“Phase” and “polarity” are two terms often used – incorrectly – interchangeably. They are almost never the same. The one time they are the same is when you…
Tubes or Transistors? The Feud Goes On
John Strohbeen Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Articles
One of the marks of the serious “‘phile” – be it audiophile, bibliophile or other committed enthusiast – is that we squabble about things most outside the…
So Many Channels, So Few Ears.
John Strohbeen Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Articles
In the beginning there was one, and it was good! In fact, for close to half the life of consumer audio, one channel was all you got. Then came stereo – and later, the flood of…
Are There Really “Golden Ears” – And What Do They Hear?
John Strohbeen Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Articles
In the world of the serious audio enthusiast, there is the term Golden Ears. It denotes a person with hearing so critically acute that he or she can make fine discriminations in terms of…
How Do I Know When to Upgrade My Speakers or My Whole System?
John Strohbeen Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Advice
It may be a fact of the human condition that over time we grow tired of things that seemed not merely all right, but downright wonderful when we bought them. Some items wear out like a…
Different Music, Different Speakers?
John Strohbeen Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Advice
A question I am frequently asked by consumers considering purchasing a pair of Ohm speakers is: “Well, I listen to rock – or classical, or vocal – music, are your speakers good…
