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Writer Mike Harkins searches for audio gems at the Lone Star Audio Fest 2025 and digs up a saddlebag full of them.
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In a candid interview, Fosi Audio CEO Ryan (Huang Qinglong) shares how a moment in Shenzhen sparked his mission to democratize HiFi, turning a 10m² office startup into a global brand now leading Amazon’s audio charts across 150+ countries.
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Robert Schryer shares juicy details about his evening with Focal’s new Diva Utopia speaker.
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Robert Schryer puts DR Acoustics’ Polynice power distributor and its cables to the test, uncovering how their innovative designs tackle noise and improve clarity, detail, and soundstaging.
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David Chesky, audiophile pioneer and Grammy nominee, shares insights in an exclusive interview ahead of his trio’s live performance of The Great European Songbook at Montreal’s Bourgie Hall on January 23. Tickets are available now, for $19 – $38.
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Improving sound quality requires prioritizing fixes based on their impact—what Kevin Fielding dubs “sonic triage.” Speaker placement, time alignment, and managing reflections top the “emergency” list, while bass management and fine-tuning DSP take precedence later. Read on for the full breakdown.
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DR Acoustics’s Daniel Robidoux doesn’t just rehash old cable and AC conditioner designs. A university-educated expert in signal processing and a pioneer in modem technology, Daniel’s products are groundbreaking.
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In Part 2, writer Mike Harkins talks to audio manufacturers about DSP’s future, and boldly predicts it will revolutionize sound quality in ways we’ve never experienced before.
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Mike Harkins explores the rise of DSP in high-end audio, questioning its role in shaping the future as more audiophile brands adopt it to optimize room acoustics and enhance sound reproduction.
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Kevin Fielding explores three subwoofer connection methods and five crossover strategies, ultimately finding that full-range mains with carefully overlapped subs yield the most natural, musically satisfying bass integration in a stereo system.
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This comprehensive Hi-Fi lexicon turns audio jargon into accessible knowledge with clarity and charm. ELI5 and ELI15 breakdowns make complex terms easy to grasp. The final scenario with John smartly reinforces the concepts in action. A thoughtful, user-friendly guide for anyone building an audio system from the ground up.
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Kevin Fielding wraps up his subwoofer integration series by tackling time alignment and five crossover strategies—ultimately finding that running speakers full range with a gentle subwoofer slope yields the most musically satisfying results.
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Kevin Fielding lays out three subwoofer connection methods in a two-channel setup, showing how precision in crossover settings and time alignment can dramatically enhance bass integration and system coherence.
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Reflecting on past gear and personal growth, the author finds that mistakes—whether in audio or life—are inevitable, but embracing them can lead to better sound, stronger relationships, and genuine self-acceptance.