Home Theater Tutorials

Learn how to fix receiver overheating with practical steps for airflow, settings, wiring, and hardware checks.

Learn how to route speaker wire through a ceiling safely, cleanly, and to code with tools, methods, and installation tips.

Learn how to run speaker wire under carpet without damaging the cable, creating trip hazards, or ruining the look of your room.

Learn why a Yamaha receiver has no sound, how to isolate the cause, and which settings, cables, and hardware checks to try first.

Learn how to run speaker wire safely and neatly, with planning tips, routing methods, and termination advice for better sound.

Learn how to set the receiver for streaming apps on smart TVs, streaming boxes, and home theater systems with clear steps and troubleshooting tips.

Learn how to match speaker impedance to your receiver safely, avoid overload, and get the best sound without damaging your equipment.

Fix Marantz receiver HDMI issues with practical checks for cables, inputs, firmware, ARC/eARC, and video handshake problems.

Learn why an AV receiver remote stops working and how to diagnose battery, pairing, sensor, and settings issues quickly.

Learn why Yamaha receiver HDMI not working issues happen and how to fix signal, audio, and handshake problems quickly.