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No HDMI Output with Component Source No HDMI Output with Component Source 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? Subjective Loudspeaker Reviews - All About Price? 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…
Ask Dr. A! Does Speaker Cable Gauge Matter? Ask Dr. A! Does Speaker Cable Gauge Matter? This article talks about speaker cable resistance and how gauge affects that. Choose the right cables, lower gauge is less resistance.
Glossary of Electronics Terms Glossary of Electronics Terms 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…
HDMI Audio Transmission for Blu-ray and HD DVD HDMI Audio Transmission for Blu-ray and HD DVD 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…
Why Won't My Cable Box Video Work With My Receiver? Why Won't My Cable Box Video Work With My Receiver? 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 Ask Dr. A! Of Projectors and 1080p 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…
Bass Management for Satellite HTiB Systems Bass Management for Satellite HTiB Systems 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…
Connecting a Motion Actuator to your System Connecting a Motion Actuator to your System I am using a Clark Tactile Transducer TST229 and I am trying to feed it an LFE signal from my Integra DTR 7.1. I do have the Adcom bridged but do not set the sub output on the Integra to more than…
Adding Surround Speakers: Turn 2CH into Home Theater Adding Surround Speakers: Turn 2CH into Home Theater This FAQ discusses conditions of when to add surround speakers to turn a 2CH system into home theater.