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  1. gene

    E-Book#2: AV Receiver Buying Guideline

    Hi Michael; Nice equipment. Although the Parasound doesn't appear to be more powerful than your Yamaha receiver, the reality is it's more conservatively rated and has much more reserves to drive low impedance loads. Using the Parasound amp to power your front speakers will also take off some...
  2. gene

    Will we see a Yamaha Aventage CX-A5000 Successor soon?

    Here is some good preliminary info with more coming: http://www.audioholics.com/audio-technologies/dts-x-immersive-surround-format
  3. gene

    DTS:X Promises Features and Flexibility Not Offered with Dolby Atmos

    Thanks to DTS, this preliminary report is coming to you from Marshall Guthrie at seat 6F on a Boeing 737. 24 hours ago, Marshall was on an outbound flight from Portland to Los Angeles at the invitation of DTS to witness, firsthand, their new object-based audio system, DTS:X. Marshall’s initial...
  4. gene

    Will we see a Yamaha Aventage CX-A5000 Successor soon?

    Yamaha will be launching a successor to the CX-A5000 with DTS:X support. Stay tuned for our reporting on DTS:X. Very exciting!
  5. gene

    Marantz AV8802 & Denon AVR-X7200W DTS:X and HDCP2.2 Upgrades Announced!

    Both Marantz and Denon have announced HDCP 2.2 and DTS:X upgrades to the AV8802 pre/pro and AVR-X7200W AV receiver, respectively. These are some of the industry's first products that will support ALL of the latest 3D surround codecs (Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D and DTS:X). Unlike Dolby Atmos, DTS:X is...
  6. gene

    Soft vs Hard Dome Tweeters: Which do you prefer?

    You will never get the output, and efficiency of a 1" using a 3/4" tweeter. I have heard some very good 3/4" tweets but I wouldn't trade them for the best 1" ones. Wow you did. I missed it reading this thread on my phone. Good deal.
  7. gene

    Soft vs Hard Dome Tweeters: Which do you prefer?

    The RBH 61-SE does NOT use the same crossover as the Decimo. Nor does it use the same tweeter. The 61-SE uses a Vifa softdome while the Status uses the Scan Speak 9500. There is quite a dramatic difference in the highs as a result to the tweeter and crossover change.
  8. gene

    Bryston Model A Subwoofer Overview

    Yes they make some great amps, especially their fully balanced designs.
  9. gene

    Bryston Model A Subwoofer Overview

    Sorry I didn't mean to slam (no pun intended) but really for $2k is a stretch for a product of this caliber in a vinyl finish and a cabinet that doesn't even have rounded edges. It's pretty easy to tell the output capabilities based on the drivers they are using, box size and amp power. There...
  10. gene

    Bryston Model A Subwoofer Overview

    Agreed, it's spendy for what you get. It's very doubtful this sub would even earn our "Large" Bassaholic rating based on the published specs. Bryston is targeting customers that aren't researching or shopping the ID market to realize you can get higher performance for about 1/2 the price. If...
  11. gene

    XTZ Sound Bookshelf Speaker Comparison (93, 95 and 99 Series)

    Yes we have in a pair of $10k towers from them now. Unfortunately I'm a bit low on writers ATM so it may be awhile before we formerly cover one of their bookshelf speakers.
  12. gene

    XTZ Sound Bookshelf Speaker Comparison (93, 95 and 99 Series)

    Swedish audio manufacturer, XTZ Sound in Balance, makes a bit of everything. When they are not making amplifiers, CD players, cables, measurement systems, DSP, and earphones, they are making speakers. Today we will focus on several of the bookshelf speaker product lines ranging from their 93,95...
  13. gene

    Soft vs Hard Dome Tweeters: Which do you prefer?

    Be is safe as long as you don't burn it. I suppose if your house goes on fire, you should get out before the tweeters burn up :)
  14. gene

    New Atmos 5.1.4 setup -- is a receiver an option?

    Yes the Denon 5200W has preamp outputs so you can use your 5CH Parasound amp. It has very flexible speaker and amp assignability. However in this price range, I'd take a hard look at the Yamaha RX-A3040.
  15. gene

    New Atmos 5.1.4 setup -- is a receiver an option?

    Denon 5200W is a better choice but it costs a bit more. The Yamaha RX-A2040 and 3040 (best of the 3 receivers here) is really good. However, DTS is about to announce DTS:X at the end of the week and HDCP 2.2 is right around the corner. If you can hold out till September, I'm pretty confident...
  16. gene

    Soft vs Hard Dome Tweeters: Which do you prefer?

    This is just a first of several videos to come on the topic. We try to keep the videos short for easier digestibility on YouTube. I do like a few AMT's and Ribbons but most don't have the dynamic capability, sensitivity or low end extension of the best domes.
  17. gene

    Soft vs Hard Dome Tweeters: Which do you prefer?

    There has always been an ongoing debate about the sonic characteristics of tweeter dome materials. Do metal dome tweeters really sound "harsh," as some claim? Do silk domes sound, well, "soft" or "silky"? Different materials do have different physical properties as it relates to diaphragm...
  18. gene

    High Quality 4x2 Balanced Analog Mixer Needed. HELP!

    Here is another Rane unit but only has 1/4" I/Os. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM26S?adpos=1o1&creative=55674776881&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CJnVncvZ2sQCFRc8gQodxIcAEA
  19. gene

    High Quality 4x2 Balanced Analog Mixer Needed. HELP!

    No b/c I just want to mix LFE + all channels set to small back into the Front Channels. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MLM82S?adpos=1o2&creative=55674776881&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CNv2y4PW2sQCFXRo7AoddiYAbA
  20. gene

    High Quality 4x2 Balanced Analog Mixer Needed. HELP!

    Hmm I'm a bit skeptical about the Behringer in terms of quality. I found this Mackie which looks more impressive though it's not rack mountable. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/1202VLZ4?adpos=1o1&creative=55678035601&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CLyOyqPK2sQCFUkkgQodIkYAjA
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