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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”...
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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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After reviewing both 2026 4K TVs, we compare Samsung's R95H flagship Micro RGB TV versus Sony's Bravia 7 II True RGB TV to help...
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France, Spain, England, and Argentina are the final four teams left at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s how to watch the semifinals, third-place...
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Sennheiser HDB 630: which premium wireless headphone wins on sound, ANC, battery life, value, and hi-res support?
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Does upsampling in digital audio actually improve DAC performance, or just make lower quality files look like high resolution audio?
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Our growing guide to independent record stores worth visiting, from deep used-vinyl bins and jazz specialists to Record Store Day regulars and proper crate-digging...
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With a calibration DVD and sound level meter in hand, you can play a test pattern and set levels for your speakers.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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