Help with understanding Stereophile test results.

If you used a Radio Shack meter, you need to correct the meter with a compensation chart. I have values obtained with top-dollar pro audio test equipment embedded in an Excel spreadsheet - if you want me to email it to you, let me know and all you'll have to do is plug your readings in.

With the correction in mind, your response looks pretty good. Your (mid)bass may be a bit weak but it could be my tastes talking more than anything. What do you think about the tonal balance of your sound?

Arthur

Rives Audio CD has a series of test tones compensated for the (formerly) Radio Shack meter.

I never thought anything was really bad or lacking so I just ran the test to see what it says, after talking to a dealer friend it would appear I am not that bad off but I suppose I need to check these against a compensation value for the digital Ratshak meter I used. Any reason for the weak midbass?, and if so what should the values be..in the low to mid 70's? Thanks for any additional help.

This is a speculation, but I am wondering if the midrange drivers on your speakers are starting to roll off in the mid bass, which is where many speakers roll off...then the woofers kick in. It could be a less than perfect crossover integration between the mid and bass drivers.