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Tech Tips From Atlantic Technology

Below are a collection of industry tech tips. From basic to advanced issues, these tips are presented to provide quick, convenient answers to some common sound technology questions. Just click on a tip to read the PDF. Or, using your right mouse button, click a link and choose "Save target as" to download directly to your computer. Don't have Acrobat Reader? Click the icon below and download Reader.

Tech Tip #1 - The in-ceiling “e” difference
What’s the difference between the new Atlantic Technology ICTS .2/.3 “e” versions and the non-”e” versions? There are two main differences, one of which is both a performance improvement and a cosmetic upgrade, one of which is cosmetic only. . .
Tech Tip #2 - Box Speaker Feature Comparison Chart
Compare Atlantic Technology Speakers at a glance with this helpful chart.
Tech Tip #3 - In-Wall Speaker Feature Comparison Chart
For the low-down on Infinite Baffle Speakers, Closed-box and In-ceiling speakers, these charts provide all the comparisons you will need.
Tech Tip #4 - Box Speaker Room Size Chart
See examples of what Atlantic box speakers are right for your room.
Tech Tip #5 - In-Wall Speaker Room Size Chart
Find the right Atlantic In-Wall speakers for your room.
Tech Tip #6 - Why the Corner Sub is Better
Atlantic has come out with an innovative and different product called the 10e CSB In-corner subwoofer. It sounds consistently better than conventional subs and solves most of the usual appearance/decor problems that people object to about big box subwoofers. . .
Tech Tip #7 - Why the ICTS-6 LCR
The Dilemma: Great Theater Sound, without any visible speakers. (No, not even in-walls!) The Answer: The Atlantic Technology ICTS-6 LCR. Bona fide, top quality LCR sound from a CEILING speaker.
Tech Tip #8 - Why a closed box in-wall speaker?
This is a good question-why do a closed-box in-wall speaker? Why is it better than a conventional open back in-wall speaker?
Tech Tip #9 - Why we do sealed (acoustic suspension) subwoofers
Most people don’t think too much about what kind of subwoofer they’re using. They see the box, they hook it up, and then they pretty much forget it. But at Atlantic Technology, we give these things LOTS of thought, because we take them very seriously.
Tech Tip #10 - 7.1 Dipole Placement
The main thing to keep in mind when placing surround speakers in a home theater is that one or two pairs of surround speakers in your room are somehow supposed to replicate the sound delivered by 12-24 surround speakers in a commercial theater. That’s a big task. Here's how to do it best.
Tech Tip #11 - Why our Low Resonance Tweeter (LRT™) is better
Atlantic uses a special tweeter in several of its custom-installed models, which makes these speakers better than most others.
Tech Tip #12 - Will the sound of a 3-in-1 LCR speaker be “squashed” together?
Three-in-one LCR speakers are really gaining in popularity because they offer true hi-fidelity sound from a neat, easyto- install package that doesn’t require any walls to be cut, and doesn’t take up any floor space.
Tech Tip #13 - What is “Boundary Compensation”?
A boundary, in speaker terms, is any large nearby surface that affects the sound of a speaker.
Tech Tip #15 -Subwoofer Placement
"Where do I put the subwoofer?" This is probably the most often asked question when putting together a theater system.
Tech Tip #16 - Why is MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) better?
There are a lot of different materials used to make speaker enclosures and baffles.
Tech Tip #17- Mix 'n Match
Can I mix 'n match different Atlantic speakers in my Home Theater?
Tech Tip #18 - 8200 vs. 8200e
What's the difference between the new 8200e and the original 8200?
Tech Tip #19 - What is Clear Filter Technology (CFT)?
Of all those 3-letter acronyms floating around, THIS is the one you should know!
Tech Tip #20 - Surround Sound Without Surround Speakers!
How to get convincing surround sound WITHOUT having to connect surround speakers!
TechTip #21 - Always Set the Speaker Size to 'Small'
Confused on how to set your home theater receiver's speaker selector? This will set you straight!
Tech Tip #22 - 6200 vs. 6200e
What's the difference between the new 6200e and the original 6200?
Tech Tip #23 - The Devil's in the Details
It's the little things that make the difference! Here at Atlantic we pay attention to the details that make our products satisfying to install and own.
Tech Tip #24 - Everybody wants POWER!
We'll tell you the secret to getting the power you really need.
Tech Tip #25 - Do it 'till it Hertz
What do all those strange-sounding terms mean, anyway? Read on--we'll make you sound so smart!
Tech Tip # 26 - Creating Good Room Acoustics
Getting your room to work with you instead of against you for great sound.
Tech Tip # 27 - IWTS-8e Sub vs. 8
What's the difference between the new 8e Sub and the original 8 Sub?
Tech Tip # 28 - Setting your receiver's sub crossover
This is what you need to know to get great sound from your home theater system.
Tech Tip # 29 - Spread it Around
We're not spreading peanut butter on toast--we're talking about the whys and wherefores about how speakers spread out sound around the room.
Tech Tip # 30 - All in the Family
The remarkable open-back IWTS-7 LCR and 14 LCR in-walls are more like our revolutionary Closed-Box series than anything else.
Tech Tip # 31 - 'Local' Delivery
You've probably heard the term 'localize.' Find out what it means and why it's important to your home entertainment system.
Tech Tip # 32 - L-C-R Speaker Placement
Everything you need to know about how and where to place your front speakers for best theater sound.
Tech Tip # 33 -Surround Speakers--Explained!
What surround speakers do, why they're important, how many you need, where to put them. That about covers it, right?
Tech Tip # 34 - Why isn't the IWTS-30 LCR a Closed Box?
How to get the best performance out of our best in-wall speaker.
Tech Tip # 35 -The 400 sats vs. the 200 sats
Here's why the new 400-series sats are so good!.
Tech Tip # 36 - IWTS-4 LCR-IP, 7-IP, 14-IP vs. non-IP versions
AT's popular in-wall speakers are IP-compatible!.
Tech Tip # 37 - That's a Gross Distortion
How to make sense of all those distortion specs you see bandied about.
Tech Tip # 38 - Why No Back Box for the IWTS-28 SUB?
This in-wall sub doesn't require a back box--here's why.
Tech Tip # 39 - Setting your receiver for the FS-7.0
Here's how to make sure you get the best sound from the amaziing FS-7.0 Soundbar!
Tech Tip # 40 - Understanding Frequency Response
The concept of Frequency Response is the cornerstone of understanding all things audio. Read this and you're an expert!
Tech Tip # 41 - The Amazing ICTS-6.1-IP
This is one incredible "value-priced" ceiling speaker. Here's what makes it so special.
Tech Tip # 42 - Center Channel Dispersion
You might think our "raised tweeter" design is just a pretty face. But with Atlantic, beauty is always more than skin deep.
Tech Tip # 43 - Incredible H-PAS Technology
This might just be the most revolutionary speaker technology in decades!

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