Impedance

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How to Actually Spec an AVR

AVR power ratings are misleading by design. The Denon X3800H's 105W/ch becomes 68-80W all-channels-driven. Here's how to read the real specs: impedance matching, ACD power, HDMI bandwidth, channel count for Atmos, and room correction.

March 31, 2026·13 min read

Receiver to Speaker Matching: 3 Specs That Prevent Bad Pairings

Impedance mismatch can fry your AVR. Underpowered channels clip and damage tweeters. The 3 specs to check (impedance, ACD watts, sensitivity) plus how room correction tiers affect which receiver you need.

March 29, 2026·10 min read