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What's causing the popping noise from my speakers?
Several weeks ago, I moved into a new home. In office, I have my computer set up with a set of media speakers (older model of Logitech Z-550's). Every now and then the speakers will make a popping ...
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How close can speaker wire be to a recessed light before heat is a concern?
I'm currently building a home and have plans to install in-ceiling speakers in my family room when the house is finished. The package that the builder offers is obnoxiously expensive and I can't do it ...
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What type of equipment do I need to complete this audio setup?
I am trying to figure out how to setup audio and TV in a new home. I've got my TV in the family room. I want to buy a surround sound system for that room. I'm guessing i need 5.1 channel speakers for ...
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How should I tidy up loose speaker wires?
I have surround sound speakers with the speaker wires going up through the wall. The wire is fixed and doesn't slide in and out the wall.
Now it's time to tidy it up!
How much loose wire should I ...
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How should I cut these speaker stands down to size?
Any recommends on what tool I should use and how I can go about not ruining the finish?
Here's a close up of the top:
And here's the finished product - thanks for all the help! I used a pipe ...
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Do I need to “protect” low voltage cables that are run through an insulated wall?
I'm planning to run speaker cables from a new outlet at an uninsulated wall to a new outlet at an insulated wall. I've already run Cat5e and coaxial cable to the uninsulated wall, and am comfortable ...
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How can I mount speakers that don't have mount adapters?
How can I mount a pair of speakers to my apartment walls? Specifically, how do I mount speakers that have no mounting points? They are from a turntable set from the 80's most likely before the ...
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How to output 2.0 sound to a 5.1 speaker system [closed]
Grandma's got a Sony Bravia KDL-40L4000 flatscreen TV. For Christmas, we bought her a Logitech X-530 speaker system so she could hear better.
Now, her TV only has stereo output with 2 RCA jacks ...
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What are some ways to wire rear speakers in a home theater system?
I have two rear speakers, that I never use, since I don't have a good way (yet) to wire them.
I have a hardwood floor. And the side of the room that is nearest to the TV+Audio source is open. So I ...
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Do speaker wires need to be protected at exposed end-points?
Ah the joys of new home ownership.
In preparing to prime/paint our family room ceilings, we took down some old (really old) speakers the previous owner had set up. We're not planning to use them ...
