Think your AV receiver is underpowered? Before buying a bigger amp, make sure your own settings and system setup aren't
robbing you of power, headroom, and dynamics.
Here are
5 things to check:
ECO Mode — can limit available amplifier power- Dynamic Range Compression — reduces dynamic impact
- Impedance Setting — lower settings can restrict AVR output
- Poor Bass Management — wastes amplifier headroom trying to reproduce deep bass
- Insufficient AC Power — a heavily shared circuit can become a bottleneck
Some of these fixes cost absolutely nothing and could help you get more
power, headroom, and performance from the AV gear you already own.
Which one do you think is the most overlooked?
Read: 5 Things Robbing your AV Receiver of Power
