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Audioquest Cable Theories Exposed Audioquest Cable Theories Exposed Audioquest: We totally understand that is very easy to be skeptical about cables. After all, you can't measure it, so how can you possibly hear it? In fact you can hear it - and it really is very…
Common Misconceptions in Audio Part II - Speakers Common Misconceptions in Audio Part II - Speakers We have singled out a few common questions your fellow Audioholics have asked me in the past regarding speaker connectivity and power issues, and decided to post them here with our responses.
Connecting 4-ohm Speakers to an 8-ohm Receiver Connecting 4-ohm Speakers to an 8-ohm Receiver This article discusses 8 ohm vs 4 ohm speakers and how the typical AV Receiver will handle them. We discuss how to set the impedance switch to get the most power from your receiver.
Connecting a Subwoofer to a Receiver with No Subwoofer Output Connecting a Subwoofer to a Receiver with No Subwoofer Output Is it possible to connect a subwoofer in a Technics AV Receiver Control Receiver SA-GX350? How? It has NO subwoofer output, but has 4 Front (A + B), 1 Center, 2 Rear speaker output and Dolby Pro…
Connecting a Subwoofer with a Different Wiring Scheme Connecting a Subwoofer with a Different Wiring Scheme I've got a question for you regarding the subwoofer hook up. I acquired a surround sound system from our previous home purchase and the wire set up was simply to hook up all of the mains from the…
Extra Speakers, Progressive Scan, NAD Receivers Extra Speakers, Progressive Scan, NAD Receivers After this past xmas I now have two extra Sony 5.1 surround speakers. Is there a correct way to add these speakers to my back speakers without lowering the sound quality of what I already have set…
Handling Various Bass Management Dilemmas Handling Various Bass Management Dilemmas I read your article regarding LFE output. I am getting conflicting information from the people who make my receiver (Yamaha RXV520) and the people who make my surround sound speakers (Polk Audio…
Bi-wiring, Speaker Shielding, Bose 901s, and Buzzing Audio Bi-wiring, Speaker Shielding, Bose 901s, and Buzzing Audio I am in the process of upgrading my home theater system to the Krell Showcase pre/pro, Krell Showcase 6-channel amplifier, and B & W Nautilus 802's for my front left and right speakers. What is your…
Less Equals more? Differing Volume Levels on Receivers Less Equals more? Differing Volume Levels on Receivers I've been wondering about this for a while and have an idea, but no solid explanation. I own an RX-V800 receiver which as you know is rated at 100wpc. I was given a Sony STR-DB940 (110wpc) and…
What is Slew Rate and Damping Factor? What is Slew Rate and Damping Factor? What does damping factor and slew rate specifications mean for amplifiers? We discuss in this brief FAQ.