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  • AI Achieves Sonic Perfection by Identifying Humans as the Primary Source of Acoustic Contamination

    In a chilling twist, Audion Prime deems humans the flaw in acoustic perfectionโ€”locking them out to preserve pure sound. Sonic nirvana is achieved, but no one is left to hear it.

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  • Burmester, Beer, and Passion Audio

    At Passion Audioโ€™s Burmester launch event, Robert Schryer hears the new 232 amp paired with LampizatOr and Wolf von Langa gearโ€”describing the sound as transparent, dynamic, and musically intoxicating, with Nick Cave sealing the night.

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  • Winnipegโ€™s Altitudo Audio: Reaching New Heights in Sound

    In Winnipeg, two brothers turned passion into precisionโ€”Altitudo Audio delivers curated, appointment-only listening sessions that redefine the audiophile experience.

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  • SonoSphere: The Next Generation of Sound Containment for Your Living Room

    Is it magic, or is it science? The SonoSphere traps your music in a private bubble, yet the “Phantom Sound Effect” tricks others nearby into thinking they hear itโ€”which they donโ€™t. Really.

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  • Sidney Harman: A Harmony of Innovation and Mastery

    Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon revolutionized home audio in postwar America, merging business vision and engineering brilliance to create Harman Kardon. This short biography of Harman traces his journey from Signal Corps to stereo legend, civic leader, and cultural patron.

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  • The Patents of… Paul W. Klipsch

    Paul W. Klipsch wasnโ€™t just a loudspeaker legendโ€”his inventive genius spanned acoustics, firearms, and geology. From folded horns and crossover filters to seismic sensors and rifle stabilizers, Klipschโ€™s legacy is innovation in every frequency.

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  • The ABCs of Audio: Exploring the Hi-Fi Lexicon

    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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  • A Deeper Look Into a Modern Classic: The Dayton Wright Hommage

    A passion project turned masterpiece, the Dayton Wright Hommage electrostatic speaker stunned with its staggering clarity and realismโ€”delivering jaw-dropping sound in every setup it graced, thanks to Jocelyn Jeansonโ€™s fanatical design precision.

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  • Bose Before Noise: The Amar Bose Story

    In the heart of Philadelphia, amid the echoes of American history, Amar Gopal Boseโ€™s journey into the world of sound and acoustics began on November 2, 1929. His childhood was a tapestry woven with threads of intellectual curiosity, inspired by his father, an Indian freedom fighter, and his mother, with her French and German heritage.…

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  • How Much Power Is Enough?

    Angela-Gilbert Yeung dispels common myths about amp and speaker power ratings, arguing that most speaker damage stems not from mismatched specs but from misuseโ€”especially clipping, overheating, and, yes, intoxicated listening sessions.

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  • A new Reference Speaker from Alta Audio

    The Goddess of Love Inspires Aphrodite, the New Four-way Reference Speaker from Alta Audio Designed to be Best-in-Class.

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  • Monitor Audio enhances its Platinum Series 3G  with In-Wall Model

    Monitor Audio is proud to announce the release of the PL-IW 3G, a Platinum Series 3G In-Wall loudspeaker. This high-performance flagship model is designed for high-end theatre and two-channel stereo systems where accurate, clear, and lifelike sound is required. It delivers maximum scale and sonic impact, but with minimum room intrusion. Plus, it can be…

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  • Celebrate the Holidays with iFi

    “For the audio enthusiast in your life, give the gift of high-fidelity sound whether on-the-go or for the home.”

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  • De-Kloss-ified: Decoding the Genius of Henry Kloss

    From a farm boy in Altoona to a legend in high fidelity, Henry Kloss transformed home audio with the KLH Model Six, the Advent Loudspeaker, and the Cambridge SoundWorks Ensembleโ€”pioneering gear that made superb sound affordable for all.

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  • 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Audiophile Gift Ideas for Every Budget

    Looking for the perfect gift for the audiophile in your life? Check out our comprehensive 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.

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