In a world overrun by zombies, one audiophile refuses to compromiseโsoundproofing with carpets, powering hi-fi gear with solar, and hiding it from raiders to preserve what truly matters: perfect sound, even at the end.
October 29, 2024, Grado Labs, world-renowned designer and manufacturer of award-winning headphones, announces the release of its newest and flagship model, the Signature HP100 SE. Grado Labs founder Joseph Grado created what many consider to be the high-end headphone market withthe release of the Signature HP1 headphone in the early 1990s. In recognition of Joseph…
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.
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.
For Paul Bowes, music comes firstโbut with Cardas cables, Synergistic grounding, and a Linn Utopik PSU, his upgraded system now delivers sound so immersive, it nearly brings Ella and Muddy back to life in his room.
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.
The Tanchjim 4U IEM impresses with its customizable bass tuning, refined sound, and sleek build at just CA$99.99โthough its subtle low-end may leave hardcore bass fans wanting more.
PS Audio’s Paul McGowan offers a brief history of the evolution of loudspeakers.
“Manufacturers of hi-fi equipment like to brag about their flagship products, but in any company’s product lineup, the key role is played by the models that simply sell best.”
After measuring and diagnosing a room with problematic bass response and decay times, this detailed report shows how bass traps, diffusion, and FIR filters dramatically improved symmetry, reduced error rates, and tightened bassโall confirmed by ear.
TAD Labs unveils the TAD-M1000TX amplifier, a US$24,950 powerhouse delivering 500W per channel with ultra-low distortion, revamped transformers, and precision Class-D designโall housed in a vibration-controlled chassis for exceptional clarity.
Paul W. Klipsch wasnโt just a loudspeaker legendโhis inventive genius spanned acoustics, firearms, and geology. From folded horns and crossover filters to seismic sensors and rifle stabilizers, Klipschโs legacy is innovation in every frequency.
Magnatโs Signature Edelstein bookshelf speakers may be small, but their robust construction, clever engineering, and surprisingly weighty, detailed sound prove theyโre no gimmickโjust serious value and musicality in a compact package.
T.H.E. Show 2024 delivered standout momentsโfrom AGDโs immersive orchestral realism and Margulesโs dynamic warmth to PBNโs jaw-dropping power and finesse, which earned this yearโs โBest of Showโ nod from a well-sated reviewer.
The SIVGA P2 PRO boasts several features that set it apart from the competition. Its most notable feature is SIVGAโs new sapphire vibration circuit, a so-called first in the industry designed to enhance audio performance.
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