How to Upgrade Your Sound at Home

Now you have no excuse for a weak home sound system.

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A sound system can make or break your entertainment consumption experience. Whether you’re watching the Star Wars Saga or zoning out to the some classic Kanye, a weak system can destroy your perception of digital surround sound and even persuade us to tune out of our favorite soundtracks. That’s when you know the audio struggle is real.

But before seeking a solution, you should know that achieving great sound is more than just investing in a high-quality home-theater system or surround speakers. Ask any expert or studio engineer—it’s simply a matter of properly setting up your equipment and tapping into the audio powers hidden within the circuitry. With that said, here are some tips to upgrade your home audio.

Position Your Equipment Properly

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Calibrate All Speakers

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Tweak Your Streaming Service Audio Settings

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Replace Standard Wires With Hi-End Audio Cables

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Learn What Speakers to Buy

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Buy a New Pair of Headphones

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Adjust EQ Settings

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Use a Hi-Fi Digital-to-Analog Converter

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Know the Best Surround Sound Formats

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Bi-Amp Your Speakers

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