Music and the search for better sound reproduction have always been my passion. I realized, early on, that bass was a big part of what I liked about sound and critical for the music to elicit in me an emotional response. But to achieve ultimate bassโthe deepest, most solid, most seamless bassโrequires getting many things…
In my previous article, entitled โAnalyzing a Stereoโs Frequency Response and Decay Timesโ, I suggested measurement tips and the use of important variables to do with frequency response and decay times.ย This article begins with a measurement baseline of a 2-channel stereo with two subwoofers within a typical domestic living room (25โ x 11.25โ x 8โ)…
Welcome to โThe ABCs of Audio: Hi-Fi Lexicon,โ your ultimate guide to understanding the fundamental terms and concepts in high-fidelity audio. Whether youโre a complete beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, this article breaks down complex audio jargon into simple explanations. We use two levels of simplicity: In the following sections, weโll cover essential…
Many of us use our listening rooms as a place to escape the world and its problems, so that we may decompress and recharge our batteries. One thing I, as an audiophile, discovered is that the better the sound quality in my room, the more Iโve been able to connect emotionally with my music. That…
“Don’t lose sight of what’s most important,” he said. “The music.”
“To achieve ultimate bassโthe deepest, most solid, most seamless bassโrequires getting many things right” This article will show you how to do it.
A room acoustics expert tells us all we need to know about the subject, starting with this first installment in the Room Acoustics Series.
This article first appeared inย PS Audioโsย Copper Magazine. When I was a teenager, I told my girlfriend that I loved her so much that I would die for her. She replied that if I died, her life would no longer be worth living. So if I lost my life pushing her out of the way of…
With the arrival of the fall-winter music listening season upon us, this is a perfect time to organize your music collection and tune-up your stereo.
A ground-breaking floor standing system that pushes the boundaries of technological innovation for emotionally enchanting audio.
โIโve seen people buy big, expensive equipment and put it in a room that wasn’t compatible. So when buying gear, especially speakers, make sure it matches the size and dimensions of your room […]โ
Innovative technology offers unrivalled home cinematic experiences. Marlboro, NJ โ March 16th 2023: Create the ultimate home cinema experience with the latest additions to KEFโs impressive architectural speaker range: the Ci5160REFM-THX and the Ci3160REFM-THX. The Ci5160REFM-THX is the first THXยฎ Certified Dominus speaker from KEF, and the Ci3160REFM-THX is THXยฎ Certified Ultra for high-impact cinema…
Now featuring the ground-breaking Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MATโข) Marlboro, NJ โ February 7, 2023: Once again, KEF is redefining soundscapes with the latest generation of the R Series HiFi Speakers, now featuring the ground-breaking Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MATTM). The R Series is an exceptional seven-model range engineered to provide superior performance with more detail, deeper…
Signal loss is causing your system to sound 30-40% less good than it could. Thatโs my estimate, and I think itโs conservative. The loss begins at the source and continues through a bog of electronic parts, EMI, connectors, and cables, a long process of loss that doesnโt end with your speakers, but your room. Everything…
Greetings! My name is Justin Brown and Iโve been a loyal exhibitor at the Toronto and Montreal Audiofests for years, but having no new products to showcase, my company decided to skip its turn at this yearโs Toronto show. To my pleasant surprise, PMA Magazine asked if Iโd visit the show in its entiretyโa first…