Q. I have Polk Audio TSi400 tower speakers and a Sony STR-DH190 receiver. When I turn up the volume the receiver shuts down with a “protect” message. I have read this is to protect against distortion that could damage the speakers and receiver. Is this true? I don’t play my music loudly so I am surprised this distortion threshold is being reached. It is really annoying.
Also, back in the 1980s I had EPI 100 speakers, which had great bass and good treble, too. I find that my current speakers have great treble but the bass is definitely lacking. I get the impression that today’s speakers generally lack bass compared to 1970s-1980s speakers. Do you agree, and what are some affordable speakers today that deliver the bass sound of my old EPI 100s?
—T.S., Eagan, Minnesota
