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    Do AV Receiver Brands Sound Different?

    There are long-standing claims that certain AV receiver brands have a different "sound" than others. Is there any truth behind the claims?...

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    Can A Subwoofer Make Your System Sound Worse?

    We love our subwoofers around here but adding a subwoofer can make your system sound worse! How can this be? Let's discuss....

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    What Is Killing Home Theater?

    Something is killing home theater. In fact, it seems to be a lot of somethings. They are not new, and they aren't...

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    Plex Vs. Emby – Which Is The Best Media Server?

    Of all the debates that I have gotten into the most heated has been Plex Vs. Emby - Which is the best...

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    Is Harmony Still An Option For 2023?

    I see a lot of articles talking about “The Best X Harmony Replacements.” But what about Is Harmony still an option for...

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Projector Screens June 15, 2023 Tom Andry

How Much Light is Too Much? Do I Need an ALR Screen?


Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) screens have become much more popular recently. But how much light is really needed to justify an ALR screen? Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers June 14, 2023 Tom Andry

LPF for LFE Crossover Setting: What is Correct?


When setting your speakers' crossovers, the advice is 80Hz. You might think the LPF for LFE crossover setting is the same. You'd be wrong. Continue Reading →

Speakers June 13, 2023 Tom Andry

Turn Speakers Upside-Down When Mounted High?


The advice is that speakers should have their tweeters placed at ear level. You could achieve this if you turn your speakers upside-down! Continue Reading →

HDMI June 12, 2023 Tom Andry

Video Dropouts- Is it Your Long HDMI Cable?


Your video isn't working properly. It was fine before, but now you are getting video dropouts - could it be your long HDMI cable? Continue Reading →

Surround Receivers June 9, 2023 Tom Andry

How Does a 3.1 Speaker System Work with Netflix (or Other Streaming Apps)?


How does your 3.1 speaker system work with sources like Netflix or other streaming apps? They usually have two choices: stereo or 5.1! Yikes! Continue Reading →

Subwoofers June 8, 2023 Tom Andry

Do I Have to Pressurize My Room With Bass?


You've never been much of a bass head. Do you really need to pressurize your room with bass to get the best sound? Let's discuss. Continue Reading →

Pure Direct mode Surround Receivers June 7, 2023 Andrew

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 →

Surround Receivers June 6, 2023 Tom Andry

What Does “Multi In” Mean on My AV Receiver?


Your AV receiver only seems to show Multi In on the front. What the heck is Multi In and why is that all your AV Continue Reading →

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