Sonos Amp vs Yamaha WXA-50: Which is Better?
Adding an amp to your system can be a great way to get music from non-streaming sources into your wireless speakers, and also to get …
Receiver/Amplifier
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How to Connect an iPhone to an A/V Receiver
Smartphones have become an all-in-one entertainment centers for video, audio, and more. While our smartphones can do seemingly anything like controlling our TVs (our tutorial), …
Yamaha WXA-50 vs. WXC-50: What’s the Difference?
Sure the Yamaha WXA-50 and WXC-50 are both in Yamaha’s MusicCast line and they send sound to speakers. But that’s about as far as their …
The Sonos Connect Amp: What it Does and How it Works
If you already have a Sonos home audio system, or even if you’re just starting to consider dipping your toe in, the Sonos Connect Amp …
How to Connect a TV to a Receiver Without HDMI
If you want to connect your TV to a receiver, an HDMI cable is usually the way to go. If you happen to not have …
How to Add Bluetooth to an A/V or Stereo Receiver
If you’re pursuing an entirely wireless home theater (our guide), you’ll probably consider adding Bluetooth to your receiver at some point. There are a lot …
What is a Pre-Out on an A/V Receiver and When Would You Use It?
Receiver’s can be complicated devices, and it’s easy to lose track of what specs and ports you need. One feature some receivers have–a Pre-Out–can be …
Do Soundbars Need an Amplifier or Receiver?
A soundbar is a great way to minimize the footprint of your home theater system. They are a sleek sound solution that greatly reduces the …
Does a Receiver Need to Support HDR?
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is an exciting new technology that makes your viewing experience come to life. HDR gives you a wider range of white …
Can You Damage Speakers by Under Powering Them?
There are a lot of numbers, components, and various specs that go into creating the perfect home theater system. If you’re looking to build or …