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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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A new wave of Bluetooth USB-C adapters extend the life of laptops, iPads and phones by enabling higher audio quality to wireless headphones.
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Do your new pair of loudspeakers not sound like you envisioned after reading that super positive review? You may have a room acoustics issue.
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The ultimate RSL subwoofer guide for deciding between a Speedwoofer 10S MKII or 12S.
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Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment.
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Buying a movie ticket used to be pretty easy, but things have certainly changed in recent years. In addition to deciding what movie you...
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ANC performance still sucks. But we suspect big changes are coming soon to greatly improve our listening experience and what needs to happen first.
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When Apple's Vision Pro was announced last week, consumers were introduced to Micro OLED technology. Very few know what that means. We break it...
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Almost 145 years have elapsed since Edison's Phonograph was patented, and we decided to look back at some of the turntables that had the...
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The high-end wireless headphone category has made a lot of progress over the past 24 months; our table at T.H.E. Headphonium offered the opportunity...
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AV preamp/processors offer superior connectivity and audio/video processing for home theater systems. What exactly do they offer? We explain.
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Planar magnetic headphones have been all the rage during the Head-Fi revolution but we're bigger fans of planar and ribbon speakers and tweeters that...
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Have you ever wondered why your loudspeaker features a port or vent? Bass reflex speakers offer a number of advantages over sealed cabinet. We...
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Find out what powered speakers are and how they can simplify your hi-fi stereo setup.
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