Our audio guides are intended to assist you with understanding some of the more technical terms and how they may play a role in your purchase decision.
Owning a vinyl record player is something special. Listening to recorded material in an analog decoding fashion adds an extra dimension to the music-listening experience. For some, it’s the warm, natural, and high-fidelity audio that just can’t be...
They may sound better, but they’re expensive, delicate, and require maintenance. Are tube amps worth it? To truly address this question, let’s dig into how tube amps work and how they differ from traditional solid-state amplifiers. The...
Think about how when you listen to music on a stereo system. The sound appears to be coming from straight in front of you, rather than from the left and right sides, or when you’re watching a movie in the cinema, and you’ll hear certain sounds...
Are gaming headsets just marketing, or is there actual value? While gaming headsets are popular and used by most pro gamers, they don’t go without criticism from audio enthusiasts who will often deem headsets a waste of money from an audio...
When you’re looking at piecing together a listening setup for your home studio, media center, or gaming system, the different types of gear required can become overwhelming and confusing at times. Not too long ago we took a walk through the world of...
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...
Installing marine speakers is simple enough. However, you must take some steps and preparations to ensure the job is done properly. As mentioned in our article on the best marine speakers, saltwater and sea-air are unforgiving. You need to ensure...
Manufacturers make it relatively easy when installing ceiling speakers these days. However, there are some tips and tricks when taking on this DIY project. We’ve put together this series of ceiling speaker installation tips to make your DIY...
Buying a new pair of headphones is supposed to be exciting, where you get to upgrade your hardware and increase the quality of your listening experience. But it’s not uncommon for more expensive headphones to sometimes offer volume levels that are...
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...
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