JimVintage Shopping for Vintage Speakers? Here's What You Need to Know gearpatrol.com - Allen Farmelo Speakers perform a great deal of continuous mechanical work, and for that reason many older speakers have been repaired or need to be repaired. For …
JimHeadphones Headphone buying guide verified_publisherDigital Trends - By Nick Hastings The experience of buying headphones can be like buying a car: Overwhelming, rife with misinformation, and a good opportunity to get ripped off if …
JimAudiophile How to Hi-Fi: A Beginner's Guide to Home Audio Equipment gearpatrol.com - Tucker Bowe Streaming has made listening to music easy — and that's great. If you have a smartphone or computer, you quite literally have access tens of millions …
JimAudiophile T+A PA3100 HV integrated amplifier verified_publisherStereophile - Jason Victor Serinus "I want to redo that painting," the spouse declared. "It's too dark." "What's wrong with dark?" I responded. "Rembrandt's portraits are often dark. So …
Jimentertainment news Stream your favorite content in a big way with this mini projector | Cult of Mac Cult of MacThe problem with investing in a fancy TV is that there’s always an upgrade right around the corner. From crisper resolution to even thinner bezels, it can start to feel like a rat race to get the largest,...
JimJapan This Japanese wireless speaker uses a LED show to elevate listening to music into an experience! yankodesign.com - By Shawn McNulty-Kowal We’re all the DJs of our own dance parties in quarantine. Whether we’re at that local jazz bar with Tuesday open mic nights or those rave-filled …
JimSonos Sonos dips its toes into hi-res audio streaming with Qobuz verified_publisherDigital Trends - By Simon Cohen For years, Sonos steadfastly refused to support hi-res music formats on its massively popular line of wireless speakers. Today, that finally changes: …
JimHow-To MP3 vs. MP4: What’s the difference and which one is better? verified_publisherDigital Trends - By Daniel Martin and Simon Cohen Sound is one of the many motivators of our day, whether it’s that song that powers you through an extra rep at the gym or that podcast you like to …
JimBluetooth How to buy an AV receiver in 2021 verified_publisherCNET - Ty Pendlebury If you want truly great sound, you have to move up from a soundbar to an AV receiver with separate speakers. Here's what you should know.
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Jim The best closed-back headphones 2021: 10 studio-friendly options for music makers musicradar.com - Dave Clews If making music is your thing, then a good pair of headphones should be right up there at the top of your wish list. But what kind of cans are best …
Jim The Best Lossless Music Streaming Services in 2021 gearpatrol.com - Tucker Bowe Want to listen to higher-quality music without breaking out the CD player or turntable? It's taken years and huge leaps in technology, but it's …
Jim We Compared Popular Music Streaming Services -- These Are the Three You Should Check Out Rolling Stone - Brandt Ranj Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may …
Jim The 4 Best Bookshelf Speakers of 2020 gearpatrol.com - By Ian White These are the best bookshelf speakers for your home audio setup, in a variety of price ranges. The guide to the best bookshelf loudspeakers of 2020 …
Jim Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2021: the best Atmos TV speakers whathifi.com - Joe Svetlik Best Dolby Atmos soundbars Buying Guide: Welcome to What Hi-Fi?'s guide to the best Dolby Atmos soundbars that you can buy in 2021... Is your TV …
Jim How to digitize your DVDs Tom's Guide - Jeanette D. Moses It wasn’t long ago that a bookcase filled with DVDs and Blu-ray discs was a living room staple. These days, almost anything that you want to watch …
Jim Pioneer Elite Reference Loudspeaker System (SGHT Review) Page 3 verified_publisherStereophile Setup Setting up the Pioneer Elite Reference speaker system involves nothing unusual. The TZ-F700s were placed to either side of my 78"-wide …
Jim Before you pay for Spotify HiFi, try to pass this lossless audio test verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezSpotify yesterday announced a ‘HiFi’ upgrade tier for its streaming service that provides lossless audio, promising music free of compression artifacts. Although it won’t be available until later this...
Jim 3 High-End Audio Components That Will Elevate Your Home Sound System verified_publisherRobb Report - Robert Ross Each piece is at the top of its category. While every musical recording captures a moment in time, the technology that delivers it is anything but …
JimEverything You Need to Know About HDMI Cables (and Why It Matters)By PCMagIf you're hooking anything up to your TV that's less than a decade old, HDMI is the way to do it. But what should you consider when buying an HDMI cable? Below, we answer some of the most common questions, including: Is HDMI 2.1 worth the upgrade? Does cable length matter? And does higher price equal higher quality?
Jim 5 Amp and Speaker Pairings For Aspiring Audiophiles gearpatrol.com - Tucker Bowe We've paired some of our favorite bookshelf speakers with an amplifier that can properly drive them. If you're looking to build your own hi-fi …
JimYamaha Yamaha RX-V6A review: The future sound of entertainment verified_publisherCNET - Ty Pendlebury The feature-packed AV receiver pairs a fresh design with excellent performance for movies and music.
Jim The Best Bookshelf Speakers Our Editors Are Using Right Now Rolling Stone - Tim Chan , Brandt Ranj Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may …
Jim The best 55-inch TVs you can buy right now Wired UK - WIRED There’s nothing like spending the bulk of a year indoors to make you appreciate your television. Nor, it would seem, to make you hanker after …
JimDolby Atmos Experience Surround Sound Like Never Before With These Immersive Dolby Atmos Soundbars spy.com - Adrian Covert Typically when it comes to home theater gear, people tend to fall into one of two camps. Either they adopt a ‘whatever works’ mentality where any TV …
Jim The Top 5 Best Recommended Turntables and Stereo Systems turntablekitchen.com - Matthew Hickey Update: Updated on January 22, 2021. We now have a 2018 guide for the Best Turntables and Record Players for Any BudgetBuilding a stereo system …
Jim 2020 Top Picks of the Year Speakers verified_publisherSound & Vision Top Pick of the Year: GoldenEar Technology BRX Bookshelf Speaker (September) Read Review GoldenEar's BRX brings the design strategies that have made the …
JimThe Late Show "Truthiness" in hi-fi verified_publisherStereophile - Jim Austin Stereophile has discussed the pandemic occasionally because of its relevance to our industry and our listening lives. But for the most part, I've …