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No worries man. Soundstage is fortunate to have access to an anechoic chamber to make the measurement process easier and move convenient. It's a shame the NRC hasn't evolved its measurement procedure since it's inception decades ago. There are some sharp guys out there really doing cutting...

Guys; FYI. Emotiva Audio Corporation | Rethink High-End

Not sure why anyone would think they are repackaged M80s. The only common parts between the two speakers appears to be the tweeters which is a bit odd considering the big price difference of the Brystons. The mids and woofers for the Brystons are upgraded as are the crossover parts, and...

Recommended Reading As you can see, I've been quite vocal about loudspeaker distortion measurement for some time: Loudspeaker Measurements Standard: Our Procedure for Objectively Analyzing Speaker Performance | Audioholics Loudspeaker Sensitivity Specifications & Measurements Explained |...

I commend any magazine that publishes measurements but it doesn't mean I agree with them all or think they provide enough detail to make a true assessment of product performance. I've written about the limitations of using sine-sweep harmonic distortion tests for speakers in many articles over...

I would say that many of them are unrevealing of real world issues. The NRC testing methodology is often very kind to speakers that may or may not have design issues and/or limitations.

Bryston claims 91dB Sensitivity at 1 watt/meter. NRC measured 86.5dB 1 watt/meter that's a 4.5dB difference! Too bad they don't measure vertically off-axis to see how the dual tweeters integrate. Also, too bad the NRC is still doing simplistic sine-sweep harmonic distortion tests. It's...

Unfortunately my room is L shaped and I didn't have the luxury of putting the equipment in its own space. The only separated room in the theater room would have worked but then I wouldn't have an office space. Plus, I like displaying the equipment and people love seeing it coming in the room...

No, my rear channels aren't running full range. They don't dip down to 2 ohms and their volume level is set lower since they are closer to the listening position.

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Possibly, but it's not really a concern of mine. Fidelity first and so far I haven't found a Class D amp that keeps up with the very best in linears for full frequency applications, especially at the power levels I'm using.

After 5 years, I went back and did some updates to the Audioholics Showcase Home based on recent equipment changes. Hope you guys dig it. Audioholics Showcase Home Theater Overview Revamped | Audioholics

Last time I tried the game, I couldnt get past the first board where you're supposed to do something at a base while avoiding the Borg. I just want to engage ship battles, not missions. I miss Star Trek Armada. If anyone has Legacy for XBOX 360, I'd love to school ya ;)

I tried that game but didn't get very far. I occasionally play Star Trek Legacy on XBOX360 but nobody plays it anymore.

oh God I hope not.

Sure there were a lot of stupid things and poorly done episodes of all Trek, (mostly Voyager and TOS) but overall the shows all conveyed a message of hope for humanity. Many of the episodes of TNG had ideas rooted in theoretical physics to at least stimulate thought on the topics. All Star...

You don't know that for certain since that allegedly happens after TNG timeframe which is 120 years or so after the time of the current movies. There is so much silliness in these new Trek's that you can't really count on any meaningfulness in the old or new timelines. Cold fusion to freeze a...

Power meters on amps are very slow responding and not a good indicator of how much actual power your pulling for peaks. I can tell you in my 6000ft^3 room on my Status 8T's, an amp like the XPR-1 is a real benefit when playing bass heavy music at high sustained listening levels. I've clipped...

They destroyed Vulcan not Romulus. Intro Darkness IMO was a real cheesy remake of Star Trek II. Abrams had a chance to be innovate with the new timeline. Instead, he recycled an iconic character, cheapen him into nothing more than a thug and recycled lines making them both unnatural and out...

Guys I updated Tom's preview article with some feedback I received from Yamaha. In the update is also the type of DAC's each receiver has. Stuff should be a bit more clear now since their website had some conflicting info.