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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...

You got it backwards. Ill effects of lobing are more prevalent in an anechoic environment since sidewall reflects won't be present and thus influence the measurement. I would not compare a 3 way center to a MTM using 5.25" woofers. The good MTMs capable of more dynamic range utilize 6.5"...

A Final Note About China I just would like to say, I don't blame China for anything. I blame Corporate America and its power over our Government for always looking for a way to save a buck even if it means screwing its own citizens. There was a time when "made in USA" wasn't just a slogan, it...

China was barely a focus of this article until you singled it out. This article has already been widely read in the industry. I have heard nothing but good comments from numerous manufacturers, all of whom manufacturer product in China! CEDIA and even Electronic House have picked this article...

Let's tone the rhetoric and accusations down a bit please. It's not my intent to blast the Chinese government hence why I am a co-author of these article series. There are many factors that both you and Paul brought out. This site has no motive against Chinese b/c Paul has strong opinions on...

noone is arguing that placing an MTM horizontally can be a compromise. However I did an interesting in-room experiment taking an MTM vs a 2-way and orienting the MTM vertically vs horizontally on axis and up to 27 degress off axis as can be seen here. Yes the MTM measures better when oriented...

Agreed, but like anything, research can be poorly misapplied and/or abused to fit an agenda. That was my point.

MTM's aren't always a bad design, especially if the seats are withnin a reasonable listening field as I wrote in our counter article here. In fact, in some cases MTM's outperform W(T/M)W designs. Agreed on some points about cabinetry but still the best built cabinets tend to be made locally...

Samples are being shipped to myself and Josh for testing. I'm writing up a Preview article in the meantime.

Yamaha will be giving away an RX-A1010 AVENTAGE AV receiver on or about September 23, 2011. The more times you enter, the better your chances to WIN this feature-packed unit. Here’s your opportunity to upgrade to the ultimate home video and audio experience. Yamaha gives you multiple ways to...

I updated that section to: Was the crossover designed correctly? Did the manufacturer avoid extremely low impedance dips (under 3 ohms, especially at low frequencies) where amp power would be gobbled up needlessly? Did they make the mistake of running a midrange driver full-range which...

Only if you know what you're doing. Good drivers and components do NOT a good speaker make if poorly executed. yes, lets say you have a 3-way tower speaker. If the manufacturer doesn't employ a HPF on the midrange and lets it play fullrange and its in parallel with the bass drivers, the...

Thank you for bringing this up and its VERY true. We prefer reviewing products that are well built, sound and measure well in hopes the manufacturer will advertise. Nobody wants to needlessly trash a product. Its not good business for anyone involved and it also ensures we won't get future...

I'd like to get a peek inside this baby. Maybe at CEDIA.

It's very easy to train a listener to pick out their speakers in a blind test. This IMO severely limits the usefulness of such a test, especially when its an employee who is likely going to favor the companies products they work for. The problem with these tests is they often lead to false...

A Note About Measurements I highly recommend reading an article I wrote called: Audio Measurements: the Useful vs the Bogus This is particularly useful when looking at manufacturer and A/V review websites measurements of products.