I agree that THX is hyped, but I think it justified. Equipment that carries the THX logo HAS to meet certain performance criteria, which in essence gives the consumer a high quality component. The companies that pursue the logo certification do tend to sell their product at a higher price but you the consumer KNOW the standards the equipment has met. On the other side of the coin, their are numerous equipment makers (OutLaw included) that seem to not certify their equipment with the THX testing but offer GREAT product nonetheless. The companies that dont formally carry the logo may have the same performance though...

[This message has been edited by RayBan (edited November 18, 2003).]