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A great home theater is more room than gear, and the wrong reading order has people buying speakers before they understand the space. Start with the fundamentals of sound and picture, move to acoustics, speaker placement, and calibration, then finish with wiring, sources, and control so the system you build is tuned, not just assembled.

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How should I approach learning home theater and av setup?
A great home theater is more room than gear, and the wrong reading order has people buying speakers before they understand the space. Start with the fundamentals of sound and picture, move to acoustics, speaker placement, and calibration, then finish with wiring, sources, and control so the system you build is tuned, not just assembled.
What's a good book to start home theater and av setup with?
A strong starting point is Master Handbook of Acoustics by F. Alton Everest. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after home theater and av setup?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Hand-tool woodworking, Classic car restoration, Restoring an old house.

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