Learn about Receivers
Receivers: How to Choose
Dave Bar— 2/27/2009
From playing music in the den to delivering surround sound thrills or even multi-room entertainment, today's receivers offer more options than ever. Here's what you need to know to find a model that's right for you.
Setting up Your Receiver for the Best Sound and Picture
Dave Bar— 3/13/2009
In this article, we'll explain the ins and outs of setting up your receiver, so you can get all the audio and video performance you paid for.
Video: Multi-room/Multi-source Audio
Amanda Pollard— 5/16/2008
Crutchfield home theater experts Shawn and Amanda walk you through the basics of multi-room-capable receivers and how you can take advantage of your receiver's capabilities.
Video: Analog-to-HDMI Conversion & Upconversion
Amanda Pollard— 5/16/2008
In this short video, Crutchfield experts explain how HDMI conversion and upconversion can help you make the most of your high-def connections.
Video: Automatic Speaker Calibration
Amanda Pollard— 5/16/2008
Many home theater receivers feature automatic speaker calibration. Our experts explain how it can help you get more accurate surround sound.
Powering Your Multi-room Music System
Amanda Pollard— 2/8/2008
There are a number of different ways to power a house full of speakers. The right approach for your home depends on the number of rooms involved and the type of listening you plan to do in each room. Here's an overview of things you need to know.
Introduction to Home Theater & TV Sound
Tara Wisnewski— 11/6/2008
Find out how to improve your TV's sound, from single-speaker solutions to full home theater setups.
Receivers: Frequently Asked Questions
Dave Bar— 5/19/2009
How much power do I need? Do I have to connect my video sources to my receiver? What is the difference between HDMI switching, HDMI conversion, and HDMI upconversion?? Which connections should I use for the best picture quality? What do I need to integrate my iPod® into my system? If the receiver I want doesn't have a dedicated subwoofer output, can I still hook up a subwoofer? How many speakers total can I connect to my receiver? Plus more...
Understanding Surround Sound Formats
Tara Wisnewski— 9/23/2009
Because most people, from surround sound novices to A/V experts, find new formats a little confusing, we've provided a quick description of how each format works.
Receivers Glossary
Dave Bar— 3/3/2009
Learn about the features and technical specifications found on many of today's receivers.
Video: Why do I need HDMI?
Julie Govan, Amanda Pollard— 9/2/2009
HDMI can provide both top-notch 1080p video and high-resolution surround sound, making it the audio/video connection of choice.
Choosing Audio and Video Cables
Kristen Pollard— 10/19/2009
In this article, we'll give you the information you need to choose the right type of audio or video connection, and tips on finding a good, high-quality cable.
The Ins and Outs of HDMI
Steve Kindig— 8/31/2009
HDMI connections deliver outstanding picture and sound quality on the latest digital audio/video gear. Most of the time, that is. This article explains how HDMI works.
Video: Speaker Cable Basics
Crutchfield Writing Team— 1/23/2010
Learn about the key things you should consider when buying speaker cable.
Great-sounding Music from Your Computer
Jim Richardson— 12/11/2009
Learn how to get hi-fi sound from the music on your computer.
Everything you need to know about satellite radio
Matt Freeman— 8/21/2009
An overview of satellite radio.
What You Need to Know about HD Radio
Robert Ferency-Viars, Ralph Graves— 1/5/2010
An explanation of iBiquity Digital's HD radio technology and what it means for AM and FM radio listeners.
Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery
Crutchfield Writing Team— 1/13/2010
In Crutchfield's Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery, you'll find pictures of the plugs, ports, and jacks commonly used for hooking up home audio/video gear — HDTVs, Blu-ray players, receivers, and more.
Home A/V Connections Glossary
Crutchfield Writing Team— 7/9/2009
There are many types of connections you may encounter when setting up your new A/V system. Find out what it all means.
Introduction to Multi-room Systems
Amanda Pollard— 2/8/2008
The place to start if you're interested in adding a multi-room system to your home.
Video: Denon AVR-2310CI, AVR-3310CI, and AVR-4310CI
Tara Wisnewski— 12/23/2009
In this short video, our experts cover the highlights of these three popular Denon home theater receivers.
Video: Yamaha RX-V1065 & RX-V2065 Receivers
Tara Wisnewski— 12/11/2009
These home theater receivers build on Yamaha's reputation for excellent audio and video performance, offering high-def-friendly features and lots of cool music options.
Video: Sony ES Receivers
Dave Bar, Amanda Pollard— 12/19/2008
In this short video, Crutchfield experts Dave and Amanda highlight the key features and differences in Sony's 3400ES, 4400ES, 5400ES, and 6400ES receivers.
Video: Yamaha RX-397, RX-497, & RX-797 Stereo Receivers
Chris Egner, Steve Kindig— 3/10/2009
Learn about Yamaha's RX-397, RX-497 and RX-797, including the features that set them apart, and what's made them some of our most popular and highly rated stereo receivers.
Video: Yamaha RX-V1900, RX-V3900, & RX-Z7 Receivers
Julie Govan, Amanda Pollard— 1/14/2009
Crutchfield experts Amanda and Julie discuss the key features of Yamaha's RX-V1900, RX-V3900 and RX-Z7 home theater receivers.
Learn the Language of Good Sound
Jim Richardson— 9/11/2009
It doesn't take deep pockets or "golden ears" to obtain and appreciate good sound. Learn about the terms used to describe sound, so you can find the right audio gear.
15 Tips for Better Sound from Your Home System
Crutchfield Writing Team— 11/7/2008
Sound quality is a major part of the home A/V experience, and it sometimes gets overlooked. These upgrades can help you get better sound, and many of them are free.
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