Thread: thx

**glemay** · 10-17-2003 10:00 PM

Can someone please clarify what THX means?

Jerry

**RuSsMaN** · 10-17-2003 10:13 PM

For the most part, absolutley nothing.

Cheers,
Russ

**glemay** · 10-17-2003 10:22 PM

really

it means nothing? Why is it that it is only found on the high end receivers?

**paymontana** · 10-17-2003 10:28 PM

Agreed! Just a set of standards(whatever they may be) set by lucas ltd. Some quality companies don't even have their stuff tested. If you are into low end ht in a box, you might look for thx. Seeing that you are here on this site you are looking for quality and shouldn't worry about thx. On the other hand if it is stamped thx that doesn't mean it is garbage. IMO it is just a marketing technique. It is neither a format nor a specific sound.

**glemay** · 10-17-2003 10:57 PM

paymontana,

Makes sense, i guess. I'm somewhat new to this but have been exposed to it for about one year. Learning things about it everyday.

Thanks

**George Grand** · 10-17-2003 11:29 PM

It is all the things the previous guys said, but it really means Tomlinson Holman's Xperiment. And that's a fact Jack.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)

**Frank Z** · 10-17-2003 11:30 PM

There are benifits to using gear that is THX certified, but the certification does mean that it will out perform equipment that is not THX certified. Break out your granny glasses and get over to WWW.THX.com and read a little.

**George Grand** · 10-17-2003 11:39 PM

If that granny glasses comment was directed at me there Slick, stick it up your ass. Against my better judgement, I modified my response. Still don't think I was off base with it however. Strike ONE amigo.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)

**paymontana** · 10-18-2003 12:03 AM

lmao! Easy guys the granny glasses thing was just a joke. I'm sure of it. PM thinks if he got wacked in the head w/ a 60lb amp he would know what hi-fi is.

CJ

**George Grand** · 10-18-2003 12:07 AM

Don't bet on it (The getting whacked in the head with a 60lb. amp part).

George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)

**brettw22** · 10-18-2003 12:13 AM

Originally posted by George Grand
If that granny glasses comment was directed at me there Slick, stick it up your ass. You wouldn't know a piece of hi-fi if you ****ing tripped over it. Nice weekend.

ROFLMAO!!!!!! omg......George.....I think that he was talkin about reading glasses......sheesh.....pick up a drink...:p

**faster100** · 10-18-2003 12:19 AM

THX does mean something, i think its more then marketing.. unlike Monster cable.. although i use monster and THx cert receiver. however i didn't solely buy it for that. Its a set of standards to follow just like dolby digital, DTS, so on... doesnt mean its better, but it does add a few options in the dsp and bass mgt.. dept.. But what ever floats your boat, its there take it or leave it.. doesnt really matter

**George Grand** · 10-18-2003 12:23 AM

Brett,

I think I know exactly what he meant, and I don't think it was charitable.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)

**LiquidSound** · 10-18-2003 12:29 AM

Don't jellyfish carry plants inside them to provide constant food? That's kinda smart.:D

**Frank Z** · 10-18-2003 12:32 AM

George,
???

Nothing was directed at you. Show me where I wrote "Hey George Go Read This...."

I made a simple comment to the first poster to check out a web site that may provide him with a bit more info.

**faster100** · 10-18-2003 12:38 AM

sheesh grumpy people so late in the evening :D

**brettw22** · 10-18-2003 01:10 AM

Originally posted by George Grand
Steer clear Brett, this is headed for the HOS.

aw, hell.......when have I EVER steered clear of something HOS bound??? :D

all good......time for me to crash and get a good night's rest before I go and devote most of my Saturday to shopping........lol

**jdavy** · 10-18-2003 10:37 AM

THX is a certification to a high level of quality. THX on you DVD provides you with test signals to adjust your monitor and test you speakers for proper placement and phase.

The name comes from lucas's first film THX-1138 a sci-fi classic filmed in the then new (1972) bart tunnels in San Francisco.
It stared Robert Duval.

**dorokusai** · 10-18-2003 10:43 AM

I would pay extra money for DTS support, but never for THX. It is simply another format, nothing more, nothing less.

**RuSsMaN** · 10-18-2003 11:17 AM

It's not a *format*, just a certain set of standards.

**dorokusai** · 10-18-2003 11:58 AM

I call standards in audio formats, like DD, DPL, etc....formats. Excuse the improper use of language.

**RuSsMaN** · 10-18-2003 12:41 PM

I'll let it slide THIS time.

**Dr. Spec** · 10-18-2003 02:09 PM

The THX certification for speakers and subwoofers is bull****. There are THX certified subs that perform like ****.

I have no idea how they got certified.........oh yes I do........they PAID THX for it.

The THX processing formats, are OTOH, worthy of some attention as they do affect SQ significantly when you enable them. Whether or not you like the SQ of the THX post processors and bass management stuff is a different story but there is quite a bit of thought at work on the electronics end of THX Ultra II.

Nothing you couldn't accomplish (probably better) with a decent parametric EQ and some sweat equity, though.

**glemay** · 10-18-2003 02:40 PM

thanks for the clarification doc

**scottvamp** · 10-18-2003 07:43 PM

Originally posted by Frank Z
Break out your granny glasses and get over to WWW.THX.com and read a little.

Have a computer -\Time to post on Polk
HELLO!!!!!!!!
JUsy maybe you can learn about THX on well could it be THX.COM
Maybe that sight will just be fooling on me!!!!!!!

Killing me here..........

**George Grand** · 10-18-2003 08:27 PM

Could you re-post that last one? In English.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)

**Frank Z** · 10-18-2003 08:35 PM

WTF?!!

I make a comment that the orignal poster should, perhaps, check out the THX website for a little clarification regarding THX, and George rips me a new A-hole. Still don't know what crawled up his butt and died. I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for an apology.

Scott's comments were less than clear, I've got no idea what the hell he's saying.

**TroyD** · 10-18-2003 10:20 PM

I think ol' Scott's been listening to too many of those Eddie Rabbit albums...

I love a rainy night.......

BDT

**scottvamp** · 10-18-2003 10:24 PM

I have no clue what I am saying either.
WHAT!
Maybe you can go to WHATISSCOTTSAYING.COM
Get it now - sarcasm
Frank have a beer man or a chill pill.
I have made several post about this.
Frank I was ACTUALLY thanking you.
Here we go again:
What is HDCD?
HDCD.com
What is Dolby Digital?
DOLBYDIGITAL.com
Hello!!!!!
The average Polkster sure can't explain things better than the actual wed site dedicated for - you have to have a computer and SOME knowledge to get to Polk and ask stupid questions.
If THX cert were worth there weight in GOLD than no other eqiupment would even sell. Saying that my Onkyo 898 is THX SELECT Cert and I am proud of that. My first Onkyo was the 787 was the FIRST cert THX reciever on the market. Now take a bow.

Your cracking
me up Troy!!!!!!!LOL

:D

**RuSsMaN** · 10-18-2003 10:38 PM

Did everyone leave the house without their helmet today?

THX - SchmeeHX, period.

Apparently the short bus stopped at the Electronics forum and unloaded its cargo...

Cheers,
Rooster

"Ooh I'm driving my life away, looking for a better way, for me"

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