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About Kim Haman

Kim is a former Yamaha content marketing specialist who writes about how people experience music and TV audio. This includes everything from the benefits of MusicCast to the pros and cons of AV receivers versus sound bars. Kim loves to help people love music more in their everyday lives – sharing the benefits of quality audio components and solving common issues related to their listening needs. She’s also likely to tell you about her passion for 1980s alternative rock!

How to Void Your Warranty

Own some AV equipment? Here are five ways to leave yourself high and dry.

Doing a Firmware Update on Your AV Receiver

It’s an easy process that takes just minutes.

Music and Streaming

Your Personal Custom Installer (Brought to You by YPAO^™)

YPAO-equipped receivers analyze room acoustics to optimize the listening environment.

Making Movie Night Better Than Ever

YPAO DRC: Hear all the sound effects even at low volume.

How to Mount Outdoor Speakers

Installing Yamaha outdoor speakers is quick and easy.

Audio Gear Guides

Wireless Amp Turns Outdoor Speakers into MusicCast

Connect your outdoor speakers to this MusicCast amplifier.

How to Easily Expand Your Outdoor Sound System

Awesome sound systems aren’t limited to inside the house.

Music and Streaming

Take the Party Outside!

Summer needs a soundtrack.

Music and Streaming

YPAO^™ Volume Ensures Quality Audio at All Volumes

Hear your music the way it’s supposed to be heard.

Music and Streaming

Big Sound from Small Packages

Make the most of your music.

Audio Gear Guides

Fatten Up Your Thin TV’s Sound

Why a sound bar may be your best audio option.

Audio Gear Guides

Why Are the Numbers on My AV Receiver Volume Control Negative?

Yamaha volume control with negative numbers delivers higher accuracy.

Audio Gear Guides

Pure Direct Means Pure Fidelity

Get the best possible sound from all your inputs.

Audio Gear Guides

Getting Home Theater Surround Sound in a Small Space

Enhance your home movie experience with Virtual CINEMA FRONT.