When talking about speakers, the word “pole” is used to describe the direction the sound radiates from loudspeakers. All drivers create as much sound from their backs as their…
LPs vs. CDs, Round 2 -- A Clarification:
I was taken to task for my earlier blog, Do LPs sound better than CDs? And Why They May, by an old friend and acknowledged expert in the field. I must apologize to for not making my…
Amplifiers: How Big is Too Big? How Small Too Small?
In my opinion, there is no such thing as an amplifier that’s “too big”; only big amplifiers turned up too far. On the other hand, amplifiers can easily be too small –…
Do LPs sound better than CDs? And Why They May.
Yes, often they do; but why? Many critical listeners have commented that LPs sound better than CDs, even on the same recording. The Amanda McBroom “Growing Up in Hollywood…
Demo Disks Make Your System Sing.
Music to Test Your System, Blow Your Mind – And Blow Your House Down: Audio enthusiasts sometimes like to show off their systems. Audio dealers must show off their systems – it’s…
Speaker Size - How Small is Too Small?
Size matters, or does it? We are talking speakers here. And since we have already stated that audio is mostly a male pursuit, how much does it matter? Many, if not most, people would prefer…
