A/V Receivers, The Brains of Your System | Home Theater Basics

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2017
  • Home Theater Basics series continues! This time I'll talk in depth about Audio Video Receivers, what they do, and what to look for when you are making that purchase decision. *****Click 'SHOW MORE' to check out the links below!!!
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    About this video: In this installation of Home Theater Basics, Channa D (Techno Dad) goes in depth about Audio/Video Receivers. The A/V Receiver is the brains of your home theater.
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  • @TechnoDad
    @TechnoDad  6 років тому +61

    Timeline
    00:51 - What is an AVR, and what does it do?
    05:55 - Connectivity
    08:58 - Power Ratings
    12:38 - Room Correction/Speaker Calibration
    16:53 - How Much Should You Spend?
    19:10 - My Advice...

    • @walterwhite751
      @walterwhite751 6 років тому

      Techno Dad great video.

    • @onetwo6039
      @onetwo6039 5 років тому +1

      @techno dad. What does it mean when they say " 140 watts per channel with 2 channels driven " on home theater receivers? I don't understand 2 channels driven. If your speakers are wired up don't they all have power driving them?

    • @sapsom1
      @sapsom1 4 роки тому

      Excellent , thanks for so much of info in 1 video

    • @bommareddybrijendrareddy9301
      @bommareddybrijendrareddy9301 3 роки тому

      @@onetwo6039 That's the trick. Assume half of the 2 ch rated power is what you would be, theoretically, getting for all the channels according to my personal opinion.

    • @dannytaylor2778
      @dannytaylor2778 2 роки тому

      @@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301 hook up four speakers to a AVR Harman Carmen 110 aviar

  • @mikebagwell8229
    @mikebagwell8229 5 років тому +51

    17 speakers, and I manually calibrated every single one. Took me 3 weeks. All I do is watch local news at 480i, but the sound quality is unreal.

  • @danilorodrigues7617
    @danilorodrigues7617 2 роки тому +2

    This guy kept me watching it all the way till the end. I just couldn't skip any of it. Thanks for making this so damn clear! Finally found someone with enough patience didatics to draw it like that for newbies.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 місяці тому

      Ayyy! I just saw this comment, thank you for watching!!

  • @tertia0011
    @tertia0011 3 роки тому +1

    I purchased 2nd hand Denon AVR, entry level audiophile main speakers & 43" HD TV. I didn't want to spend money on new top shelf AVR surround, centre speakers & subwoofer without knowing what I wanted for room size & application. My priority was digital audio first then video. After experimenting with various speakers I am happy with Dolby Digital 2.1 setup with HDTV & XBOX One S HDMI input. I still have Denon AVR as it meets needs. My preference is films with dramatic impact rather than epic, action & SF etc., with emphasis on tonal balance & clarity of audio over speaker output power. Good main speakers positioned correctly relative to listener creates phantom centre speaker, & Dolby Digital delivers surround effects to main speakers in such a way as to create surround effect for my listening room. Not having to concern myself with surround, back & centre speakers mean I can allocate budget to main, subwoofer, AVR & TV upgrades in future. As I don't want > 43" TV I don't see benefit in 8k. More pixels is barely noticeable with smaller screen. I am considering 4K TV upgrade in near future.

  • @HeyYall398
    @HeyYall398 Рік тому +1

    Stellar presentation. As a total newbie to this, I learned a lot today.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  Рік тому +2

      Awesome! Glad you found my video.

  • @davidd.schneider7867
    @davidd.schneider7867 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks, TechnoDad. Been there , done that, got the T-shirt. Spent $500 per RCA cable, spect $1000 per speaker cable. Over $15,000 system. My best advice, is don’t get sucked in to the “price” and the key is that whatever level stuff you get, spend time with it to “tweak-it” to your ears and what you like. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, get all your speakers matched, IMHO! My entry level matched Pioneer Andrew Young bedroom set up speakers 5.1 with an entry level Denton is just as enjoyable as my $3000 Onkyo great room powered with two separate dual channel amps for front and center speakers with all speakers in the 7.2 system being a mix of B&W 800 and 700 and a set of custom Stephen Sank’s front left and right speakers. All great speakers. For watching home theatre either room is roughly equivalent. THAT is home important matched speakers are IMHO. Peace and Out . . .

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for sharing David!! I agree, match up those speakers!

  • @knuckles1006
    @knuckles1006 3 роки тому

    Thankyou for the excellent video. As far as old speakers, I bought a pair of Infinity SM-152's about 30 years ago. As the name implies these speakers have 15 inch woofers in them and they have no problem shaking the room when called upon. No subwoofer needed with these.

  • @billykeels
    @billykeels 6 років тому +2

    Really cool, easy to understand explication! Thanks for drawing it out for us Channa! KeePon crushing it!

  • @zamundaking8108
    @zamundaking8108 4 роки тому

    You are one of the best out there to master how to break down very technical audio/video concept into very basic term for any average user.
    Well done!! Great job!

  • @williamlarkin328
    @williamlarkin328 5 років тому +2

    I have a friend who’s an audiophile and the web pages he sent me to were pretty hard to understand. Thank you so much for making these videos it’s really made the info much much more digestible

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  5 років тому +1

      Hi William! I totally understand where you’re coming from. It can be really confusing and there are so many options that shopping for equipment can be a daunting task. There are more videos in my series “Home Theater Basics” which breaks down parts of this hobby for people that are new. Check it out and if you have any questions, feel free to email me: technodad55 at gmail (bit.ly/2jeiXyO)

  • @mystickid1
    @mystickid1 5 років тому +5

    Really genuine and great advice in this video Channa, really appreciate the advice! ✨❤️

  • @ushabanerjee9412
    @ushabanerjee9412 5 років тому

    I am a new subscriber too your channel, love them, like the way you take something complicated and make it simple, because it is simple, I buy my all piece by piece, i wait and get exactly what i want! Thanks TD

  • @TheSpartanJc
    @TheSpartanJc 6 років тому +4

    Thank you for your videos TD! Very informative. Keep up the good work, always looking forward watching your videos. :)

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому +2

      +TheSpartanJc Hi! You're welcome!! I got more videos on the way!!

  • @trippy1v349
    @trippy1v349 3 роки тому

    Best video I have found, great job!

  • @MarkScarlett.
    @MarkScarlett. 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Techno Dad, thanks for this video it really simplifies things for me as I am new to this home theater arena. Appreciate all that you do brother keep up the good work!! 😀

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  4 роки тому +1

      Hello Marco! Thank you for watching. I hope I can help in the future as well.

  • @DrDChandramohan
    @DrDChandramohan 5 років тому +3

    Excellent video and good editorial suggestions. I appreciate it.

  • @KevinStriker
    @KevinStriker 5 років тому +2

    You mention in this video that speakers often greatly outlive their AV receiver for one reason or another.
    I have a set of 5.1 speakers that have not left the room they were set up in for some time now. They've really stood the test of time and have delivered consistently good sound for being designed to be enjoyed in early 2005.
    The newest member of my home theatre is a Yamaha RX-V385. Thing was, the watts match but the speakers are 4 ohms and the receiver is 6-8 ohms. I freaked out for all of two minutes about the impedance until I took a look at the corpse of the old receiver laying on the back deck: 8 ohms.
    This essentially tells me that I can keep using my wonderful speakers so long as I continue to operate with the same mindset: Just keep a careful eye on the volume, and any distortion I turn it down.

  • @keepingupwiththejones2933
    @keepingupwiththejones2933 2 роки тому

    You have come so far my man. Much love for you and your journey ❤

  • @zamundaking8108
    @zamundaking8108 4 роки тому +1

    I also love your advice. When I buy electronic audio/video equipments or computer laptops I always go by that rule: Get the best out there that I love & my budget can afford, then make a commitment to myself to rock it for next X years.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  4 роки тому

      Yup! That’s the best approach.

  • @timothymathetes
    @timothymathetes 6 років тому

    By the way, my rock that knowledge comments were meant as a compliment, I just realized You could take it as a dis. .not my intentions. You really are the man. Love your stuff.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +Timothy Mathetes Lol! It's all good Tim! I didn't take it as a dis!

  • @zaheedislam
    @zaheedislam 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you for taking the time to explain the game manufactures play with power ratings, it confuses the hell out of us laymen.

  • @krishnagupta6323
    @krishnagupta6323 4 роки тому

    Amazingly helpful video man, keep up

  • @joshgomez7522
    @joshgomez7522 5 років тому +88

    Anybody else notice the wings (shadow) behind him

  • @tdrabik77
    @tdrabik77 4 роки тому

    LOVE your advice!! Even watching this 3 years later it holds true :)

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  4 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @tdrabik77
      @tdrabik77 4 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad yes, very :)

  • @alfredcamilleri9238
    @alfredcamilleri9238 2 роки тому

    Thank you, so much info and alot of great info. Will watch again.
    Thank you

  • @davidcole2337
    @davidcole2337 6 років тому +5

    A lot of good info. For the budget AV Receiver Look at the Onkyo TX-SR373 5.2 Channel AV. Supports all the Main Stream Standards. Only Draw back no Dolby Atmos, but for Most People this is not a requirement. Allow for 4K HDR Passthrough and very easy to setup. Also comes with a Surround Setup Mic to help setup Surround Sound. Normally comes with Higher End Models.

    • @dilapidatedmimba
      @dilapidatedmimba 3 роки тому +1

      I got the Yamaha TSR-700 from Costco. Great option for the price too

  • @9909906143
    @9909906143 6 років тому

    Another great video !! I am planning to buy a receiver and this video was really useful to me to make a decision. Taking stand and i'm buying right now !!!!!!!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      Awesome! I'm glad you found the video!

  • @Reefahholic
    @Reefahholic 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this video! Appreciate it a lot!

  • @bharath700i
    @bharath700i 3 роки тому

    Thanks for making me understand the AVR basics finally

  • @saviokad
    @saviokad 4 роки тому

    You are awesome Channa.....that advice piece was kickass......

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  4 роки тому

      Glad you liked it Savio!!

  • @joelane4670
    @joelane4670 4 роки тому +3

    Great freaking Advice..What a wealth of information. Thanks bro..joe l

  • @andriyyavorskyy1169
    @andriyyavorskyy1169 2 роки тому

    great presentation, very clear, thank you

  • @notmynormalusername1
    @notmynormalusername1 3 роки тому

    Helpful video, thanks.

  • @John_Smith5
    @John_Smith5 6 років тому +6

    Thanks for including timestamps. Mad respect for that

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

    • @khanhpham9825
      @khanhpham9825 3 роки тому

      Hi, first of all, I like your channel. I have one question about home theater set up to ask you. I have a Denon 7200 receiver and a rotel five channel 200w each. I’m hooking up my home theater at 7.2 set up. How do I take a full use of this external power amp? And do I need to turn on a pre amp out put on the rv for external power amp to works. Thank you for your time.

  • @markllewhellin4571
    @markllewhellin4571 5 років тому +3

    About to get my first home theatre system...Klipsch and (Denon AVR). Your videos have helped me loads. Sending thanks from the UK :-)

  • @sdpateriya
    @sdpateriya 4 роки тому

    Love your lectures. So much truth and honesty. No brand promotion. Perhaps you may clear my confusion about 4 ohm 6 ohm 8 ohm mumbo jumbo.

  • @PappyNet01
    @PappyNet01 4 роки тому

    Great channel ! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. I found your channel while searching for information leads on resolving my home theater problem. We have the following equipment by alphabetical order; Bose Lifestyle V25 Home Theater, Panasonic Blu-Ray Disc Player [Model No. DMP-BDT210], Samsung 55" Class KU650D Curved 4K UHD TV [Model UN55KU650DFXZA], Samsung Digital Home Theater System [Model HT-DS610]. The trigger/last straw to reconfigure our Home Entertainment Remote Control (HERC) System was that the DS610 terminals for the rear speakers failed to deliver sound [besides the original remote control was basically inoperable]. I am trying to send the sound from the Samsung DS610 into the Bose LSV25 Home Theater System. Oh yeah ATT-DirecTV is our provider!

  • @topandrun126
    @topandrun126 6 років тому

    For all those details information. You just have one more subscriber.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +Randy King Hi Randy! Thanks you for watching!!

  • @TheKnightWise
    @TheKnightWise 3 роки тому

    I'm new to the world of surround. Very informative video with nice & clear explanations!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  3 роки тому

      Awesome! I have more videos in the home theater basics category which will definitely help.

  • @rep3e4
    @rep3e4 5 років тому +1

    Thanks so much. Great video

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  5 років тому

      You're very welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @RBS22
    @RBS22 6 років тому

    I really enjoyed the video, well informative and enlightening.😉👌👍

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому +1

      +ricardo marx Thank you so much!!!

  • @connorcensak7616
    @connorcensak7616 3 роки тому

    Very helpful man, thank you.

  • @1MSTV
    @1MSTV 6 років тому +2

    Great work! Keep it coming - keep it Crispy and Crunchy. ;)

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +1MSTV Thanks foe watching!!

  • @bhsham
    @bhsham 4 роки тому

    Educative. Thanks a lot!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  4 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome!

  • @frazy1984
    @frazy1984 6 років тому

    Great review as always

  • @Paranimal86
    @Paranimal86 5 років тому +1

    Enjoyed your video... the end of your video is so true, I went through a similar decision when looking at TVs I ended up buying a refurb Sony 75” 900e over a new 75” 900f. The 900f technically supported “dolby vision” but after doing some digging I learned it only partially supported it... the 900e was $1200 cheaper and is the exact same display, (slightly different processors), and I used that extra money to buy some bad ass movie theater seats, I’m so happy I did my research and I’ll wait 5 years and buy an 85” or 90” display that supports “full Dolby vision” lol cause we all know that’s coming.

  • @g0blinn
    @g0blinn 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for another great video! and please do make a video about matching AV Receivers and speakers i just bought my first home theater set (and once again thank you for all your videos, they really helped purchasing all components) but i had a hard time understanding all the output numbers on the AV receivers and Speakers and matching them....

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +João Pedro Hi! I'm glad my videos helped! Yeah, it's a bit tough getting all the details down. Anyway, I've got more videos coming up!

  • @elangovangovindan9526
    @elangovangovindan9526 3 роки тому

    Super explaination. Well thought through Advice bro. You are super cool.

  • @kevin60uk
    @kevin60uk 6 років тому

    Some great advice as you say at some point just jump in as tech is always changing. Keep the vid's coming

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +Tanky Man Hi! Thanks! I got more on the way!

  • @ESquared42
    @ESquared42 4 роки тому

    Man, the end of your video relly struck a chord with me. I get really OCD about best bang for the buck when I shop for AV, PC, phones, anything really. Figure out the specs that you NEED. Figure out the most you can spend.
    JUST PCK 3 PLACES TO BUY FROM!!!
    You can make yourself nuts trying to save what usually amounts to under $10.
    Find a good deal on the parts that work for you and hit the buy it now button.
    I just recently found this channel and I am really enjoying it. Thanks a bunch. I already subscribed!

  • @TheSpartanJc
    @TheSpartanJc 6 років тому +12

    Currently using;
    Epson TW-9300 projector 120'
    Yamaha RX-A3070
    Power Amp: Rotel RB-1552 MKII (for the front 2 Tower speakers)
    Oppo 203!!!
    PS4-slim
    Xbox One
    and running a 7.2.4!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +TheSpartanJc Nice! Sounds like a kick ass system!! I may add another two height channels soon! Still trying to figure out which ones to try.

    • @waynewilliams755
      @waynewilliams755 4 роки тому

      TheSpartonJC how you like your monster Yammie 3070 i was thinking about upgrading i use to own a RX-V630 back in the day it was a 6.1 setup with about 70watts at 6 channels long story short i ended up giving it to my friend and ended up with a sorround sound that ive also had for awhile which is a 6.1 kenwood which lacks in sound quality once turned up it will get a static sound its funny cuss it says its rated for 150x6 my yamaha could roar and not sound distorted im thinking of going all out this time im a big audio guy and im thinking either the RX-A2080 or Go all out and get the RX-A3080

  • @timothymathetes
    @timothymathetes 6 років тому

    You da Man TD...Rock that knowledge..Rock it hard

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +Timothy Mathetes lol! Tim! Glad to see you're still tuning in!

  • @aparker570
    @aparker570 6 років тому

    Great vid ,very informative .Looking at upgrading to maybe the denon avrx2400h with denon speakers to bring my home cinema up to date,keep the vids coming 👍👍

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому +1

      +adrian parker Hi! Sounds good! I would suggest a different speaker manufacturer. Go to my Kit page and look through the packages I've selected: kit.com/TechnoDad you'll find some speakers packages that will be better than the Denon speakers.

  • @danielpersaud2751
    @danielpersaud2751 5 років тому

    Good video thanks for making great content

  • @Mooseanonymous
    @Mooseanonymous 5 років тому +1

    daddy your videos are the best!

  • @chrismd00
    @chrismd00 6 років тому +4

    Take a stand! Nice video. I appreciated the bookmark locations. You like tech, I have a channel on Teslas!

  • @janniebuitendag1475
    @janniebuitendag1475 5 років тому +1

    Love your funky intro Dude

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  5 років тому +1

      Thanks! That's my original song called 'Forever'

  • @XxAlexanderProxx
    @XxAlexanderProxx 5 років тому

    I got really nice Definitive speakers 12 years ago. I looked them up today and the cost more than what I paid for them 12 years ago lol. They were really expensive. But that was the best advice ever. Buy the best speakers you can get.

  • @BobElgin
    @BobElgin 6 років тому

    Just stepped up to a yahmaha 2070 polk signature series 7.2 s60x2,s35,s20x4 and hts12 x2. Thanx for the commonsense view of the AV world. Can only think about listening to my system right now, My house is under construction(fire) and will be ready sometimes in October.
    " Thanx Fer Sharin"

  • @Gallardo6669
    @Gallardo6669 4 роки тому

    Gr8 video!!!!! Thx.

  • @Dukeoden7458
    @Dukeoden7458 6 років тому

    Glad your back bro.I finally got my RP-250S speakers bro.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +Dukeoden7458 What's up?!?! Glad to hear you got them!! What's the verdict? Do you like them?

    • @Dukeoden7458
      @Dukeoden7458 6 років тому

      Techno Dad They are great

  • @qleap99
    @qleap99 4 роки тому

    Regarding you're progressing technology viewpoint, that's what I did around 2004 when our 32" CRT tv bit the dust. Flat screens were still $6000 so I got a bigger 36" CRT. It was a heavy monster box of tubes and such. It felt like a week later (couple years probably) that flat screens dropped to near the price I paid for my monster CRT, ha ha. Just the breaks sometimes. Good content 👍.

  • @simon54
    @simon54 3 роки тому +1

    This was very nice, thank you. Will you be doing a video showing how to get some sound out of the speakers? I am very impressed by your theoretical knowledge, and would like to get a practical explanation of how to make it all work, please.

  • @stevefox7469
    @stevefox7469 Рік тому

    Great presentation..

  • @jjlnguess7354
    @jjlnguess7354 5 років тому

    Yeah I upgraded my TV to Samsung Q8FN (I know it’s not an OLED, but it’s great to me lol) and upgraded my Blu-ray player to Samsung 4K UBD M9500 (might be Trump to you, but it’s the artist formerly known as Prince to me lol) and kept my Onkyo TX-SR608 7.2 with Pyle Home and Klipsch speakers and two subs. And I run all video from all my HDMI sources straight to the TV and a second HDMI from all sources for sound to my older Onkyo and it still rocks with Dolby Height and DTS Master Audio and THX in some instances. I’ll wait a few more years on upgrading my Receiver. Great video and I loved your point about taking a stand somewhere and using common sense. And Audyssey 2EQ on my Receiver is the way to go, no measuring or holding calibrators lol. 👍👍

  • @DarinBuss
    @DarinBuss 6 років тому

    Good demonstration

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +Darin Buss Thanks!!

  • @corydeahl8589
    @corydeahl8589 6 років тому

    This video helped me out with alot of my questions that I had. I am a noob when it comes to receivers and such. A friend of mine gave me a 1989 HH Scott RS 250 and told me not to blow it up haha. Unfortunately when it comes to anything electrical, it's a foreign language for me, I don't even know what gauge wire to use. I don't want to hurt his receiver, which is why I'm here. It's an am/fm synthesized receiver. (8ohms) left and right speaker input. Its also a quartz digital synthesizer, with 8 preset stations, band, tuning, and function adjustments. It has sliders for the eq settings, and a power level meter, and also a high filter button. I hope that's enough info for you to start me off in the right direction. I have messed with it a little bit and I'm impressed with the quality and loudness of this thing lol. I'm just looking for the basics. All the way from correct wiring of speakers and subs, load balance, bridge or series wiring? All the way to controls, and adapters to use current technology (if possible) with it. I just want to use it for (if at all possible) home entertainment, tv, blue ray player, PS4, and some huge ass speakers lol. I can figure most things out on my own. But there's very limited info on this particular model, and even less of an explanation on how to operate it. The only thing I've learned is how to change the incandescent light bulb lol. Any help would be greatly appreciated. You seem like you know your stuff and can explain things without a condescending tone. You sir are my hero for today. Many thanks in advance

  • @SILVATION
    @SILVATION 4 роки тому

    Very Good and HONEST advice Techno Dad. 👍 Me?, I Super-Duper ADORE my YAMAHA AV DSP-A1 (golden champagne finish) Integrated Amplifier! Pushing out 500 watts of Discrete Amplification!, into 100 watts EACH Channel!!!!! 😂 Mind you, this Hefty "behemoth" of an integrated amplifier, came out in 1997!! Anytime I would have to left or move this "Beast," it would hurt my lower lumbar (back), causing a throbbing pain! 😫 But once its all hooked-up and set up, its ALL WORTH IT baby! It is Absolutely GORGEOUS to look at!, and Admire at a glance! 😍 Here's the Best part, . . . . . till this very day, I STILL "ROCK" this Yamaha AV System in my own personal Movie Theater set-up! Heck, in fact, it IS still the "Heart" of my AV Home Theater System! 😂 Best Purchase EVER made for a Home Theather gear!!!!!

  • @kevinowens4121
    @kevinowens4121 6 років тому

    Thanks for this video. I went and purchased Pioneer SCLX-701.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      That looks like a nice one! How do you like it so far?

    • @kevinowens4121
      @kevinowens4121 6 років тому

      Won't know until Wednesday. Bestbuy won't get it in until then. I have lg uh8500,4 klipch rf-24's, klipch icon center channel,sony x800 4k player and planning to get 2 more speakers for atmos. I'm hoping it sounds awesome.

  • @joelane4670
    @joelane4670 4 роки тому

    Great video bud! Joe l

  • @shoshinsamurai7901
    @shoshinsamurai7901 5 років тому +1

    What a breath of fresh air... Go to any audio-video discussion forum, and there are these many nut-heads discussing heatedly about various things, you would think listening to good sound is serious back-bending work. Yes, flat frequency-response is important, but who has the room for a vintage, large, speaker anymore?!
    And why the hell is no one testing the power outputs of these AVRs per channel when more than one or two channels are being driven -- which is the whole bloody point of these AVRs? And what are the companies hiding by not publishing this information? Don't tell me to buy an amp, just tell me how much are you giving me per channel, and let me decide. Yeah, most playing will not drive more than 2 channels at a time, that does not mean i should not have that info... leave it to the customer to make sense of it! What is the power per channel when I listen to explosion driven in 7 channels? Isn't that the basic Denon or Marantz need to publish?! Geez.....
    Ahem... yeah, these things make you bent out of shape for a while.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  5 років тому

      Hi Samurai! Yeah, it’s a big PITA to figure these things out and to test them as well. I know Gene from Audioholics does test AVRs, but it’s usually the high end ones. It take a lot of equipment that isn’t cheap.

    • @shoshinsamurai7901
      @shoshinsamurai7901 5 років тому

      Sure. Is why, it is more of a moral and ethical responsibility of the AVR designing companies to publish sufficient information. Instead, they use the power to seemingly hide information, and therefore, provide no regulated common ground for information. 'Confuse the customer into buying something,... anything... hehe... we need money...' seems like the hissing motto, or tag line of these companies. Feels like the companies want to come across as fly-by-night operators, trying to con people, all of them in a hand-in-glove nexus.

  • @alvarofamorim
    @alvarofamorim 6 років тому

    Your channel is great! Thank you for the tips. I'm putting my system together in parts. So far Denon X2400H and a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze 2. Next item will be the subwoofer. Can you suggest some budget options? Thanks!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому +1

      Hi! I'm glad you like the channel!! Have you looked into the SVS SB-1000? $499 amzn.to/2IzOOoE

  • @MustangGuru
    @MustangGuru 2 роки тому

    I mix brands sometimes. My speakers Woofers are Klipsch, front, center, and surrounds are Sony my receiver is Pioneer, It all works and sounds awesome My HDMI on the pioneer is 4K 2.2. Used the auto calibration feature In a room 24x22.

  • @richiek597
    @richiek597 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I wish you talked about an External DAC in this configuration. Please explain why an external DAC with a multichannel AVR.

  • @randyhunt1581
    @randyhunt1581 4 роки тому

    My last 2 AVR'S I purchased from accessaries4less. The first I used for 4 years and not a single issue. The only reason I got another one is because I was not aware of the need for preouts. My new one is a Marantz SR5013. I Paid less than half of what it cost on amazon. You can't beat that. They look brand new. Come with a 1 year warranty and the bugs have been removed if there were any. Most of the time the problem with them is operator error and the units did not have a problem to begin with but not always. All I know is I have been more than pleased with my purchase's. I also bought a pair of Def Tec D11's for less than half what they cost new. You just can't beat these prices and the products are great. God Bless

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  4 роки тому

      I have always wanted to order something from there. I'm always a bit squeamish about doing so...

    • @randyhunt1581
      @randyhunt1581 4 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad I purchased 2 AVR'S and a pair of DEF TECH D11'S and not a single issue. I will never buy anything they carry that's refurbished from anywhere else. They give a one year warranty on refurb items. Honestly you can not touch their prices and you can not tell the products are not new. Try it and you will love it. I did it because otherwise I would have had to do without or settle for a much cheaper item. I'm telling you this stuff is half price and well worth it. You can always buy homeowners insurance that will cover these items. I was concerned about the hdmi boards on the Onkyo AVR's so I purchased infinity fans for it. They have a reputation of not being reliable. I swear I have not had even the slightest problem. I purchased the Onkyo AVR over 4 years ago and it still works like new. It's a great receiver. I only got a new one because I wanted pre-outs. I just did not realize I needed them at the time. This new Marantz SR5013 is fantastic. Although I do like the way my remote control operated more with the Onkyo than the Marantz with ARC. Seriously you should give them a try but would not mention it to Gene. He likes people buying new from him.loI Anyway let me know if you do give it a shot and what you think about it. Have a great day. I love your videos and am happy I could help if I did.

  • @medo6067
    @medo6067 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video. You always make an effort to help. Now you said that all manufacturers don't say how much power the avr push to each channel, on my Dennon ave-x1200w it says this, The AVR-X1200W is a 7.2-channel receiver, with a power rating of 145W per channel. It uses 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels and an advanced Quad-Core 32-bit processor for smooth multi-tasking. what do you think of that?

  • @gbraal
    @gbraal 5 років тому

    Getting my new Marantz SR6013 tomorrow, so this is fun to watch now. Replacing my 15 year old Marantz. Thanks again! :-)

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  5 років тому

      Awesome! You're welcome!

    • @bommareddybrijendrareddy9301
      @bommareddybrijendrareddy9301 3 роки тому

      How do you compare the Marantz SR5014 to Denon AVR-X3500?
      I am inclined towards Marantz but I want some genuine opinion more on the sound quality?

  • @CandBLawnCare
    @CandBLawnCare 6 років тому

    Good vid TD. Your shadows on the wall make it look like you have wings.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому

      +LVcichlids lol! Thanks!!

  • @mosinatic2011
    @mosinatic2011 5 років тому

    My denon avr-2500h has a provision for firmware updates, so hopefully it will be able to keep up with rhe changes for a few years, And i agree with rhe headache in trying to figure out power outputs aaargggghhhh !!

  • @MrBrosan989
    @MrBrosan989 6 років тому

    Hey man, thank you very much for this good advice! I enjoyed this vid, from the beginning till the end.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  6 років тому +1

      You are very welcome!! Thank you for watching!!

  • @kryptoniteee
    @kryptoniteee 6 років тому +1

    I am ok thanks for asking.

  • @lesmatthews459
    @lesmatthews459 4 роки тому +3

    I agree with your advice! I've been into stereos for 40+ years and do you know how many times I've had to update?? From vinyl to 8 tracks to cassettes to cd's to dolby surround to 5.1 digital and so on and so on!! I still have and love my speakers I bought 35 years ago!!

    • @drbeat2144
      @drbeat2144 4 роки тому

      True I too have 30 year speaker system high end that time 8 inch BOLTEN woofer still no other woofer matches it’s out put sound

  • @sj7624
    @sj7624 5 років тому +1

    dont forget the company that started the whole room calibration and that is Pioneer with the Air Studios MCACC

  • @rick5666
    @rick5666 4 роки тому

    Awesome info, Have a ? where should i plug in my Channel Master for live TV on my Receiver any HDMI? Thanks Rick

  • @JayPatrol
    @JayPatrol 28 днів тому

    I don't need a bunch electronics hooked up to my receiver, i just need the two bookshelf speakers and subwoofer hooked up. So i go with the 5.1 or 5.2 receiver.

  • @Eagappanath
    @Eagappanath 5 років тому

    Thank you for a great informative video! I will have Monoprice 6 zone whole audio and one of the zone will be my living room. Let's say if I wanna do the 7.1 setup in my living room, how do I pursue here? Use the respective preamp output on the whole home audio as an input to a separate AV receiver that does 7.1? Thank you once again!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  5 років тому

      yeah, that's probably the only way to do it.

  • @diveranytime
    @diveranytime 2 роки тому

    I’m glad I found your channel! Question which AVR would you recommend that offers (true) wireless rear speakers and the subwoofer, (no speaker wires at all) just plugged into 110. Do I need more than 1 HDMI EArc ? I need no less than 4 HDMI sources. With at least 1 Optical Port. Also how will this effect the new FCC mandated ATSC 3.0 over the air broadcasting that is coming, signal, transmission, receiving Fm AM signals? I like my music extremely loud and the more base the better. I’m updating from sound bars! Thanks

  • @scorchearth5808
    @scorchearth5808 5 років тому

    Hi Techno Dad, I been looking at your videos for a week now. I love the content you have and hope you can help me out. I have a old home theater setup and i just lost my Yamaha RX-A2000. It was plenty of power for what I was running. Now my problem is I dont have that kind of money anymore and I am lost on what too buy. I have Energy connoisseur series C-9 towers, Energy connoisseur C-C3 center, Energy connoisseur C-R3 surround speakers and a 12" Sunfire dynamics series SDS12 Subwoofer. I am hoping you can guide me in the direction of a few solid performers for a AVR that is budget friendly. Keeping in mind that I would like the option of more channel and maybe have atmos down the road. Also with looking at all your videos I learned that my C-R3 surrounds were in a bad place.They are both di-pole and bi-pole speakers and can switch them if I want. I have them directly in back of us. Its a 10' wide room and they are maybe 7' apart from each other and are 6' high and are theatre chairs are 1' away from the wall. So my 2nd question is. Is there a way to salvage this setup by keeping the speakers there. Would di-pole be better then bi-pole and vise versa. My wife will kill me if I start destroying the walls again to change there location. Again thank you for listening to me and any help you give me. Thank you and love the videos

  • @MrBrosan989
    @MrBrosan989 5 років тому +2

    I love the way you explain this! It's so true all what you said.
    I'm waiting to move on to my new flat. But still dunno the date and it's quite frustrating . I don't have too much of a free space at home anymore, so I can't storage more then what I have now.but I bought already the av receiver (Marantz sr7012) and one pair of klipsch rp 150m's (which are gonna be the rear surround speakers btw). I want to rock the full 7.2.4 system, but damn... That shit is expensive. Doesn't matter how I count, I can't go lower than 7-8-9 grants(with the TV) ... Which btw creates a big problem with my gf, because she don't want to spend that kind of money on it. But I think I'm helpless 😁😅 I just can't wait. At first I thought I can maybe manage under 4-5 grants. but then I ain't gettin quality sound and image quality . so if I'm already buying this stuff then I buy the real deal. You are a huge help for many of us.
    thank you for your help!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  5 років тому +2

      Hi! So glad you like my video! Yes, it is tough as this shit is expensive!! You can buy your system piece by piece though. That’s how I did it.

  • @ShivamMahajan13
    @ShivamMahajan13 5 років тому

    Thanks for a great informative video!
    I have a question, hoping you can answer that. You mentioned how we plug in all the input sources like XBox, Blue Ray player, dorect tv, etc to the input HDMI ports of the receiver and connect a display to the output HDMI port on the receiver. However, in recent times when we have smart TVs with Android TV built-in, how do we connect the TV, which is now an input source for the receiver as well as an output destination.
    Basically, if I am watching 4K content with 5.1 audio on Netflix app on my smart TV, how do I ensure that the 5.1 audio goes to the 5.1 speakers via the AVR?

    • @Audioguruji
      @Audioguruji 4 роки тому

      Hi, I know, the reply is too late , but I saw nobody Answered your question till.
      That's why I do this.
      All smart TV have a optical output for external speakers or a home theater.
      This single cable transfer the surround sound audio to your tv to avr.
      2) when you play a Dolby digital or any other format, the avr automatically change the listing mode. And it's also show on your avr display.
      If you know hindi language, so please subscribe my channel also.
      Just click here 👉#audioguruji

  • @heavenlyxtacy
    @heavenlyxtacy 3 роки тому

    Great helpful video, what I basically got is buy great speakers, buy a good 9 or 11 channel amp (for future proofing) use this 2 things for like forever and a really basic AVR...is it right?

  • @atash23
    @atash23 3 роки тому +1

    Techno dad while adjusting the test tones levels for each individual speaker, at what level should the master volume be at? Like the master avr volume?

  • @jerzyboy1210
    @jerzyboy1210 6 років тому

    I own the X4300h and have been digging like crazy for the all channels power ratings. I e-mailed Denon support. Their answer: “This unit does not have an rms ratings but you can just go by what is back on the receiver which shows nominal 710w.” Sucks. I just installed an Emotiva A-300 to use with my Klipsch RP-160m.

  • @tertia0011
    @tertia0011 3 роки тому

    AV receiver also outputs information to user via AVR display & LEDs.

  • @randyhunt1581
    @randyhunt1581 4 роки тому

    I used the room correction that came with my Marantz SR5013 then checked it and it was spot on. I was very surprised. I know it does not work perfectly for every room. Mine must be within its realm.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  4 роки тому

      Nice1 Yeah, it's tough sometimes. Just going back and checking makes a huge difference!

  • @nirajktm
    @nirajktm 4 роки тому

    Just looking into getting an AVR, great video mate, Power ratings are confusing as hell, how do I convert 100 watt or *watt 6 ohms to 8 ohms, can't find online uhhh

  • @HarriRuuskanen
    @HarriRuuskanen 4 роки тому

    Hello!
    I am gonna buy that klipsch setup you have, and wonder if denon x4500h/marantz sr7013 can run it well or do i need x6500h/sr8012 to do it well?
    Best regards

  • @soyyo9704
    @soyyo9704 4 роки тому +1

    Do you plug in the speakers to the power amp or the receiver ?

  • @gru860
    @gru860 6 років тому

    Techno dad ,I am planning to buy yamaha av receiver 3067 available here in India. Have I taken the correct decision? Or should buy some other brand

  • @CC6_Fanclub_President
    @CC6_Fanclub_President 3 роки тому

    Good vid man... I have a Denon x1200 with 6 in a 1 out hdmi... I have 2 questions... Can I pass-through both audio and video to my TV? Also, if I want to also add a projector to my setup can I do that??? Thank you