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Jared Norman Whether you are setting up a multi-channel surround sound system, or even a simple two speaker setup, a good speaker wire connection is vital for getting great sound, not to mention a clean looking installation. Traditionally, speaker wire...

What is the difference between PAL and NTSC? Here at Sewell Direct we get a lot of people asking this exact question. Let's briefly mention some of the technical differences and then we'll lay out why this may matter to...

Choosing the correct AWG speaker wire is essential for great sound Jared Norman | Jun 3, 2013, 2013   A person may spend a fortune on a great set of speakers only to have the sound quality ruined by bad cables....

Ghost Wire This tutorial demonstrates how to hide speaker wire using Sewell Ghost Wire, Super Flat Adhesive Speaker Wire and the Sewell Ghost Wire Terminal Block. There are many situations where speaker wire needs to be run across a room....

By Trent Crawford When you run cable through any building you first need to consider plenum spaces. Plenum spaces are the open spaces above the ceiling or below the floor that are used for air circulation. Technically, any ductwork is...

By Jared Norman Since Ethernet offers faster transfer rates and better security than Wi-Fi, more people have been implementing Ethernet networks into their homes. But, inevitably there are things that are more exciting to spend money on than others. Buying a new...

USB cables usually aren't that long, find out how to get a little more reach     USB cables were designed to provide fast, secure data transfer between all sorts of different devices, and they do it very well. We use...

In this article we'll talk about why you would want to connect your PC to your TV, exactly what you need, and how it all works. Our most common question these days is "How do I connect my PC to...

By Zachary Medved Which one is right for me? It is important to know the differences between what A/V Splitters and A/V Switches do. There seems to be a lot of confusion for people with understanding which of these devices...