The Poor Audiophile

[...] trade-offs. The subs listed here in the $1,000 and under category will typically be great for home theater, but will leave the serious audiophile somewhat disappointed. If you're a picky audiophile, [...]

[...] or integrated amplifiers somewhere in the $150-$350 range.  If the Primes will be part of a home theater setup, then you may see them paired with receivers getting into the $350 up to the $700 or so [...]

[...] the introduction of its revolutionary new 44-DA Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker module for home theater use. Dolby Atmos is a new technology developed by Dolby Laboratories that adds an [...]

[...] BestBuy) from the perspective of layout and customer experience with audio.  With audio and home theater dealers declining and the larger, specialty chains (like Tweeter) now a faded memory, the only [...]

[...] and my review set arrived on Tuesday of this week. My review setup consists of the SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers ($499.98/pair) and an SVS SB-2000 subwoofer ($699.99) for a 2.1 configuration.  The SB- [...]

[...] out there, then you owe it to yourself to give the NHT Classic Threes an audition. SVS Prime Bookshelf Speakers ($499.99/pair black ash finish and $599.99/pair in High-Grade Piano Black Finish) SVS [...]

[...] preamp and a pair of Revel Ultima2 Salons.  I also played the XPA-1Ls with the SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers ($599/pair, review forthcoming) for a more limited time period.  For music [...]

[...] readers will appreciate these efforts. Setup and Associated Equipment. I set up the SVS Prime Bookshelf speakers in my main listening room about 14’ from my primary listening position with a slight [...]

[...] brands.  However, flowery language aside, I was pretty impressed by the raw power this integrated amplifier from Nu Vista delivers. If you're in the market for an integrated amplifier with some [...]

[...] theater, multichannel surround setup. Assuming such a two-channel setup, I'd recommend an integrated amplifier over a multichannel receiver.  An integrated amplifier is another name for a two-channel [...]

[...] to do an extended listening session with a pair of Dynaudio monitors driven by an integrated amplifier. There was so much to like about the presentation of those Dynaudio speakers that I've [...]

[...] Emotiva Mini-X 100a stereo flex amplifier (50wpc, $219).  I used the Emotiva as an Integrated amplifier in this setup.  When connected to the Emotiva Mini-X, I played the Prime [...]

[...] . Soc. Vol. 51, issue 9, pp. 806-825, September 2003. Download for free here, courtesy of Harman International. Bech, Soren, “Selection and Training of Subjective for Listening Tests on Sound- [...]

[...] .  Brent enlisted the help of Allan Devantier, manager of acoustic research at Harman International and a colleague of Dr. Sean Olive, whose research I've quoted in other articles.    The [...]

[...] their newest monobolock amplifier, the № 536.  Mark Levinson is a devision of Harman International. When released in the Fall of 2015, the № 536 is slated to deliver 400 Watts into 8 [...]

[...] ;what's the big deal all about?" I wanted to highlight this 22 minute video done by Harman International called, Distortion of Sound.  I've spoken about Harman and Harman's ground-breaking [...]

[...] Subwoofer. At this past week's Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, affectionately known as RMAF in audiophile circles, SVS launched their new Prime Series Speaker Family.  The Prime Series speakers consist of [...]

[...] 's dream.  Class A amplification with lots of headroom has always commanded a premium in audiophile circles.  Audiophile-grade amplifiers pumping out 200 or more watts/channel have typically cost [...]

[...] ($949/pair) Wharfdale Diamond 10.5 Tower Speakers Wharfdale is a brand well-known in audiophile circles.  Their Diamond 10.5 tower speakers are an exceptional achievement.  You get a three-way [...]

[...] cables out there.  Does it make a difference? The single, most hotly debated item in audiophile circles is cables.  The nay-sayers will tell you that exotic cables are nothing but snake oil.   [...]