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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: ddaryl on February 11, 2002, 03:49:37 PM

Title: Audio equipment review websites needed
Post by: ddaryl on February 11, 2002, 03:49:37 PM
Give me a few links to the best places to get reviews for Audio equipment like receivers and speakers

or any other killer electronics review sites will do
Title: Audio equipment review websites needed
Post by: THX on February 11, 2002, 05:14:16 PM
http://www.audioreview.com  <--- most reviews
http://www.audiorevolution.com
http://www.cheaphometheater.com  <--- a gem for poor people like me
http://www.hometheaterforum.com  <-- everything
http://www.avsforum.com  <-- emphasis on video sources
http://www.audioutopia.com
http://www.harmonicdiscord.com <--- emphasis on speakers
http://www.cybertheater.com  <-- reviews on select high end gear
http://www.hometheatermag.com
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com
http://www.guidetohometheater.com
http://www.projectorcentral.com
http://www.remotecentral.com
http://www.headwize.com  <--- high end headphones
http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv  <--- TV Tweaking
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/main.html   <----THE best (if you can find what you\'re looking for)

I just bought a JBL speaker package and looked for reviews at HTF then at audioreview.com.  They are great resources but you have to weed out the novices\' reviews from the veterans\'.  Just make sure they know what they are talking about and have previous experience in audio auditioning.
Title: Audio equipment review websites needed
Post by: Coredweller on February 11, 2002, 05:21:35 PM
I know there are lots of review sites out there, but I really like this one:

http://www.audioreview.com/reviewscrx.aspx

It has hoardes of reviews written by actual owners of the equipment.  For some of the older models, you can see literally hundreds of reviews for a single model, and really get a sense for what doesn\'t work right, or what is likely to break down in the life of the component.  The weakness is of course that you\'ll find almost nothing on brand new models.  The site is good if you\'re considering buying used equipment, or a model that has been in the market at least six months.
Title: Audio equipment review websites needed
Post by: theomen on February 11, 2002, 05:54:19 PM
sounddomain.com is good for car audio, they have a nice forum where some really knowledgable people hang out.
Title: Audio equipment review websites needed
Post by: ddaryl on February 13, 2002, 09:37:59 PM
thanks

I\'ll bookmark a few