A subwoofer stand—do you really need one? Some say that, with a stand, the sound won’t get a dramatic boost in quality; others state that stands are completely unnecessary altogether. However, these are all subjective opinions – the fact is that subwoofer stands aren’t (usually) too expensive, they look quite neat most of the time, […]
Continue reading →So why get bass traps? Well, if you have all the money in the world, you can build a recording studio from scratch that is perfectly designed to give you the ideal acoustics. For most of us, though, we’re limited to the pre-existing spaces in our homes or offices. Acoustic panels attached to the walls […]
Continue reading →So, why buy a 2000 watt amp? Well, even the largest subwoofer can only give you so much volume on its own. If you really want to rattle the frame, you’ll need to provide it some more power. The trick is to get the right 2000 RMS watt amplifier to suit your equipment. The amplifier […]
Continue reading →Which RCA cables you buy to hook up your turntable to your speakers is probably one of the last things that you think about when you’re putting together your audio set-up. In one respect, that’s perfectly understandable; changing your phono cartridge or upgrading your speakers is likely to give you a far more noticeable improvement […]
Continue reading →Building a decent car audio system can be done in two ways. There are those who want to go the full 9 yards, with specialized amps for each section of the system, massive woofers, and similar stuff. Then there are those who just want something a bit better than the OEM stuff they already have. […]
Continue reading →There’s a lot of debate in the home audio community about how important it is to buy efficient speakers. A speaker’s efficiency doesn’t necessarily have a direct influence on the quality of the sound, but is instead more of a measure of how much power it needs to give you its best. Where the efficiency […]
Continue reading →Getting good RCA cables for car audio makes a lot of sense. Sure, when you’re buying new car audio equipment, it very often comes with its own cables and connectors. These cables are serviceable, in the sense that they’ll carry your signal effectively from one component to the next, but as you get more into […]
Continue reading →Luckily for everyone, home theater systems have evolved immensely over the past several years. What started with simple 5.1 setups has now grown into all inclusive devices that can do so much more than just allow you to enjoy your favorite movies with a better audio. Compact modern 5.1 receivers are all about versatility. We […]
Continue reading →The recent resurgence of vinyl in the music market has led more companies than ever before to develop affordable turntables that give your music the sweetness and warmth you can only get listening to a record. If you’re a newcomer to the vinyl world—or you just don’t want to have to worry about the extra […]
Continue reading →You have a lot of choices when it comes to amplifiers for your car stereo system. Choosing the right one to compliment your equipment will make sure that you get the most out of your listening experience. When you’re looking for an amp for a subwoofer like the Alpine Type-R, a Type-D or Monoblock amplifier […]
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