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Writer B. Jan Montana’s childhood awe of the Titanic’s selfless musicians sparks lifelong reflections on life, mortality, and religion, ultimately embracing joy over rigid dogma.
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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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Grace Bubulka recalls the day Chubby Checker brought the Twist to her Philadelphia playground, turning fear and awe into joy as she danced alongside the legend in a moment etched forever in childhood memory.
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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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“I’ve decided to start a new series. Even if you’re not a musician, perhaps it’ll give some insight into the nitty-gritty of the art of music-making, or inform your listening the next time you sit in front of your stereo, or just provide some entertainment and perhaps a life lesson or two.
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In a house bursting with 13 speakers and 6 subwoofers, one audiophile’s living room doubles as a 7.6.6 surround-sound sanctuary—though his wife might call it something else entirely.
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“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.”
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“The audio world has lost a giant with the passing of Andrew Singer at age 73. Andy was the founder of New York retailer Sound by Singer”
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Since inducting legends like Chuck Berry and Elvis, the Rock Hall has slid into generation loss. This year’s mixed-bag lineup—Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band—raises the question: is it still merit, or just fame?
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Fezz Audio’s Mira Ceti 300B combines luxurious design by award-winning Kabo & Pydo with rich, refined tube sound—at a shockingly fair price. Pair it with the right speakers and prepare to be spellbound.
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Despite loving both analogue and digital, Tom Gibbs affirms LP’s supremacy—yet with DSD 512 and upgraded Audio Art Cables, digital playback is now rivaling tape and vinyl in clarity, nuance, and musical realism.
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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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Frank Doris interviews Nick Getz, son of sax legend Stan Getz, and Abey Fonn of Impex Records, about the new Getz/Gilberto LP reissue of the bossa nova classic.
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From quantum stickers to $485 knobs, this cheeky exposé unpacks the HiFi world’s most bizarre tweaks—where pseudo-science meets audiophile obsession, and placebo often sounds just as sweet as proof.
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Once dismissed as a passing fad, surround sound is staging a comeback—with streaming giants offering immersive content and home tech better than ever, it may finally be time to rejoin the multichannel revolution.
