Avoid These Mistakes When Setting Up Your Home Theater Receiver

[@professorx4946]

I was aware that my receiver ran very hot but didn't realize a cooling fan solution was so affordable. I just ordered the AC Infinity Aircom T8 Cooling Fan. Thanks for a very informative video.

[@Cawigula]

As an addendum to the cooling: if you don't have your receiver in a cabinet, you should not need a cooler. They are designed to work just fine as is in an open environment. If your receiver is not in a cabinet and it gets so hot as to fail without a cooler on it, then your receiver needs to be repaired.

[@ChrisMajestic]

I agree that cooling is not always 100% necessary but considering how hot receivers can get and the fact that the number one enemy of most electronics is heat, it’s a very small price to pay for peace of mind. Especially considering how much these things cost.

[@macgamer1973]

I live in Arizona wish we had a way to keep dust getting in the vents

[@dirttoe0711]

Honestly, even some new receivers (usually, but not exclusively cheaper ones) are running so warm that I recommend using a fan for longevity

[@goldenserenity2385]

I would never have thought about a cooling fan but it is something I’ll consider now. Hoping to get an AV receiver soon

[@CookinBeatloaf]

It's worth looking inside to see if there is a fan that's sensor activated already. Mine has one but it's only turned on once, but the amp is normally not pushing too hard

[@northpole8634]

Retiree on a budget and a new subscriber. I love home theater and will follow your channel. Thx!

[@Dash_Inc]

What a lean, natural and well-explained overview; wish I had this clear level of explanation when I got my first surround sound years ago 💎

[@BALROGtheDRAGON]

This is the best video for beginners who are getting into Home Theater! Thank you!

[@Slogdawg]

New subscriber here. Big dittos for all the great comments that have already been posted! You are very easy to understand and provide great information on these easily confusing topics. Keep up the great work!!

[@markbratt6058]

Chris thanks for explaining the inputs on the back of the receiver. I’ve always tried to figure out what the IR ports were used for and couldn’t figure it out. Keep up the good work on your videos. I really like your style and presentation.

[@Passionate747]

Chris Majestic, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable guidance on setting up a home theater receiver. Your expertise and detailed instructions have transformed the daunting task into an enjoyable experience. Your clear explanations and step-by-step approach made the process seamless, allowing me to maximize the potential of my home entertainment system. Thanks to your insightful videos, I now revel in a superior audiovisual experience. Your dedication to simplifying complex setups is truly commendable, and I am immensely thankful for your contribution to the home theater community.❤

[@superbatmichael]

Perfectly plain and clear explanations. I learned new stuff. Thank you!

[@colinkennedy4646]

Im 59 yo and recently bought me an Onkyo RZ50 and was blown away by all its features it has. I managed to get it up and running for basic music listening and TV and movie viewing but haven't tapped into the surround sound features like Dirac, etc. It's already a bit over my head, but after rounding up enough speakers, I'll be taking advantage of that for sure. Thanks for your video, albeit you featured Denon. There are close similarities.

[@jeremythered74]

How's it goin Man? I'm 51 myself, I've been buying only Onkyo since about 18 in my first appartment... But i just got the RZ50 Too, back in May... This thing sounds Pretty Tits!!! Now I'm waiting on a pair of Cerwin Vega XLS 215's. Dual 15" woofers 3 way towers. I Can't Friggen wait Bud!!! Right now i have the old CV CLS 15's, they still sound Nice 👌 Good ta see another Gen Xr Rockin an Onkyo 👍👍 I still have a few of my old ones ( Onkyo Receivers ) back in their original boxes, just Retired is all....HaHa. The favorite of my oldies is my TX DS989... The Heaviest Amp I've ever owned!! GREAT DAY!!! JB

[@jeremythered74]

Oh Yeah, of course right after i bought the new RZ50, a week or so later i saw an advert for the RZ70..... Oh well, The 50 probly doesn't sound $1,000. Worse....No Way

[@CockpitScenes]

Great video! I'm getting my new receiver tomorrow, and I'll be setting it up with my Pioneer CS-63DX Speakers that I bought 50 years ago. They still sound great!

[@altodanis]

Спасибо за полезное видео, всегда кратко и ёмко. Вы и Ютман делаете очень полезную работу в плане раскрытия технических возможностей техники. Спасибо из прекрасной России

[@maxtrap1947]

What a great video! Thanks Chris! This would have even been helpful in 1989 when I bought my first Denon and a pair of KG-4s (yes, I still have the Klipsch). Getting a receiver hooked up correctly is not as intuitive as it once was. Your help is invaluable, and much appreciated.

[@G00dlife00]

I got my first AVR last week, this video is a must watch for newbies. Thanks for making it!

[@wilkcomm3929]

Nice work…. Simple explanation. I’m a Marantz and NAD guy myself. Really appreciate the videos.

[@AlvinKazu]

Interesting... How do you like your "Marantz?" They seem very high end. I have no experience with any of these AV Companies. The 3 I heard most of were Denon, Yamaha, and Sony, so good to hear there are other reputable brands. Thank you for your time.

[@mattmcmahon6231]

Great stuff right here. It’s been a while since I put a home theater set up together. My last one was about 10-12 years ago. Videos like this are a great refresher. Working on new set up now. I appreciate the time you take to explain everything.

[@eddieburk9153]

I appreciate the ABC's of it all. crossover went right over my head 😮

[@ChrisMajestic]

Simplest way to think of it is that it makes it so that you send limited bass to your speakers and let your subwoofers handle it since that’s what it’s there for

[@eddieburk9153]

@@ChrisMajestic appreciate you

[@HOTMiSCHiEF1]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the crossover value you set, you are telling that speaker not to go under that hz range. And that that range and lower is for the stand-alone subwoofer.

[@ChrisMajestic]

@HOTMiSCHiEF1 the crossover tells it not to go ABOVE that range. 😉

[@frozentundra7446]

CM, great overview. As a self-proclaimed audiophile, I enjoyed this video!

[@jameslaidler2152]

I've been told to ask people questions I already know the answers to so I can tell who is an idiot or not. You sir are not an idiot. Good clear and concise video. Keep up the good work.

[@AkumaFes]

Your videos give me a lot of inspiration Chris. Keep it up!

[@umemi3785]

Thank you for the explanation! My dad sent me this video as help for setting up my first receiver (Yamaha RX-V4A). I have a pretty simple setup, but I appreciated the walkthrough of all the different ports and subsections.

[@dr.deconbelandhiscustomshe1932]

Nice I didn't know about the ACInfinity cooler thanks for the info. Also, happy holidays!

[@harrisfogel6992]

Great explanation! I'd love for you to do one on the quirks of OSD (On Screen Displays) since in my experience, while they should be easy peasy, they aren't! Just getting them to work on some newer receivers can mean sorting out HDMI resolutions, with an impact on the ability to use ARC for audio. Keep up the good work!

[@EasyLiving8]

WOW! Just an AWESOME VIDEO explaining everything on a home theater receiver, GREAT JOB! Thank YOU so much for taking the time to do this and share it! PLEASE stay healthy and safe out there!

[@trenth6594]

Just found your channel. I’m very impressed and you did a great job explaining everything. Thank you.

[@dixieman2864]

OUSTANDING and very informative video that is easy to follow. Thank you.

[@Cha0sC0re]

Thank you, one piece of advice if having CEC issues as I did with my AVR-X3700H and my Sony X90K Tv is to remove all other HDMI cables from the receiver and TV, run just the 1 HDMI cable from eARC port #3 from the TV to the eARC port on the receiver, run the Denon Assist or set up HDMI Control and ARC. Then hopefully if the HDMI cable is good you should be able to shut off and turn on both with one remote. Then work the HDMI cables back into the receiver one at time and test that it changes sources and again shut off and turn on without issues. I found my old Wii U HDMI cable to be the culprit on why it wasn't working.

[@Bakin]

I just noticed your comment on this video and tried that approach on my Denon receiver and it solved a problem I was having. Thanks, one question if you have the time, I am currently running most of my components, like blue ray, PC and cable box off the HDMI connections on my Samsung s90c which is working well with all my components showing up on the Samsung screen and easily selected as needed. The question I have can I mix HDMI connections with some components using hdmi on the Denon HDMIs and other components directly to the Samsung TV HDMIs? If this works then the total HDMI inputs is increased from the total on the Samsung TV.

[@ZERO-CAPACITANCE]

This is so excellent to see Chris on here educating!!!

[@seizethecarp_]

4:45 Also one of the most useful aspects of ARC (imo) is being able to control the volume of your AV with, say, a Roku remote. My living room Roku can only control my TV but with ARC, the volume on the Roku remote controls the AV volume. It'll also allow the TV power button to turn the AV on/off with the TV power button. SOOOOOOOO handy for simplicity.

[@fernarroyo7899]

Chris, thank you so much! I learn so much from all of your videos! Keep them coming!

[@TheSparrowLooksUp]

I've just started learning, but this is valuable information! Just came from your helpful screen guide. Will be searching your library for a universal remote guide and a general getting started guide too! Thanks for the great content. -Tony

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks Chris - This was really well done! Merry Christmas to you!

[@richardpells5974]

That is so helpful. Really well explained and illustrated. Thank you and now go and have a Christmas break! All the best.

[@cornwasher]

First class tutorial and easily understood presentation. Thanks

[@victo44344]

Great video. Short and to the point. Not overwhelming with technical jargon.

[@johnlewis6226]

Chris Nice job, I would also recommend using the receive for those old lower resolution devices before outputting them to the tv to upconvert from lower resolutions to 4k, its a great improvement over native 480 to a 4k tv.

[@williamhodge3931]

Dear Chris you have good teaching> I have been suffering depression for 9 months since we moved in heree the home theature was just too hard to do again while I was unwell. Well i'm better now and your video has helped big time. I got an old Sony STR-KM7000 given it a few years ago by my Son inlaw Anders (he is very helpful for me and his mum) I think I can get it going but want somemore understanding of the surround sound they got only got 4 little speakers for this and Sony says they get two at front and two at back but would it not be better to have them deep back and then beside the cinema chair for flyby sounds? If you can help some more....

[@edwardmorehouse1424]

Chris great video,very informative. Thanks.

[@chrismaki8396]

Thanks for making this! Love the delivery, content, etc. I learnt many new things and will look further thru your library.

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Yo Chris happy holidays 😊

[@ChrisMajestic]

Thanks! Happy Holidays to you as well!

[@waynewheatley5472]

Hello Chris, I’m so so glad I watched this video, you have taken me way back to one of my first loves! I’m motivated now to get back into HT. Thank you Thank you Thank you so much my man, watching this made me feel like a kid in a candy store 🎉

[@juancromeroc]

Thank you Chris!

[@bluehorizon5149]

Thanks so much for the video.

[@CircuitAce]

Chris thank you. I absolutely learned some things that I didn't know today.

[@rockroll9513]

Excellent.

[@bretts1]

Just found your channel. I have the Yamaha RX-V861. I have if plugged into a Sansung. Put new cones if on 901 speaker set or rear surround, The Bose Larger cube speakers over recliners and Bose 901’s at front with a 500 watt sub. I bought all this stuff around 2000. I tried the Denon 95 x7 stereo and it will just overheat and shut off. I seen your cooler. My receiver when I used to play it was at the bottom of case and all the components on top. The older units were built with bigger heat sink. You video was great timing I went and bought this unit one opener. For people that like Bose and like to crank up I can up looking at new stuff that gets expense or trying different speakers.

[@markellison24]

Merry Christmas, Chris!

[@ChrisMajestic]

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

[@tracymbrooks]

Great video. The graphics are first rate. Nicely done, bravo!

[@dwayneharris1438]

It's been awhile since I seen your content. It is also nice to get back to the basic.

[@dioneaton8489]

HDCP. You cleared up a problem I was having with this. Thank you?

[@ezshep5242]

What a well done video. I had to subscribe. Thank you for the work you put into this.

[@lindas.1751]

Great guidance. Unfortunately when my late audiophile and HT fan husband set it up, we never talked about multiple subs and how they were calibrated. I just replaced our receiver and I get stuck in the auto-calibration. I also live in an old house, great plaster walls, not wallboard. It's a real interesting situation, but these videos help sometimes, and they're well done!

[@s.sagear6020]

Great video!

[@backpack_family]

Hey Chris, the video is very helpful especially for a newbie like me. Could you also make a video on how to do the crossovers? Thanks

[@ChrisMajestic]

I touched on crossovers at the end. That's a good starting point. Some room correction calibrations set those for you.

[@wazup3333]

​@@ChrisMajesticplease make a video guide on how to combine two UST projectors and using a external video processor that can do image blending and tilling to create a cinemascope image. Also a video guide on if it's possible to use 3rd party mapping grid geometry software to correct a UST image thats projected on a wall that's not flat

[@josephglaspie]

Thanks for demystifying all of this and making it so accessible. You definitely got my sub and likes

[@mr.t361]

Good one. I have not seen the AC infinity Aircom before. I have their 2x fans but this is nice.

[@hashtagjustadad5110]

This video answered sooo many questions. Thank you.

[@TheOldBlackCrow]

Excellent information! I'm running an Onkyo with 5.(forced)2 setup. I built my cabinate purposefully with an open top so the receiver gets all the airflow it needs. No heat issues at all. Hope you and your family have wonderful Chistmas holiday!

[@ChrisMajestic]

Thanks! You and your family have a wonderful Christmas as well.

[@birgirivarsson]

Mate -- Awesome video -- Thank you --- very informative

[@andrewbakonyi]

Chris, excellent video. I'm a long time subscriber and know you for AV & Home Routers but I was amazed to see your Home Lab complete with Home Assistant. You should seriously add videos about these other areas. For example, I would love to know what integrations you have with Home Assistant and your AV equipment or how your Home Lab works with your AV equipment or just even your Home Lab set up itself. Looking at your rack gave me some ideas for my own (the Tripp Lite Console). You've got a ton more really great content just waiting!!!

[@ChrisMajestic]

Thanks. I've really considering doing some content on HA as well as home automation in general but I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested. I'm honestly more into home automation that I am home theater these days. I have a TON of automations setup in NodeRed. Thanks for your suggestion and thanks for subscribing!

[@scott3715]

PERFECT timing! Buiding my first home theater now and have the Denon 3800 ready to go! Thanks for the review, I think I'm ready. Didn't know much about Crossover.... hopefully Audyssey and Denon will step me through it.

[@michael-4k4000]

Hell yea! Let me know if you have any questions?

[@rfrancoi]

Thank you Sir. Very informative.

[@MrShaun_D1]

Dope video my brother.

[@chiguy_]

Great explanation as always. I have been growing my HT for about 20 years now and since so much has changed since I start it is always nice to see how so much has stayed the same. makes for the older tech to still be used and not have to upgrade everything all at once. I think next year might be my push for a better receiver get an amp, and then breakdown and get a better sub. might be next year some dual SVS big boys when they go on sale again HAHA. anyway keep up the fun vids cheers.

[@johnathanwilson3422]

You did a lot in a little time. Great work.

[@Donkey550]

Another great video.

[@jamesmhebert]

First time I’ve seen your channel. Liked and subbed! Well explained in a concise and clear manner. Thank you.

[@andrewzzack92]

Great content as always Chris, would love to see more receiver content, particularly like a shootout of sorts at $500, $1000, $2000, $5000(?). I'm not big into receiver tech so aside from checking basic boxes of ability to push 4k 60 I'm not sure what's worth paying more for as you progress the ladder

[@ChrisMajestic]

Thanks. Great idea

[@miltw3]

New subscriber. This was a very helpful and succinct video! Thank you!

[@mk1mcqueen277]

Amazing video thanks if you do have a chance please do a video on how to get better bass from your subwoofers specially svs I run a svs 16 ultra pb thanks.

[@o.c.g.m9426]

Ok CM i see you. Losing weight on us on da low. Great job great video as always. Keep going. I guarantee in 3 yrs you gonna come on here, busting out ya t shirts 😂. I couldve used this video 2 yrs ago 😂. Im running a 7.2.6 Klipsch with Anthem 70 8K

[@kenwhitman1055]

Nice video, clear and informative nice job young man

[@Cienfuegos911]

Great, informative video my friend. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@dejuanbennett1611]

Thanks for the great info, I have a question. When hooking up a mulityviewer will I still be able to listen when switching back and forth

[@m4nc1n1]

Your home network looks like mine. I am the Director of Information Technology. I have been doing HT for 30 years and IT for 24. My home backbone is 10G, and my HT is Matranzt Separates. Built about 3 years ago and the first time, leaving receivers.

[@AV84USA]

“Matranxt?” Is that a Chinese version of Marantz?

[@benedk_david]

Very good video. Could you talk a bit more about the software, how can I use those softwares and how do those work together with the receiver?

[@BGCJ7509]

This was a great video. Im looking at building a theater system at home and stumbled across a Denon AVR-X2200W on Marketplace, did some youtubing, and found you. Thanks for the info looking to build a nice multi-room situation for the low. Any suggestions....

[@thebrightsideofthemoon5829]

I’m converting an old 1950 built brass display cabinet with 2 smoked glass doors and wooden sides and chipboard back, which is 2 metre tall. Its width is perfect for my Marantz equipment. It has glass glass shelves to house 6 spaces. My dilemma lies with the best place to house my AV system, it is deeper than the other equipment and I need to cut out a significant size of hole out the back of the cabinet to feed the wires. I don’t fancy sitting it on the bottom of my cabinet, and I don’t want it to interfere too much with the air circulation. Also I don’t know if using the roof to exhaust the air would be best. With the glass shelving not having any vents almost tight to the sides and back and only a small gap from top to bottom when the doors are closed, Any advice would be appreciated before I make any cuts I would regret. Thanks

[@tomcoman7572]

I’m a complete newb & found this channel- dope page! My living room is wired for 7 ceiling speakers and time to make use! Anyone have recommendations to start me on my path?

[@aaragon6866]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful!

[@foyboy03]

Great breakdown video.

[@albertgomez6855]

Love the video and now I know. About the ac infinity fan

[@markhamrick6554]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@salehkambijo1849]

Welcome back ❤

[@Mr.Grimble]

I'm still waiting for a solution to add/remove HDMI cables without scratching the back of the receiver 😉 Thanks for the video, Chris

[@ChrisMajestic]

I didn’t realize it was so bad 😂😂😂

[@ChrisMajestic]

This 100% comes from me blindly plugging in cables lol.

[@RussellProfitt]

What do you recommend for an home theater power distribution unit? Thanks

[@ErkiDM1997]

Hey Chris, great channel. I have a question about older receivers. I got an older denon 7.1 receiver coming my way that supports up to dolby true HD. Now my question is if it's worth putting it in 5.1.2 with upfiring or sealing speakers or if I am better lf putti'g the speakers in a 7.1 configuration. I do wa't to upgrade kn the future but for now that's all I can afford but I do watch blu rays all the time so what would be my best pick, 5.1.2 or 7.1.

[@VolumedMusicMan]

Hi Chris, I like your sight! do you have a video on crossovers? I’m fascinated about that. Thanks.

[@dotnetdevni]

Thanks u so much a almost forgot clearnance for me new rack arriving monday for the ac infity i have the denno AVR 2700

[@Josesantana-gz8ne]

Thank you 🙏

[@disbaaro]

Are you able to see and switch receiver inputs from the TV via cec?

[@mncedincosani7985]

Thanks 👌🏽👍🏽

[@wazup3333]

please make a video guide on how to combine two UST projectors and using a external video processor that can do image blending and tilling to create a cinemascope image. Also a video guide on if it's possible to use 3rd party mapping grid geometry software to correct a UST image thats projected on a wall that's not flat

[@dustykerr8737]

Great video

[@gadzooks215]

Great Video so helpful thanks

[@AudiophileTommy]

❤ Thanks ! Great video 🎉🎉🎉

[@A-ph7hf]

I live in a home full to tech junk that I got when I bought the house: 3 3D TVs, 1 JVC 3D projector, 3 receivers, Wireline control pulse bus, wyrestorm, RTI, speakers in every room, Sonos, a video camera system, and a HAI Leviton PLC that runs everything. Ive been slowly learning all of this tech junk to get it working again and used this video to replace my Yamaha receiver with a Denon receiver I found in the living room so I could get my home theater golf simulator working. This was very helpful.

[@kevinkgpk]

Great video 💯! Question: can an old receiver be used as a amp? Pre-out?

[@airdromeaccount7922]

Fantastic video. Subbed!

[@michael-4k4000]

Love you Mr Majestic ❤️ ♥️ 😘 💙 💓 💕