Avoid setting your speakers, even if they are floorstanding tower loudspeakers, to the “large” setting in your A/V receiver’s setup menus. Receivers and preamp/processors typically have two settings ...

The Sony STR-DA2800ES is a receiver that truly stands apart from the competition, and in a good way. When it comes to deciding on a new receiver to purchase or recommend to a friend, Sony hasn't been ...

No one ever said that setting up surround sound home theater was going to be a piece of cake. And, as most enthusiasts and newbies have discovered, it's not simple. But there are ways to try and keep ...

I just bought a Onkyo TXSR508 and wondering if some of the many Onkyo owners can assist troubleshooting an issue. This unit is not setup for home theater but just powering a single pair of speakers in ...

120 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, <.05%THD) 160 watts per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, <.7%THD) Audio DACs: 16 Burr-Brown PCM-1791 24-bit/192 kHz on all eight channels, in differential ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a ...

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“Not only does the Pioneer Elite SC-79 A/V receiver redefine its own Elite moniker, it redefines what an A/V receiver is capable of. For that, Pioneer should be very proud, indeed.” “Why you can trust ...

Connecting a subwoofer to your receiver is an essential step in getting deep bass for your home theater or audio setup. But with different connection options available, it can be a little confusing to ...