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Just changing out the components with ones with identical values won't impact the sound (unless one of the current components is broken / way off). If you want to improve your sound, my recommendation would be to get some kind of EQ on your subwoofers and mains. Set up a proper crossover, and...

Looking at those pics, I am going to have to go with my original statement that unless you can get replacement surrounds (designed to be used with those drivers!) and dustcaps, then those woofers are useless. If you want to try repairing them, then look for part kits for those specific drivers...

Given what you said, it seems like the woofer is toast. I wouldn't recommend trying to repair it unless you can get the correct parts - Not just the right size, but the right material parameters. The surround is part of the woofer's mechanical system, changing it out with something not matched...

I do understand that. However, I still believe that having low distortion in the bass area is important, since even with a high pass filter, the distortion is still there, just a bit quieter. In the dolby guidelines linked above, it is stated that the surround speakers should be able to achieve...

I voted "Not terrible", and here's why: The frequency response and directivity are very good, except for the dip and peak which could be compensating for their intended use case, so I am not knocking them for that. What I am knocking them for, is the insane distortion rise in the low...

Looking at the link, Klipsch quotes the bass extension as 32hz, and given the response graph in it I'd say that these are pretty good, even for today's standards. Yes, they will have the "Klipsch sound" (recessed midrange), but given their sensitivity and power handling, they should sound pretty...

Looking back at OP's original post, I would like to make a few things clear: The reason why the B&W speaker wasn't recommended is because the directivity, and on-axis frequency response were horrible. On the contrary, Genelec, KEF, and Revel's speakers have good directivity, and good on axis...

I'd say unless the cabinet really sucks, chances are you won't drastically improve anything without adding braces / damping material. Changing out the stock drivers is a bad idea, since you would significantly alter the driver-enclosure system, probably with bad results. Messing with the stock...

Interesting. You'd think JBL would include them in the non-trinnov rebranded one, to add significant value to them... But I guess not. If you care about your warranty, no, and if you have no electronics experience, also no. But realistically, a high-quality aftermarket fan will probably be...

Theoretically, if you used good amps like the Hypex amps, you could surpass the crown performance. However, you could also do worse if you don't get appropriately sized amps. I would recommend looking at what crown amps are recommended, and at least try to match the power output rating...

I ended up marking "poor", not exactly for the stock frequency response, since it is designed to be used with DSP, and the directivity is good, so with EQ it should perform fairly well. My main reason was the insane tweeter distortion. Given that this is a "pro" speaker, the listening distances...

Hire an electrician to run outlets to the speaker locations, and use the manufacturer-supplied power cable to connect to the outlets, or, use the passive speakers and have the amps located centrally with rated speaker wire running to the speakers. Alternatively, just get a realllly long power...

My response to that website: CoughBull****cough. There is no way that 4x 7" woofers can hit 20, 30, or even 40hz with significant impact in room. The adjustable tilt is neat, since you can point the mid-tweeter at your head. It will help deal with the inevitable vertical dispersion disaster. If...

The voltage sent is dependent on the processor / preamp, not on the connector. For example, IIRC, the Denon X3700h, in preamp mode, sends around 4v on the RCA connectors, and I'm sure that someone has made a pathetic enough XLR output to only manage a volt. The voltage output is important for...

RCA vs XLR: XLR is balanced, so if your cable runs are reallllly long, then it might make a difference. Aside from that, no difference. As to external amps, if you are going for the new R series, then in my opinion, they need good power to work well. I would recommend external amps for the KEF...

There are real examples backed up by facts about how some crossover networks are compromised. For example, in the KEF Q100 speakers, they only use 1st order slopes, which by themselves aren't horrible, but they do fail to take care of a few response issues which do compromise the listening...

Realistically, the quality of components in the crossover probably doesn't influence the quality unless they are absolutely horrible. Yes, you probably could design a better crossover for a large cost, which may improve the sound quality. Really, what I would do in your case, is get a DSP unit...

I'm going to have to agree here. There are no exact rules regarding where you can cross over certain components. Also, if you disconnected the other drivers and played audio just through one of the drivers, then you will impact the crossover/driver system's response due to the impedance changes...

Because your AVR only has a mono measurement microphone, it can't tell where the speakers are in the room. All it knows is the time delay between it sending a signal to the speaker, and the sound reaching the mic. The only 2 processors I know of that have the ability to tell you if you placed...

I am of the opinion, and I think many others would agree with me, that having more channels is not always better. You already have a ton of speakers, so unless you are in a massive room, then you have enough speakers to create a good surround field, given good positioning. You would probably be...