This is a term many might not know but yet have often experienced the irritation of sibilance. When listening to any audio, music, the spoken word, or a movie soundtrack, have you ever noticed an exaggerated S sound? It is sometimes also noticeable on the T and Z sounds. This distortion or over-emphasis is called…
The 6 Best Beginner Record Players of 2024
Due to the continued growth in vinyl record sales, with vinyl records now outselling CD sales for the first time in 25 years, the demand for entry-level turntables and record players is growing rapidly. More manufacturers are now offering turntables and record players to appeal to this rapidly growing new market. A wide variety of…
How to Fix Static in Headphones (Answered)
One of the most aggravating inconveniences, when you have just settled down to listen to some music or watch a video, is being interrupted by the annoying crackling of static noise. To further this frustration is when you just can not seem to find that sweet spot that stops the interference. How do you make…
The 10 Best Headphones for Working Out of 2024
Finding the right headphones to suit you and your workout needs can be difficult. With so many brands and models on the market, it can be a tiresome exercise! With online shopping, there is also no telling what you are going to get. That is why we have taken the task into hand and done…
What is NFC?
NFC is an acronym for near-field communication. We are spoilt for choice with modern technology, particularly communication protocols. We have come a long way from rock paintings, smoke signals, and beating drums. Modern technology is improving exponentially. While there are many communication options available, NFC or near-field communication is one of the more recent and…
The 10 Best Speakers for The Shower of 2024
While many people love to sing in the shower some prefer proper music. Who would have thought that someday our technology would have advanced to the stage where you now have the luxury of listening to your favorite music or radio station while in the shower? The thought of answering that important phone call normally…
The 10 Best Integrated Amplifiers of 2024
The amplifier is one of the most important aspects of your sound system and the wrong one will result in poor audio quality or it not doing what you need it to do. There is a vast range of options depending on what you need. We review the very best integrated amplifiers to help you…
Can you use 4 ohm and 8 ohm speakers together? (Answered)
If you have a surround sound home theater system, you may consider running 4 ohms and 8 ohms speakers together. As an example, you may want to use 4-ohm speakers for the speakers in the front, center and, the sides and 8-ohm speakers at the rear. Speaker Power It is important to note that people…
Will 6×9 speakers fit in 6×8?
This is a much-debated question – will 6X9 speakers fit in 6X8? It can be done, in most cases. It might take a bit of work but it is certainly possible. One thing to watch out for is the depth of the speaker. It is not just the dimension of the front of the speaker…
Which Speakers are Left and Right?
This is an important question and if you are not sure it is something you need to know. Many people may feel foolish asking which speakers are left and right but it does make a difference and there is no point guessing and possibly getting it wrong. Left and right are one of those subjective…