When to Use Direct or Pure Direct Mode on your AV Receiver
"Direct or Pure Direct Modes should be used with your AV receiver for music," says the Internet. But what do these modes really do? Continue Reading
CategorySurround Receivers
AV surround receivers and 5.1 or 7.1 receivers
Speaker Distance and Trim Settings: The Most Counterintuitive Settings in Home Theater?
Speaker distance and trim settings in your AV receiver would seem, at first blush, to make sense. But you'd be very, very wrong. We explain. Continue Reading
Does Your AV Receiver Have Enough Power For Your Speakers: How To Know
People want to know that their AV receiver has enough power for their speakers. The short answer is that it probably does. Here's why. Continue Reading
Discrete Subwoofer Outputs on AV Receivers are Evil
While discrete subwoofer outputs in AV receivers aren't inherently evil, they aren't being used for good. And isn't that enough? Continue Reading
Curves of Equal Loudness – What Are They and Do I Want Them?
Science has shown that our hearing has limitations. Curves of equal loudness help! We explain why they are important for home theater! Continue Reading
Audyssey Reference Level Offset: What is it, What does it do?
One of the more confusing Audyssey settings is the Reference Level Offset. Let's talk about what it is, what it does, and the best setting. Continue Reading
Denon’s AVR-X1700H – 3 HDMI 2.1 Inputs but Still No Upgraded Room Correction
Denon dropped the AVR-X1700H to their website recently. They've added three HDMI 2.1 inputs not the latest Audyssey. Let's take a look! Continue Reading
Using an Older AV Receiver with a Newer TV
When you have an older AV receiver, it isn't always clear how to hook it up to your newer TV. We're here to help. Continue Reading
