Is there any way a regular home stereo can act as a receiver for a home theater system?

I have a Craig shelf system with a 3CD changer and an AM/FM tuner. It has two matching speakers that attach to the back with a red and black wire for each. As you can tell, I know nothing when it comes to audio systems. What I’m wondering is if I can use this stereo [...]

What do I need to listen to music from my home PC on my home theater receiver if they are in different rooms?

Yamaha RX-V3800BL 7.1-Channel Network Home Theater Receiver Reviews

I bit the bullet and started looking for a receiver that had enough HDMI inputs, enough SVHS inputs, an input for my iPod and RCA-phono/USB-phono, LAN and computer. Previously, I had a Pioneer VSX-9500, then a Yamaha model with about 5 SVHS inputs, and a Denon AVR 4802R with 7 SVHS inputs. After a couple [...]

Panasonic Home Theater In a Box Receiver Swap?

i have a panasonic 5.1 home theater that has a receiver with a dvd player, vcr, cd changer, etc. i want to replace the all in one reciever with a standard audio receiver. the problem is that all of the speakers connect to the sub and then there is a cable (who’s interface i have [...]

Can someone tell me if the dvd players that come with home theater systems act as a audio receiver as well?

Or would I still need to buy a receiver?
This is the theater system I was looking at.
Samsung
HT-TX75 5.1 Channel Home Theater Surround Sound System with 5-Disc DVD Changer
I wanna add my tv and game systems to it.

Best Home Theater Receiver: The AV Receiver

The surround sound receiver is an important piece of equipment that is more commonly referred to as the AV receiver. AV in this particular instance refers to audio and video. In other words, the receiver receives all this information and then plays traffic cop directing it where it should go. If you purchase an all [...]

Home Theater Receiver: What It Can Do For Your Home Theater

With so many common components like the LCD flat panel TV and a surround sound home audio system, it can sometimes be confusing when additional equipment such as an A/V receiver is needed to tie home theater equipment together. A good A/V receiver is essential to having a good home theater system since it is [...]

How do I connect my Samsung HT-X40 home theater speakers to my Onkyo Audio Receiver?

I have no clue what type of connection the Samsung HT-X40 home theater speakers are.

How to Pick a Home Theater System : How to Pick a Receiver for Home Theater Systems

Learn how to pick a stereo receiver in this free online video guide to home theater systems.Expert: Daniel Daly Bio: Daniel Daly works at Leigh Adams Discount Sales, which sells affordable but high-end audio, video, and custom big screen equipment to the public. Filmmaker: Musa Ibrahim

Is Bose really a good option as a home theater receiver?

I want to setup a home theater room and haven’t decided which AV receiver to purchase. I have been looking around and apparently Bose is one of the most expensive. But I haven’t have a professional or objective opinion. If Bose is not the best option, which one should be?

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