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weight is only 1 indicator that should be observed regarding build quality and parts usage. Its best to know the true KVA rating of the transformer, the size of the power caps and the type of output devices used for the amp. The Emo XPA-2 is able to double power with halving load impedance...

The electrolytic caps are typically the only thing that degrade with age. You should get a good 15-20 years out of them before having to replace them. The more you use them, the longer they will last. Amp technology from 10 years ago was very good so a linear a/b of 10 years ago will be...

Actually it really offers no protection for the receiver. All it does is allow it to clip sooner so when UL tests heat dissipation at 1% the receiver will reach 1% at a lower power level and pass their test. The switch is only there for that purpose. It should NEVER be used for normal...

wow lots of questions here. here are some answers: 1. the video bug is NOT heat related. I have working firmware that fixes this. Yamaha claims they will release it mid March. Quality testing is delaying its release. 2. I too am finding the web control center feature is a bit slow and...

you're right! I flipped them when I had both windows open. 507 – 19.4lbs 506 – 21.56lbs PS. Back when I reviewed the Yamaha RX-V659 I stated it had a class leading power amp section at its price. By today's standard that receiver companies are setting at this level of product, it...

I could honestly care less on how the AH store sales do with respect to the editorial side of the website. Those are two separately run businesses. I run the editorial site and others run the store and thats how it will always be. If it were my money and I cared about audio quality first...

When comparing receivers with the same amplifier topology, weight is a very good indicator of power output. I can assure you some of the older models in my comparison had better capability of driving 4 ohm loads than some of the models you mentioned. As much as I like the amps of the RX-Z7...

it sells more speakers :) Its a height channel much like Yamaha's been doing for the last 20 years. Dolby finally caught up :)

I've often raised that argument with my wife but she wasn't too keen on that. Dual subs was a much easier sell :D

I believe the kevlar patent by DuPont prohibits speaker companies from using kevlar in their drivers. I think they all switched to fiberglass now. I also agree that kevlar is really not an ideal material for a driver. Although its strong, its too flexible which is something you don't want in...

I'm sure my wife would love to cook for everyone ;)

given the choices you listed in your post, I'd lean toward either the Parasound or Anthem. Those are nice amps but a bit pricey. You can also do very well with a new Emotiva XPA-2 to power your front channels and use your receiver to power the rest.

using identical subs is usually easier to integrate. That being said, I run 2 velodyne DD15s and 2 RBH T30 subs in my main theater room which are drastically different subs. The reason why I got it to work very well is b/c the Velos allow me to change the slope of their low frequency roll off...

All; Using Google Sketch, here is a concept drawing of the Family room and where I located the subwoofers. I also updated the article with this image. Thanks for the suggestion.

this is a Consumer Excellence Award not our Product of the Year award. I believe you are looking for this: http://www.audioholics.com/buying-guides/product-awards-and-gift-guides/audioholics-2008-product-awards Product of Year is based on stuff we actually did a formal review of...

We appreciate your opinion but I trust David's recommendation of this product since I've thrown all the major well designed subs from the likes of JL, Velodyne, HSU and Sunfire at him in the past. His measurements may be a bit off and are too smoothed to really get a good picture of what is...

Um they certainly weren't the first or last online subwoofer company to do this:rolleyes:

I wouldn't be too sure of that. Both are excellent systems and with the newly redesigned tweet of the Aperion, it appears they addressed my complaints on the tower I reviewed a # of years ago. Good stuff!

Guys; I placed a link to Multi Subwoofer Connection Guide in my article that gives you possible layout scenarios for optimal sub placement. I also discuss how to connect them and set them up properly. The problem with generic placement suggestions is they typically only work in...

Sorry Nick but I lost my license for Visio and couldn't do a room sketch. Basically sub 1 was placed towards the front left corner behind the "mother-in-law" couch. Sub 2 was placed almost diagonally across from it towards the back right of the room which opens into the kitchen...