Life is full of noise. Donโt you want less of it from your system?
And I thought only the old baby boomers like me were still interested in hi-fi.
โLet’s talk about common things like modal resonances, early reflections, reverberation times, ambient noise, and signal-to-noise ratio […]โ โLet’s talk about common things like modal resonances, early reflections, reverberation times, ambient noise, and signal-to-noise ratio,โ said Norman. “These are important issues because they greatly affect the listening experience.
Audio Research is not only one of the most iconic American brands, it remains vital today and continues to push the limits of what’s possible to achieve in audio technology and sound reproduction.
CES, Las Vegas โ January 5, 2023 โ The French brand Focal expands its collection of home loudspeakers with Vestia. This new line comprises five models and has been designed to provide high quality music enjoyment and Home Cinema experiences delivered by Focalโs renowned savoir-faire in acoustic. The brand which is recognized by the French…
Supporting hi-fi through a local initiative On Sunday, November 13, music and audio enthusiasts were invited to attend the first opening of Cafรฉ Audiophile, a non-profit organization (NPO) whose mission is to promote high-fidelity. The initiative was launched by brothers Louis and Normand Croteau, who, for a long time, dreamt of creating a place where…
The Beatles had suddenly disappointed me. Sure, in 1966 I was just a kid, but Iโd been a fan of the group since the beginning. Iโd spent hours hunched over my little blue and white 45 RPM record player playing the 7-inch singles of โI Want to Hold Your Handโ and โShe Loves Youโ over…
Essex, UK, 16th August 2022โMonitor Audio is proud to announce the launch of the innovative, advanced and beautifully-built Platinum Series 3G. Our flagship range encapsulates our desire to deliver accessible excellence. Superior, innovative acoustic technologies, smart engineering, and obsessive attention to detail ensures the Platinum Series 3G is capable of the most accurate, clear, and…
Powered by a 50mm dynamic driver, the Meze Audio 109 PRO delivers an emotionally engaging sound with great detail and clarity. BAIA MARE, Romania โ September 15, 2022: Meze Audio, award-winning high-end headphone manufacturer, announces its first pair of dynamic open-back headphones โย the 109 PRO. Made from carefully curated and responsibly sourced materials, including walnut…
Iโm of the opinion that cable design is a thing, which is why some audio cables perform better than others, and you canโt convince me otherwise. Iโve heard the differences.
Our “Best $10,000 systems” feature is one of our most popular, so it was only a matter of time that we’d start to stretch our budgetary palette, so to speak.
โAudio Showโ is a funny term to me. โAudioโ and โShowโ. They donโt really fit together, do they? How can you show sound? Or is audio show shorthand for audio gear?
The Taxman. Thatโs why. Exile On Main St., released on May 26, 1972, may or may not be the greatest Rolling Stones album, but it is undeniably the most Rolling Stones album the band has ever done. A gritty, grinding amalgam of everything that influenced them, it took running away from home to an entire…
Here we go, starting with four CD-related products: three SPDIF digital cables and an accessory for CD playback. If the former might rankle the sensibilities of some outside the audiophile sphere, the latter will surely send those same people into a hissy fit.
Markham, Ontario:ย IsoAcoustics, the Canadian isolation specialists, recently recorded a unique demonstration of theirย GAIA Isolatorsย with the aim of showcasing its unrivalled ability to improve audio equipment in any environment. The video captures the behind-the-scenes setup for the A/B demonstration and the listenersโ reactions to the stark sonic differences between the audio with and without the attachment…