Do we need premium HDMI cables?
In today's digital age, High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cables have become an essential component in connecting various devices such as...
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Do you have some random acces memory left in your brain? Great! We'll educate you with some tutorials on high end audio and video.
How far should I place my speakers from the wall?
Speaker placement can have a drastic impact on your frequency response, but the ideal location for your monitors is going...
Why surround sound is better than a soundbar
If sound quality and immersive experiences are the top priorities in your home audio upgrade, home theater surround sound has...
HDR10+ explained
The goal of almost every advancement in television technologies is to create images that are as close to reality as...
Dolby Vision explained
Before we get stuck into Dolby Vision, it’s worth talking about HDR first. HDR or High Dynamic Range refers to...
Difference between hifi speakers and studio monitors explained
Pop music is made to be played back on home stereo systems. Wouldn’t it make sense to use the same...
MQA explained
Recent neuroscientific research into how we hear has been key to the development of MQA. Bob Stuart – MQA’s founder...
DTS: X explained
DTS recently revealed that DTS:X will be its next-generation object-based codec technology. This release is the successor to DTS-HD Master...
Dolby Atmos explained
Dolby Atmos creates powerful, moving audio by introducing two important concepts to cinema sound: audio objects and overhead speakers. Together,...
The harmonic frequencies are integer multiples (2, 3, 4, …) of the fundamental frequency. For example, the 2nd harmonic on a 60 Hz system is 2 x 60 or 120 Hz. At 50Hz, the second harmonic is 2 x 50 or 100Hz. 300Hz is the 5th harmonic in a 60 Hz system, or the 6th harmonic in a 50 Hz system. What this all means and has to do with faithful reproduction … watch this episode of Tech Talk to find out ! Link to the "Tech Talk" video: https://youtu.be/lKv6_r7l2is?si=Hk8W7ggjqmJiW6i3
Norwegian manufacturer Arendal Sound brings their all-new 1528 flagship speaker series to the market. A very promising looking loudspeaker line if you ask us 😍 #arendalsound #loudspeaker #hifiaudio #highendaudio Link to the article: https://bestofhighend.com/arendal-sound-1528-flagship-speaker-series/
Our editor John Bugailiskis was so impressed after reviewing the new Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 SX power conditioner that he decided to add it to his reference system 😳 #synergisticresearch #powercell8 #powerconditioner #hifi #highend #highendaudio Link to the review: https://bestofhighend.com/synergistic-research-powercell-8-sx-power-conditioner-review/
Editor John Bugailiskis reports on the JBL MA Event held at Republic Records in New York. The brand is introducing AV receivers and speakers to inspire Gen Z 🤓 #jbl #avreceiver #loudspeakers #genz Link to the report: https://bestofhighend.com/jbl-modern-audio-event/
What`s the shortest way to the best possible speaker placement? Right. "In your ears you must trust.", would master Yoda say. Let`s replace the Star Wars dude with Roland Hoffmann from Lyngdorf Audio and discover his rules of thumb guided by your ears ! #SpeakerPlacement #RulesofThumb #trustyourears #lyngdorf Link to the video: https://youtu.be/kUSiZlQZ6K0
Our Canadian editor John Bugailiskis is simply flabbergasted after auditioning and reviewing the Revival Audio Atlante 3. Read the full review to join his musical journey 😍#review #revivalaudio #atalante3 #loudspeakers #bookshelfs Link to the review: https://bestofhighend.com/revival-audio-atalante-3-review/
Danish brand Bang & Olufsen introduces the H100 headphones. They will be replacing the H95. Extra attention went to the used materials and ease of use. #bangandolufsen #headphones Link to the news item: https://bestofhighend.com/bang-olufsen-h100-replaces-h95-headphones/
NAD launches version 3 of their acclaimed M10 streaming amplifier at CEDIA 2024. It now features Dirac Live. John Bugailiskis is on site and has more details. #NAD #nadm10 #StreamingAmplifier #streamingaudio #cedia2024 Link to the report: https://bestofhighend.com/nad-unveils-m3-v3-streaming-amplifier-at-cedia-2024/
