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FAQ: Set Up and Equipment Advice for Home Theater FAQ: Set Up and Equipment Advice for Home Theater We gathered some of the most frequently asked questions from our YouTube & Facebook pages regarding home theater set up issues % AV equipment recommendations. Check out video and editorial responses.
Power Manipulation in Dolby Atmos AV Receivers Power Manipulation in Dolby Atmos AV Receivers We've noticed a trend in the recent crop of Dolby Atmos receivers that are no longer rating full bandwidth power with 2CH driven. Are you really getting more power or just clever specsmanship?
AV Receiver Surround Sound Formats Comparison AV Receiver Surround Sound Formats Comparison This article and related YouTube video discusses all of the major surround formats for home theater throughout the years and what all of those logos mean on your new AV receivers.
Surround Sound for Stereo Music…Sacrilege?? Surround Sound for Stereo Music…Sacrilege?? Is it worth revisiting some of your favorite stereo recordings in surround sound? This article introduces you to the ins and outs of stereo music and how it progressed into the surround we have today.
Why Don't We Record Listening Demos For Our YouTube Fans? Why Don't We Record Listening Demos For Our YouTube Fans? This article and related video discusses why we don't record listening demos on YouTube. We also discuss the best way to demo gear to help you make better purchasing decisions.
Can I Use Regular Speakers as Dolby Atmos Upfiring? Can I Use Regular Speakers as Dolby Atmos Upfiring? We've received numerous emails from our readers asking if they could repurpose ordinary speakers as Dolby Atmos Upfiring units as opposed to purchasing specific Atmos-enabled ones. Find the answer.
Long vs Short Speaker Cables: Does it Really Matter? Long vs Short Speaker Cables: Does it Really Matter? This article explores if varying the length of speaker cables between speakers really makes a difference in audibility. Watch our related YouTube videos to see what truly matters in speaker cables.
Loudspeaker Power Ratings Part III: The Test Results Loudspeaker Power Ratings Part III: The Test Results In parts 1 & 2 we discuss power handling in speakers and how the test signal affects the results. Now we test with measurements and blow up drivers to find the answers. Updated with YouTube video.
Should I Spend That Much on Exotic Audio Cables!? Should I Spend That Much on Exotic Audio Cables!? We had a concerned reader ask us if it was worth spending almost as much money on audio cables as the cost of their AV processor. See how we advise them on how to budget for cables.
FAQ: Does My AV Receiver Have Enough Power for Speakers? FAQ: Does My AV Receiver Have Enough Power for Speakers? This week's FAQ question deals with AV receiver power and if it's sufficient to drive a full home theater speaker system. Start with our power quiz and consider a model with preouts for later use.