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Key Kevin, Too bad we don't live a bit closer, I'd ask you to come over and look at my room and readings. Maybe you'd have better insight than me. I looked at the TrueRTA response (1/24th octave, and it seemed to be more stable. I see some corresponding data between the MLS and the RTA...

No takers for some answers ETF experts? I just got TrueRTA so I am going to try to compare the results I am getting.

I have been trying to get ETF to return fairly consistent reading for the sub in my living room. I notice when I take two consecutive readings, there can be as much as 6-10 dB change in some of the peaks and dips when FFTing into frequency vs dB. 1. Can the MLS in ETF give better results...

I find it interesting to hear your experiences with Q sound. I personally found it rather muddy and a poor replacement for 5.1 even when one is in the sweet spot. Although I do hear the sound trying to look like it comes from the sides too, but it sounded more like smeared paint from front to...

I hate to say this Taylor, but you really have not achieved any credibility on this board. And the initial benefit of the doubt most people here like to give is probably also gone. I am a born Canadian, and have to say that companies with the practices of Nuance really don't do anything good...

Would I have any issues if I used the ART Tube MP OPL? It looks like a pretty nice preamp for cheap? Also, given that the ECM8000 has a -37dBV/Pa level will this need to be set very precisely in order for ETF to return good results? Thanks John for the suggestion.. I'll look into that one...

Edward, Thanks for the idea. Is that a one channel preamp? What are you using now if not ETF? J

I was wondering if some of you using ETF could suggest a low cost preamp (less that $100 hopefully) that I could use with the Behringer ECM8000 semi-reference mic. I already have the mic which I use with my DEQ2496 so I don't want to upgrade that right now. I have seen the ART Tube MP OPL...

The problem is not (just) the input signal, it's the microphone. With volume that high it will not be able to return correct results since it's being overdriven. But you are right, your EQ curve will look slightly different at higher volumes, however you would need a dynamic parametric eq to...

Hi Mary, I decided to plot your graphs on excel out just to take a quick look. I wish that you could have posted data checking at each integer Hz 20-120 since its hard to tell what some of these dips may be. It could be a room mode which you might be able to ascertain or perhaps even confirm...

Hi Mary, Were you planning on using some sort of active EQing or just room treatment and poistioning changes? J

Well you do raise an interesting point that I didn't think of. I was only looking at the DVD player. I think you will have to do a bit more research as far as the TV is concerned if there is an internal upscaling time mismatch too although I would think that this would already be factored in by...

I'll throw in my 2c because I don't know if you are using progressive scan for your video. If I understand your question correctly you are speaking about the delay for lip sync when watching a movie. As I understand it, certain progressive scan players sometimes have problems decoding the video...

Chu, I can't seem to find their forum section. Do you have a link for it? I'd like to read some of the feedback the people had on the witch oil. James

Although lately I have become a rather cynical Secrets reader due to their pushing all sorts of interconnections and gizmos that "improve" sound I think today they may have taken a small but measured step towards redeeming themselves and getting honest. The expensive Nordost powercable cannot...

Chu, Your clarity and sound mind always cuts to the heart of the matter. Great reasoning. James

Maybe we should see a Secrets review of this one too... For close to $500, it's well worth it compared to those $$$ power cables! :p) J

"My intention is to write Secrets and tell them of my great displeasure with their having featured this article and to urge them to cease their association with that hack writer. I shall also tell them that I will make it a point to contact their advertisers and tell them that they cheapen their...

Hahaha... I have to say Chu.. if Intel, AMD, and IBM don't think "directional copper" will make their chips run cleaner, faster, using less energy etc. I can't bring myself to either. I live in a KB Home here in Cali. I know for a fact that they use the cheapest possible products in their walls...

Not to be inflamatory, but I don't know how to trust Secrets anymore after the kind of review they just did on the Nordost Vishnu and Valhalla power cables. Of course they are doing more and more of these kind of reviews, but this one is over the top in my book. And they didn't even bench...

So, to all you musicians out there. Did you instrument of choice affect which speaker you chose to buy? James

So, to all you musicians out there. Did you instrument of choice affect which speaker you chose to buy? James

Kevin, I thought about doing the firmware upgrade, but I've fried a few devices before and decided it was not worth the risk of having to send it back for weeks just to have them fix it. Even if there is a filter I'm not sure if one could set it for under 20Hz since the software and graphs...

Hey Kevin, I posted a personal review a while back... maybe it can help/ http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=190134 James

This is my feeling. Moving from 110 to 120 watts I'd like to see the current draw rise by that same percentage. Yes perhaps the power supply is more efficient or there is less loss somewhere in the chain, but then this should be stated instead of a power increase. I love Denon products but...

This is my feeling. Moving from 110 to 120 watts I'd like to see the current draw rise by that same percentage. Yes perhaps the power supply is more efficient or there is less loss somewhere in the chain, but then this should be stated instead of a power increase. I love Denon products but...

Ever since the 3805 came out I have really wondered if that 10 extra watts were really there or not. I know it would be hard to hear, but did Denon REALLY beef up the power supply? Any thoughts? JamesDB

Yea, I have to say retailers that don't allow their product to be sold on the internet normally tick me off. But its a difficult call. I don't like to see a product I just bought hit gutter prices super fast due to internet resale, yet I can't stand those MSRP prices that manufacturers make...

Well passed by Home Depot today and picked up my 50 ft RCA 14 gauge cable. Review Hooking them up resulted in tuneful bass, notably good highs and a quite lifelike projection with a robust presentation that flattered the sonics. They possessed a transparency without any hint of glaze in...

Darren, ChrisArmour and ChristHeflen Why would you not buy those brands?