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Ask Dr. A! Too Many HDMI Outputs
Clint DeBoer — last modified May 06, 2008 09:31
Clint DeBoer — last modified May 06, 2008 09:31
Jim from Iowa asks us how in the world he's supposed to make use of all the new HDMI-capable components he has when his TV and AV receiver don't have enough inputs. It's a good question, and one that many people are asking as more and more manufacturers place HDMI into their products. We tackle it a couple of ways to give you options for maintaining a great picture and also retaining the ability to get the best audio quality possible.
No HDMI Output with Component Source
Clint DeBoer — last modified April 25, 2008 10:04
Clint DeBoer — last modified April 25, 2008 10:04
A reader asks Dr. A why he can't view some of his material on the TV he bought. Lots of people run into this problem, so we figured we'd take it to Dr. A for a solution.
Subjective Loudspeaker Reviews - All About Price?
Clint DeBoer — last modified December 04, 2007 08:38
Clint DeBoer — last modified December 04, 2007 08:38
When taking on the task of reviewing products for consumers there are different ways to get across the conclusions and experiences of the reviewer. Objective testing and subjective viewpoints are both presented, and price is also included in the evaluation process. But there are so many methodologies and considerations, how does Audioholics keep it all straight? Frank asks a very valid question and we thought it was good enough to include it for public consumption to outline just how Audioholics handles this issue.
Ask Dr. A! Does Speaker Cable Gauge Matter?
Clint DeBoer — last modified November 29, 2007 11:32
Clint DeBoer — last modified November 29, 2007 11:32
It's been a while since Dr. A answered a reader question so we pulled him away from his 4 month karaoke binge and tossed a new question at him. Seems like Dr. A has an addictive personality so we'll need to keep him a bit more occupied in the future for his own good. This question, from philophobos via our forums, has to do with speaker cable gauge, but we expanded it a bit in our answer to address some other related situations.
Glossary of Electronics Terms
Clint DeBoer — last modified May 25, 2007 14:43
Clint DeBoer — last modified May 25, 2007 14:43
Audio terminology can be very confusing and ambiguous. We talk about things all the time that our readers may not be able to fully understand. Back by popular demand, we've reconstituted our Glossary of Electronics Terms (with some very important updates) and included it here for all to reference as needed. We'll try to keep it updated as we expand our vocabulary and horizons and as technology coins new terms and phrases.
HDMI Audio Transmission for Blu-ray and HD DVD
Gene DellaSala — last modified July 23, 2009 23:43
Gene DellaSala — last modified July 23, 2009 23:43
Ever wonder how the new surround formats are transmitted from the next generation DVD players to the receiver/processor? Our quick interview session with Craig Eggers from Dolby Labs helps shed some light on this subject. Check out this FAQ to learn about HDMI audio transmission and the future for HDMI ver. 1.3 enabled receivers and processors.
Why Won't My Cable Box Video Work With My Receiver?
Clint DeBoer — last modified November 30, 2006 19:00
Clint DeBoer — last modified November 30, 2006 19:00
In response to numerous threads about this issue we have developed this article to address the issue and let everyone know of productive workarounds and the status of various cable company fixes...
Ask Dr. A! Of Projectors and 1080p
Clint DeBoer — last modified July 23, 2006 20:00
Clint DeBoer — last modified July 23, 2006 20:00
I have been looking for a nice, affordable projector for some time and came across some reviews on Audioholics. The Sanyo Z4 seems like a real steal in terms of bang for the buck. With the dangling carrot of 1080P out there I am concerned that my investment in this projector may be short lived.
Bass Management for Satellite HTiB Systems
Gene DellaSala — last modified March 08, 2005 19:00
Gene DellaSala — last modified March 08, 2005 19:00
We have fielded several questions relating to how to handle bass management for integrated sub/satellite system where the subwoofer actually handles the crossover and feeds signal to the satellite speakers. Bose and Definitive Technologies both have systems that deal with this (though they function quite differently) and we received a recent question that prompted us to write up a brief FAQ to address this issue.
Technical Article : Adding Surrounds or Not
Clint DeBoer
— last modified August 30, 2004 20:00
Technical Article : Audioquest Cable Theories Exposed
Gene DellaSala
— last modified July 22, 2009 16:01
Technical Article : Common Misconceptions in Audio Part 1
Gene DellaSala
— last modified August 30, 2004 20:00
Technical Article : Common Misconceptions in Audio Part II - Speakers
Clint DeBoer
— last modified August 30, 2004 20:00
Technical Article : Configuring Bass Management for DVD-Audio
Gene DellaSala
— last modified August 30, 2004 20:00
Technical Article : Connecting 4-ohm Speakers to an 8-ohm Receiver
Gene DellaSala
— last modified August 30, 2004 20:00
Technical Article : Connecting a Subwoofer to a Receiver
Gene DellaSala
— last modified August 30, 2004 20:00
Technical Article : Connecting a Subwoofer to a Receiver with No Subwoofer Output
Clint DeBoer
— last modified August 30, 2004 20:00
Technical Article : Connecting a Subwoofer with a Different Wiring Scheme
Clint DeBoer
— last modified August 30, 2004 20:00
Technical Article : Speaker Selections, Receiver Recommendations, Bose EQ
Clint DeBoer
— last modified July 23, 2009 04:55
