Posts by Affordable$Audio

As Publisher of Affordable$$Audio I apologize for being AWOL from this discussion. I had a hint this weekend of what was going on, but I was more focused on home and family. First, I want to say that both David and Jon are truly good...

Treezskier: Email David Solomon, I'm sure he can locate a dealer for you. If you're a big bass hound, a sub is a definite must. But, if not, and your room is small, you may decide to skip the sub. I do believe that the Era Sub8 is a...

Bryan: You have picked some fine finalists. I've had the opportunity to hear all of them, this is my take: The Aperion 532's have a more european sound, and don't go nearly as deep as the others. You may want to move up to the 632's...

Tom & Silva: I talk to speaker manufacturers weekly, every single speaker we have reviewed the manufacturer recommended break-in time. They may not list it in their literature, but if you call or email them they will confirm...

Sorry to burst the bubble of the non-break-in crowd with all due respect, but Danny Richie of GR Research did some scientific experiments with measurable results proving that break-in does affect the output sound quality. You can find...

As an audio publisher and reviewer I believe the importance of a review is to give the reader an idea of a speaker's/equipment's unique characteristics and qualities. In this way the reader has an idea whether to take the next step and...

Out of curiosity, did you try using a vacuum with a woman's stocking over the opening? I know of several people on different forums who have saved pushed in domes this way, a few with metal tweeters.

The polks do require "quality" amplification, that doesn't mean they need 300wpc. Find a truly well-built amp and they will sing. You mentioned room size of 26x12, how tall is the ceiling? An 8ft ceiling vs. 12 is a big difference...

So many possibilities exist. I would tell you to do your best to audition in your own home. No shop can duplicate what you will hear in your own environs. At your price point some other pssibilities include (new price, if you go used...

I would recommend doing the 30 day trial with Aperion. Listening to speakers in your own home is the very best way to judge. I've heard the 533's in a large room (church hall), they sounded quite good for such horrible...