Recent content by Rory Buszka

Actually, my suggestion would be to use Community Veris 6 speakers (6" two-way) for the satellite channels, and a Community Veris 212S subwoofer in front, below the screen to supply the lows. That would be a pro-level system that would be capable of some decent output, when properly powered. If...

Loud? Only if you don't know about the multitude of quiet cooling solutions that are now available. Take a look at SilentPCReview.com for the best of the best when it comes to silent computing -- that's where I've found the most comprehensive information about silencing the modern PC. The gist...

Hey, when a company produces something as great as that, they aren't under any obligation to deliver a low price as well. This sub looks like it's targeted at folks who would otherwise consider the Wilson Audio XS. TC Sounds is also showing a couple other subs that are more within reason, and...

It looks like word is finally starting to get around on the TC Sounds products. They've come out with the dB-500, which is an ultra bang for the buck 10" driver based on the same motor as the TC-1000, but with a stamped frame and coated paper/kevlar cone instead of the aluminum. At just $99, I...

If you're still on your search for a custom PC, there's a firm called EndPCNoise.com which builds custom machines, including two new ones designed by Mike Chin of SilentPCReview.com. They would be extremely quiet, and one of the two models is in a home theater PC case made by Antec. The other is...

If there's the slightest concern about any statements in the original post here being libelous in nature, simply change the wording to say "These are the names of the alleged scammers". This way, it's not legally considered a statement of fact, but the reputation of HTF as being a place for...

What about the new Def Tech ProCinema 800 system? They've received a design update, and now have passive radiators to extend their low end, somewhat like the Mythos series, and S&V liked them. The package includes a decent little sub as well. Of the three you listed, it seems like the only...

There's a good reason why eD, JL Audio, et. al. are rolling out the home subwoofers: the notoriously-competitive car audio market finally hit critical mass and is starting to falter. Expect to see lots of car audio companies close up shop for good. The eD enclosures look okay, if you don't...

And, of cour$e, it's a great article for those $&V advertisers who want to $ell more $ubwoofers.

What size are the main speakers that you are using this with? You may not be getting enough midbass "punch" from your main speakers and receiver, which makes you want to turn up your subwoofer until you hear the distortion products (which live in the midbass range). Effectively, you run the...

Look at the crossover of the speaker instead. See if there is any damage in there. This sounds like you have a low impedance return path somewhere. Test the crossover components with a volt-meter, as well as the woofer, midrange, and tweeter themselves. Look around for contacts that might be...

The sub can only "drown out" the main speakers if they are both operating in the same frequency range. During calibration, you set the subwoofer's crossover to pick up where the main speakers leave off.

This is probably not going to happen to your satisfaction in your particular budget range. For $70 on Newegg, you can get the Altec Lansing VS4221, which has been fairly decent when I've heard them at the Best Buy store near my house. These are probably your best bet, or at least they probably...

I think that as a company, Bose is out to accomplish more with their product line than just "good sound". A lot of their development effort is spent on designing products that are user-friendly, and address other concerns that audiophiles seldom think about, such as package size and setup...

You can get a Technical Pro A/V receiver with "mood light." :rolleyes