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Please pardon my ignorance on the matter as I'm no amp designer, but why are differing boost curves that much better than a set of different HP filters? I mean, if you just boost the original signal, can't you shape it down to the desired boost level by switching between filters of different...

No offense, but that seems like a very bad way to get any kind of impression of audio equipment. Not only will it be limited by the mic they are using or the compression used to get it online (unless it's lossless), they will also be limited by the playback system you use. If the recording...

Well, based on Ed Mullen's wonderful review of the PB10-ISD (as close as SVS gets to "entry-level") and these two reviews of the Supercube 2 and Supercube 3 (click the Lab Results PDF link), the PB10-ISD embarrasses both of them in terms of extension and output...all for less money. Since then...

If you intend to use them at parties or drive them hard for long periods at a time, I'd definitely recommend a good set of pro audio speakers instead of home theater speakers. They're decidedly more rugged and you'd have much less risk of blowing them out. However, it sounds like they're...

Jason, Which part of Detroit? There are a few good audio stores in the 14 Mile & Woodward area (The Gramaphone and Audio/Video Solutions), but that's probably a bit of a drive for you. You might want to try using the dealer locator on some of the audio manufacturers' websites to find places...

Ed, I have to say, I'm a huge fan of your reviews, and they just keep getting better. Hrm...not to be a downer or anything, but it seems (from comparing the two excellent reviews that Ed has done for Secrets) that the SVS PB10-ISD pretty well sonically dominates this subwoofer for slightly...

Is this just today, or does it last all weekend or something? I could use a pair o' them...

Mine is shipping now. Yay!

Denon makes some pretty decent 2-channel receivers. You can get some of them cheap refurbed at eCost, too. If you do get the refurb, you can get an extended warranty as well. Marantz stuff from the 70s is quite good, and also has better headphone amplification than any other receiver you're...

On the lower end of things, if you're not a big basshead, you may want to try out the Rocket Tykes from AV123. $399 for a 5.1, but it only goes down to 80Hz. If you are a basshead, the Klipsh Promedia Ultras might be more to your liking. Yes, I know they're computer speakers, but the sub is...

Receiver Harman-Kardon AVR230 wwwDOTharmankardonDOTcom/specifications.asp?cat=REC&ser=&prod=AVR%20230&sType=S $549.00 MSRP $411.75 w/ discount Speakers Paradigm System 1 w/ PDR-10 wwwDOTparadigmDOTcom/Website/SiteParadigmProduct/ParadigmModels/SystemChoice/Atom_System.html $1,256 MSRP...

There really isn't a way to judge a speaker based solely on driver size. Generally, larger midbass drivers mean more low-frequency extension and a better roll-off, but it depends on the build quality of components used in the drivers, cabinet, and crossover. Thus, once again, the answer is...

Howdy folks. Here's the story: I'm trying to set up a decent stereo setup for my dorm room next year with a budget of $300-500, with some options for upgradeability later on. I was thinking of getting some Paradigm Atoms or Titans (if I can find them cheap used), but I am not quite sure as to...