Receiver

Forum discussion tagged with Receiver.
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    Question Advice on setting up wired audio throughout my home ?

    [Note: Moderator edit to break up single paragraph of text.] I am getting older and I tend to forget a lot of things. I was very good with tech stuff but some things have happened over the last few years that have degraded these once great abilities and I miss certain and sometimes important...
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    [SOLVED] Recommended amplifier power for Infinity IL10 speakers

    I have an old Denon AVR-1713 that just gave up the ghost, so I need to get a new AV receiver. I am considering the Denon AVR-760H (Costco) or 750H, both are 75W per channel (2 channels). My speakers are a pair of Infinity IL10 (only), which I like a lot. I do not anticipate getting surround...
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    [SOLVED] Windows 10 to Denon Receiver for Audio, best options ?

    I have a Denon AVR-1713 with a couple of speakers that I have connected to my Windows 10 machine via HDMI. I have a dual monitor setup. The problem is that I can only play audio if I also connect my TV to the receiver and have it turned on, which also creates a third unwanted monitor which...
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    Question Want to connect my PC to my monitor directly for video AND to my receiver for audio

    Hello all, I recently bought a new pc, which means I get to enjoy 1440p now. I own a pretty good audio receiver - stereo speaker system. I used to link my GPU on my last 1080p system to my receiver through an HDMI cable, which powered my stereo floorstanding speakers. From the receiver, a HDMI...
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    [SOLVED] Bluetooth Adapters

    My disabled daughter chose a inexpensive clock radio with wifi jack. She likes ear buds but is constantly having to deal with tangled cables. I'd like to purchase a LG Neckband headphone which supports bluetooth. I'm hoping I can buy a simple bluetooth adapter and plug into wifi jack but I'm...
  6. lordtristan28

    [SOLVED] Looking to buy a Dolby atmos surround sound system, but stuck on receiver channel power!

    Hello! I'm thinking of picking up this complete set up for a home theater setup (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FWRZR94?tag=camelcasearches-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&language=en_CA) I can save a bit of money buying the package then buying them separately. Each speaker seems to be rated for 100-145...
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    [SOLVED] Do I need an amplifier?

    Hello everyone, I want to improve the sound from my TV, but I also want to connect the speakers to the PC and PS5, these will be floor-standing speakers, I have not yet decided on the receiver, advise Denon and it meets my needs, so it will be, and what to do with the amplifier? Do I need it...
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    Question Best HDCP 2.2 Compliant 5.1 Receiver Under $250?

    I bought a Yamaha RX-V377 a few years ago, and it has served me well for the most part. The only downside I noticed was when I bought my first 4k TV 4 years ago I discovered that this receiver isn't technically designed with 4k capability. I have worked around that by connecting my 4k streaming...
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    [SOLVED] Need help with receiver and monitor speakers

    Hi, Got Mackie's MR5, and Yamaha HTR-6250. I can not figure how to connected than - other than plug speakers into a front 1\4 jack. Problems are: A) Have to plug via a split-Y cable, which is an issue 'cause B) It hissing - and it's REALLY annoying. Using receiver to get HDMI video and audio...
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    [SOLVED] Xbox 360 wireless receiver stopped working?

    Hello, I have a xbox 360 wireless receiver and just recently it dosent let my controllers connect, I plug the receiver into a usb slot, press and hold the power button on the controller and it just flashes on and off. This is the case with 2 controllers and I dont know what is causing this. Any...
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    Question video issues with xbox one S

    link to tv specs: https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/fc3013d8 link to receiver specs: https://intl.pioneer-audiovisual.com/products/av_receiver/vsx-534/specification.php So basically, when I have my xbox one S connected via HDMI directly to my 4k tv the following settings have a...
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    Question UPS for voltage regulation

    Hello, I am wanting to get a UPS for my home theater system. I know any UPS wouldn't be able to power a home theater for very long, what I am interested in is the power regulation, power info as well as the surge protection. Power fluctuations are not good for electronics and a UPS with AVR...
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    Question Antenna Upgrade help

    I bought a hdmi wireless transmitter/receiver. The Measy W2h Mini. But the signal keeps dropping if someone goes between the transmitter and receiver. Is it possible to install an antenna on them? Here are some photos of the devices.
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    Question What is possible with HDMI in home multimedia? HDCP ARC...

    Hi everyone, Despite being a network engineer at Cisco, I am a complete noob within the space of multimedia. I know the basic differences between HDMI and DP and the different versions within HDMI, I also know the basics in 4K Video and Audio. But I lack some basic knowledge to understand how...
  15. allinone1989

    Question how to choose a receiver for my Fluance sx6?

    Hi, I'm starting to dig in quality sound and because of my folly bought speakers firstly lol. I want to buy some inexpensive stereo receiver. What parameters are crucial?
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    Question Setting up ONLY Rear speakers with TV for audio

    So I have a unique situation for the time being. The house I purchased a few years back came with rear speakers pre-installed and I haven't used them yet. For the past two years, we've been using only audio from our TV (which hasn't been the greatest). I recently picked up a used receiver...
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    New system build under $2000 AU (questions on performance)

    Would like to clarify that I'm still a noob in understanding more advanced stuff. I'm building my first PC but am still budgeting and finding the parts I'm gonna use. Currently going for an under 2k (AUD) mATX build. However I have a few questions that I would like to address as this is my first...
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    hard drive showing 2 different used space, over 30 gb of space missing from memory

    So i have an SSD and a hard drive and I checked their properties and highlighted all their content, the content adds up to less than what is telling me is used. I have pictures to explain more, I wish to know what happened to the other storage I have. https://imgur.com/a/syVguRO
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    The new 2000's GeForce gpu

    So pros 20 percent faster not an issue for fps Can play any game Has some new technology that only they can tell me how it works? Cons Price 1.I can't think in competitive gaming where graphics will make u better 2. I remember when a little fps lag helped get hs in CS source 3. Ghost recon...
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    Coax cable problem

    I have only one coax input on my wall and I need to it to connect to the WiFi and tv. Is there anyway the TV or modem can work without coax cable so o can connect it to only one
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    build a subwoofer box with 2 subs one front one down firing? bad idea?

    build a subwoofer box with 2 subs one front one down firing for home theater. basically im thinking of building a sub box with 2 subs 8" or 10". divide and port the box the to the front lower corner have one firing down and one firing front. plan to use it with home theater system(hooked to pc)...
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    Laptop under 90000 INR

    Hi guys, after much consideration I've decided to pick a laptop for gaming other than custom building a desktop because I really need the mobility, i have a budget of 90000 INR because I'm from India and I need the best possible laptop for gaming , what I'm looking for is a laptop that delivers...
  23. haza12d

    LED RGB Lighting - Compatibility

    I was thinking about putting some RBG LED strips in my case. I've seen a bunch of them on Amazon but most of them only contain 2 strips and are, at the longest, 20" long. The longer RGB Strips are 16.5' but do not have a PC compatible power connector but one is available but it must plug into a...
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    new or pre-owned

    Looking for Asus UX305U motherboard
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    Functional GPU preventing windows from booting.

    This weekend I was mid game (ESO) and my pc crashed hard (screen showed a static, randomly colored screen while a solid tone blared through the speakers. I took a second to try to alt-tab out or ctrl/alt/delete (probably 10 seconds total) before I killed the power by holding the power button on...
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    Ultrabook for programming

    Hello guys! I am looking for a high-end ultrabook for programming, college use, photo/video editing, some light gaming (KSP), web surfing, etc. The things that matter to me the most is that I am not switching to a new laptop in at least 4 or 5 years. So basically future proofing would be a...
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    wanting to get a ups (uninterruptible power supply) but im curious about something

    i am wanting to get a ups but i know they can only last for a certain amount of time on a charge during an outage or surge but im curious is there anyway to protect the pc if the battery runs out on the ups during the outage like if im not home and this happens like software that can detect if...
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    [HELP] About water cooler

    I dont know all about water cooler, my ask is. 1.Is more effective water cooling to cool the temperature? 2. Is a water cooler needs to be refilled with liquid cooling, if so, what time period the charging? 4.Many say the water cooler are particularly at risk of leakage is that correct? 5.i...
  29. MaxTehLegend

    should i upgrade my i5 4690K?

    so i play alot of games. and alot of them are demanding. but i dont see the point in upgrading since im not getting any bottlenecks with my current PC. ive been able to max out any game that i play and never have i hit below 60 fps. so i was thinking that if i were to get a new GPU would i then...
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    Motherboard upgrade suggestion

    Hi I have a Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Motherboard which serves my purposes with a 1151 and all. But i dislike the form factor. Whilst it has 3 pci slots my graphics card covers 2 and needs to be in the middle one making installation of another card down the line tricky. Im in my return...
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    Will this CPU fit?

    Hey I am wondering if a CPU will fit in my old motherboard. I currently have a old Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 760 @ 2.80Hz and I want to replace it with a i5 6600K 3.5 GHz. If it dosent fit is there any motherboard under 30$ that will work? I have an old Lenovo motherboard thanks.
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    is cooling with ac fans a bad idea?

    i have a 2 ac fans 120mm and 117 cfm... quality dayton ones... i want to cool my pc with them replace the top 120mm and put one in the side, the main reason i want to switch is the high cfm i haven't found with dc fans. has anyone tryed this and does it work good? id still have the cpu fan and...
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    Problem is detected with Array : 1

    So my Grandad has asked me to format his pc for him but when I boot it up I get an error message which says: Problem is detected with Array 1: Critical Status A disk member of an array has failed or is not responding. Please refer to your promise user manual for further details. Now I have...
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    RAM Compatibility with x99 A-II MB and INTEL I7

    Hello Everyone, I am building my new computer for the first time and I need an answer on the compability of this certain RAM: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233894&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=ram_ddr4-_-20-233-894-_-Product For my MB and CPU: Asus X99 A-II motherboard Intel...
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    Custom cables for Corsair RMx

    Hello, i'm planning to make my own custom sleeved psu cables for Corsair rm750x, and i faced one problem. 20+4pin ATX cable has 18+10 pin connection on PSU side,using additional capacitors for extra contacts. If i make 18+6 pin on psu side,will it work the same, or capacitors are mandatory?
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    How much power does my graphics card require?

    So my graphics card is an MSI NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560TI TWIN FROZR II/OC 2GD5 and I have no idea where to find out how much power it uses. I have a 500 watt psu and my other components in my system are 2 x 4GB DDR3 dual channel RAM, AMD Phenom II x6 1090T CPU, coolermaster hyper 212 evo heat sink...
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    Will an i5-3330 be a recommendable improvement over my i3-3250?

    My current specs: 8gb RAM i3-3250 GTX 750 Ti I'm from Paraguay and found a good deal for the i5 (around 80$). I plan on getting the GTX 1060 in the future, so do you recommend me to buy the i5-3330?
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    planning to buy a gpu for my old system

    hello!! i currently have an xfx radeon hd 6950 2gb gpu, i plan to buy a gigabyte geforce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6gb card , my current pc specs are: intel core i5 2300 2.8 ghz motherboard intel dh61ww pcie 2.0 x 16 psu cooler master g700 700W ram 8 gb ddr3 1333mhz need some suggestions if i'll...
  39. RahulIan

    Difference Between Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Canon IXUS 285 HS

    Q1) What is the Difference Between Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Canon IXUS 285 HS? I checked at my end and found SX610 is older model but has more features whereas IXUS 285 HS has less features but pricey (latest release). Q2) If I have to choose among these 2 cameras which one is better for...
  40. CONDORGT

    windows 7 extreme lag,takes an hour to fully boot

    My computer takes an hour to boot , First a blinking underscore appears for half a minute then the screen goes black ,after 10 to 15 minutes the screen goes and Stuck starting windows and the light keeps on moving, after another 15 minutes the screen goes to black again then several minutes a...