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Hide Your Home Theater Subwoofer in a Wall! 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound: Which is Best? JL Audio E-Sub, Godzilla (1954) Arrives on Blu-ray!

Friday, January 27th, 2012 – running time 08:03

Criterion restores and releases the original 1954 version of Godzilla. JL Audio hides subwoofers in walls, delivers more affordable home theater subwoofer options. Surround sound modes: 5 speakers, should I go with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 mode on my AV receiver?

Criterion restores and releases the original 1954 version of Godzilla. JL Audio hides subwoofers in walls, delivers more affordable home theater subwoofer options. Surround sound modes: 5 speakers, should I go with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 mode on my AV receiver?

Is 7.1 Better if I Only Have 5.1 Speakers?

Viewer John has a 5.1 sound system, and wonders if he should select the 7.1 option when watching movies. Watch the video to find out the answer.

00:21 | Play

Subwoofers Built into Your Walls!

We love JL Audio's In-Wall Subwoofer System, even though they're a bit pricey. And new from CES is their new E-Sub Powered Subwoofers. Watch the video for more details on both models.

03:14 | Play

New Blu-ray Releases for January 24th, 2011

New releases for this week include Godzilla, and more! Watch the video for details on our favorites, and check out High-Def Digest and High Def Disc News for the complete list of releases.

05:48 | Play

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