Do You Need a New AV Receiver
You want a new AV receiver. But you probably want a little more justification for your purchase. We break down some common rationales. Continue Reading
CategorySurround Receivers
AV surround receivers and 5.1 or 7.1 receivers
“Upmixing” Multichannel PCM – Can It Be Done?
Many devices can output multichannel PCM. But when the audio is stereo, can that multichannel PCM be upmixed? We explain. Continue Reading
The Case for Crossover Settings Higher Than 80Hz
The general wisdom is to set your crossover on your AV receiver to 80Hz. But, there are times when setting your crossover higher is better. Continue Reading
Why You Should Connect Everything to Your AV Receiver and Not Your TV
The reasons why you should connect everything to your AV receiver and not your TV is not as simple as it seems. Let's discuss! Continue Reading
Can My AV Receiver’s Room Correction Fix Mismatched Speakers
One question we get a lot is if an AV receiver's room correction program can fix mismatched speakers. Let's discuss. Continue Reading
Is Your Room Correction Lying?
You'll often hear people claiming that their room correction made a mistake. Is your room correction lying? What to do? Continue Reading
Boutique AV Receivers – Do They Exist and Should You Buy One?
Are there "boutique" AV receivers that do just what you want and nothing more. If you found one, should you buy one? Let's discuss! Continue Reading
Can You Add Channels to an AV Receiver?
You thought you wanted a simple setup, but now you want ALL the speakers! Can you add more channels to your AV receiver? Let's discuss! Continue Reading
