Recent content by DavideBianchini

I understand what you are saying in theory, that co-ax can't hit hard that low. But if you will entertain me, just watch this YouTube video of an open air test of these speakers. Even in open air, you can tell these speakers hit hard: Let me know what you think, Davide

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the newest version of the Alpine S series. The specs say it is only rated down to 70 Hz, but I have heard one reviewer say that its has plenty base well below that. Can anyone verify that these indeed hit, or are these speaker only meant to be...

There is a Spotify downloader called "Noteburner" which says it can download files in FLAQ and WAV. However, I was told that the maximum quality Spotify provides is 320kbps mp3. So I'm wondering, how can this program provide lossless quality if the source is compressed mp3? Unless, it is just...

Hi, Can you explain why FLAC is a terrible format? I am thinking of switching my entire library from mp3 to FLAC for its 682kbps (vs. 320kbps mp3).

I prefer Sony units. I'm looking at the XAV-AX150 (https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XAV150/Sony-XAV-AX150.html)

Can you elaborate on this? The Sony unit with 4v pre-out (XAV-AX5500) is a couple hundred dollars more expensive than the same model with 2v (XAV-AX150). Would 4v deliver that much better sound to justify the price tag? Do you know of anyone who has run a side-by-side comparison test, to...

That is quite unfortunate, and not what I was hoping to hear. I was thinking of trying out the new Boss BE9ACP floating 9" unit, or the latest Joying 9" unit, but from reading this forum, I am beginning to think I should stick with my usual Sony / Kenwood / Pioneer units. -Davide

Thank you for the helpful reply. Do you happen to know of anyone who has done side-by-side comparison testing the audio between an expensive and cheaper head unit? Maybe the differences were significant years ago, but perhaps things have changed? Companies like BOSS and Jensen have been around...

In terms of being able to reproduce the original sound (unmodified), I was wondering if there is any difference between say a Kenwood vs. Boss receiver. I'm not talking in terms of features, but simply just accurate and clean sound reproduction. I normally buy either Sony or Kenwood units...

So helpful thank you. I am open to bypassing my phone entirely and just playing from a USB thumb drive, if that is what it takes to get the best quality sound. I've been having so much difficulty with distortion on my Android, having to turn the pre-amps way down---which causes the bass to...

Hello, Disclaimer: I am a bit of an audiophile, and only listen to mp3s that are 320kbps because anything less sounds terrible to me. I was wondering what is the best way to connect my Android to my car---for the best quality sound--and also what hardware/app recommendations you might have...