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To get a better understanding of this subject, take a look at the AC plugs on some of your audio-video gear, new and old,...
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These 8 new headphones and IEMs have us curious in 2026, from Sony’s 1000X ANC flagship to Final, Meze, HiFiMAN, Audeze and Noble.
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Planning a summer getaway? These are the best summer horror movies set at beaches, camps, cabins, and road trips that will make you think...
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From radioactive ants to killer clowns, these B horror movies are so bad they're brilliant—perfect for backyard screenings and bad beer choices.
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Andover Audio FreePlay vs KEF Muo: which portable Bluetooth speaker sounds better at home, outdoors, and on the road?
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America turns 250 this Fourth of July. These 25 films confront the country’s myths, race, class, war, ambition, greed, and capacity for reinvention far...
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We give Dynaudio's new Opus One all-in-1 soundbar solution a look (and a listen) at its debut at High End 2026.
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Easy Answers to Confusing Specs You’ve seen references to “impedance” and “ohms” in various loudspeaker specifications or in your owner’s manual for an AV...
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The Ground Rules Of all the annoyances that can afflict any audio/video home theater or even a simple stereo installation, the notorious “ground loop”...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
With a calibration DVD and sound level meter in hand, you can play a test pattern and set levels for your speakers.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Have you ever wondered how vibration influences the sound of your stereo system? Not just the turntable but every component. Learn how to improve...
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Outdoor Speakers are a great addition to your home and not a huge investment if you know what to buy and how to install...
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Retrieving real deep bass and reproducing it in your home theater or listening room at real-life levels is not easy. In fact, there are...
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Before you buy the wrong thing because you think it's a deal, learn how to really improve your TV's sound quality and what options...
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What you need to know about understanding frequency response curves of loudspeakers.
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What is HDTV? (presented by Philips) HDTV stands for High Definition Television. It is a digital format that provides an extremely high-resolution picture (2.1...
Amplifiers
Bi-words seem to be proliferating these days (bi-coastal, bipolar, etc.), and the world of stereo and home theater loudspeakers is no exception. The terms...
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“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...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
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...
Amplifiers
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....
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When we listen to music reproduction, we’re seeking a credible illusion of the real thing — realistic, plausible, but not overpowering. But what is...
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Dolby Atmos is an object based surround sound format that can place sounds all around you. Ceiling speakers are suggested, but not required.
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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...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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