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…
What We Can and Cannot Hear.
Computers have been a hobby of mine since before the term “Personal Computer” was invented (showing my age again). I was the first to order a Personal Electronic Transactor…
Where Should You Choose Speakers?
Since speakers will likely have the greatest affect on the way your audio system sounds, selection is crucially important. To me, there are two major factors to consider when choosing…
Can Recorded Music Sound Better-Than-Live?
Once again, we face the question of what is meant by “better”. For years there has been a debate between the “you-are-there” and “they-are-here” camps. When your eyes are…
Keep Your Speakers Looking as Good as They Sound
In the past couple of posts, we’ve talked about speaker cabinet design, vented vs. sealed, and its impact on the sound derived from those speakers. There’s another aspect of cabinet…
