Your AV receiver is at the center of the best things about your audio system. It decodes surround sound formats, drives your speakers, and ensures easy switching between audio and video components. However, like all other electronics, overheating can reduce the...
Getting the most out of your home theater setup requires choosing the right hardware. If you are serious about your entertainment’s sound quality, you may have looked into getting an AV receiver – only to be in for sticker shock. Some receivers can cost...
Having wires or audio cables visible can be annoying and can make the room look messier. Fortunately, there are a few tricks to hide your speaker wires or audio cables. Some of the tricks to hide speaker wires or audio cables include hiding them in your carpet, behind...
Have you noticed your AV receiver is running hotter recently? Are you concerned it may be on track to overheat? Without proper maintenance and preventative measures, overheating is possible. Anything hotter than 85℉ (29.4℃) is too hot for an AV receiver....
Many people know that AV receivers should be a part of a sound and entertainment setup, but some are still unsure if these gadgets are very useful or just another nice-to-have. There’s also the debate around how much is too much to spend on one. How much you...
High-quality AV receivers can be rather expensive and risky if you are unfamiliar with the technology. However, second hand shopping can be a great way to snag a quality AV receiver. A refurbished model is a cheaper alternative, but will it give you more trouble than...
Having a receiver as part of your entertainment center is a great way to give your content a great surround sound experience. But like with anything that runs on electricity, some are curious about how much power their devices are using. Receivers have multiple...
You may have different speakers across separate rooms within your house, and you want to connect two receivers into one speaker or wish to use the second receiver as an amplifier. Is this possible? Can you use two AV receivers simultaneously? Yes, you can use two AV...
Some of the AV receiver models you will find include ethernet connectivity. This can make a receiver model more expensive, but the real question is, is it needed? How do AV receivers use ethernet connections, and does it justify the price point? AV receivers have...
