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George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh was an unqualified success, and the first-ever pop concert for charity.
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It is well-known that Quebec has music in its veins, which is probably why it hosts a good hundred annual music festivals, the most famous of which is the Montreal International Jazz Festival, renowned worldwide. The magnificent city of Quebec is recognized for its Summer Festival (FEQ), which is practically sold out every year. However,…
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Michael Jackson’s Berlin Wall Concert: When Pop Met Politics In the annals of pop culture, Michael Jackson’s legacy is studded with iconic performances and groundbreaking achievements. Yet, one performance stands out not just for its musical brilliance but also for its geopolitical significance. On June 19, 1988, the King of Pop performed in West Berlin,…
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Kevin Fielding breaks down the art and science of room measurements, showing how frequency response and decay time data—paired with your ears—can elevate system synergy and unlock deeper emotional connections with your music.
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A passion project turned masterpiece, the Dayton Wright Hommage electrostatic speaker stunned with its staggering clarity and realism—delivering jaw-dropping sound in every setup it graced, thanks to Jocelyn Jeanson’s fanatical design precision.
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Amar Bose’s legacy lives through five revolutionary patents—from the iconic 901 speaker and pioneering noise-cancelling headphones to automotive audio, waveguide tech, and dynamic equalization—each redefining how we hear and experience sound.
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Class-D amps ignite debate as Steven Stone, Eric Neff, and Bruno Putzeys clash over whether the tech now rivals or even surpasses class-A and AB.
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As we mark the bicentennial anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, imagine the scene: a packed theater in Vienna, the audience on edge, and Beethoven himself, nearly deaf, standing tall on stage. This wasn’t just another symphonic debut; it was the musical equivalent of a revolution. Premiering on May 7, 1824, the Ninth…
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In the shadowy alleys of Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, jazz kissa still pulse with quiet reverence. Hi-Fi Havens debuts with Japan’s iconic jazz cafés—timeless sanctuaries where vinyl, coffee, and deep listening coalesce into a near-spiritual ritual.
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On a balmy evening on April 14, 2016, at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, an iconic musician approached the piano in what would become his final public performance. Prince, renowned for his electrifying full-band concerts, chose this time to captivate his audience with a stark, powerful setting of just “Piano & A Microphone.” This tour stripped his…
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Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) introduces the VK-85 preamplifier and REX 300 power amplifier, fully balanced solid state designs that offer some of the finest sonic attributes typically found only in tube-based circuitry. This is achieved through numerous in-house developed technologies, which continue to evolve, with the goal of bringing the end-user closer to the power of a live music experience.…
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Seldom does an LP’s visual presentation rival the artistry of its music. Having seen the orchestra this past weekend at the Maison Symphonique in Montréal, where the album was recorded, I can attest that the quality of the recording matches the live presentation. In fact, the only thing that’s missing from the album is the…
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Lossless audio formats promise sonic purity in a world shaped by compression, and this deep dive examines everything from FLAC vs. ALAC to DSD and DACs—unpacking the tools, myths, and tech behind high-fidelity digital music.
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In this interview, Chad Kassem recounts his journey from a halfway house in Kansas to founding Acoustic Sounds, sharing how personal struggles, a passion for blues, and a relentless pursuit of quality helped revive vinyl’s prestige.
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A zero-gravity chamber promising “weightless sound” has become the latest obsession among audiophiles, blending luxury, pseudoscience, and orbital listening societies into a surreal new frontier of musical immersion.