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10 Audio Myths Debunked For Better Sound 10 Audio Myths Debunked For Better Sound We tackle some of the less obvious but more resilient audio myths that seem to linger despite numerous attempts at correction. We debunk the audiophile myths to help prioritize your hifi needs.
Audio Codecs Explained for Non-Audiophiles Audio Codecs Explained for Non-Audiophiles WAV, FLAC, MP3, MQA, what is the best audio CODEC to handle your audio files? Audioholics has put together a guide explaining these extensions and what they mean in terms of sound quality and storage.
Tidal Adds Millions Of MQA Tracks From Warner Music Group Tidal Adds Millions Of MQA Tracks From Warner Music Group Tidal’s library of MQA-encoded music has just grown significantly. Millions of new tracks have been added from Warner Music Group’s extensive catalog. Is MQA really better or just a gimmick? Read on.
Apple Music Lossless & Dolby Atmos: How YOU Can Enjoy Every Bit of Resolution! Apple Music Lossless & Dolby Atmos: How YOU Can Enjoy Every Bit of Resolution! Apple Music is now lossless for its entire catalogue with separate libraries streaming at high-resolution and Apple’s new Spatial Audio by Dolby Atmos. We discuss how to get the best sound.
FTC May Kill Amplifier Rule: Help Us Keep Consumer Protections in Audio! FTC May Kill Amplifier Rule: Help Us Keep Consumer Protections in Audio! Your country needs YOU to help protect consumers from false advertising in audio. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reviewing its "Amplifier Rule", help maintain truth in amplifier ratings today!
Polk, Definitive Technology First Speakers to Qualify IMAX Enhanced Certification Polk, Definitive Technology First Speakers to Qualify IMAX Enhanced Certification DTS and IMAX are extending their IMAX Enhanced certification to loudspeakers so consumers will know which speakers will get them closer to that IMAX experience at home. See what brands are first.
Receiver Power Consumption Rating vs Output Power Is Not Watt You Think! Receiver Power Consumption Rating vs Output Power Is Not Watt You Think! Ever wonder how your favorite manufacturer rates power consumption on their AV receivers and how it relates to maximum available output power to your speakers? The answer may surprise you so read on.
Audiophile Myths About Amplifier Negative Feedback Debunked Audiophile Myths About Amplifier Negative Feedback Debunked What is feedback and how does it affect audio? Here we present a pseudo-interview to help answer questions about feedback; a fascinating and complex topic that lies at the core of successful design.
Tidal Delivers True Dolby Atmos Music To Your Home Theater Tidal Delivers True Dolby Atmos Music To Your Home Theater Subscribers to Tidal’s $20/month HiFi tier can now stream Dolby Atmos Music to their Atmos-capable AV receivers or sound-bars, bringing immersive music into their home theaters. but there are caveats.
Dolby Eliminates Key Feature for Enhancing 2CH Music Dolby Eliminates Key Feature for Enhancing 2CH Music When Dolby released Atmos, it was done in concert with their surround upmixer which does a great job enhancing 2CH music thanks to a key feature Dolby is now removing from new products. Let's get it back!