home audio

Hey all - I'm an experienced electronic tech who is new to the site. I am attempting to repair a friend's SX-626. The right channel is working, the left channel is not. I have traced the problem to the main output board, and am inputting a 2kHz 400mV audio signal through the AUX input, and...

Hello fellow akers, I have a theory that I'm curious about it being correct, I just upgraded to the 4k realm of video consumption by purchasing a LG Nano cell series 85 4k TV. I use my HT system for 2 channel listening for music, and 5.1 for theatre. In my chain is a Yamaha RXV3800(as a...

Hello fellow akers, I have a theory that I'm curious about it being correct, I just upgraded to the 4k realm of video consumption by purchasing a LG Nano cell series 85 4k TV. I use my HT system for 2 channel listening for music, and 5.1 for theatre. In my chain is a Yamaha RXV3800(as a...

When did Yamaha start to produce the MX-A5000? Is the Yamaha MX-A5000 still in production?

This one, in fact. I'll dredge it back up from the doldrums where it is sure to descend, when I begin to start to commence. The candidates: Polk RTiA3 (cherry, brand spanking, so will need breaking in) ELAC B6 Debut (yeah, ver 1, broken in) NHT Superzeroes (new-to-me used) Polk Atrium 4...

I own a pair of Polk LSI25s and a Polk LSIM4 center. I purchased an Onkyo 676 thinking it would be able to drive the 3.1 system decently. Then of course i read the fine print. (210 watts at 1 channel driven) (110 watts at 2 channels driven). At $500, you'd think this receiver would be able to...

Hello all, I am currently running a Denon AVR-2802 with a pair of Paradigm Reference Studio 60v3's. I am bi-amping these speakers through the 5-channel stereo mode (FR,FL, SR,SL). I have a Mirage LF-100 sub-woofer that I plan to dual sub with the RPW-10. Now to the problem: The RPW10 powers on...

First off i'm going to get to the point I own a Crown XLi 2500 and a Crown XLi 800 they both have this hissing from my speakers does not matter what speakers i'm using they will have a hissing sound just loud enough that I can clearly hear it from 2 feet away at my desk in my bedroom. Is there a...

Hi so I came across something that I can't find what is the difference between this ART EQ355 EQ and the ART HQ231? From what specs i've seen they both show the EXACTLY the same besides the weight the Art HQ231 is 3 pounds heavier than the ART EQ355. Besides that I find no other difference and...

I'm ashamed to say that as a lifelong musician my technical knowledge is limited to on/off switch, and plugging things into the wall. This is also the limit of my knowledge when it comes to my stereo equipment. I'm hoping someone will be kind enough to explain to me what the different parts of...

My current setup: Two Technics 1200's, M-Audio BX5 powered monitors hooked directly to Rane Empath mixer. (I previously had just the powered monitors and the CDr hooked direct to the mixer) want to add: Onkyo M5010 power amp, a pair of JBL ES30's, Tascam CDRW900SL , Yamaha EQ-550 and a tape...

Hey guys, I don't know much about audio. But I need some help..... A year ago my father gave me a sound system (Panasonic SA-AK77) It has 5 speakers with 2 having a sort of built in sub type thing. The panel on the back where I but in the bare cables and clamp them *down never worked great but...

So for almost 1 year i've been using my home speakers in parallel and I wanted to know does this damage them? If I ever played loud but I haven't but would it cause them to get damage or blow them? They are running in 4 ohms but this is 2, 8 ohm speakers that are in parallel done by me so I...

I just got an email from them about the new Stealth Black finish. Anybody checked it out yet?

Are these things any good has anyone heard him I found a really good deal on a great condition pair for $30. I have JBL 4311B , L50, l20t . Do these compare to any of these speakers or something to compare them with. Any information would be much appreciated... I read somewhere that it was...

This is a shot in the dark - I'm new to this group and audio repair so please be kind! For a few years now, my Sansui amp has been kicking off intermittently. It currently is emitting a ferocious crackling and popping through the left speaker whilst the right one is okay. This can carry on for...

HI everyone, I've been using the Yamaha YHT-F1500 6.1 surround sound unit at my place for years now and love it. The receiver, RX-SL100, just crapped out and I was wondering if anyone had any advice for a replacement receiver, since that one is discontinued? It has six speakers and I'd love...

Hi, I love my realistic nova 15s but hate the stereo receiver i've been using (Because of being too old for a remote). Its not a big deal to turn it on or off, but gets annoying when im going to sleep. I have a spare sony receiver but its for home theater multi speaker set ups, Would i be able...

First, I apologize for this being such a long post, but I need all of the help/advice I can get. I'm open to any and all suggestions/advice/thoughts/arguments/discussions - I simply don't know what I'm doing. I've been trying to read quite a bit, but would love advice from someone who's set...

Post your poor man's system setup..

Went a little crazy today and set up a few extras, i felt as though it was a good excuse. Klipsch KSF 8.5 - 2 way Kenwood LS P7300 - 5 way Unknown speakers under the Kenwoods (they may be antique but i can't figure out what they are.) Mycelium Voice MV101, MV102, MV222 (the enclosures are...

I am currently looking at possibly getting a Denon AVR series surround sound unit if I can get one within my price range. I am curious what you guys can tell me about 3 different models I am considering and then maybe reccomend 1 or 2 other brands/models that can usually be gotten under 100.00...