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 →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 →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 →So why get the best phono cartidge under 200 bucks? Well, no matter how expensive it is or what kind of quality components it comes with, a turntable is only as good as the cartridge it comes with. One thing about phono cartridges, especially modern ones, is that they come in so many different shapes […]
Continue reading →So why get the best phono cartridge under $100? well, the phono cartridge on your record player has a huge impact on the sound, for such a small piece of hardware. The cartridge is the piece that holds the needle sitting on the end of the tonearm, and is what determines how the music pressed […]
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 →So why get the best bookshelf speakers under $2000? Well, bookshelf speakers are the most versatile piece of a home audio set-up. Upgrading or adding high-quality bookshelf speakers improves the entire frequency range, adding depth to the bass and clarity to the treble. Because they’re much smaller than massive, floor-standing speakers, it’s much easier to […]
Continue reading →Klipsch is a name every audiophile knows very well as one of the top brands for achieving a top-quality listening experience. Whether you are looking for a top-level home theater or just one of the best music speakers on the market, this company stands out as one of our favorites. What makes Klipsch strong is […]
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