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There are some factors to consider when using multiple or single subs. In general, two identicals placed in diferent points in a room, but not opposite each other, can generate a more uniform,if not more powerful, bass dispersion. Also, if you set the crossover point above 100 hz, the bass...

I recently discovered that not all DVD-As are encoded in 5.1, many are in 5.0, thus no LFE channel, evidenced by my subwoofer that has no activity.

After listening to the hi-res multi-channel tracks on a few of my DVD-As, I am almost tempted to exclaim I'd never go back to 2-ch CDs. But not so fast, I've likewise listened to the recent releases of the Sony DSD 1-bit encoded CDs and HDCD formats on CD and I must say, they max out the sonic...

The manual on my Mordaunt-Short MS914 speakers recommend listening with the grill off to eliminate diffraction on the grill's wood frame. Obviously, the speakers were voiced without the grill. Can't distinguish much when on or off. I have no particular preference. The speakers are all black...

Much of the work done to drive speakers are wasted in the form of heat. Heat from the voice coils of the drivers. And heat from the resistors, coils and capacitors in the dividing network. The more complex the dividing network, the less efficient overall. But why use comlex dividing networks...

Timbre matching is basically ensuring identical frequency response CURVES. Not just frequency response. Two speakers with the same frequency response of 40hz - 20khz +/- 3db may not sound the same because the curves are not identical. Because one could dip -3db at 2khz while the other might...

I tend to agree with this assessment. Some audiophiles I know actually have different speakers for different types of music.

Hmmm...could a poltergeist... :eek:

When daisy-chaining two subs or more, what goes into one sub goes is identical to what goes to the next and so forth. It is generally recommended to use identical subs when in a multi-sub or daisy-chained configuration. If not, then you would have to do some level matching which can be better...

The scant manual of the Acurus A250 and 200X3 I use to power a 5.1 set-up recommends a break-in period of about 250 hours to bring it to optimum performance. There may be some debate on whether power filter caps charge faster after repeated use, thereby improving transient response, or that...

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td> <font color='#000000'>He he &nbsp; Maybe if it does, i hope they come up with souped-up recorders so I can record multi-channel sources in analog.</font>

<font color='#000000'>I would consider anything that sonically and visually improves my set-up an upgrade. Here are some upgrading rationals I've come across: (1) Going from a 100 watt amp to a 200 watt amp is an upgrade. &nbsp; Going from a 100 watt am to a 150 watt amp is not. (2)...

<font color='#000000'>Just curious. &nbsp;I am about to buy my first DVD-Audio player not universal though) and it may not have internal bass management feature. &nbsp;All the speakjers are full-ranges but I would like to still use my sub for multi-channel audio. &nbsp;My preamp, however does...

<font color='#000000'>I recently bought an old Acurus 200x3. &nbsp;I noticed it doesn't have any standbye mode or protection relay. &nbsp;Likewise, I noticed it would take a good 8-12 seconds for the music to die down after I power it off, the softer the volume the longer. &nbsp; &nbsp;Kinds...

<font color='#000000'>Any users of this model out there. Would appreciate your comments. &nbsp;Am seriously considering this over any Pioneer universal player. &nbsp;Thanks.</font>

<font color='#000000'>Either digital or analog would be fine as long as the specs are up there. &nbsp;Some of the finest tuners were made in the 80s. &nbsp;I would go for a preowned FM only tuner. &nbsp;I think AM's noisy and bandwidth-limited response would be waste of your set-up's sonic...

<font color='#000000'>In most likelihood, this refers to the steepness of the frequency roll-off at that frequency. &nbsp;It means that you'd hear a 20Hz signal from your subwoofer 18 decibels quieter than an octave of frequency above it, say 40Hz. &nbsp; In short, relative to the frequencies...

<font color='#000000'>I've always wondered to what point and relevance does using a boutique exotic speaker cable of a few feet do when the last foot from the terminals to the drivers inside a speaker cabinet uses mere hardware variety cables?</font>

<font color='#000000'>Apart from possible timbre mismatch if they are from a different brand or series, you could encounter volume level disparities even if the sensitivities are identical. &nbsp;But you can always level adjust using the receiver's calibration set-up. I don't think your...

<font color='#000000'>Since your couch is smack against the back wall, try locating the surround monopoles on the sides but closer to the back wall angled to face you. &nbsp;Multi-channel DVD-As actually sound better for me with the rear speakers slightly located where I still can see them at my...