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  1. gene

    How to get rid of Transparent Cable

    Tell them you recently compared them to the Audioholics GLOB and the latter was superior. The Transparent cable simply didn't sound chocolatey enough. Best case scenario is it's not beneficial. Worst case scenario is it is acting like a tone control. You don't want to stick passive RLC...
  2. gene

    Home Theater Basics 101

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  3. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    Not sure about a conspiracy but I remember reading the literature on Audyssey boldly stating it would do room correction down to 20Hz - the first auto EQ we've ever seen that made this statement. When I tested the 5805, it didn't do anything below 100Hz at all. Later a fix was issued b/c of...
  4. gene

    Axiom Audio Epic 80...not too great for stereo.

    The problem is likely poor setup. Step 1: Turn off all Auto EQ's and bypass all tone controls and GEQ's Step 2: Follow our guidelines for subwoofer placement Step 3: Set all speakers to small and adjust xover to 80Hz Step 4: Calibrate levels via internal test tones and bump sub level up...
  5. gene

    Pre/pro vs. pre and pro

    Most mid priced receivers will serve as a pre/pro better (ie better processing, video switching, etc) than dedicated pre/pros costing upwards of $3k. You may look into using a $1500 receiver as a pre/pro and buying an external 2 or 5 channel amp for the other channels (if the extra power is...
  6. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    Why not just use the internal amps of the 4306 and apply bass management to your B&Ws? The 805's aren't a particularly power hungry speaker and really can't handle gobs of power without suffering compression and distortion. The 4306 should be robust enough to power your speakers. Save...
  7. gene

    Denon 5805 - Scam?

    Personally, I wouldn't mess around saving a couple of bucks on a $6k receiver like a 5805. A piece like that should be bought from an authorized dealer whom can support the product for you since it isn't very easy to set up.
  8. gene

    Impact Acoustics Meteora Speaker Cable Review

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  9. gene

    Klipsch THX Ultra2 Loudspeaker System Review

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  10. gene

    Yamaha RX-Z9 and 4ohm speakers?

    Yes the Z9 will handle those speakers just fine. It has one of the most robust amp and power supply designs as far as receivers go. Make sure you leave the impedance switch set to 8 ohms or more to preserve dynamic range and reduce risking the chance of clipping at high power levels. Also...
  11. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    The same advantages for having your receiver decode DD/DTS. You know rely on the usually superior DAC's, analog output stages, Bass Management / Time Delay, etc of the receiver as opposed to the DVD player. You also have a single digital connection instead of 6 or 8 analog ones. Congrats...
  12. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    Guys/Gals; To be honest, I don't think anyone has a clear answer yet. I don't believe we will see true DTS HD/ DD Plus, Master quality uncompressed audio until HDMI ver. 1.3 hardware is out. So far no manufacturer I am aware of is even shipping ver 1.2. Worst case you can use the...
  13. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    Sure if you want to rely on the dismal bass management, time delay, etc of most DVD players. Personally, I would rather have the processor do all of the decoding and processing. It is also still unclear if HDMI Licensing Authority will allow true uncompressed high res audio to pass thru...
  14. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    In order to process new formats such as DTS-HD and Dobly TruHD, you need a processor compliant to HDMI 1.3 :rolleyes: So far none exist.
  15. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    That is probably b/c I am currently using an RX-V2600 as a pre/pro in one of my reference systems and Clint heard me raving about it and made mention of it in his review. I am quite confident the 4306 would serve equally well as a pre/pro function, especially since Denon has done some of the...
  16. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    These are both great receivers and you will most likely be splitting hairs regarding sonic differences if neither of them are pushed beyond their limits. The Denon is a little more capable of driving diffiicult loads and delivering higher power output which is something to consider if you have...
  17. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    If you are happy with the SQ of your Harman receiver, why not just leave well enough alone and spend $2-300 on a manual PEQ with an RTA, get a mic and tweak till your heart is content. If you are looking for a single push button solution to solve all of your problems, it isn't going to happen...
  18. gene

    REVIEW: Denon AVR-4306 Receiver with HDMI

    So far Audyssey has been unable to prove their effictiveness in bass correction below 100Hz to our satisfaction. The problem with FIR filter implementation at low frequencies is dealing with long latency issues which can be in the order of 100's of milliseconds and is clearly audible. Massive...
  19. gene

    Genesis Reunion

    I am quite confident if a reunion tour does happen, Chester will be there as always. I don't think Peter will make it though. Thus I think we will see another Second's Out lineup which would be just fine by me. I have a hard time believing Phil would do a full version of Suppers Ready ever...
  20. gene

    DVI Gear Integrated 1080p Fiber Optic HDMI Cable

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