Despite the fact that open back headphone designs have been around since the late 1960s, it’s seemingly become more popular in recent years in the consumer market, likely due to online communities of audiophiles having a stage to preach their gospel...
When dealing with audio in the digital domain, our signal is sent through a conversion process that transfers binary code information into an electrical signal that can be understood by playback mediums such as amplifiers, headphones, and speakers...
When searching for a new pair of headphones, a Bluetooth speaker, or a home stereo system there are several factors one needs to consider to ultimately make the best purchase decision. Depending on what your intended use is, you may focus on...
Noise cancellation also referred to as Active Noise Control, is the process by which we reduce the amount of unwanted noise from entering an audio system or signal path. This is done through a variety of methods, which we’ll examine in this article...
The loudspeaker as we know it today is available in many shapes, sizes, and configurations to fulfill various purposes. It has become a common device in such forms. We all own multiple speakers, technically speaking – from our personal...
If you’ve just stepped into the world of all things audio related and don’t seem to understand pretty much anything that everyone is talking about, you’re in the right place! We’ve put together this handy A – Z guide to some of the most...
If you’re a musician or someone working in the sound industry, chances are you’re going to come across different audio connectors or cables. All these colorful little wires might leave you wondering what a specific cable is used for. In this guide...
Many consumer audio products including speakers and headphones often come with a frequency response range. What is frequency response? What does frequency response mean? Is it something you need to take into account when purchasing audio equipment...
We have all seen references on our electronic equipment titled ‘waterproof’ and ‘water resistant’. These labels are usually attractive because it gives us a sense of security that our devices will be safeguarded against the weather or a dreaded...
What is a Vinyl Player? I would define a vinyl player as a record player, turntable or another device which plays vinyl records. In this article, I break down the parts of a vinyl player and what to look out for when buying. Throughout this article...
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