So I bought my first DVD-A recently, The Crystal Method, "Legion of Boom". It seems to insist on playing the DVD-Video section of the disc. The disc has three audio tracks: 5.1 DVD-A 6.1 DTS-ES 2.0 PCM I have it set to play the DVD-A section, but of course, I also have it set for stereo...

I've been reading, but everything I've read has assumed I know things I don't... Bucking magnets increase the BL of a speaker. Is this good or bad? How do bucking magnets affect the Qes of the speaker? (Does it?) Where the heck do I buy them in sufficient size for a 120oz. subwoofer...

Well, after serving us well for many years, it's time for a little upgrade to our HT subwoofer. It's a large one, about 4'x2'x2.5' and weighs about 150lbs. While it sounds good, the box is vibrating too much. I'm not sure how much this is degrading the sound, but it would be nice if we could at...

I've done some searching and tried to track down the source of my problem, but to be honest, I just don't have the time right now to teach myself everything I need to know, so I was hoping someone could help me with a problem without screaming "go search noob!" I'm hearing a radio station...

I've searched and all I've found is posts praising the wonderful Lowes 6 gauge cable... but no one actually saying which cable they are speaking about! I apologize if I missed it... Specifically, which 6ga wire is so wonderful? TIA!

I'm going to begin recording lectures to sync up with my notes. I need a mono, omnidirectional mic to hook up to my laptop. I'm in graduate school, so classes are typically small (10-30 students) and tend to be more discussion-oriented than straight lectures (therefore, I can't just aim the mic...

I just moved into a new house, and lo and behold, only ONE outlet in the entire house is grounded. I have searched here, but I'm sure I've just missed the answer - but just how important is a grounded outlet? I've got a PS Audio UO to protect my equipment - but I am under the impression that...

I can't get Adobe Premiere Pro to recognize my Total Bithead. Premiere tells me it is using "Adobe Default Windows Sound". Windows default sound is my bithead, but Adobe is using my soundcard (which, incidently, has no speakers attached). I have no other options in the drop-down menu to select...

I've got a little 10" sub in my Jeep - it sounds fantastic! Very natural, very tight. I've got a large Class AB subwoofer amp powering it. I haven't used any other amps with this setup to compare - but I would guess that a significant amount of its fidelity comes from the high quality of the...

Anyone tried an 8CG7 in a PPX3 or MPX3-6GC7? I found a site saying that 8CG7 work just fine in a circuit designed for a 6CG7. Just curious...

I was wondering if it was possible to burn the RMAA test tones to a CD and then use the input on your computer sound card to run the tests. I am curious if it is possible to measure the differences between some popular "tweaks" and measure the differences in tubes (I have the PPX3 tube...

I am looking for a surge protector that will not degrade sound quality. Power conditioning is a bonus. Budget is $300 USD or less. My system right now is a Pioneer Elite DV59-AVi + PPX3 + HD650's. In the somewhat near future (i.e. the next year or so) this system will be growing to include a...

I know nothing about tube amps or tubes themselves - but I am considering buying a tube amp... so they've been on my mind lately. I'm not sure exactly what sparked this thought but I figured I'd pass it along to yall in case it was actually a good idea rather than my usual crackpot ones... My...

Has anybody heard this source? I was nearly set on the Pioneer Elite DV59-AVi until I saw this. The DV-SP800 seems to be a great choice as well since it is SO much cheaper - but it doesn't have the HDMI output that I wanted. Anybody have opinions on this source?

I am building a new system from scratch. I am currently nearing the end of breaking in my new HD650's and a Total Bithead (using my computer as a source) and loving it! My previous experience with headphones has been somewhat lacking - but this is incredible! But I know it can get better. So...

I am building a new audio system from scratch. I don't live in an area where I can easily audition both (although a local HiFi Buys may carry the Pioneer). I am looking at either a used DV8400 or a new Pioneer Elite DV59-AVi for around $1,000. For now, the source will be running to a...