The Speaker Company Blog

Help, My Flat Panel TV Speakers Sound Bad

2009-07-07T11:44:00.000-07:00

If you're like many people the recession is not stopping you from getting a Home Theater setup with a nice 42" or larger flat panel TV. Your logic is likely that you'll save money by getting more of your entertainment at home rather than paying for a movie for a family of four. You're correct! By the time you've purchased tickets, popcorn, drinks and maybe a candy or two your out $60-$70. Do that 10 times and you've got the price of a decent TV.

Great Picture, OK sound
Flat panel TV's are geared toward doing one thing really well; delivering a stunning video experience. Unfortunately as they have never delivered great sound and as they get thinner there is less and less room for quality speakers. Bad sounding tiny speakers in your TV will ruin your Home Theater experience.

Getting Better Sound From Your Home Theater
The best way to improve on the sound of your TV speakers is to upgrade your sound system to a full fledged Home Theater speaker system. There are several ways to approach this from a simple 3.1 system to a full 7.1 system. To start with you'll need a good quality home theater receiver, we recommend either Denon or Marantz though many other brands make quality receivers as well. Then you can build your home theater speaker system out in one of 4 ways;

3.1 which includes a center channel speaker, and a pair of bookshelf or on wall speakers along with a subwoofer (that's the 1 in the 3.1) You can accomplish this by adding a center channel to your existing stereo speakers if you're happy with them though it is best to have these 3 front speakers matched.
5.1 which includes the same speakers as the 3.1 but also has two speakers for the rear surround sound.
6.1 which has all the speakers as the 5.1 system but includes 1 rear or back channel
7.1 which as 2 rear surround channels.

No matter your preference there are speaker solutions for your home theater to fit your lifestyle needs; On-Wall speakers, In-Wall & Ceiling speakers, Bookshelf speakers and Floorstanding.

Home Theater speakers will more than double your pleasure when watching your favorite movie at home. Visit our store for a full selection of On-Wall, In-Wall, Bookshelf and Tower Home Theater Speakers

Also see our Home Audio Primer

T300 Subwoofer Back in Stock

2009-06-29T07:15:00.000-07:00

The T300 Subwoofer is now back in stock. This 300 watt, dual side firing 10" subwoofer sports a front slotted port and a compact cabinet. Although the matte-black finish is easy to keep clean it pretty much shakes the dust off every time you turn it on. (kidding, but it does get loud) At only $379 delivered this subwoofer is one of the best deals on or offline for a dual 10" 300 watt sub. tSc, Quality Speakers, Half the Price.

Pick one up today.

T100 Subwoofer Now in Stock

2009-06-10T10:21:00.001-07:00

It's finally here. The T100-110 subwoofer is the perfect match to our TSAT series on-wall speakers. The TSAT's are a perfect match for your flat panel TV with their hand painted high gloss black finish.

With a 100 Watt BASH amp and a 10" downfiring aluminum woofer the T100 subwoofer is a style statement all onto itself. Ah.. and your wife will like it too.

Like the TSAT's you really have to see this speaker to appreciate its beauty. Yes beauty is only skin deep (or in this case 5 coats of hand painted lacquer) but how does this puppy sound? In a word, incredible. The T100 has many of the characteristics of our ASW10 but with the added benefit of an upgraded driver giving it a tighter more controlled output.

You can get all the specs on the T100 here and you can visit soundadviceblog for a T100 review and some really nice pictures!

NT Series allows for In Ceiling Surround Sound System

2009-05-29T06:38:00.001-07:00

The NT Series of In-Ceiling speakers allows you to configure an In-Ceiling Surround Sound Systems. This is great for folks looking to use In-Ceiling speakers for a surround sound system for a flat panel TV in a corner.

With their innovative 30 degree angle they can be positioned to send sound forward toward the listener while the acoustic dampening material around the baffle keeps out unwanted reflections.

Exceptional Components

A titanium impregnated wet powder coated white poly cone with white butyl rubber surround delivers exceptional sound quality worth 3 times our price.

Neodymium magnets: Provide powerful, lightweight and low-profile design and performance.

Flexibility

Add the dual EQ adjustment and you've got the ability to tailor your sound to your environment. Few if any In-Ceiling speakers can match the sound and versatility of the NT In-Ceiling speakers at tSc's prices.

Features:

30 degree angle for front speaker home theater
8" titanium impregnated wet powder coated white poly cone with white butyl rubber surround
Metal enclosed back improves sound quality and is suitable for commercial applications
20mm titanium pivoting dome tweeter
40 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response range
Metal angled, over sized acoustically dampened baffle
Neodymium magnets provide powerful, lightweight and low-profile design and performance.
Built-in dual equalization adjustment settings

Available in 3 Sizes

5.25" NTIC5

6.6" NTIC6

8" NTIC8

TST2's in Stock May 19th

2009-05-15T12:36:00.000-07:00

Great news! the TST2 floorstanding speakers are back in stock on May 19th. In a recent review of the TST2 towers Audioholics said...

"...don't bother asking me what my advice is for budget bookshelf (with stands) or floorstanding speakers. My answer is The Speaker Company TST2s."

You can read the entire review of the TST2 Speakers here.

New TSAT Speakers and New Sub

2009-05-13T13:23:00.000-07:00

tSc is proud to announce the upcoming TSAT2400 and T100 subwoofer. Based on the TSAT speaker series the TSAT2400 is a 2.5-way system (2-mids and 2-low-mids with a HiCell tweeter). It has the same wood based cabinet and 5-coats of lacquer, hand rubbed to a high-gloss finish. They match up well with any of the other T series speakers and deliver full, rich sound.

We are also announcing the T100-110 subwoofer. The T100 is downfiring, has a 100 watt BASH amp, and comes in a beautifully crafted curved cabinet. The cabinet has the same hand rubbed high-gloss black lacquer finish as the TSAT's. A match made in heaven.

You can see more pictures and check out a preview at Don Lindich's Sound Advice Blog.

ASW8 & ASW10 subs are back in stock

2009-05-06T07:46:00.000-07:00

A fresh batch of ASW8 and ASW10 subwoofers just arrived in our warehouse today. They will be available for order today.

Home Theater Sale -
If you've been waiting for these subs to build a TSAT on-wall home theater system now is the time to act. With coupon code HT10 get 10% off your home theater package over $250. That is the best deal we've offered on a TSAT system since Christmas.

One of my favorite home theater speaker systems would be 3 TSAT2000's for Left Center and Right, 2 TSAT1000's for the rear and an ASW8 subwoofer. Our everyday low price would be $531.82, with coupon code HT10 you get these beautiful Home Theater Speakers for only $478.64, Shipped Free. Don't miss out on what Audioholics called "The Best Value in the Industry"

New Refurb items online 4/28/09

2009-04-28T13:28:00.000-07:00

We have a very small quantity of refurbished items online at a reduced rate. First come first serve.

Click to visit the Refurnished products page

Free iPod Dock winning essays

2009-04-28T07:03:00.000-07:00

We recently asked you to tell us "why you need a free iPod dock" and you responded with some very good answers. In return two lucky winners were chosen to receive a tSc iDV1 iPod dock. Here are the winning entries.

Currently my iPod leads a shiftless and nomadic existence. Other than a brief rendezvous with a syncing cable every now and then, the pin connectors lie dormant, in wait for a place to call home. The music within my iPod is constrained by the inherently limiting nature of headphones. Yes, an individual can hear its sweet sound, but the music wants to be broadcast to a greater audience. The music, indeed, wants to sing! The ideal remedy for the malcontentedness of my iPod is, quite clearly, a speaker dock - one that will provide natural sound and well-defined bass. Having a BASH amplifier at its disposal will undoubtedly bring to fruition the twin hopes of my iPod: a place to put down roots and the ability to let itself be heard through a speaker as stylish as the iDV1.

Joel

I need a free iPod Dock because I am a chubby Youth Pastor who needs to lose weight. I will use the iPod dock to connect to my iPod touch to do jazzercise with my youth group.. I will lose weight to raise money for world hunger, for every pound I lose, I will get people to donate to me!
I will also do dance moves like flash dance, just imagine, video on your website of a chubby guy with a sweat band doing amazing dance moves in a tight sweat suit. Absolutely amazing.
And last, but not least, I will use the iPod dock to give my wife who is a social worker and puts in about 60 hours a week trying to find homes for foster children a romantic night at home. I will turn down the lights, fire up the Italian food, and pop the iPod touch in with some romantic music, which we will first dance to, then I will give her a foot rub, then do a fat man pole dance for her later when the kids are in bed. Again, amazing imagery there.

Ray

Read all the interesting entries

New In-Wall / In-Ceiling Home Theater Speaker Bundles

2009-04-24T05:47:00.000-07:00

We've put together some fantastic In-wall / In-ceiling home theater speaker bundles. These packages are 5.0 and 7.0 systems, all you need to do is add a subwoofer. Start with a IW-D5 LCR and add a pair or two of In-Ceiling IC5 or IC6 speakers and you'll be listening to your favorite movies in stunning surround sound without stunning your wallet. These easy to install packages match well with either our ASW8 or ASW10 subwoofers. See all our Home Theater Systems here.

New IW-D5C Center Channel In-Wall Speaker

2009-04-24T05:35:00.000-07:00

We're happy to announce the addition of the IWD5C, a dual 5.25" in-wall center channel speaker. This is a perfect sonic match for any of our IW or IC in-wall or in-ceiling speaker lines. Use it as a center channel paired with tSc IW5, IW6 or IW8 to create your own perfect front in-wall front surround system. Get more information here.

TSAT's are ready to Order, Your Way

2009-03-31T17:17:00.000-07:00

After 7 months of selling our new TSAT we learned one important thing. You, our customers wanted a choice in how you configured your TSAT on-wall speakers in a system. Some wanted 4 1000's and 1 2000 for the center. Others wanted a 7.1 system with 3 2000's up front and 4 1000's in the back. Some wanted to mix black and white speakers.

Well, we listened.

A fresh batch of TSAT speakers has just arrived and this time both the 1000 and 2000 are available in both black and white and in single packs so you can configure your system any way YOU want. We also put together some Kick-A** packages we think you'll love with our new T250 sub and dropped a little discount dust on them just to say thanks for making tSc a big success in it's first year.

We've already placed another order for TSAT's as this popular on-wall home theater speaker has taken off like a rocket. Get yours now. Visit our Store today.

Product update

2009-03-24T10:18:00.000-07:00

The good news for us is that we sold out of the initial run of T300 subwoofers in less than 60 days. The better news is you love them! Read some of the reviews on the T300 product page. After the first couple of weeks of sales we realized hey, we've got to reorder these. We expect our next shipment on June 10. This time we ordered a whole lot more of them.

TSAT's are back. At least they're back in-country. As of this morning the TSAT's are still sitting in customs waiting to be cleared. Hopefully they will be back in by the end of the week. Unfortunately we will sell out of these quickly but... we already placed another order so we won't be out for long.

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T250 & 300 Subwoofers

2009-03-12T07:49:00.000-07:00

We'd like to say thanks to the many folks who've helped our T250 & T300 subwoofers fly out the door. The initial run of these has been so successful that we've already placed our second order!

If you haven't read the reviews on these subs please check the product pages and take a look. If you own one and have not yet posted a review please do so, we'd love to hear from you. The T300 has dual 10" side firing aluminum woofers and really packs a punch! These subs have sold so well in their first 7 weeks in the market that we're almost out of them! (we have less than 30 left as of this writing) Order yours today, the next shipment won't be here until May. Here are some customer comments:

"...at 21 Hz and higher, hold on to your seats"

" I was blown away"

" The T300 is quick and responsive, producing bass far beyond my expectation."

" Wow! is all I can say about your T-250 Sub."

Follow us on Twitter

2009-03-10T06:50:00.000-07:00

Want the inside scoop? What really goes on inside The Speaker Company? The folks at tSc are not only audio nuts but tech geeks as well so we've added a Twitter account. Follow us at http://twitter.com/thespeakerco

Towers vs. Bookshelf/Subwoofer Combination: Both Have Benefits

2009-02-24T10:57:00.000-08:00

As sound fanatics, or one that appreciates quality sound, we're all on a quest for the optimal listening experience. The combinations that one can create for their own optimal listening experience are as varied as the flavors of beer.

In this post, we will look at two distinct listening systems -- the tower system and the subwoofer/bookshelf speakers combination system. Both have distinct advantages and drawbacks. Note that these are so different that one could actually consider these different approaches to listening.

The Tower System
If you don't actually have one, you know the tower system -- two large speakers that contain tweeter, woofer and usually a midrange speaker, all in one speaker. These are sold as pairs and are also called floorstanding speakers as they stand on the floor, by themselves, and are created so they can provide the listener with great sounds literally out of the box.

Advantages to Using a Tower System
There are many advantages to using tower speakers over a bookshelf/subwoofer combination. Some include:

Aesthetics -- A nice pair of tower speakers can look great in the right room

Simplicity -- The sound is coming from only two places in the room and can be projected to the desired area

The Bookshelf/Subwoofer System
The bookshelf/subwoofer system is different from the towers in a number of ways, including:

Bookshelf speakers are not intended for placement on the floor. Like their name implies, they can be (and should be, for optimal listening) placed on bookshelfs, stands or other spots that are directed at the listeners.

In a bookshelf/subwoofer system the bookshelf provides the high-range and midrange sounds, while the subwoofer provides all low end sounds

Advantages to Using a Bookshelf/Subwoofer System

The bookshelf and subwoofer combination also has distinct advantages that many should consider when putting together a stereo or home theater system. These include:

Less Power Requirements -- Because the subwoofer is powered, the listeners amp/receiver only needs to power the bookshelf speaker and not the subwoofer or low end frequencies.

More Flexible Placement -- The subwoofer is a different speaker altogether than the bookshelf speakers, and it can be placed anywhere. Bookshelf speakers are also much smaller than towers, so they can be placed in a number of places also. This often allows for more ideal placement of the speaker for optimal listening.

In the end, your individual listening taste and preferences will determine what you like. However, be sure to explore as many options as possible before finding that ideal combination taht fits your needs and preferences.

Check out our March Sale on Home Theater Packages Here

Win a Free iPod Dock Essay Contest

2009-02-18T07:46:00.000-08:00

Here's your chance to Win one of two iDV1 iPod docks tSc is giving away. All you have to do is write a 100 - 150 word essay on why you need a free iPod dock. Make it intersting and fun and you might walk away with one for FREE.

Click here to enter

Click here for complete rules

Open to all US residents 21 or older excluing North Dakota and Vermont. Contest ends March 31, 2009. Sorry, iPod not included.

iDV1 iPod Dock Video Preview

2009-02-08T16:25:00.000-08:00

OK, we're not going to win any academy awards with our video talents but we wanted to give you all a closer look and better view of our new iDV1 iPod dock. At $119.97 we think we've got another winner.

Visit the iDV1 iPod Speaker Dock home page

New T250 & 300 Subs Now In Stock

2009-01-15T14:35:00.000-08:00

It has been an exciting day at tSc today. Our new subwoofers have arrived and we could not be happier. The T250 & T300 subwoofer represent a the latest addition to our top of the line T series speakers. Sporting BASH amps of 250 & 300 watts RMS these new subs can really rock the house. Equipped with aluminum drivers (1 10" in the T250 and dual 10" in the T300) this duo produces tight, punchy lows that would make many more expensive subs blush. Have one delivered sent to your home today. As always, Free shipping included. Check them out today.

NC-3 Headphones: Quality Noise Canceling Headphones

2009-01-15T07:29:00.000-08:00

We've had our headphone line for a little over a month, and we are pleased at how amazing some of these headphones and earphones sound. One of our favorites is the NC-3 Noise Canceling headphone, and when you hear them, we're confident that you'll agree with us.

The World Goes Away

The NC-3 Noise Canceling Headphones feature a closed ear cup design that helps block external sound. This audio experience can be considered nothing less than high fidelity. The headphones have special circuitry that creates a sound wave, canceling out external noises. Our special technology works more effectively than most others.

What's Included
Every pair of headphones also has a 15 foot headphone cable, an airplane headphone adapter and a carrying case. You will need to put a single AAA battery in the headphones to take full advantage of the noise canceling capabilities.

Get Your NC-3s Today

If you’re looking for a quality pair of noise canceling headphones at an amazing price, look to The Speaker Company’s NC-3s. Amazing quality headphones that could cost twice the price. Block out the outside world with NC-3 headphones. Order yours today.

Happy New Year from tSc

2008-12-31T10:25:00.000-08:00

We wish everyone a happy & healthy 2009 filled with wonderful sounds.

Nick, Dennis, Deconte & Frank

Assemble Your Own Home Theater Packages

2008-12-18T11:09:00.000-08:00

We recently created an article that helps you assemble your own Home Theater Package and can be found here. This article outlines:

The components of a home theater system
What else you need
How to choose home theater speakers that fit your needs
Recommended tSc systems that will fit your need

If you're looking for a Home Theater system, we recommend that you take a look at this article. Let us know if it helps you decide what system is best for you.

The Speaker Company's Headphones & Earphones Are Here

2008-12-02T08:18:00.000-08:00

We just got the first shipment of the headphones and earphones, and we're quite pleased with what we see.

We're working frantically to get them on our website and in the warehouse -- look for availability by this weekend.

Headphones For All Budgets
If you're looking to upgrade your iPod or MP3 player, or if you want professional quality headphones or earphones, we have them for you. Our line includes:

IE-3 Earphones -- good earphones for someone looking to upgrade from their MP3 player/iPod earphones
IE-5 Earphones -- professional quality in-ear earphones -- you don't get much better than this
NC-3 Headphones -- Noise canceling headphones for someone looking for outer ear headphones and noise canceling functionality
HDPro-7 Headphones -- These bad boys rock, plain and simple; put these on and strap in as you fall into the performance or scene.

Like all of our products, all of these products promise high quality for amazing prices. What a perfect gift for someone who loves their music or entertainment.

We're pleased to offer these amazing headphones; stay tuned for even more high fidelity products, including new speakers, iPod docks and accessories as well.

Headphones

2008-11-19T10:15:00.001-08:00

Where can you get a great set of headphones worth twice as much as you'd pay elsewhere? tSc of course. Yep, in-ear and over-ear headphones are on the way. Stay tuned!

New In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speakers coming soon

2008-11-19T09:59:00.000-08:00

The Speaker Company is proud to announce the pending arrival of our new PT & NT premium line of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Some of the advanced features on the NT line include

Titanium wet powder coated poly cone woofers w/butyl rubber surround
Swiveling titanium dome tweeter
Built-in equalization adjustment settings
Commercial grade metal enclosed backs
Neodymium magnets

Selected product images. Click here for detail pages for these new products.