This is actually informative and helpful for new people and old people from the 80s that did it in there time. Also i know this is a quit simple question but I currently have as my front stage setup wharfdale diamond 9.0s and a mission center speaker they are all the same whattage rating but different impedance rating as well as that I got gale bookshelf speakers as the side surround and Jamo a102 satellite speakers as my surround backs and a Jamo sub 200 rated at 200 Whatts my front stage isn’t perfectly matching but is good for my taste what do think crutchfeild
I have cable box and a Roku, your saying they should both connect through the receiver first. But, when we want to just watch news or a TV show without going through all of our speakers how would we make this connection? We’d just like to use the TV’s speakers for news programs and regular TV shows. And is it possible to set up the receiver so that when we turn on the Roku box it “triggers” the receiver to come on automatically? Our receiver is a Marantz SR5010. Thx
A receiver with HDMI standby pass-through can be powered off and pass the audio/video from a device to a TV. There are HDMI technologies that can be turned on or off in some devices to help trigger HDMI connected gear to turn on/off with them being turned on/off. We recommend contacting technical support to check if your Roku has this ability. If you purchased it from us, you can contact our technical support to check if your Roku supports this ability. We include their toll free phone number on the order invoice
Sir, thank you for making this video. I do have a question, and I hope you or anyone else can answer this. In these sorts of videos, the assumption seems to be 1 user. One user that can sit in the middle of the speakers in that perfect sweet spot. But what if I have a family and we all want to enjoy an awesome experience which does cost a lot of money. How do you handle that sweet spot then?
I recommend widening the sweet spot. Put the left/right speakers outside of the sitting area so that the left speakers are to the left of the left-most seat and the same for the right speakers. This layout along with an AVR that can take a measurement from each of your seats in the room as part of its calibration system will help get everyone an enjoyable experience.
Thank you. Very clear and very helpful. What should you do when you only have 1 HDMI input on your receiver? I have a 4 in 1 out HDMI 2.0 switch. I'm having trouble setting up the sound. I have a cable box, a TV, and a PS/4 game box; plus the surround sound that I want the sound to come from. Should I be using the ARC HDMI port from the TV on the out port of the switch?, and then the in ports on the devices. The switch supports all the audio formats, but does it support the ARC channel from the components and then switch that properly to the output port that goes to the ARC HDMI port on the TV?
The answer to this will vary depending on the specifics of the receiver and TV as well as the issue that is happening when setting up the TV. I recommend contacting an advisor via chat or a phone call to discuss your gear, the issue, and see if we have something that can fix it. Here's how to reach us for this help: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/support/ContactUs.aspx
You can, even if your vintage receiver options do not have a subwoofer RCA output. It's a good idea to use a modern subwoofer with a speaker-level input feature like the SVS SB-1000 Pro in the link below. Though this feature is not available on all powered subwoofers, we do carry a wide selection of options from small to large that do! www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_946SB1KPGB/SVS-SB-1000-Pro-Gloss-Black.html
I’m having troubles connecting a Sherwood 5.1 system.How do you connect it to a tv via an Xbox one,I did everything with both hdmi and a toshlink cable and neither worked.I bought it second hand and have no remote or manual.and the centre and surround speakers are not working even though I connected ,how do u get them going,they have good connections and cable and they work,just no sound.Thanks
sorry to hear you're having some technical issues with your setup. We do not carry the Sherwood systems, but it does sound like a wiring issue, or something just isn't communicating properly. If you haven't already, try connecting the TV to the HDMI output, and the Xbox to the HDMI input. If you have the model information on the receiver, you should be able to find the manual to the product online, to ensure that your connections are correct. You may also want to try reaching out to the manufacturer's technical support department for assistance.
You might consider these space-saving right angle banana connectors www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc290/p_120CSBANRA/Metra-ethereal-Right-Angle-Banana-Connectors-1-pair.html?tp=1612
There is no one answer to that question that is best of everyone with your gear. The listener's preferences will impact the final crossover setting that is used so the best answer is to try different settings so you can discover which you like the best. Do this while playing one of your favorite movies that has a lot of bass and one of your favorite songs too. And keep in mind that you never want a setting for a speaker that is outside its frequency response
That will be more of a challenge but not impossible. Many of the AVRs we carry have room correction and time-alignment software included. That can help compensate for less-than-ideal speaker placement.
thank you for this video. My tv is on top of a dresser in my bedroom and the center speaker is behind the tv there is no other place for it. Does it compromise the sound quality?
@@crutchfield i have sony str dg920 with klipsch ksw12, my issue is that when i connected my subwoofer to the receiver through the subwoofer out on the receiver to LFE on the subwoofer. what i noticed is the base of the subwoofer is so low which sounds like low power. but when i connect speaker wires to the high level in i gain so much power and sounds really good. meaning i connected the LFE and the high level in at the same time to gain more power. please do you know what I'm doing wrong?
Just purchased a set of pioneer sp -fs52 speakers and had them crash my amplifier. Took a multimeter to them and found that these speakers rated at 6ohms are both sitting at 12 ohms. Anyone ever seen this happen? I literally can’t find anyone on google that has run into this before.
Technically, you can use them to connect any compatible device. We didn't use them because the receiver has them and is setup as the input switching device which helps make the system easier to use. Adding devices to the TV's inputs will create a more complicated to use system as now the TV and the receiver need to be set to the proper input.
@@crutchfield Klipsch 820 with their 12 inch Sub or Polk Audio S60 with SVS 12 inch Sub. I'm building my first home audio system. It will be use for movies mostly, not so much music. So I need so help
@@crutchfield Thank you so much for the help. Do you have anything with more power per wattage to push the speakers? And also less percentage on the THD? Later on I will add some speakers in me rear.
The key is to connect your TV to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI input of your Yamaha receiver. The onscreen guide will then walk you through it, and utilize the included mic to calibrate. Hope that helps! -Crutchfield
Crutchfield I know this sounds crazy but my pioneer receiver that died sounds better than my Yamaha RXA 780 . What am I doing wrong .... how is this possible I have Polk speakers
Sometimes new receivers need some tweaking to get the signal and EQ just right for the speakers and room. If you bought this gear from Crutchfield our tech support can walk you through setup. You can reach them here: bit.ly/2DGSzu3
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mate, best video for people like me who do not know anything about Home theatre systems. loved it
Refreshing to see and hear a very good introduction on how to set your home cinema system up.
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Glad you enjoyed it Wayne!
Great video! Thanks so much for all the information.
Thanks for watching! 😄
Banana plugs , best tip ever.
That mountain in the background looks like the Sugarloaf in Wales!
Very informative, thank you!
Awesome video! I got my polk rti-a1 speakers from crutchfield and other home theater gear
Im trying to connect wired speakers from 2004 and ur talking about “might as well get wireless subs” thanks.
Dante soltero lol
This is actually informative and helpful for new people and old people from the 80s that did it in there time. Also i know this is a quit simple question but I currently have as my front stage setup wharfdale diamond 9.0s and a mission center speaker they are all the same whattage rating but different impedance rating as well as that I got gale bookshelf speakers as the side surround and Jamo a102 satellite speakers as my surround backs and a Jamo sub 200 rated at 200 Whatts my front stage isn’t perfectly matching but is good for my taste what do think crutchfeild
Great video sir
Thank u
lots of tips for sure.
I have cable box and a Roku, your saying they should both connect through the receiver first. But, when we want to just watch news or a TV show without going through all of our speakers how would we make this connection? We’d just like to use the TV’s speakers for news programs and regular TV shows. And is it possible to set up the receiver so that when we turn on the Roku box it “triggers” the receiver to come on automatically? Our receiver is a Marantz SR5010. Thx
A receiver with HDMI standby pass-through can be powered off and pass the audio/video from a device to a TV. There are HDMI technologies that can be turned on or off in some devices to help trigger HDMI connected gear to turn on/off with them being turned on/off. We recommend contacting technical support to check if your Roku has this ability. If you purchased it from us, you can contact our technical support to check if your Roku supports this ability. We include their toll free phone number on the order invoice
Sir, thank you for making this video. I do have a question, and I hope you or anyone else can answer this. In these sorts of videos, the assumption seems to be 1 user. One user that can sit in the middle of the speakers in that perfect sweet spot.
But what if I have a family and we all want to enjoy an awesome experience which does cost a lot of money. How do you handle that sweet spot then?
I recommend widening the sweet spot. Put the left/right speakers outside of the sitting area so that the left speakers are to the left of the left-most seat and the same for the right speakers. This layout along with an AVR that can take a measurement from each of your seats in the room as part of its calibration system will help get everyone an enjoyable experience.
On the back of the amplifier does the speaker cable have a red and white output the same as the back pf speakers or just the 1 end
Some amps have color coded speaker terminals while others just labels to indicate the positive and negative ports.
Thank you. Very clear and very helpful. What should you do when you only have 1 HDMI input on your receiver? I have a 4 in 1 out HDMI 2.0 switch. I'm having trouble setting up the sound. I have a cable box, a TV, and a PS/4 game box; plus the surround sound that I want the sound to come from. Should I be using the ARC HDMI port from the TV on the out port of the switch?, and then the in ports on the devices. The switch supports all the audio formats, but does it support the ARC channel from the components and then switch that properly to the output port that goes to the ARC HDMI port on the TV?
The answer to this will vary depending on the specifics of the receiver and TV as well as the issue that is happening when setting up the TV. I recommend contacting an advisor via chat or a phone call to discuss your gear, the issue, and see if we have something that can fix it. Here's how to reach us for this help:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/support/ContactUs.aspx
can you use vintage receivers to modern subs?
You can, even if your vintage receiver options do not have a subwoofer RCA output. It's a good idea to use a modern subwoofer with a speaker-level input feature like the SVS SB-1000 Pro in the link below. Though this feature is not available on all powered subwoofers, we do carry a wide selection of options from small to large that do!
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc166/p_946SB1KPGB/SVS-SB-1000-Pro-Gloss-Black.html
I’m having troubles connecting a Sherwood 5.1 system.How do you connect it to a tv via an Xbox one,I did everything with both hdmi and a toshlink cable and neither worked.I bought it second hand and have no remote or manual.and the centre and surround speakers are not working even though I connected ,how do u get them going,they have good connections and cable and they work,just no sound.Thanks
sorry to hear you're having some technical issues with your setup.
We do not carry the Sherwood systems, but it does sound like a wiring issue, or something just isn't communicating properly.
If you haven't already, try connecting the TV to the HDMI output, and the Xbox to the HDMI input.
If you have the model information on the receiver, you should be able to find the manual to the product online, to ensure that your connections are correct. You may also want to try reaching out to the manufacturer's technical support department for assistance.
Nice video, but the only issue with many speakers are the banana plugs, at least for the ones that sit flush on a wall...they stick out too far. :0(
You might consider these space-saving right angle banana connectors www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc290/p_120CSBANRA/Metra-ethereal-Right-Angle-Banana-Connectors-1-pair.html?tp=1612
Is an audio-video receiver an amplifier? Or does it just connect everything together?
A receiver has an amplifier built in!
Thank you
Hello sir
.my speaker crossover setup (all speaker polk audio, av receiver marantz sr6015)
Polk audio- Tower speaker RTI A9 30HZ-26KHz -
Surround Speaker RTI A1 50HZ '27KHZ -
Centre speaker CSI A6 45HZ 27KHZ-
Dolby atmos speaker RC 80I 35 HZ 20 KHZ
Subwoofer- 660wi
Lower and Upper Audio Quality -3dB Limits
25 Hz → 125 Hz
What crossover level should I set my each speaker and subwoofer on?
There is no one answer to that question that is best of everyone with your gear. The listener's preferences will impact the final crossover setting that is used so the best answer is to try different settings so you can discover which you like the best. Do this while playing one of your favorite movies that has a lot of bass and one of your favorite songs too. And keep in mind that you never want a setting for a speaker that is outside its frequency response
can i get good quality sound in a asymmetric room?? having the left surround speaker 6.56ft and the right surround 9.84ft?
That will be more of a challenge but not impossible. Many of the AVRs we carry have room correction and time-alignment software included. That can help compensate for less-than-ideal speaker placement.
thank you for this video. My tv is on top of a dresser in my bedroom and the center speaker is behind the tv there is no other place for it. Does it compromise the sound quality?
Ideally, the speaker will not be block by the TV. it will affect the sound quality, if it is blocked.
@@crutchfield i have sony str dg920 with klipsch ksw12, my issue is that when i connected my subwoofer to the receiver through the subwoofer out on the receiver to LFE on the subwoofer. what i noticed is the base of the subwoofer is so low which sounds like low power. but when i connect speaker wires to the high level in i gain so much power and sounds really good. meaning i connected the LFE and the high level in at the same time to gain more power. please do you know what I'm doing wrong?
Guys what should be the distance between the left and right front speakers especially when adding a center channel?
He said in the video it should be the same distance apart as they are from you in your seat.
Just purchased a set of pioneer sp -fs52 speakers and had them crash my amplifier. Took a multimeter to them and found that these speakers rated at 6ohms are both sitting at 12 ohms. Anyone ever seen this happen? I literally can’t find anyone on google that has run into this before.
Looks so complicated 😳
what happens with the remaining HDMI ports on the TV, i see we only connected the TV to the AV receiver. What can we do with the remaining ports?
Technically, you can use them to connect any compatible device. We didn't use them because the receiver has them and is setup as the input switching device which helps make the system easier to use. Adding devices to the TV's inputs will create a more complicated to use system as now the TV and the receiver need to be set to the proper input.
@@crutchfield thank you
My home theatre is connected with Wifi,how can I connect it directly with wire intery
If your receiver offers the option for a wired connection as well, you can use an ethernet cable.
What receiver do you recommend that has the auto room calibration for $600 or less that is 5.2 or 7.2?
What speakers are you planning on using?
@@crutchfield Klipsch 820 with their 12 inch Sub or Polk Audio S60 with SVS 12 inch Sub. I'm building my first home audio system. It will be use for movies mostly, not so much music. So I need so help
This would do nicely: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTBc174/p_033AVX1600/Denon-AVR-X1600H-2019-model.html
@@crutchfield Thank you so much for the help. Do you have anything with more power per wattage to push the speakers? And also less percentage on the THD? Later on I will add some speakers in me rear.
Not for under $600.00 :(
Nice I am about to set up mine and its a Yamaha it looks difficult
The key is to connect your TV to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI input of your Yamaha receiver. The onscreen guide will then walk you through it, and utilize the included mic to calibrate.
Hope that helps!
-Crutchfield
@@crutchfield Wow that worked . Thanks
Crutchfield I know this sounds crazy but my pioneer receiver that died sounds better than my Yamaha RXA 780 . What am I doing wrong .... how is this possible I have Polk speakers
Sometimes new receivers need some tweaking to get the signal and EQ just right for the speakers and room. If you bought this gear from Crutchfield our tech support can walk you through setup. You can reach them here: bit.ly/2DGSzu3
Crutchfield You Are so correct . It is amazing .. I have to try those JAMO speakers I heard them they sound smoother than my Polk Audio
Or use headphones.
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