Marantz HD-CD1 review
What is the Marantz HD-CD1? The HD-CD1 is a CD player designed to match the HD-AMP1 compact amplifier within Marantz’s revived MusicLink range, which also includes the HD-DAC1…
U.S. Speaker Ryan opposes Trump working with Democrats on new health bill
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, the top Republican in Congress, said he does not want President Donald Trump to work with Democrats on new legislation for…
Creative gets creative with gaming speakers
Creative’s newest speaker is the BlasterX Kratos S5 is a 2.1 gaming speaker system with Aurora Reactive lighting system. It comes with powerful 4” satellite drivers and a…
Entry level home audio system
I am looking to make the jump from computer speakers to a more quality sound system for my small living room. I have very little knowledge in this…
What we lost when sound systems stopped being furniture
Kate Wagner explores How speakers went from statement furniture to unseen tech: In today’s wireless age, most want their sound system to be out of sight and out…
How MUSIC makes you spend more: Restaurants reveal new sound system that increases profits by 10%
If you find yourself splashing out an extra portion of chips next time you’re in McDonalds, you might have the restaurant’s music to blame. Major restaurant chains, including…
Can the JBL Cinema SB 450 deliver the high-quality sound to meet modern demands?
This required me to restart the sound system and my devices until it registered and while it only happened a handful of times it was still enough to…
Onkyo unveils two midrange A/V receivers in the TX-NR676 and TX-NR575
Onkyo this week announced a new entry-level receiver that offers a decent upgrade from a soundbar without the cost associated with higher-end systems. On Tuesday, the company followed…
Audio Research VT80 Tube Power Amplifier Review
I have audiophile friends who turn their noses up at Audio Research products. One even claimed that Audio Research tube power amplifiers in particular, sounded “hard, brittle, and…
Onkyo’s latest entry-level A/V receiver packs plenty of features for the price
If you’re looking for cinema-quality sound at home, you’ll need a surround sound system, but they have a reputation for being rather expensive. While audio/visual receivers can easily…