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Scientists at USC found that the brain “turns up the volume” in response to hearing loss, a mechanism that may explain tinnitus and sound sensitivity disorders—now, researchers are exploring treatments to dial down this overcompensation.
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Save your souls!… Black Sabbath leads the way in this latest history lesson in the roots of hard rock and heavy metal.
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A new study reveals that low-frequency sounds, notably 63 Hz bass, can cause widespread hearing loss. Bass waves forcefully penetrate the cochlea and bypass earplugs via bone conduction, severely undermining traditional hearing protection.
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Frank Doris offers tips on what to do and not do once you’ve made it to the big stage.
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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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Howard Milstein calls the Musician Pegasus II R2R DAC a “giant killer,” rivaling pricier models with its smooth mids, deep bass, and spacious soundstage. In NOS mode, it delivers an organic, natural presentation, making it a standout choice. Milstein hails it as a must-hear for audiophiles seeking top-tier musicality.
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NYC reinvents Japan’s jazz kissa tradition, transforming vinyl listening into a high-fidelity, immersive experience for true audiophiles.
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Electrical noise sabotaging your sound? A new virtual ground system wipes hum and EMI from even the cleanest rigs, revealing music’s full dynamic depth.
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From vet school to vinyl sanctum, one man’s obsession birthed Bliss Acoustics—Ottawa’s home-based haven where gear vanishes and music takes over.
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Rock ‘n’ roll is full of nights that teetered on the edge of disaster, but few reached the level of legendary mayhem that erupted in Flint, Michigan, on August 23, 1967. It was the night Pete Townshend’s guitar took flight, Keith Moon got himself banned from the entire Holiday Inn chain, and The Who cemented…
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By the time Frank Sinatra stepped onto the stage at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, California, on February 25, 1995, he had already spent over five decades redefining American music. At 79, Sinatra was more myth than man—a living legend who had crooned his way through generations, from wartime ballrooms to…
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Tom Gibbs discusses why any self-respecting audiophile should dispense with copper wires for streaming and opt instead for the glorious sound that can be achieved with a fiber optic connection.
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The Vinyl Beat digs into some more reissues that fly under the radar.
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The Orpheus Chrono-Heliophonic Aural Vessel isn’t just a sound system—it’s an audiophile’s cosmic destiny. In a world where skepticism falters before prestige, only the foolish admit they can’t perceive its brilliance.
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Grado’s new Signature S950 blends Brazilian Walnut warmth with a 52mm S driver for a relaxed, natural sound—detachable cables and luxe build round out the $2,195 flagship.