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Claude Lemaire thinks Led Zeppelin is so seminal to hard rock, he chooses them twice for Episode 3. King Crimson also makes the cut.
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The Shanling CR60 is one of those rare devices that feels like it was designed for a very specific type of person—the kind who doesn’t just listen to music but lives with it, surrounds themselves with it, collects it. If you’ve ever stared at your wall of CDs, debating whether to keep them or finally…
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From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “it’s the ear, not the gear.”
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David Chesky, audiophile pioneer and Grammy nominee, shares insights in an exclusive interview ahead of his trio’s live performance of The Great European Songbook at Montreal’s Bourgie Hall on January 23. Tickets are available now, for $19 – $38.
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Improving sound quality requires prioritizing fixes based on their impact—what Kevin Fielding dubs “sonic triage.” Speaker placement, time alignment, and managing reflections top the “emergency” list, while bass management and fine-tuning DSP take precedence later. Read on for the full breakdown.
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On January 3, 1969, The Lulu Show was about as far from Jimi Hendrix’s usual stomping grounds as you could get. The show was a high-profile, family-friendly TV program—clean-cut, conservative, and far removed from the chaotic energy that defined Hendrix’s live shows. The producers of The Lulu Show likely envisioned a performance that would fit…
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This striking image from David Bowie’s 1979 Lodger photoshoot is more than a visual oddity—it’s a portal into a restless, brilliant period in Bowie’s life. Captured by Brian Duffy, the man responsible for some of Bowie’s most iconic imagery (think the lightning bolt on Aladdin Sane), this photograph encapsulates the strange tension between control and…
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DR Acoustics’s Daniel Robidoux doesn’t just rehash old cable and AC conditioner designs. A university-educated expert in signal processing and a pioneer in modem technology, Daniel’s products are groundbreaking.
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Signal loss impacts imaging, clarity, and bass—but it’s fixable. Discover 10 years’ worth of tips for unlocking your system’s potential.
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More tips, stories, and wisdom from veteran musician Frank Doris based on his decades playing in bands. This time, it’s all about what to do if you’re stuck on a small stage.
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HF&MS’s “Best Products of 2024” continues with the best in cabling, amplifiers, and more, including Outstanding Product of the Year!
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Effective January 1, 2025, GoldenEar will join PML Sound International (Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan) and operate under its new identity as GoldenEar Studio Inc. To ensure a smooth transition, GoldenEar will temporarily pause business operations from January 1, 2025, to January 31, 2025. During this period, GoldenEar orders will not be processed or fulfilled. PML’s business operations…
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On December 19, 1955, Carl Perkins stepped into Memphis’ Sun Studio with a song that would become a cornerstone of rock ‘n’ roll history. But like most great music moments, the creation of Blue Suede Shoes wasn’t so much a straight line as it was a tangled web of stories, late-night drives, and serendipitous inspiration.…
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It’s that time of year again—the season of giving! In that spirit, I’ve put together a list of Holiday audio gift ideas that even Scrooge might approve of.
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On August 3rd, 1956—A cultural hurricane primed to shake the Olympia Theater to its foundation. The tickets were a mere $1.50, but what unfolded inside those walls was priceless: three explosive performances at 3:30, 7:00, and 9:00 p.m., each more electrifying than the last. This was no ordinary concert; it was a seismic moment in…
