Recent FAQ Articles

Importing gear from other countries or taking your gear out of your home country requires a bit of research on your part. You'll have to decide if taking gear is worth the time and expense.

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 …

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.

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 …

This article talks about speaker cable resistance and how gauge affects that. Choose the right cables, lower gauge is less resistance.

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 …

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 …

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...

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 …

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 …

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 …

This FAQ discusses conditions of when to add surround speakers to turn a 2CH system into home theater.

The audio industry is full of ambiguity, leading to common misconceptions by consumers, and thus marketing opportunities by manufacturers. Additionally, the unknowing consumer tends to make their own …

I have two questions about my Yamaha C920 DVD player and Yamaha RX-V530 receiver. They are connected via 6-channel analog for DVD-A. They are also connected via digital optical fiber. I just added …

I read the article about adjusting the crossover freq...and I'm one of those people that got a receiver with a fixed crossover at 90hz (Yamaha's RX-V800), my main speakers can go as low as 40hz as …

I need a recommendation for a home theater receiver. First, I would like to use my floor speakers for my main channel speakers, without a subwoofer. I plan on buying center and rear surround …

Having shopped around for pre/pros and amps, I've been hearing about new formats (SACD, DVD-Audio, etc.). My current budget is at $3.5k (I don't have the cash for high-end stuff). Now, I have been …

I would like to know the answer, because I owned a sony 545 that was rated at 100wts, then I upgraded to a sony 845 that is also rated at 100wts. The 845 sounded much stronger,cleaner just plan …

It was brought to our attention that there has been some confusion over the performance of these receivers because our reviewers used different test procedures to measure two of the parameters, which …

Please explain the golden triangle rule I have a Sony 5.1 Dolby surround sound system and yet to fine the perfect placement for the front speakers. They are at 1 foot above ear level for the 2 prime …

Between optical and coaxial, which connection is going to give the better sound quality, and why?

I noticed reviews (Audioholics.com) of both Paradigm studio 40s and 60s, yet received different marks with respect to each other. The 40's with stands cost about the same as the 60's without stands. …

In preparation for our visit from RBH Sound on November 7th , we have prepared a short FAQ article to better understand their new flagship Signature Series speaker system know as the T-2 (not to be …

Isn't THD important in the sound quality of a receiver? The lower the better? Also, when you see the 20 - 20,000 Hz versus 40 - 20,000 Hz, the higher number 40 will affect the sound quality won't it? …

How should I set the Speaker Size and OHM setting on the receiver- 4 ohms or 8 ohms. Def Tech manual says the Mains and the Center can be set to 4 Ohms or 8 Ohms. Which setting is correct and also …

Can someone please explain the relationships between watts and dB's to me? I am new to audio and wish to acquire a better understanding of power/watts, etc. Thanks.

I have noticed when I have played DVD movies that when the actors are talking that I can barely hear them. The background music and effects come through good but the voices do not. Is there a setting …

Are all wattage ratings dealing with sound equipment the same? Does my 25x4 car audio receiver put out as much power as one of my channels in my Sherwood 100x5? If so or not, why?