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that looks like the Espresso maker my wife got me for XMAS :)

Nice job my only suggestion is to limit the videos to under 5 minutes.

If you are running the main front speakers biamped where the sub portions are connected to the sub out of the processor, then I would try placing the additional two subs on the back wall locations similar to the mains (1/4W).

The amp is designed to drive low impedance loads so its fine. Adding an extra 10" halves the distortion and significantly increases output and extension over the single 10" model. I've heard both subs now and the 1010 is a nice upgrade to the single 10" model.

Most of Axiom speakers have a pleasing sound to them IMO. Plenty of bass and treble but a bit recessed in the mids. I can see the appeal to their sound and why they have so many loyal followers. Great customer service too and fast FREE shipping. That being said, I feel they have potential to...

I stand by my reviews of Axiom products. In all of my reviews I listed pros and cons. Of course Axiom NEVER agreed with my cons. Anytime I had anything negative to say about their products, I received a lecture about how wrong I was and that their "science" proves so. They disagreed with my...

Without distortion measurements disclosed you can't accurately determine if the CEA #s are valid. Just look at Brent's #s for the SVS pb12-NSD. They aren't even close to svs's #s nor do they jive with his frequency response curve.

I took apart the T30s not the new Status stuff. The new Status stuff is bigger and heavier but it is modular so that's a good thing. Here is a pre-production photo of the new Status Titus 2 without a veneer finish to get perspective when sitting next to a T2p speaker (similar to the T30s)...

Thanks. I am still having nightmares how I will get them up my flight of steps. Although they are modular, the bass units alone weight like 250lbs each. My stairs have 2 levels and a very sharp turn. :eek:

The RBH T30 system is still current. However the new RBH Flagship will be their Status Acoustics Titus 2 which will debut at CES next week. I will have a Preview article to follow shortly.

Folks I am getting ready to upgrade my reference system to the new RBH Status Acoustics line. The new Status like for the mains + center is almost $70k! That is the only reason I am now selling my T30-LSE system. The T30-LSE + matching T1-SE/R retails for over $25k as a set. My speakers...

Update: CEA 2010a As I said earlier, I've been in contact with the CEA 2010 working group. Here is an email I just got from them today: Somebody better tell Brent that the new CEA2010A standard now averages SPL in pascals instead of dB's :D Regardless, averaging in dB's or Pascals is...

Review Updates Guys; I installed an RX-A1010 at my sister-in-laws house this week and found a few cool features I didn’t cover in the review so I am adding it to the online version and the reprint version too. Here are my comments regarding HDMI: Yamaha ups the ante to the next level by...

Nobody to my knowledge. He is likely referring to us. I tried emailing him awhile back to discuss his measurement results and he did not want an open dialogue. It's too bad really as it would have been nice to have multiple review sites posting consistent results to allow consumers to compare...

Again this should be obvious by increased distortion at all frequencies at even low SPL sweeps and the reviewer should be able to determine it and lower the drive level accordingly.

Yep and actually our results are within 1dB of SVS for all subs we've measured for them. Few people know CEA testing as well or better than Ed Mullen which is why I consult with him regularly. CEA doesn't tell anyone to do anything. It's a guideline. It's up to the reviewer to come up with...

If the person didn't know what he/she was doing I suppose its possible. An experienced reviewer knows NOT to clip their test rig.

Reagarding adding +6dB comment I would like to address Brent's comment about adding +6dB: The standard DOES NOT say you need to measure a sub at 1 meter. Here is exactly what it says: 1 meter is a minimum and its usually better to measure at 2 meter for systems that have multiple...

Brent is sorely mistaken.. None of his CEA #s are repeatable by the companies whose products he measures. He doesn't save the files to show his distortion plots so nobody can even look at his results. dB averaging is a useless and meaningless thing to do. I've already been in contact with...

Yea unfortunately the RX-A1010 manual PEQ doesn't apply to the subwoofer channel so I couldn't do much for that hump. A bump in the 50-60Hz range is actually quite pleasing to listen to so its not necessarily a bad thing. Still, I would have trimmed it 2-3dB if possible.