Posts Categorized: Audio

Which Is Better Bitstream Or LPCM Audio?

Which Is Better Bitstream Or LPCM Audio?

Many people are interested in seeing what type of audio data is coming into their receiver or preamp. These can be things like PCM, Multi-Channel PCM or bitstream like Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio. What many people are unaware of is that sending your receiver or preamp bitstream data could be reducing the quality of the sound you are… Read more

Raidho Open Speaker Magnet

Raidho Open Speaker Magnet

Raidho has developed an open magnet structure for their cone speakers. This design is claimed to be patented. I would like to hear these in action compared to other products. It makes a lot of sense to open up a path through the magnet so the speaker can breath assuming the magnetic field is not too… Read more

Review Of Danley SM-60F Molded Horn Loudspeakers

Review Of Danley SM-60F Molded Horn Loudspeakers

  I encountered a home theater recently using Danley SM-60F loudspeakers for the front and center channels. This is an unusual speaker design with all of the speakers firing into a horn. This is a proprietary design that Danley refers to as a Synergy Horn design. This model in their line provides a 60 degree restricted area of coverage along with… Read more

Disappointing Sherbourn PT-7030 Home Theater Preamp Processor

Disappointing Sherbourn PT-7030 Home Theater Preamp Processor

I recently had the opportunity to work on a Sherbourn preamp processor in a large home theater installation. I was very disappointed with many of the adjustments found in this product. While on the surface this is a very fine unit with many inputs and outputs it has several limitations that I find to be… Read more