Home Theater Reviews, HDTV, HDMI Receivers
Oct 30, 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.
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.
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 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.
Floorstanding and Tower Speaker Reviews - Audioholics
We reviewed the Focal Aria Evo X No.4 ($6k/pair) 3-way floorstanding speaker with dual 8" flax bass drivers, a 6.5" midrange, and 1” aluminum-magnesium tweeter to see if its performance matched its looks.
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.
Recent Audio Amplifier Reviews - Audioholics
NAD’s C 389 Integrated Amp Delivers Streaming and Dirac for Less. Jacob Green — July 25, 2022 00:30. NAD's new C 389 integrated amp offers much of the performance of the C 399 for 25% less money. The $1,500 amp delivers 130 watts of Hypex UcD power, and uses the same ESS Sabre DAC and a DIRAC path. Audio Amplifier Reviews Preview.
Polk Audio’s Reserve Series Speakers Overview - Audioholics
MSRP: $ 599/pair - R100 Bookshelf, $699/pair - R200 Bookshelf, $399 - R300 Center Channel, $549 - R350 Center Channel (slim), $599 -R400 Center Channel, $599 each - R500 Tower, $799 each - R600 Tower, $999 each - R700 Tower, $599/pair - R900 Height Module. First Impression: Gotta Have It! Polk Audio's new Reserve speaker series takes many of ...