mdrew,
I have been regularly using their site for reviews and getting a/v news for about five years now and haven't noticed any downward trend in the quality. The reviews have always been top notch. In fact, audioholics helped me figure out that my Bose acoustimass speakers suck. They helped lead me to Axiom speakers as well as many of the other upgrades that I have done. I can't comment on the boards as I don't use them at all. Most forums are filled with jackasses though as you mention. Except this one (the Axiom forum) is definitely one of the better ones around.
- Nick
