Tag Archives: High-end audio

Why the Acoustics of Your Listening Room Matters

We live in a world of sound reflections.  We hear is a combination of direct sound, coming to us directly from its sources, and reflected sound, that reaches us after bouncing off the objects and surfaces around us. 

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What’s the Difference Between High-End and General Audio Products?

High-end and general consumer audio products do the same basic thing: they play recorded sound for personal entertainment and information.  This naturally leads to questions, like:

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Pro-Ject Turntable Setup Seminar from The HiFi Summit Q2 2020

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High-End Audio – What’s It All About?

High-end audio is about enjoying recorded sound with the maximum possible fidelity.  It seeks to convey the full emotion and impact of recordings, providing a fulfilling experience, and immersing you in the artistry of performers, actors, producers and film makers.

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Hegel H120 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed in SoundStage! HiFi

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Qobuz Family

Qobuz, the high resolution music streaming and download service, has introduced Qobuz Family, its family subscription plan, with a 1 month free trial period.

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IsoAcoustics Gaia on Marten Speakers

Swedish high-end loudspeaker manufacturer, Marten,  has incorporated custom feet, designed by IsoAcoustics, in its new Parker speaker series.

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Another Great Year For Some Truly Exceptional Headphones!

Meze Audio continues to reap a bumper crop of awards for its flagship Empyrean headphones.

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Serious Music Turns 20!

On the 3rd of February 2000 Serious Music opened its doors.  Its mission, then as now, was to make high-end audio and high quality recorded music more accessible to people in the Caribbean, and broaden the selection available in the region.

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An Overview of the Technologies Used in Loudspeakers

Here's a link to an article, titled "Speaker Technology", which discusses some of the technologies used by loudspeakers.  Loudspeakers have been in use in for over 150 years, and over that time a range of technologies have been developed and employed.

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