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Objective Loudspeaker Measurements to Predict Subjective Preferences? Objective Loudspeaker Measurements to Predict Subjective Preferences? Accurately measuring loudspeaker performance is a universal problem among most loudspeaker manufacturers and review publications. Dr. Floyd Toole discusses the science of measuring loudspeakers.
Early Reflections in Home Theater Rooms: Beneficial or Detrimental? Early Reflections in Home Theater Rooms: Beneficial or Detrimental? Are early reflections in small rooms beneficial to the sound quality of what we hear in our home theater speaker systems or are they a detriment? This article and YouTube video addresses answers that.
Can Good Amplifier Design Mitigate Sonic Differences Between Cables? Can Good Amplifier Design Mitigate Sonic Differences Between Cables? Designing an amplifier to be too stable and protected to prevent damage or fire during misuse or short circuiting will result in sound degradation. Is this true or yet another audio myth we uncovered?
Headphones: Comparision Buying Guide Headphones: Comparision Buying Guide Headphone Buying Guide: If you're confused by the various styles of headphones/earphones, read this comparison guide. We identify and compare relative strengths and weaknesses of each headphone type.
FAQ: DIY Speaker Kits, Dolby Atmos Placement Tips and Wi-Fi Help FAQ: DIY Speaker Kits, Dolby Atmos Placement Tips and Wi-Fi Help This week we answer questions from our YouTube Channel on DIY speaker kits vs finished products, Wi-Fi network stability issues, Dolby Atmos speaker placement and subwoofer purchasing decisions.
FAQ: Converting a Room to a Home Theater FAQ: Converting a Room to a Home Theater This FAQ discusses converting a regular room into a theater room covering such topics as: running dedicated 20A lines for amps and subs, passing cables through walls and passive treatments for bass.
How to Make Your Own DIY Speaker Cables How to Make Your Own DIY Speaker Cables This article explains how to make your own DIY speaker cables to save money and create the exact cables for your needs. From low resistance zip cord to braided audio cables, make them for less.
MP3 vs CD vs 24 bit High Resolution Audio Demo Results MP3 vs CD vs 24 bit High Resolution Audio Demo Results AXPONA 2015: Legacy Audio demoed various playback resolution levels from MP3 to 192kHz/24Bit of source material provided by Sonos Luminous on a high quality system. The results may surprise you.
FAQ: DTS:X Blu-ray Compatibility, Ported and Stacking Speakers FAQ: DTS:X Blu-ray Compatibility, Ported and Stacking Speakers In this FAQ, we answer questions about DTS:X Blu-ray compatibility, front vs rear ported speakers and the issues of speaker stacking and whether or not it should be done.
DTS:X Surround Format Overview and First Listen DTS:X Surround Format Overview and First Listen DTS:X is a new object based audio format that claims to work with almost any speaker setup. We were at DTS for the unveiling to learn how it will work for cinema, home theater, and headphones.