Expert Setup Guides
Review advice and instruction for expert setup guides, adjustment tips, and practical advice for getting the best performance from your home audio equipment. This collection covers speakers, turntables, cartridges, amplifiers, subwoofers, streamers, headphones, cables, phono pre-amps, and more. Learn how proper placement, calibration, connection, and configuration can improve sound quality, reliability, and sound performance. Whether you are installing new equipment, troubleshooting a setup issue, or fine-tuning an existing system, these articles provide guidance for beginners and experienced enthusiasts. Learn from our experts with proven techniques for optimizing overall performance while helping protect your equipment and create a more enjoyable and rewarding listening experience at home.
- - April 21, 2026 96
There is no question, RBH has a vast array of subwoofers! But why? At RBH Sound, we believe in offering solutions to every install situation we can think of. Oftentimes, dealers will approach us with a unique situation and that situation births a new SKU so we can offer that same solution to
- - February 13, 2026 422
To Port or not to Port
Believe it or not, the question “To Port or Not to Port” has been an age-old engineering argument since the beginning of speaker design. Speaker manufacturer “A” says they can control the drivers better without a port and manufacturer “B” says they can achieve better
- - February 12, 2026 297
A Guide to Setting Up Surround Sound Speaker Levels in Your Room
When it comes to creating an immersive home theater experience, the setup and configuration of your surround sound speakers will make all the difference. Have you ever wondered, "Where do I put my speakers in my room, and at what level
- - October 09, 2025 204
Why you need a Phono Stage in your Turntable Setup
Introduction
From the history to the function, let’s dive into the interesting world of phono stages! For vinyl lovers, this small but essential component is what makes your records come alive. The phono stage (or phono preamp) applies RIAA equalization
- - January 22, 2025 306
Often overlooked, setting the tracking of your cartridge weight and balancing your tonearm may sound dry, but it’s about the single most important adjustment you can make to the way your turntable sounds and will save both your needle and your records in the process. We take you through the deceptively
- - December 20, 2024 62
The process is simple and requires a few different accessories and cleaning products. DJ from Sound Approach discusses what you need, why you need it, and the importance of maintaining your records for a longer lifespan.


