AV Gear That Makes You Scratch Your Head

Todd Anderson

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Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
Main Amp
Emotiva XPA-5
Additional Amp
Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
Other Amp
Denon X8500H
Computer Audio
AudioEngine A2+
DAC
THX ONYX
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Kaleidescape TERRA, OPPO UDP-203, Panasonic UB9000
Front Speakers
GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
Center Channel Speaker
GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
Surround Speakers
SVS Ultra Surround
Surround Back Speakers
SVS Ultra Bookshelf
Front Height Speakers
SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
Rear Height Speakers
SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
Subwoofers
dual SVS SB16s + dual PSA XS30s
Other Speakers or Equipment
Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
Video Display Device
JVC NX7
Screen
Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
Streaming Equipment
iFi Audio Zen Blue
Streaming Subscriptions
Qobuz, TIDAL, Spotify, ROON
Other Equipment
LG Electronics 65-inch B6 OLED, Sony 65-inch X900F, ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2, ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2
This is a throw-down thread. Let loose!

There's a lot useless sub-par under-performing gear and accessories on the market. We've all seen it – some of us have probably bought it. Now it's time to talk about it ;-)


I'm going to kick it off with this:


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Foam Acoustic panels. Name your brand, they're all about the same. They certainly have the "look" of being a performance product. But...seriously. If you're going to look for inexpensive solutions, go DIY (or find a friend that can help)!
 

tripplej

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Preamp, Processor or Receiver
NAD T-777
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
Front Speakers
7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
Subwoofers
2 Paradigm SE Subs
Other Speakers or Equipment
Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
Video Display Device
Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
Remote Control
Universal Remote MX-450
Streaming Subscriptions
Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
Not necessarily AV related but I am sure folks here can relate.

I can't tell you how many Router extender equipment I bought to get wi-fi signal to a dead area in the house. All junk, I tell you!

Finally, after spending tons of money on junk, I decided to get an antenna/wi-fi extender since 1) I needed an antenna for a small tv and I needed a wi-fi extended. Well, let me tell you, the antenna portion is junk. Can't hardly get 20 channels OTA but the wi-fi is a miracle. Seriously, I can stream without buffer issues or anything.. I ended up keeping it and getting another antenna (standalone) to get some channels.

:)
 

tripplej

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Preamp, Processor or Receiver
NAD T-777
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Oppo 103 Blu Ray Player
Front Speakers
7 Paradigm Reference series 8" in ceiling speakers
Subwoofers
2 Paradigm SE Subs
Other Speakers or Equipment
Nintendo Wii U Gaming Console
Video Display Device
Samsung UN75F8000 LED TV
Remote Control
Universal Remote MX-450
Streaming Subscriptions
Sony PS4 Gaming Console, Panamax MR-5100 Surge
I am not sure if this is what you meant but I think the below is kind of useless for AV equipment..

AMERICAN AUDIO / LED dB-DISPLAY

lol. :)
 
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