Home theater audio has gone a long way since sound choice has been limited to mono or stereo. Today, surround sound systems have taken over, and they come in different Read more
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What’s the Bottom Line Regarding SPDIF vs. Coaxial?
In today’s modern world that’s overrun with all sorts of consumer electronics and formats that come and go, it might be tough to keep up with the latest cables and Read more
Battle of the Audio-Visual Cables: Optical vs. RCA Cables
If you’re an ordinary person who isn’t tech-savvy, then cables might be extremely confusing to you. You might even think there’s only one type of cable, and the same cable Read more
SPDIF vs. Optical – What Is SPDIF and What Is Optical?
Let’s say you’ve ordered a Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP or similar audio interface. You see “Optical In” and “SPDIF In” ports on the back of the device. Now this Read more
S-Video versus Component: Which Should You Get?
Component video and separate video (S-video) are common video inputs for various devices, mainly televisions and personal computers. Which of them is the better choice though? Which has a better Read more
RG6 versus RG11 Coaxials: What’s The Difference?
RG6 and RG11 are different coaxial cable types that help you wire up AVs, CCTVs, amplifiers, cellphone signal boosters, and satellite TV systems. In choosing the right cable, you’ll come Read more
Coax vs Ethernet
Coaxial cables were once used to connect buildings and rooms, but they’re now primarily associated with TV signal reception. Ethernet is the default wire type that comes in most cases Read more
Xbox 360 controller vs Xbox One controller for PC
The Xbox controller is the main controller for the Xbox game console. Additionally, it originally had the moniker of “duke”, which was part of the controller bundle for the Xbox Read more
Toslink vs Optical
If you spent a great amount of money on your home theater, you definitely would like to experience the best audio performance. Your choice of cables will help achieve this Read more
Coaxial vs HDMI
If you are setting up, upgrading your home theater, or installing your surround sound system, you will need to check your options for audio and video cables. While some of Read more