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Stock home speakers for home theater systems

As people put more technology into their homes, they often begins by upgrading their basic to television set to a home theater system, complete with powerful audio speakers. These systems can be expensive, but most of the time are well worth the cost. Smaller cube speakers for ambient sound can be priced as low as $35 wholesale, or you can choose to supply speaker packages that range from $350 and up.

I recommend: SnapAV offers all types of home theater speakers, including those you can install in-ceiling or in-wall. RhinoMart sells whole home theater systems, including many speaker packages that include the subwoofer.

Buy car audio speakers for your store

For those who have to spend a lot of time traveling in their cars, a complete audio system with the best car speakers can make the commute a lot more enjoyable. Car audio speakers range from small additional speakers up to large speakers that pound out a lot of bass, so prices range from a $100 and well up to the thousands for full systems.

I recommend: Memphis Car Audio has a wide selection of car audio speakers for all types of vehicles. Bravox Audio has all of the tweeters, woofers, and component sets you need to refurbish any car with a better sound system.

Find quality portable speakers for your customers' convenience

Portable stereo speakers are very popular with anyone who owns a personal listening device, such as an MP3 player or a mobile phone that has music capabilities. Portable speakers allow the user to forget the headphones and still get stereo-quality sounds. These speakers are the least expensive and most popular with teens and young adults. You can purchase individual units of these speaker for less than $10 through most wholesale outlets.

I recommend: Chinavasion offers a portable speaker made for listening to downloaded music from your Bluetooth capable phone. CKB Products offers a typical model of portable speakers made for the iPod and other MP3 players.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Follow news and trends in the audio world through trade publications and you will be able to stay ahead of the game when it comes to stocking the latest audio speakers for your customers.

Guide to Loudspeakers

Choose from an array of audio speakers for business use

By Marianne Moro

1. Audio speakers for clubs, sports arenas and other venues.
2. Car speakers for business, commercial or personal vehicles.
3. Stereo speakers for the home, office, retail or restaurant.

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Buy brand name home speakers for your office

Popular radio and home theater speakers are available from every conceivable outlet, including mail order, websites and big box retail stores like Circuit City and Best Buy. Compare prices and features to determine which brands and models best suit your needs.

I recommend: Browse Infinity Systems to check out home theater speakers and surround speakers, to provide clients and employees with pleasant background noise. Infinity also sells professional and car audio speakers. Click over to Pioneer USA for more home speakers and professional loudspeakers.

Shop for car speakers from a vehicle audio specialist

Considering the mobile culture in America today, it's no wonder car audio has become such an all-encompassing part of the speaker industry. If you spend a lot of time in your car while working, and love listening to music or radio programs during long road trips, consider car audio speakers from a niche manufacturer.

I recommend: Listen to many types of sound systems and vehicle speakers from car sound expert Alpine USA. Alpine deals exclusively with vehicle sound systems and offers iPods and marine sound systems as well as car audio. Select from a number of car audio products and manufacturers at Crutchfield, a compendium of car audio and video products.

Choose from professional quality loudspeakers for your business

For businesses, schools, venues and other places that offer performances and lectures to students and other large groups, locate professional systems from several popular manufacturers.

I recommend: Consider speaker options from Cerwin-Vega, a company that makes loudspeakers for DJs, musical groups and background music. Contact JBL Professional to buy speakers for your store, lounge, restaurant or venue.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Peruse popular bargain electronic websites that sell products from a number of manufacturers. They often feature discounted or discontinued computer speakers and portable speakers at rock bottom prices.

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Offer home theater speakers in packages

While building one's own home theater system is appealing to a certain type of consumer, you will undoubtedly get customers who do not care to learn enough about home theater systems to choose the perfect set of components themselves. Instead, they will want to purchase a prepackaged set of home theater speakers to ensure quality and compatibility.

I recommend: Petra offers a variety of home-theater-in-a-box packages. AV Wholesale also offers a home theater package of speakers with independent volume control on each speaker.

Choose car audio speakers that provide an appropriate amount of sound for the space

There are all kinds of car audio systems. To help customers choose the right audio system for their car, suggest systems that fit the size of the car. Choosing a sound system that is too large for the car will ultimately degrade the quality of a speaker's sound.

I recommend: JBL speakers for cars are designed to create ideal sound. These speakers form the same type of axis that home theater systems do. Car Audio Wholesalers provides speakers in a range of sizes for different automobiles.

Offer computer speakers that are competitive with home theater systems

There are some people who use their computers for many entertainment purposes, including watching movies and playing games. For those who would rather watch their movies on a computer, providing computer speakers that equal the quality of a home theater system is essential.

I recommend: Bose speakers for computers are packaged similarly to home theater systems, with a five-point system for watching movies and playing games. Evertek sells similar five-point systems to provide computer users with an excellent multimedia experience.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Whether you specialize in car speakers, home speakers or professional loudspeakers, stay up to date with the latest trends and keep your inventory fresh.