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  1. gene

    RHA T20 In Ear Monitor Headphone Review

    With updated drivers, the RHA T20 in-ear monitor headphones have recently been launched as an upgrade to the previous T10 flagship. The T20 come in the same stunning build quality and form factor however it now adopts a DualCoil dynamic driver technology to really improve resolution, clarity and...
  2. gene

    Furman Elite-15 DMi and Elite-20 PFi Power Conditioners Review

    Some power conditioners use isolation transformers to help isolate from ground loops. They are usually a 1:1 ratio so they don't change the voltage at all. A good power amp should have all the filtration it needs both on the primary and after the rectification stage but I suppose more...
  3. gene

    Furman Elite-15 DMi and Elite-20 PFi Power Conditioners Review

    Some power conditioners that are transformer isolated are rated at less power than big power amps. The Furman is NOT a transformer isolated power conditioner so it shouldn't be a problem. The other reason is some amps have very large inrush currents due to the large capacitor banks. This...
  4. gene

    Yamaha Aventage CX-A5100 Pre/Pro vs RX-A3050 Atmos/DTS:X Receiver

    Or not do an EQ correction at all above the room transition frequency. ALL auto-EQ systems are dicey when trying to correct above bass frequencies since an omnidirectional mic does NOT approximate our hearing. I'd personally take a manual PEQ that goes down to 20Hz or lower for all channels...
  5. gene

    How to create a Signature?

    We made some more changes and upgrades today. Hopefully that makes your job easier. Let me know.
  6. gene

    What is Lexus thinking?

    The spindle grille looks really good on the IS 350F in Black as you can see a pic of mine below. I used to hate the grille but it has grown on me especially since the car drives incredibly well with a nice sporty edge while still being very plush and comfortable. As for Acura. The last really...
  7. gene

    Yamaha Aventage CX-A5100 Pre/Pro vs RX-A3050 Atmos/DTS:X Receiver

    For the demanding home theater enthusiast, Yamaha has introduced the Aventage CX-A5100 AV preamp processor. With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, this 64-bit powerhouse can seemingly do it all. With an array of speaker configuration options, you will be ready to support a full 11.2 or 7.2.4...
  8. gene

    XTZ Cinema 3X12 Subwoofer Review: Best Value in High Performance Subs?

    RBH is launching an SV version of their SX-1212P/R sub to be sold online at a significantly lower price so that should bridge the gap a bit. Regardless, the XTZ offering is really incredible at this price and the trial period is really unbelievable!
  9. gene

    XTZ Cinema 3X12 Subwoofer Review: Best Value in High Performance Subs?

    The XTZ Cinema Series 3X12 subwoofer is one of the most powerful subwoofers we’ve ever tested. As soon as I had a chance to really get into the nuts and bolts of the 3X12, I could tell this was a serious product from a highly capable speaker company. It proved to be unflappable no matter what...
  10. gene

    Axiom M100 v4 speakers

    The explanation is Audyssey is often unpredictable and results vary depending on how the system interacts with the speakers and room interface and where you measure the results. EQing above the room transition frequency (300Hz) is a tricky proposition. I didn't have optimal sub placement for...
  11. gene

    Axiom M100 v4 speakers

    No the graphs are correct. You can see the Audyssey and Audyssey with Dynamic EQ graphs are louder than the graph with no EQ. I never seen such a rise in level before with Audyssey either. You could clearly hear how much louder it was too. It was a disappointing result to say the least.
  12. gene

    Axiom M100 v4 speakers

    Do NOT set the impedance switch on your Denon to 4 ohms EVEN if you use 4 ohm speakers like the Axioms. Here is why: http://www.audioholics.com/audio-amplifier/impedance-selector-switch-1 Here are our test results on the Denon AVR-X5200W in the 8 ohm and 4 ohm setting to show you why the low...
  13. gene

    Wow. the spam that shows up here at night is incredible.

    We changed the registration process verification to a key capcha where a user has to physically move parts of an image to complete the image, it’s a bit annoying to be honest but at the same time it will help us understand if its human spammers or bots we are dealing with, If we continue to...
  14. gene

    Brick&Mortar vs Internet Direct: Where do you buy your Audio/Video Gear?

    Retail or Internet? Are you having a tough time deciding which is best for you? Both avenues for buying audio/video gear can be great experiences, and each has its distinct advantages (and disadvantages.) A veteran of the Retail Wars gives you his perspective, rife with confessions, anecdotes...
  15. gene

    Design of Subwoofers location in Media Room.

    In order of best, I'd suggest, Option 4, 5 and 1. Your room isn't 100% symmetrical so it will take some experimenting. Make sure you configure all of your subs to play a mono summed bass + LFE mix from your AV receiver and bass manage the rest of your speakers. If you can get mic and preamp...
  16. gene

    Wow. the spam that shows up here at night is incredible.

    yea ever since we moved to Xenforo, I notice we have more spammers. They almost always come out at night and usually from the Middle East. I'm not sure what the solution is but I will ping my web developer to look into this. Kudos to the mods for helping with this. You have my sincere thanks!
  17. gene

    Bookshelf vs Tower Speakers: Which Should I Get?

    So what's the problem? If you're happy with the sound, who cares what someone that reads Stereophile says? Sounds like you chose a high output midsized bookshelf that is blending well with your subs. Bravo!
  18. gene

    Bookshelf vs Tower Speakers: Which Should I Get?

    For those people, we included this statement: Note: This is NOT a biblical source. It's just a guideline for you to utilize or not.
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