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  1. gene

    Denon AVR-X5200W and AVR-X4100W AV Receiver Preview

    Independently EQing each sub is usually the WRONG approach. You get far better and more predictable results if you: 1. properly locate each sub in the room as best as possible 2. properly set level and delay of each sub independently 3. choose the right crossover point (80Hz is a great starting...
  2. gene

    Dolby Atmos For Home Theater Explained

    It's hard to stay impartial when you look at how ridiculous this is :)
  3. gene

    Dolby Atmos For Home Theater Explained

    With almost 6ft tall speakers you already have "height' built in by the enormous vertical soundstage and lack of dynamic compression. No need for a 3" whizzer cone firing up towards Cybertron ;) though if you really want it, I'm sure Shane can throw a 6.5" Beryllium Phase-plug driver in a box...
  4. gene

    Dolby Atmos For Home Theater Explained

    WOW! $500/pr for a Def Tech Atmos module featuring a single 3" driver :eek: A60 | Definitive Technology®
  5. gene

    Dolby Atmos For Home Theater Explained

    Would also be nice if the home version of Atmos truly did speaker mapping as what was being claimed. Right now it appears you MUST use the exact speaker placements Dolby is recommending to take advantage of Atmos. If your running just a standard 5.1 or 7.1 speaker configuration today and do...
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    Dolby Atmos For Home Theater Explained

    yes and with similar bandwidth and dynamic capabilities. :cool:
  7. gene

    Dolby Atmos For Home Theater Explained

    The magic DSP processing of Atmos that Dolby has yet to publicly disclose somehow makes this speaker a "preferred" solution over a discrete ceiling mounted option. :rolleyes:
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    Dolby Atmos For Home Theater Explained

    Onkyo Atmos Speaker solution
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    Dolby Atmos For Home Theater Explained

    Guys; We made some updates to our Atmos article based on the Dolby Atmos marketing literature posted at AVS Forum. So please have a second pass at the editorial now. Dolby Atmos For Home Theater Explained with Video Interview | Audioholics Notice the proposed Atmos speaker diagram attached...
  10. gene

    Analog (Vinyl) vs Digital Audio (CD, FLAC) Listening Event Comparison

    Watch the video again. Just b/c the CD format is technically superior to Vinyl doesn't mean that the media is being used to its full potential to take advantage of its superiority. Just b/c we can measure something (small differences in cables) doesn't mean we can declare audibility either...
  11. gene

    Analog (Vinyl) vs Digital Audio (CD, FLAC) Listening Event Comparison

    We just uploaded a Youtube Debate on this topic to support the article. I hope you enjoy. http://youtu.be/hh-23EUP-s8
  12. gene

    Yamaha RX-V577 Networking A/V Receiver Review

    UPDATE to the Review: It’s important to note that even though this unit says it supports UHD/4K pass-through, there’s was caveat during the time of writing this review at least. Our review sample of the RX-V577 could only pass UHD signals at a maximum of 30fps (frames per second)...
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    Why does Gene say 3D is a failed tech?

    Yep it is horrible. My parents have it enabled on their TV and they won't let me turn it off. Its painful to watch when I visit so most of the time I have them visit us instead ;)
  14. gene

    Steerable Dolby Atmos Enabled Speaker Proposal

    All very valid points of concern. There are some folks on AVS Forum that have heard the demo and liked it but I suspect they liked the ambient effects the atmos speakers were providing since I too share your sentiment that they will provide questionable accuracy for directionality and even then...
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    "Review" article titles

    Unfortunately I'm the only person at Audioholics with the proper gear and know-how to measure amplifier performance. I reserve doing that for products that are interesting to measure. As you stated, measuring a $500 receiver has little value but getting a flagship product or monobloc amp is...
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    Why does Gene say 3D is a failed tech?

    I say it b/c 4-5 years ago 3D was the BUZZ word all over the industry and especially at the tradeshows. Now you barely hear about it and most people don't even use the feature when they have it. You see less and less Display manufacturers promoting it now as they are all going for 4k. Let's...
  17. gene

    RBH Sound SX-1212P/R Subwoofer Review

    You may have those gains at certain frequencies depending on location measured. You won't get those gains at all frequencies however like you would if all of the subs were in exact same location.
  18. gene

    RBH Sound SX-1212P/R Subwoofer Review

    You should read the Harman papers on this very topic as well as the articles I've written. You don't get the kind of gains you think you do if the subs aren't colocated. The advantage of non-colocated multi-subs is for smoothing bass response not for gaining sheer output. In fact 4 midwall...
  19. gene

    The Anderson Ponty Band: Yes Meets Jean-Luc Ponty

    I was on the Cruise to the Edge and had to endure Chris Squire's ego driven bass cranked to vol 11. It was quite painful especially when he guest appeared with Steve Hackett and totally ruined a Jimmy Hendrix song. The guy knows no limits to his ego. I hate to say it but Yes is better off...
  20. gene

    RBH Sound SX-1212P/R Subwoofer Review

    A Note about Amplifier Price Guys seeing the BIG difference in price between powered and non-powered versions of this sub, I asked RBH for the scoop on this. Here is what they said: <!--[if gte mso 9]><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <![endif]-->
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