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  1. gene

    Should You Use Cables as Tone Controls?

    Complete nonsense. Once the speaker cable is terminated to a low impedance load (aka. Speaker), the antenna effect is eliminated.
  2. gene

    I think we need a politics forum

    Sorry to hear you say this. I guess you miss the fact that we put out at least 2 YT videos per week, post at least 3-4 articles/week on our homepage, have a weekly Newsletter with unique content and constantly update our social media pages with product teasers on a daily basis. Not sure what...
  3. gene

    Should You Use Cables as Tone Controls?

    So we just added an article to supplement the video. The debate over audio cables has been raging on for decades. But if you believe that different cables lend slightly different sounds to your system, it might stand to reason that you could use cables as a sort of tone control, to tweak the...
  4. gene

    New Arcam 2022 8K AV Receivers w Dirac Live Bass and More...

    Arcam’s 2022 AV product lineup is here. Just above the entry-level AVR5 receiver introduced last year, we now have the AVR11 ($3,050), AVR21 ($4,700), and AVR31 ($6,900) receivers. All offer 8K video passthrough, Dirac Live room correction, and support for every audio format under the sun. The...
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    Marantz SR8012 - Really disappointed with sound quality

    The amp section in the 8012 is better than the 7010. It has a bigger power supply and more output, including when driving 4 ohms. I run an 8015 (same amp and PS of 8012) with all 4 ohm speakers in a 9CH system without issues. It does run hot though and ventilation is vital. As for sound, I...
  6. gene

    Marantz SR8012 - Really disappointed with sound quality

    sounds like you have a set up issue. Perhaps Audyssey is engaged when you think it isn't or your bass management is improperly set up. The SR8012 and 8015 have solid amplification sections for an AVR and VERY GOOD Preouts. In fact, both units have a better preout than their AV7706 dedicated...
  7. gene

    Bose vs Bowers & WIlkins Noise Cancelling Headphones

    Check out our review of the new revamped : Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 Headphones
  8. gene

    Audioholics to Participate at Audio Advice Live: Are You Going?

    Audio Advice Live will bring the world’s top consumer electronics brands, industry experts, and audio enthusiasts together for an incredible 3-day event at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Raleigh, NC, August 19-21, 2022. Audioholics will be there covering the event and moderating a discussion...
  9. gene

    PSB Celebrates 50 Years with New Passif 50 Loudspeaker

    Grounded in science and priced within reason, PSB is a perennial favorite among those who favor a non-fatiguing sound and a no-nonsense attitude. Now the Canadian loudspeaker manufacturer is celebrating its 50th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, the brand is launching the Passif 50...
  10. gene

    Covering entire walls with absorbing panels?

    NEVER cover entire surfaces with absorption In a listening room. We have a collection of acoustical related videos on our channel with Anthony Grimani you may want to check out. Here is an overview of my theater room where I talk about this:
  11. gene

    Focal Aria K2 936 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

    Guys please clear your cache. I fixed the problem. Here is the 2nd page: https://www.audioholics.com/tower-speaker-reviews/focal-aria-k2-936/conclusion
  12. gene

    Flagship Blade and Reference Speakers With Metamaterial Absorption Technology

    First employed in KEF’s popular LS50 Meta, Metamaterial Absorption Technology has made its way into the company’s high-end offerings. The new Blade One Meta ($35,000/pair) and Blade Two Meta ($28,000/pair) pack all of KEF’s latest technology into the brand’s most striking, cutting-edge products...
  13. gene

    Should You Use Cables as Tone Controls?

    In this video, I answer a subscriber question about IF you should use cables as tone controls. I briefly discuss the minuscule measurable differences cables make versus other methods that have a far greater impact on improving sound quality in your stereo of home theater system. We discuss the...
  14. gene

    Can Active Streaming Speakers Replace a 2CH Stereo System?

    Active streaming loudspeakers, such as the $2,800 KEF LS50 Wireless II, promise all the performance of a traditional component-based stereo system combined with the simplicity of a “lifestyle” audio product. These products have become very popular, so there’s clearly a market for compact...
  15. gene

    Confessions of an Audioholic Book!

    Introducing the Book by Audioholics Own Steve Feinstein! Steve's words have graced, emblazoned and splashed across the pages of Audioholics for years, providing his unique brand of wisdom and deep technical insight into consumer audio and more. If you've enjoyed Steve's tech articles and...
  16. gene

    Mark Levinson Celebrates 50 Years w $50k Amp and NC Headphones

    This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Mark Levinson. The brand is celebrating with the launch of a high-end, limited-edition monoblock amplifier package, the ML-50 ($50,000/pair). At the same time, the company has launched its first-ever portable product, the № 5909 noise-cancelling Bluetooth...
  17. gene

    Aria 936 and Anthem MRX1140

    Thanks it was a typo. I fixed.
  18. gene

    Speaker Cables Really Don't Make Much of a Difference? on Youtube

    Yes I measured the response at the speaker side of the cable with the other side connected to the amplifier.
  19. gene

    Arendal 1723 S Tower THX Speaker Review

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