20% off Everything at The Speaker Company

The Speaker Company is offering an incredible 20% off everything in their store with coupon code Most15 (case sensitive). Bookshelf speakers, Tower speakers, On-wall, In-wall speakers and a great selection of 5 different subwoofers including their T300 dual 10″ subwoofer with 300 watts for only $303.97 with free shipping, 30 day trial and free return shipping. You can’t loose on this one. While you’re their check out their product reviews on their site and on Bizrate.com.

Three of the Priciest Surround Sound Speakers Around!

When you write about audio and home theatre systems, you tend to wonder what are the best components out there that are currently available in the world, yes the world. So that being the notion derived for this article, we thought it frightfully exciting to take a look at some of the most expensive speakers that are currently on the market, well some are just mere concepts, but you get the point. We were quite surprised at just what we found, and the how immeasurably expensive some of these noise jamming thumpers were. That being said, we have outlined what we feel are three of the most expensive speakers that you could ever shell out your wad of cash on; and you had better have a pretty thick chunk of change if you wish to afford these beauties!

German Physik Gaudi’s
These pricey German-engineered speakers run a cool $250,000 per pair, and they do not come with a house, a garage or even a sports car, just speakers. Weighing in at monster 1720-pounds, with an impressive frequency range of 15-1900-MHz, these puppies will certainly blow the windows and doors off any manor they reside in. Here is the scoop: they use 4 DDD wave transducers in a line array on each side. If that’s not fancy enough there are 6-inch metal cones that accommodate the mid-bass and 4, 12-inch honeycomb flatcones, housed in steel frames, in the subwoofers of these gargantuan monsters; they are some of the biggest flatcones that have ever been created for any speaker. Finally, to top it all off the wood finish is created from custom and imported veneers that look sweet…to the tune of a quarter million dollars.

Alexandria X-2
Create by Wilson Audio, these are some of the best speakers that money can buy, and you will need a heaping amount of cash to get your hands on them, not to mention being on a waiting list about a mile long. So to get to the specs, here you go: there are two woofers in each speaker one that is 13-inches, and one that is 15-inches, WOW! These bass pounding buffs are complimented by two mid-range 7-inch custom beauties, augmented by a rear-firing super tweeter for the highs, and of course front tweeters on each speaker. They can carry 30-indents per speaker and will fill any room with robust and clear sound like you have never heard the likes of before. And they should, considering they will cost you roughly $135,000 a pair.

Sonnance “Three Wheeler”
When art, lots of money and audio technical engineering meet at an expo that everybody loves to see new gear arrivals make their debut, in enters the ‘Three Wheeler.’ While we were unable to find many specs at all about this speaker concept that was the brainchild of Sonnance and was demonstrated at the CEDIA trade show, we can tell you this: they look cool they are outdoor speakers with Bluetooth capability and they will cost you about $21,000 per speaker.

How to Select the Right Home Audio System for Your Needs (Part Three) Deciding On A System

Continuing where ‘Part Two’ left off, this part will help you to determine what the best home theater system is for your needs. Keep in mind, the more money that you spend does not necessarily warrant the best audio system for your needs. Sure there are some brands that are lauded by many, when in reality they deliver similar audio clarity as brands that cost nearly half the price. Your best bet when shopping for a home theatre system is to harness the power of the internet and use it to your advantage. The internet is the largest online mall in the universe, and you can easily find a far greater deal than the traditional 200% retail markup you will be subjected to at the local store.

These systems, found at this great online store in the link below, will deliver the audio power that your ears crave, without draining your wallet in the process. Remember shop smart, save money and get the same thing for less!
High Quality Home Theatre Systems For Less Money

Speaker Quality is a Must
You always want to look for speakers that have the best quality for the money that you are going to spend. First and foremost, look for quality, handcrafted speakers that come in wood finished cabinets, typically white, silver or black, and choose the color that will best compliments your home interior. As far as speaker quality goes, look for speakers that offer maximum magnetic shielding, and use high-efficiency domes in their tweeters for the best delivery of those trebles. For subwoofers and mid-ranges speakers, assure that they are least several inches, 3.5” for mids and 6.0” or larger for subs, and that they are made from aluminum or higher quality metals.

As far as kilohertz is considered, optimal ear ranges span from 125 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range, so make sure your speakers meet that bare minimum before shelling out any hard earned cash. Finally, make sure that the speakers that you buy come with a decent all-parts, all-labor warranty, just in case they malfunction. And last, but not least, assure that you match the wattage, ohms and impedance levels with the power amplifier that you are buying, for the best results. One last tip to offer, make sure you buy a self-powered subwoofer so that it does not drain any extra power from your amplifier, this will greatly increase the power of your other speakers.

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How to Shop For, Buy & Setup a Home Theatre System
We dug around on the video file sharing website, Youtube.com, and guess what, we were able to find this candid video, created by an expert, that details exactly what to look for and how to find those best bargains on a home theatre system. It also will tell you what tools you will need for setup and what cables. Then it gives detailed instructions on how to setup and install your new home theatre system that you just got a smoking deal on because you followed expert advice. So shop right the first time, and take a few minutes to check out this awesome advisory video.

How to Select the Right Home Audio System for Your Needs (Part Two) The Placement of Speakers

Continuing where ‘Part One’ left off, now that you know what types of speakers that you need to buy for optimal home audio enjoyment, it is time to touch on how to best place those speakers that you just bought for optimal audio clarity. We feel that most people will shy away from technical aspects that are least understood by the masses. So, we have striven, with this four-part series, on trying to keep the language as normal and as easy to understand as possible. What follows is how to place your speakers and how to determine what speakers that you find are actually worth buying. Courtesy of all of us audio nuts out there!

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The Placement of Speakers
The placement of your speakers is essential to your home audio needs for the best delivery of sound. Most 5.1 surround systems will come with 5-6 speakers that can really make your movie experience shine, if you know where to place them properly. There are some simple tricks that you can use to place your speakers effectively around your living room to maximize the audio signals that are being driven to your ears. Here is how.

Free Guide To Practical Home Speaker Placement

Center speaker:
You want to always place this speaker either on the top of your television set, some TVs have a flat screen and this is not possible, in this case place it below, in the center of your TV, so that the sound will emit towards you from the center. The center channel will direct all center signals to the room, and therefore needs to be centered.

Front Left & Right Speakers:
You want to make sure that these front speakers are always placed left and right corresponding to the signal that is being delivered to them, don’t put the left speaker on the right side of your TV. You want the speakers to be at least 6-8 feet apart from each other and you want the facing directly towards your couch. Make sure that there is even space between your left, right and center speaker for optimal sound delivery.

Surround Speaker Placement:
You want to place your surround speakers at least 2-3 feet above the ear level of where you are seated. You ideal want them positioned along side and towards the rear of where the back of your listening area envelops to create the optimal soundstage for your ears. Surround systems with to extra surround speakers can also have those extra satellite speakers wall-mounted for optimal audio clarity.

How to Place Speakers and Setup a Home Theatre
The good guys at ‘Best Buy’ demonstrate, in this instructional video that we found on the popular video file sharing website, Youtube.com, how to place speakers and how to effectively setup and connect your new home theatre system. While we always recommend shopping around online for your home theatre needs, as the internet doth bring us the best deals to be found ever, this video can serve as a great reference point for what professionals deem the best way to install and setup any home theatre system with multiple speakers for optimal sound. Use the advice in this video to properly setup your home theatre system and effectively place your speakers.

How to Select the Right Home Audio System for Your Needs (Part One)

We have commonly heard people fretting over what the best home audio system is for their residence. Many times we see people run out to the store and purchase an illustrious system that costs thousands of dollars and they will never even get to enjoy half of the features or the true spectrum of sound that the system is capable of. Essentially, we feel, this is money that is wasted. So, instead, we decided to create this multi-part blog about how to select the right home audio system for your needs, and with a budget in mind. No more over-buying that tower of speakers that you will never use half the power of. Learn how to shop for and purchase the right home audio system for your needs, on your budget, and start enjoying true home cinema today.

Determining your needs
Before you run out to the store and spend all of your hard earned loot on the home audio system that you may not really need, the first step is determining exactly what your home audio needs truly are. What type of a home do you live in: apartment, condo, house, mansion and so on? Obviously, those with a smaller domicile are going to need a system that delivers less power and takes up far less space than those whose living room has thirty foot tall ceilings.

How to Determine What you Need

Deciding on the speakers
Take this into consideration. You want at least 50-watts of power per speaker and you want a subwoofer that has its own power supply so that it does not drain power from your amplifier. Generally smaller rooms will be louder than a war with 50-watts pumping out the speakers. But medium-sized and larger rooms and rooms that have vaulted ceilings are going to require a bit more amps to really sound good. For a medium-sized room considered a 100-watts per speaker and a 150-watt subwoofer and for those monster living rooms with vaulted ceilings consider 150-watts+ per speaker and a monstrous, booming 250-watt sub.

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The Bottom Line
You never want to spend more than you have to for more than you need, that is just wasting money. Buy assuring that you are buying the power outputs that you need, you will both maximize your listening experience and minimize the impact of your purchase on your budget. We will delve into how to find deals on speakers and equipment in ‘Part Two’ of this blog. For now, just keep in mind that more is not necessarily better. And that name-brands offer about the same quality as less-known brands that charge less and equally deliver.

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Video Advice and Tips on Shopping for a Home Audio Theatre System
This shopping professional demonstrates the ins and the outs, the dos and the don’ts when it comes to shopping for and finding the best deals on the best home audio and or home theatre systems for your needs. Don’t let yourself fall pretty to the high prices of the local retail juggernauts. Instead, take this guy’s advice and learn how to find the best deals that can ever be found, the highest quality home audio equipment to be found. And kick back, and enjoy the best home audio experience that you money can buy you.

We Ask the All-Too Important Question: What is the Importance of a Crossover?

When most people think of speakers and home audio systems, they tend to think about power, watts, ohms and output levels. Rarely does the topic of a crossover come into anyone’s mind, but this small little device is as important as ever in all modern day home stereo and audio equipment. Generally, most audio systems will have several different types of speakers that they are sending signals to. There are three common speaker types that receive signals: subwoofers, tweeters and mid-range drivers. And all receive a different type of a signal that is created just for that individual speaker to optimize the final audio output.

 

The Main Function of Crossovers

A crossover has two sets of primary functions. The first set is that of a number of signal filters, which determine what signal is sent to what speaker, otherwise there would be far less clarity in the sound emitted, and in some cases, speakers may not work at all, or may even become damaged during the signal transfer. The crossover filters divide the sound signals into segments and sends those segments to the appropriate speaker drivers. The second set of functions for the all important crossover is that of eliminating discrepancies in all of the drivers, assuring that all of the drivers in a system are working properly and will deliver the best signal strength and clarity simultaneously.

 

Types of Crossovers

There are several different types of crossovers that can perform various functions for an audio system, such as two-way crossovers and three-way crossovers. The real difference between these different varying types of crossovers is how they split or divide the signal strength and send that signal strength to the drivers. For example, a two-way crossover will split the signal strength into two parts, consisting of the low and the high frequencies and then send those signals to the drivers. Whereas a more expensive, three-way crossover will split the signal thrice: low, mid and hi, and send those signals to the drivers.

 

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A Speaker and Wiring Expert Catches us up to Speed

This speaker and wiring expert demonstrates with great detail exactly what a crossover is and why it is such a crucial portion of any modern day speaker system. Watch and learn as one of the best there is in this field explains, a step at a time, what the importance and functions of a crossover are and why they are necessary with all modern audio electronics and components.

Tips on Choosing the Right Outdoor Speakers

There is no better way than to compliment your pristine backyard, and add a soundly fervor to your parties and get-togethers, and all social hosting that you take part in, than by purchasing and installing some high quality outdoor speakers to compliment your backyard and really bring some tunes to it. Think about what you are missing out on. Saturdays by the pool with your favorite music playing, or parties that you host every so often, no need to pull the boom box out of the closet. No matter what your needs for quality outdoor speakers are, you will surely want to know what you are looking for when the time comes to buy them. So we thought it relevant to guide you with this blog.

 

What types of outdoor speakers are right for your needs?

There are hundreds of varieties of outdoor speakers, and they come in all shapes and sizes, some even disguised as rocks or bushes. First identify what your needs are, and keep in mind that the crazier the speakers are disguised, and the more power that they can handle, generally the more costly that they will be. Here are some good things you want to keep in mind before purchasing any outdoor speakers. And, before you pull out that credit card, make sure you know what you are looking for. Check out this handy outdoor speaker guide.

 

Some things to consider when buying outdoor speakers

• How much money do they cost, versus power they emit and speaker size?
• Are they easily installed or do you have to pay for professional installation?
• Are they water and weather-proof/resistant?
• Will they look good in your backyard or stand out?
• What type of warranty do they come with?

Differences between weather-resistant and weather-proof

You want to look for outdoor speakers that offer the maximum amount of insulation around the speaker cone itself. While it is nearly impossible to entirely protect any outdoor speaker from moisture seeping in, you can find ones that offer better protection than others. Look for weather-proof versus weather-resistant. Generally, the outdoor speakers that are weather-proof will have a higher amount of insulation around the cone and the wires and will offer more protection and longevity than those that are merely weather-resistant; think along the lines of water-proof watches, versus water-resistant watches and you will have the right idea in mind. Here are some good lines of weather-proof and weather-resistant speakers to consider.

 

Installing Those Outdoor Speakers

This awesome video (below), courtesy of Audioholic Magazine, demonstrates step-by-step exactly how to install in-wall and on-the-wall speakers, including those that you would buy for outdoor usages. Now that you are in the know of what types of speakers you should buy for outdoor speakers, know how to install them properly the first time, when the pros teach you how a simple and easy step at a time. Your parties and get-togethers will never be the same again.

 

We Compare Two Home Theatre Speaker Combos, Lower Cost Wins!

When it comes to buying a home theatre speaker system setup you want to look for several things for sure. One, what are the consumer reviews on the current product set and are they favorable? Two, how much does this home theatre speaker system cost and how does the price compare to other home theatre setups. Finally, what warranty does it come with and is the brand reputable? And, how do the speakers stack up to speaker reviews? Well we are pleased to show you two more picks that we found. And while there is indeed a noticeable price gap, we found these two to be our picks of the day.

ACHT-200 5.1 Home Theater Speakers
These slick, black beauties are certain to compliment any home theatre perfectly. Made of finished hard wood, and consisting of a six piece, 5.1 surround sound speaker set that is capable of both clarity and power, but will not drain your wallet. Power 6.5” subs will bring to life the intensity of the movies that you are watching. Magnetically shielded satellite speakers assure minimum inference. And the industry standard warranty covers you on parts and labor, so no worries. Oh yeah, they also come with a thirty day trial period, where you can send them back if you are not happy with the sound; they hook up to any audio receiver. Well priced online from $100-$200.

Specs:
• 6 Piece 5.1 Surround
• 3 3/4 ” Woofer Satellite
• 3 3/4 “Woofer Center Channel (x2)
• 3/4″ Silk Dome Tweeter (per speaker)
• 40 Hz – 20 kHz System Frequency Range
• 6.5″ inch Sub Woofer
• Magnetically Shielded (Satellite’s)
• Industry standard all-parts all labor warranty

Onkyo SKS-HT240 Home Theater Speaker Kit
The speakers are pretty and come in the standard black lacquer finish. Consisting of two front speakers, two surround speakers, a center speaker and powered subwoofer. They come with all of the necessary cables, so hooking this system up is a breeze. Each speaker can blare 100-watts at 8-ohms, and the woofer is monster powered 150-watt juggernaut. A good warranty also compliments these but there is no trial period for returns, so once you buy them, their yours! You can find these speakers online but expect to pay handsomely for the clarity and power: To the tune of $399-$499.

Specs:
• Speaker System includes: 2 x Front Speakers / 2 x Surround Speakers / 1 x Surround Back Speaker / Center Speaker / Subwoofer / Speaker Cables / Subwoofer Cable / Onkyo
• Each of 6 Channel surround speakers is capable of handling up to 100 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms / The subwoofer has its own power, rated at 150 watts
• 2 Front Speakers: 3 1/8″ Cone Woofer x 3, 1″ Balanced Dome Tweeter – 5 1/8″ x 19 11/16″ x 3 9/16″ / 1 Center Speaker: 3 1/8″ Cone Woofer x 2, 1″ Balanced Dome Tweeter – 17 5/16″ x 5 1/8″ x 3 9/16″ / 3 Surround Speakers: 3 1/8″ Cone Woofer x 1, 1″ Balanced Dome Tweeter – 5 1/8″ x 13 3/8″ x 3 9/16″
• Frequency Response: 55 Hz – 35 KHz (Front Speakers) / Frequency Response: 65 Hz – 35 kHz (Center and Surround Speakers)
• Powered Subwoofer: 150 Watt Amplifier, 8″ Cone Woofer, Auto Standby Function – 10 13/16″ x 20 3/8″ x 16 3/16″
• Frequency Response: 27 Hz – 150 Hz (Subwoofer)
• Industry standard all-parts all labor warranty

The Bottom Line
While both speaker systems for home theatre come from reputable brands that offer clarity, high quality construction and decent warranties, the price is the biggest farce we have seen. How can two systems that are so comparable in many features be so differently priced? So while we don’t want to knock the Onkyo system, we will say that if it was our in-store charge card being run up, the ACHT-200 would be what the receipt read.

Learn How to Setup that Brand New Home Theatre System
So you just ran out and dropped a decent amount of your money on a brand new, state-of-the-art home theatre system, only there is one problem: You have no clue on how to hook everything up properly. No worries, we hear this all the time, which is why the below video, courtesy of Expert Village, details exactly how you do this.

We Take a Look at the TSAT-2000 High Performance Satellite Speaker System

When you are looking for high performance audio speaker setups, the first thing most people think about is brand and the quality that is directly related to an established major brand. But in reality, there are many great brands out there which may not be as well known as the next, but which offer some truly innovative and high quality setups that won’t take you to the bank and drain your account in the process of acquiring them. Brands like The Speaker Company have been producing high quality home audio setups for years, and they never charge nearly as much as the other major brands. In fact, this brand has plenty of user reviews that testify to the high quality, yet low price. Prompting us to take a look at their offerings, and guess what? We found a pretty snazzy system for that we liked for cheap!

TSAT-2000 High Performance Satellite Speaker System
If you are looking for the perfect and cost-effective addition to that snappy audio receiver that you just dumped hundreds into, look no further than this awesome system. Where to start? All of the connectors are gold plated for optimal signal delivery and clarity. It comes with five speakers total, all with a powerful 120Hz-20KHz frequency range, and lot’s of tacked on features. Like 2 aluminum mid-woofers in each speaker, that will bounce bass off your walls like no tomorrow. High cell efficiency dome tweeters compliment those 3.5” woofers with the perfect high end tone. Depending upon your receiver, you can dump anywhere from 15-125-watts into each speaker. And, the best part is, that they are wall or ceiling mountable in just minutes; and they come in a shiny brushed wood finish! Well priced online from: $449.97.

Specs:
• 2-way Acoustic Suspension on-wall Satellite
• Priced as 5 pack
• 3.5″ Aluminum Mid-Woofer (x2)
• 1″ HiCell High Efficiency Dome
• 120Hz-20KHz Frequency Range
• Mid-Woofer(s) 3.5″ Aluminum (x2) 
• Tweeter Type  1″ HiCell High Efficiency Dome 
• Frequency Response 120Hz-20KHz
• Crossover Frequency   
• Impedance in Ohms 8
• Power handling (watts) 15-125
• Sensitivity 87 dB

The Bottom Line
For the money, especially when comparing these speakers to pricier major brands like Bose, you can not beat the deal offered here. Small and compact, slick and shiny, awesome audio clarity and they are mountable. The bottom line is that you don’t have to spend a thousand bucks on the same speakers from a company like Bose, when you can get these puppies for a whole lot less and they do the same thing!

How to Buy a Stereo From a Retail Shop
This awesome video demonstrates how you, the normal retail customer, can find the best deals on speakers. There is an art to shopping for speakers, most certainly, and this candid video, courtesy of Youtube.com, offers some true insight and shopping advice. Know what to look for, specs and what is a good or a bad deal. Learn how to test stereos out in the store, and what to listen for.

Two In-wall and In-ceiling Speakers That Are Nearly Invisible and Cheap!

For those of you who are looking to modify your existing home theatre setup at home and without breaking the bank in the process, there are some nifty ideas that you can toss around in that noggin of yours. One of the most frequented complaints that you will hear about home theatre systems is the amounts of space that they take up in the home and that the speakers can tend to get in the way. No problem. What you need are some handy in-wall or in-ceiling speakers that both pack a punch, offer easy installation and will not break your wallet into pieces. With that being said, here are two alterative options that will allow you to effectively minimize the space that your speakers take up by using these speakers by TSC.

 

IC-8 – Pair 8″ In-Ceiling Speakers
This awesome pair of in-ceiling speakers certainly will make your ears think twice. That is because the sound that emanates from them is so clear you will swear you are hearing sound from a larger speaker. These IC-8s use an 8” polypropylene woofer, which commands loud and resonating booms, complimented by a 1” silk dome tweeter which easily balances the mid’s and the highs. The best part, aside from easy installation, is the price; well priced online from about: $59.99.

Specs:
• Bass Driver(s)
• Mid-Woofer(s) 8″ Polypropylene
• Midrange Driver(s)
• Tweeter type 1″ Silk Dome
• Magnetic Shielding No
• Performance
• Frequency Response 65 Hz – 20 kHz
• Impedance in Ohms 8
• Power handling (watts) 35 – 70
• Sensitivity 87 dB
• Dimensions
• Diameter 10 1/16″
• Depth 3 3/16″
• Weight per speaker 3.75 lbs

 

IW-8 – Pair 8″ In-Wall Speakers
For those who are seeking optimal customization of their home audio or home theatre system, these nearly invisible in-wall speakers will do the job perfectly. Like the above speakers we just talked about, amazing bass clarity is heard through the 8” polypropylene woofers, and the highs are as clear as they come using a 1” silk dome tweeter. These puppies also come with a mounting kit, but the best part is their low online price. Well priced online from about: $69.97.

Specs:
• Mid-Woofer(s) 8″ Polypropylene
• Tweeter type 1″ Silk Dome
• Magnetic Shielding No
• Performance
• Frequency Response 60 Hz – 20 kHz
• Impedance in Ohms 8
• Power handling (watts) 35 – 70
• Sensitivity 87 dB
• Dimensions
• Outer Dimensions H/W/D 14 1/16 ” X 10″ X 3.4″
• Inner Dimensions H/W* 12 6/8″ X 8 6/8″
• Weight per Speaker 4.7 lbs

How to install in-ceiling and in-wall speakers
This awesome video—courtesy Audioholics Magazine—demonstrates how to professionally install high quality in-wall or in-ceiling speakers like the two above we have reviewed. Now that you have your hands on the quality speakers that you need, it is time to get those screamers installed, here is how you do that!

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