:00.000-04:00

Even if you have a small bookshelf or tower speaker, if it has a rear port, you can likely get more bass than you are getting today. The rear port on a bass reflex speaker design is there to increase the bass response of the speaker. These ports are usually tuned to a frequency that compliments the overall tone of the speaker. Simple Changes that Increase Bass Ideally a rear ported

Boston Acoustics vs Polk Entry Level Soundbars

2011-06-11T14:00:00.000-04:00

Soundbars for bedroom or second room home theater setups are one of the fastest growing speaker categories. It's easy to see why. Why, here is a list. East to set up Take up little space Usually has a wireless subwoofer Much easier to use than complex AV receivers Relatively cheap Virtual Surround Sound has gotten much better (don't need rear speakers) However some soundbars can be very