My music server (an old desktop PC) finally died and I'm looking to build a new box to replace it. Due to the age of my receiver, I need the new server to output digital audio via an S/PDIF coaxial ...

You can call it J-Tech Digital, or you can call it Monoprice Blackbird…. Under either name, this is a fine four-input/one-output HDMI switcher for your entertainment center. Soundbars with one or a ...

Learn what each audio video cable type is for and how to recognize them by their connector. Got the Home Theater system connection blues? It’s always a bit frustrating to newcomers and seasoned ...

Over-the-air (OTA) broadcast television may be making a comeback with major networks now sending HDTV signals capable of being picked up by the humble rooftop antenna. But subscriber TV services from ...

Optical audio cables, also known as TOSLINK cables, are essential for transmitting audio signals between devices in your home cinema setup. They are particularly useful for connecting older sound ...

ALEXANDRIA, VA.—As television engineers age, those brought up in the era of analog signals and the subsequent transition to digital are retiring and talking hard-earned knowledge with them. Younger ...

Your sound bar may only have a couple of inputs, but you can easily expand its connectivity by using your TV to switch among devices. Matthew Moskovciak Senior Associate Editor / Reviews - Home ...

Well I applied my Best Buy gift cards to grab myself a new surround sound system for my PC. Got a Kenwood HTB-205. I know, not top of the line, but it was an upgrade from my existing 4.0 45w/ch ...

Let's dispel the mystery about the back of your DVD player by using the most complex type of DVD player available as our example, the Universal DVD player. Universal DVD players like Onkyo's DV-SP1000 ...

Apple introduced its new MacBook Pros late last week with emphasis on their redesigned bodies and the advanced OLED display panel that gives them obvious distinction from their predecessors. However, ...