Home Theater Reviews, HDTV, HDMI Receivers
Oct 28, 2024 — New Marantz Model M1 & M4 Multi‑Room Audiophile Streaming Amplifiers! Jacob Green — September 17, 2024 00:00. The Marantz Model M1 ($1,000) is a compact streaming amp in a Sonos/Bluesound form-factor while the Model M4 ($3,500) is a four-zone distributed audio amp to deliver audiophile grade whole home audio. AV News.
Floorstanding and Tower Speaker Reviews - Audioholics
Arendal Sound’s New Flagship 1528 Series Is Finally Here! Arendal Sound’s 1528 series is their top performing 3-way loudspeaker line with advanced technologies. The 1528 Tower 8 (MSRP: $9,500/pair) weighs 174lbs/ea and delivers class leading fidelity. by Jacob Green — October 01, 2024 09:00 in Floorstanding Speaker Reviews.
Building a Do-It-Yourself Loudspeaker Design - Audioholics
Jul 2, 2013 — It is possible to get pretty deep bass out of a smaller cabinet but the efficiency and total acoustic power are typically much lower. For this sample project, we will set a reasonable design goal of +/- 3dB from 35-20kHz with the ability to generate a minimum of 100dB SPL at 1 meter with an impedance minimum of 4 ohms.
AV Product Reviews: Speakers, Amplifiers, Receivers - Audioholics
Sony BRAVIA 8 & 9 4K HDR Laser Projectors With XR Processor. Jacob Green — September 10, 2024 00:30. The new Sony BRAVIA HDR Laser Projector 8 ($16K) & 9 ($32K) are designed to bring a professional-grade cinematic experience into the home. They are the first to use Sony’s new XR Processor. AV Receiver Reviews Preview.
The Decibel (dB) Scale & Audio Rules 101 - Audioholics
Dec 31, 2012 — The Decibel (dB) Scale & Audio Rules 101. For those looking to gain a deeper understanding of how audio works, whether to make better-informed decisions or simply for the sake of curiosity, it's useful to lay down some ground rules that govern how audio systems behave relating to loudness and the decibel. One of the most important concepts in ...
AV Processor and Preamp Reviews - Audioholics
Anthem AVM 90 15.4CH Preamp Processor Review. Theo Nicolakis — February 12, 2024 00:00. The AVM 90 8K is the first worthy successor to Anthem's D2v. Objectively and subjectively it's Anthem’s best-sounding preamp processor—EVER. Possibly the apex predator of 15.4CH pre-pros under $8,000.
Building A DIY Sealed Subwoofer - Audioholics
Jun 24, 2016 — On the down side, without a port to augment system output, you need a meatier driver to achieve solid deep bass. There are three basic components needed to build a sealed subwoofer: the driver, the enclosure, and an amplifier. Building a successful subwoofer requires some design work in terms of matching the driver to the enclosure, and ...
Dolby Atmos Best Speaker Setup Practices In the Home
According to Dolby, there’s some wiggle room there, and anything from 30 to 55 degrees is acceptable. Gene recommends sticking to the smaller end of that range, placing the front Atmos speakers 25 to 35 degrees forward from the main listening position, and the rear ones 25 to 35 degrees behind.
AV Receiver Set Up Guide: Setting Crossover, Distance
First, set up your SPL meter. If your SPL meter offers speed, compensation, or range adjustment, use these settings: slow, c-weighted, and a range that encompasses 75dB. Set the tip of the microphone at the point between where your ears would be if you were sitting in the center seat. Aim it up towards your ceiling.
Basic Home Theater AV Set Up Guide - Hooking It All Up
First, set your TV picture to "movie" or "cinema" mode. If it has a "THX" mode, use that. For daytime viewing, you may want to go with one of the other modes, but at night, be sure to reconfigure so you get closer to accurate color. The easiest and cheapest way get your TV looking good is to use a test disc.