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In a world of algorithmic noise, indie record stores are sanctuaries for the stubborn and obsessed—where music is earned, not streamed, and flipping vinyl...
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“Studio Sound” once meant accuracy and clarity — now it’s a marketing free-for-all. We break down what it really means and why the term’s...
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Compare Denon and Marantz AVRs for 2025—explore features, performance, and prices to find the best home theater receiver for your setup, from budget to...
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RGB Mini LED and Micro RGB TVs improve LCD picture quality with higher brightness and wider color gamut, but still face LCD limits. Learn...
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Who needs a preamp in 2025? Anyone who’s not into lifeless, app-controlled audio hell. Here’s why real systems still need real control.
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Struggling with poor vinyl playback? Your phono cartridge setup—or those filthy records—might be the reason. Here’s how to fix it.
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Just like Sonos, HEOS enables multiroom music streaming, but with higher quality audio and more device choices. Here's what it is and how to...
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Ditch those headphones. Immersive music sounds best through speakers. Here's how to make that happen in your home.
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You're probably seen some TVs marketed as Mini-LED or MiniLED QLED technology. We explain what that really means.
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HDMI was marketed as an easy fix for improving the sound quality of your home theater experience. The reality is that HDMI ARC/eARC don't...
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DTS:X is an immersive surround sound format that is both similar to and different from Dolby Atmos. Find out how DTS:X and its variations...
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Our primer on Hi-Res Audio for those who think Spotify and the Apple iPod raised the bar for music playback.
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The ultimate guide to choosing a SVS subwoofer for home theater or high fidelity music listening? All 16 models compared!
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You may not be able to build a real IMAX Theater in your home but IMAX Enhanced provides a different way to create an...
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Waterproof vs. water resistant? Here's what the numbers really mean in those IP ratings.
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HLG is one of several HDR formats in use. Find out what makes if different and what this means for TV viewing
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Dolby's version of dynamic HDR (High Dynamic Range) can make Ultra HD 4K content come alive in your living room or home theater.
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