Articles What is the Perfect Room for Home Audio? “What is the perfect media or listening room?” I get asked this question quite often. It’s frequently phrased more like this: “If money were... Contributor ArticlesDecember 9, 2004
A/V Furniture & Accessories What is Impedance? As you probably know if you've been shopping for cables, coax for most video applications is "75 ohm" coax–but what the heck does that... Brian MitchellApril 12, 2005
Amplifiers What Is Amplifier Gain? Axiom’s A1400-8 multichannel amplifier seen from the inside. The gain stages are right at the top of this picture. Each board is two channels.... Alan LofftJuly 25, 2008
Articles What is the Correct Speaker Volume? When we listen to music reproduction, we’re seeking a credible illusion of the real thing — realistic, plausible, but not overpowering. But what is... Alan LofftOctober 26, 2011
Articles What is Dolby Atmos? Dolby Atmos is an object based surround sound format that can place sounds all around you. Ceiling speakers are suggested, but not required. Brian MitchellJuly 14, 2014
Articles What is Auro-3D? Auro-3D is the next generation three-dimensional audio standard. It provides a realistic sound experience unlike anything before. By fully immersing the listener in a... Brian MitchellOctober 20, 2014
Articles Theory Audio Design: 6 Questions for Paul Hales A conversation with Paul Hales about Theory Audio Design and why current "Hi-Fi" loudspeakers don't deliver a true theater experience at home. Ian WhiteOctober 19, 2022
Articles The NAD 3020 and My Quest for the Holy Grail: Exit to Vintage Street The NAD 3020 was one of the best-selling audio components in history and has become a cult classic in the world of vintage audio. Eric PyeOctober 19, 2022
Articles Hit The One In The Middle: Convincing People to Spend $5,000 – $10,000 on A Stereo Will Change High-End Audio What will it take for the high-end audio industry to reach the next generation? We think a focus on the middle and system building... Ian WhiteOctober 11, 2022
Articles One Night In Soho With The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless Headphones The wireless ANC headphone category is getting very crowded. Can the new Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 take away market share from Bose? Brian MitchellAugust 30, 2022
Articles Can The Theory Audio Design iC6 Pendant Loudspeakers Make Dolby Atmos An Easier Sell? Convincing people to install in-ceiling height speakers for Dolby Atmos has been a tough sell. Could pendant speakers be the panacea? Ian WhiteOctober 6, 2022
Articles Elevate Your Maggies with Magna Risers Looking to improve the quality of your Magnepan loudspeakers? Magna Risers might be the ultimate accessory for our favorite high-end loudspeakers. Ian WhiteSeptember 25, 2022
Articles Rega Aethos Integrated Amplifier: The Audiophile System Builder If your budget stretches between $10,000 to $15,000 -- you really need to consider the Rega Aethos Integrated Amplifier. Ian WhiteSeptember 12, 2022
Articles Rega Research Kyte 2-Way Bookshelf Loudspeaker: The Audiophile System Builder The Rega Kyte bookshelf loudspeakers are still flying under the radar for some and that's something that needs to change. Ian WhiteSeptember 10, 2022
Articles Sonus faber Lumina I: The Audiophile Bella Donna The Sonus faber Lumina 1 bookshelf loudspeakers make beautiful music combined with the Rotel A14MKII Integrated Amplifier. Ian WhiteSeptember 5, 2022
Articles Labor Day Buying Guide 2022: Cool Stuff for Those Not Into Quiet Quitting Our bizarre Labor Day Buying guide for 2022 includes top-rated audiophile products, outdoor gear, kitchen must-haves and blu-ray movies. Ian WhiteAugust 31, 2022
Amplifiers Blue Skies and Green Glass: The World According to McIntosh Our visit to the McIntosh Labs factory in Binghamton, New York was an unforgettable experience and one we plan on repeating. Ian WhiteAugust 30, 2022