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Do you need to match your amplifier power to your loudspeaker power ratings? Can too much or too little power damage your speakers? In this article clipping, impedance, heat, sensitivity, blown drivers, and other annoying mysteries are discussed from the perspective and real-world experiences...

This is very sad news indeed. Ironically I just watched Avatar with the family last night. A great composer has been lost but his work is timeless and will NOT be forgotten.

Well your speakers will typically suck more power in the bass than the mids/highs so it could benefit you. However, you need to make sure the voltage gain of both amps is similar or adjust accordingly, or you won't properly match the levels.

I'm not sure how I can make this topic any clearer than I have already done both editorially or with our YouTube Video. I suggest watching the video again and reading the article.

Onkyo just announced their new TX-NR646 and TX-NR747 receivers. These two new Onkyo receivers are Dolby Atmos and DTS:X (FW upgrade needed) ready as well as having 4k Ultra HD, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple Connect. Best of all is the price. At just under $700 for the TX-NR646 this feature...

The avr-x5200w. The data is in the video.

Denon has released two new receivers in their S-series line: the AVR-S710W and the AVR-S910W. These two AV receivers bring all of the latest tech at ridiculously reasonable prices and include a variety of connectivity options and wireless networking. Best of all, for under $500 you can get...

Who is the drummer? It's not Marco Minnemann unless he cut his hair and got a facelift :)

Agreed way too many Steve's :) I even have a brother named Steve!

Steve Feinstein doesn't have measurement capability. So it was either NOT have the speaker reviewed or have a seasoned vet give his subjective opinion and analysis. Since he has 40+ years experience in this industry, I thought his impressions would be quite useful.

NHT is a small but highly respected loudspeaker company located in Benicia, CA. They have earned a well-deserved reputation for speakers that sound superb, feature innovative, straightforward engineering, and utilize the highest quality materials for great cosmetics and fit-‘n-finish. At $1,349...

The web amp isn't that great to be honest. The smartphone app is much more intuitive and should allow more flexibility of user settings like Marshall said regarding bass management and EQ, etc.

It's hard to keep up with AV receiver company 8 month product cycles and our review schedule. Just take everything Marshall said about the 2040 and add HDCP 2.2, HDMI 2.0 and DTS:X to it and you've got a 2050 review :)

The Yamaha RX-A2040 is a powerful AV receiver that features Dolby Atmos, nine channels of amplification and two HDMI outputs that can be assigned for multiple zones in a whole house audio system, and streaming audio from Pandora, Spotify, or your DLNA Home Network. We spent several months with...

Well actually I try to appeal to all audiences but every now and then I like to test drive a Porsche or the Lexus LFA instead of just driving a Civic ;) As you know, we always preach multiple subs so we are on the same page. I just don't like seeing junk parts put in expensive or...

We were able to get a look at Pioneer’s Elite VSX-45 and VSX-90 receivers today and were pleased with what we saw. With these new receivers being 4k video ready and having networking features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as well as interface upgrades they're loaded with features to modernize your...

While I can understand designing a good speaker in a tight budget is challenging, I honestly don't understand how it's possible to build a poor speaker in today's age with such excellent drivers, simulation software, etc. Let's forget the silly designs like placing tweeters on opposite ends of...

The Denon HEOS Drive fills a gap in the multi-room audio market that has been ignored for years. A great balance between the ease of set up and operation consumers demand, and the flexibility custom installers need, the Drive hits a sweet spot. At $2,499, this 4-zone amplifier sports a host of...

Thanks Floyd. Oscilloscopes are not good devices for seeing distortion until the distortion levels are too high (you only get about 40db resolution on an analog scope or 1%). I would think a multi-tone test as you suggested would be the way to go. Perhaps something like Don Keele developed...