Plain English version: Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. This is how HomeAudioAdvice.com stays free. It does not influence which products we recommend.
HomeAudioAdvice.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click certain product links on this site and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer. These commissions come at no additional cost to you — you pay the same price you would if you navigated directly to the retailer's website.
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we are required to disclose these relationships clearly. We do so here on this page, and with brief disclosures at the top of any article containing affiliate links.
Affiliate programs we currently participate in include:
| Retailer | Network | What we link to |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Associates | Amazon.com | General AV gear, accessories, cables, and products not available elsewhere |
| Crutchfield | ShareASale | AV receivers, speakers, subwoofers, car audio, and home theater systems |
| B&H Photo | Impact (Impact Radius) | Projectors, displays, professional AV equipment, and cameras |
| Parts Express | Commission Junction (CJ) | DIY speaker drivers, subwoofer components, cabinets, and crossover parts |
| Monoprice | Direct / ShareASale | Cables, HDMI, speaker wire, wall mounts, and budget AV accessories |
Our editorial integrity commitment: Affiliate relationships determine which links we use — they do not determine which products we recommend. We only recommend products we would genuinely point a friend toward. If a product isn't worth buying, we say so, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists. Brands cannot pay to be featured, reviewed favorably, or listed in our buying guides.
Posts and pages containing affiliate links are identified with a brief disclosure near the top of the content, typically reading: "This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you."
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