Freestanding loudspeakers are designed to minimally impact aesthetics, while providing the ultimate two-channel and home theater listening experience. We look at some of the latest models and trends.

One of my days at CES 2011 was spent at the Venetian, where audio manufacturers take over several floors and outfit their suites with sweet demonstrations. Here's a tour through the setups I saw.

It's not as hard as you think. Here are a few handy techniques for feeding cable through insulated walls.