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If anyone seriously want's this logo to print, email me at: gds@audioholics.com and I will email you the EPS file just as long as you don't slap an Extreme logo on your Bose Acoustimas though :rolleyes:

The User Bass Pedestal was a direct result of the article review addendum I did on the S-520s: Usher S-520 Review Addendum Kudos to them for taking negative feedback and actually addressing it to come up with a cool product like this. I'd be curious to hear everyone's opinions as to how the...

I believe the DSP is very limited on these subs. It's just an adjustable Q filter which you can use in conjunction with auto correction systems prior to running auto setup as I suggest in the following article: Home Theater Multiple Subwoofer Setup Guide

By using the Bass Management of your A/V receiver in conjunction with the LPF of the subwoofer, you are in a sense cascading crossovers. If they happen to share the same -3dB point, this can lead to excessive attenuation at or below the crossover frequency and/or cause phase issues at the...

Audioholics Room Size Recommendation Article Updated Guys; I updated the Audioholics Room Size article with our new "Small", "Medium", "Large" and "Extreme" Bassaholic logos. We will soon be publishing results from our first rounds of tests. Stay tuned....

The added "I" at the end of the model# :D

HSU subs are a better value than Axiom subs IMO. If you already have an HSU sub it makes sense to purchase another identical HSU sub and orient them as we recommend in our tech articles for better bass distribution in your room. If you already have Axiom surrounds and the wife likes the look...

I am well aware of the Harman test procedure and what its purpose is for. They even invited me out there to run through their tests which I plan on doing one of these days. They don't abuse the results of their testing or declare they make speakers that can't be beat regardless of price. I...

You can't change the laws of physics. If Sub A has a bigger driver and cabinet than Sub B, its a good bet Sub A will have more output and extension with all other things being equal. Emotiva is NOT about offering MAX SPL with their subs. Instead they give you competently good performance on...

I don't need a blind test to determine good vs bad sound just like I don't need a blind test to determine a good or bad tasting piece of steak or a slow vs fast car. Blind tests are useful for fleshing out small differences of sound or other stimuli but their importance tends to be a bit...

No, in fact a sealed sub is the easiest thing to measure b/c you can literally do a nearfield measurement and get its exact frequency response but the SPL levels of course will be off. Either the sub was compressing or his mic preamp was compressing. No idea without testing one myself...

I stand corrected. However there are no Max SPL vs frequency tests or THD tests done in this review. Any sub can measure well at low output levels. The proof is in how they behave or misbehave when driven to their output extremes.

That's an unfortunate viewpoint but its pretty aligned with how the masses in our country view science these days. NASA spending is a pimple compared to how much we spend on "Defense" spending. What we get from NASA in return is invaluable (think of your cell phone for example). If I were a...

Just b/c Axiom is over sensitive to positive press, doesn't take away the fact that they offer good product and services to their customers. They offer a very generous trial period for their products so if you don't like them its relatively painless to send them back at little to no out of...

Let's clear up a few facts here: 1. I am not Axiom bashing. I have always pointed out flaws in their products just like I have with any other manufacturer. In fact my A-1400 review showed that their amp was unstable and even caught fire. I still liked the product and hoped they would fix...

They didn't sound "bad" but not as good as I expected given all the Harman theory. Seems like their theory is best applied to JBL pro and Revel however. The E5ci center is certainly not the pinnacle of center channel design nor does EMP claim it to be. Yes you do need to test and measure...

To date, the Denon AVP processor has the best analog preamp and DAC section we've ever measured regardless of price. I have had an AVP in my rack for 3 years and never had any issues with its operation. Denon customer support leaves much to be desired at times but simply bashing all of their...

Uggg, I heard that entire JBL setup at EHX 2 years ago. I was not impressed. The treble was hot and the speakers sounded quite lifeless. But, if you look at the quality of the drivers used in that product, its no surprise. I used to be a big fan of JBL consumer but luckily their pro line is...

What is happening here is a lot of theory some valid and some missaplied is being spewed here with little to no real world experience. I enjoy theory but it has to be proven in the real world. I've measured and reviewed 100s of speakers and center channels. I've heard great and bad designs...

I wonder how much design experience you have with loudspeakers to make such blanket statements? I've actually consulted with many loudspeaker engineers including Dr. Toole on this very subject. Companies continue to make MTM's b/c they can sound quite good if properly designed. A very robust...