David Brown
1/17/2013
Can a receiver that's loaded with sophisticated features be easy for the whole family to operate? To find out, David Brown tested the Sony STR-DA2800ES in the Crutchfield Lab.
Julie Govan
3/27/2013
If you're in the process of choosing home theater speakers, knowing the basics of speaker placement can help you make the smartest choice for your room.
David Brown
2/1/2013
About the size of a typical USB flash drive, the DragonFly simply plugs into any open USB port on your PC or Mac®, installing itself automatically in just seconds. From there it takes over the audio processing function of your computer's sound card, replacing it with an audiophile-grade 24-bit ESS SabreT conversion chip.
Dave Bar
7/7/2011
Learn about the features and technical specifications found on many of today's receivers.
Julie Govan
4/19/2011
Wondering what pieces go into a home theater system? In this article, we walk you through each component's role.
Tara W.
4/14/2011
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.
Tara W.
4/14/2011
A chart that shows what each surround format does, how many channels each uses, and the types of media with which the formats may be used.
Amanda P.
11/27/2012
From playing music to delivering surround sound thrills, today's receivers offer more than ever. Learn how to find a model that's right for you.