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The FTC’s 2024 Amplifier Rule aims for transparency but sparks backlash for outdated testing, unrealistic standards, and a loophole echoing pre-1974 marketing chaos.
From courtly halls to Zen temples, the shakuhachi evolved from a Tang Dynasty import into a meditative tool and global musical icon, resonating with timeless beauty.
At their KEF launch event, Stacy and Mathieu of Audiophile Experts debuted the “Harmonia” room—showcasing ingenious walls and acoustic wizardry that redefined the listening experience.
After a visit to My Little Bar in Seoul, South Korea, writer Jonson Lee contemplates the enduringly strong relationship South Koreans have with McIntosh gear.
In the late 1930s, when Hollywood was still refining synchronized sound, Walt Disney had an audacious idea. He wanted to create an animated film that not only brought classical music to the masses but did so in a way that allowed audiences to feel like they were immersed in the music itself. Enter Fantasia—a revolutionary…
Paul Bowes shares his story of getting invited to the UK, Europe, and North America to perform space optimization in the listening rooms of complete strangers who later became friends.
Writer B. Jan Montana’s childhood awe of the Titanic’s selfless musicians sparks lifelong reflections on life, mortality, and religion, ultimately embracing joy over rigid dogma.
The Sheng, a 3,000-year-old instrument tied to Chinese mythology, evolved from court rituals to global stages. Learn how it bridges ancient tradition with modern musical innovation.
Jonson Lee explains that several factors determine the quality of our listening experiences, with sound quality being just one of them.
I looked at the clock. The time was moving crazily at warp speed. In fifteen minutes, I would be dragging my little sister several city blocks to the 69th Street playground for the big event. I always had to take her everywhere. The walk was a little scary because we had to cross the railroad…
Claude Lemaire presents standout jazz LPs from his 12,000-strong vinyl collection, including Thelonious Monk’s “Brilliant Corners” and Charles Mingus’ “The Clown.”
Robert Schryer dives into Bruno Putzeys’ claim that class-A amps have stagnated, with only Nelson Pass responding to defend class-A in this heated debate.
PS Audio’s Paul McGowan offers a brief history of the evolution of loudspeakers.
The Sinister Symphony of the Aztec Death Whistle In the pantheon of historical artifacts that both fascinate and frighten, few can match the eerie allure of the Aztec death whistle. Often misunderstood and underestimated, this small, skull-shaped instrument was a marvel of ancient sound engineering, capable of emitting a scream that could freeze the blood…
“I’ve grown to appreciate not only how they function as a company, but also how they manage to produce such remarkably beautiful and functional products that are all essentially hand-built.”