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Oppo PM-1 Use and Listening Tests [0.21] by tom,January 31, 2015 11:00

FAQ: DTS:X Blu-ray Compatibility, Ported and Stacking Speakers [0.21] by Gene,April 30, 2015 08:00

As you could imagine, we get bombarded with questions from readers of our website. While we can't always answer all of the emails in a timely manner, we do try to occasionally formerly answer the ones that seem most relevant to our readers in the form of an FAQ. In this FAQ, we answer questions asked by various readers about DTS:X Blu-ray compatibility, the differences between front vs rear ported speakers and the issues of speaker stacking and whether or not it should be done.

Oppo BDP-80 Universal Blu-ray Player First Look [0.21] by tom,January 25, 2010 11:35

The BDP-80 is the new universal player from Oppo positioned below their venerable BDP-83 model. That means that not only does it play Blu-rays and DVDs but also SACDs and DVD-As. With just a few corners cut, the BDP-80 comes in at only $289. That's right, while others are trying to charge multiple of thousands for universal Blu-ray playback, Oppo keeps dropping their prices. If you're looking for a Universal Blu-ray player for a bedroom system or small den, the BDP-80 may just be your ticket.

THX, Lexicon Official Response Regarding BD Player Certification [0.20] by clint,January 15, 2010 16:30

0dBFS & Bass Management of DVD / Blu-ray Players [0.20] by Gene,February 11, 2010 10:45

We've recently bench tested the HDMI and analog outputs of several Blu-ray players and noticed not all DVD/BD source devices handle 0dBFS in a similar matter. Our research thus far has revealed that there really is no standard 0dBFS reference level used in DVD / BD players. Some players will scale a 0dBFS signal back before summing it so the subwoofer output will not distort under this test condition while others will not. According to THX there does seem to be more care taken with multi channel movie mixes than music mixes to avoid this problem. At this point, we will adhere to the Dolby recommendation of testing at -20dBFS levels when evaluating the multi channel performance of DVD / BD players analog outputs. We do plan on investigating this topic further both with recording engineers and our own empirical measurements of source material to get a better picture on how this affects real world applications.

BDP-83 Product Comparison and Setup [0.20] by clint,June 03, 2009 01:25

IOGEAR Powerline Measurements, Listening, and Conclusion [0.20] by tom,October 20, 2008 06:35

Oppo Build Quality, Set Up, Remote & Measurements [0.20] by clint,December 07, 2006 12:42

$4,000 Two-Channel Stereo Recommended System [0.20] by smunz,May 22, 2014 21:00

If your first impression after reading our $10,000 two channel system recommendations was "maybe when I hit the lotto", never fear, the Audioholics have you covered. This time around, we drop the price down to the $4,000 mark, with an aim to retain as much performance as possible. Needless to say, there are a few compromises; niceties like dual SB13-Ultras and $1,200 CD/SACD players aren't happening on this budget. However, no apologies need to made for the end performance of the resulting system. This is one killer combo that will provide many fine years of service with upgrade paths to the future.

Ask Dr. A! Too Many HDMI Outputs [0.20] by clint,May 06, 2008 09:35

Jim from Iowa asks us how in the world he's supposed to make use of all the new HDMI-capable components he has when his TV and AV receiver don't have enough inputs. It's a good question, and one that many people are asking as more and more manufacturers place HDMI into their products. We tackle it a couple of ways to give you options for maintaining a great picture and also retaining the ability to get the best audio quality possible.