What do ohms mean for speakers, and is it important? If you’ve nothing better to do, learn about ohms and speaker impedance matching. You may even enjoy it.
Speaker Impedance Matching: Ohms & Speakers Explained Read More »
A typical specification for home theater speakers is the speaker power rating. But, what does it mean? And, how do you match the speaker power to your amp?
Speaker Power Rating: What Do RMS and Peak Power Mean? Read More »
Want more volume? Learn how speaker sensitivity impacts loudness and how to read dB specs. Is upgrading your speakers or amplifier the way to increase loudness?
Speaker Sensitivity 101: Simple Guide + SPL Calculator Read More »
Stereo receivers and amplifiers can be ideal to use in your home theater system, but it is an option that is often overlooked by many people. I discussed in the guide to hooking up surround sound, that you can improve the sound in any home theater system by adding a separate amplifier and speakers. But,
Using Stereo Receivers & Amplifiers for Home Theater Read More »
The surround sound formats available on modern AV receivers can be confusing. Learn all about Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS Neural:X and more.
Surround Sound Formats: Dolby Digital vs DTS & THX Read More »
Marantz receivers offer some of the best surround sound amplifiers on the market. Check out all their recent models and understand the differences between them.
Marantz CINEMA, SR & NR AV Receivers Product Range Read More »
Master the secrets of matching speakers and amps beyond the usual specs. Learn how impedance, power, sensitivity and room size matter – and other ways to do it.
Matching Speakers and Amps: the Secrets to Better Sound Read More »
The 3.5mm mini jack is a standard audio connector on many devices, especially mobile phones and tablets. The most common use is for headphone connections on mobile devices and the audio outputs on simple computer sound cards. But what exactly is this analog plug, and when should you use it? Whether trying to connect headphones
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If you want to buy a cheap Onkyo AV receiver, you should check out the NR & SR series. Both offer excellent features at a great price, but which is best?
Onkyo NR & SR AV Receiver Comparison Read More »
The RZ Series of Onkyo AV receivers are their high-end models. Before you buy, compare each model here so you understand the differences between each one.
Onkyo RZ AV Receiver: Features Comparison Read More »
Pioneer AV receivers are a good choice for any home theater system. This guide compares the SC, Elite & VSX models and lists the most useful features of each.
Pioneer AV Receivers: SC, Elite & VSX Models Compared Read More »
A plasma flat-screen TV was a good option when you were looking to buy a new television. Unfortunately, this type of TV is no longer manufactured. However, if you already own one, then this article might be useful if you are having problems with your plasma TV. Even though the picture quality was always terrific
Plasma TV Problems: What Are the Issues with Plasma TVs? Read More »
The red & white stereo RCA plug is a standard audio input and output port. But, when should you use it? Find out in this guide to the stereo analog RCA cable.
Stereo Analog Audio: RCA Plug and Cables Explained Read More »
Most people use digital audio for multichannel movie soundtracks. Learn why you might want to use analog 5.1 RCA surround sound connections.
RCA Surround Sound: Analog 5.1 Audio Explained Read More »
S-Video connectors often provide a quick and easy way to connect audio-visual components. You might recognize them as they can be color-coded yellow. However, not always, so don’t rely on this – because a composite connection is often yellow, too! So, what is an S-Video connection, and when should you use it? And, can you
What Are S-Video Cables and Connectors For? Read More »
A soundbar can improve your TV’s sound, but which features do you need? Learn what to look for and how to choose a soundbar in this simple buying guide.
Soundbar 101: How to Choose the Best One Read More »
Can anybody help with my connection problem? How do I connect my sat box & ps3 from my AV receiver? If it helps, I have a 1600 Harman Kardon AV receiver. Comments for How to Connect My Harman Kardon AVR 1600: Jay Firstly, and I guess it may have been a mistype, but you would
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What is the best way to hook up a soundbar to a TV? Learn how to connect a soundbar with HDMI ARC, optical cables and RCA connections.
How to Connect a Soundbar to Your TV Read More »
Is the sound on your TV poor? Maybe you can’t hear the dialogue very clearly? Learn the best equalizer settings for your TV & other ways to improve the sound.
How to Improve Your TV Sound & Hear the Dialogue Better Read More »
Sonos soundbars are ideal for many people, but the lack of DTS audio support has often been a problem. Find out how to play DTS soundtracks on Sonos soundbars.
Sonos DTS Audio Problem on the Beam & Arc Soundbar Read More »
