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In this excerpt from Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, overlooked spaces like basements and garages become ideal listening rooms through smart, minimal upgrades—proving great sound starts with practicality, not perfection.
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In a standout demo, Guy Bélanger played live harmonica over his Postcards from London album, with Davis Acoustics’ “The Wall” speakers and Atoll electronics delivering bold, full, and lively support.
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Robert Schryer wraps his interview with Dutch & Dutch’s Jannis Dossis and Martijn Mensink, uncovering bold plans for a smaller speaker—and finds the 8c system so good, it might just end his gear-chasing days.
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Doug Moore puts the Schiit Magni Unity headphone amplifier and HIFIMAN Arya Stealth headphones through their paces and comes out with some interesting observations.
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Bruno Putzeys concludes his two-part series that explains why active speakers are inherently better than passive ones.
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Writer Rudy Radelic recommends a dozen great-sounding albums to play at audio show exhibits. Exhibitors, are you paying attention?
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Robert Schryer puts DR Acoustics’ Polynice power distributor and its cables to the test, uncovering how their innovative designs tackle noise and improve clarity, detail, and soundstaging.
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There are myriad products that claim to clean audio power, but which matter most? Industry experts rank dedicated lines, power conditioners, and wall outlets as top upgrades, while opinions diverge on fuses and power cables.
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The Vinyl Beat digs into some more reissues that fly under the radar.
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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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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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Decades of hi-fi tweaks taught Paul Bowes that optimizing gear—not endless upgrades—unlocks music’s full potential. From speaker placement to EMI fixes, these methods elevate performance dramatically.
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At their KEF launch event, Stacy and Mathieu of Audiophile Experts debuted the “Harmonia” room—showcasing ingenious walls and acoustic wizardry that redefined the listening experience.
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Tom Gibbs reveals how Euphony’s new software and a top-notch DAC took his music system to stunning new heights, with sound so real it feels like a live concert.
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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.
