Audio glossary
In this brief glossary we explain some of the key terms that will help you understand more about audio technology. Think something … more
Advice, Movies & Music
How to discover new music online
How do you find new music when the available supply online is so large that it becomes virtually unmanageable? The question might sound strange, … more
Advice, Audio / Video
The difference between UHD and 4K
The technology that is considered “state of the art” in TV resolution today can easily become outdated tomorrow. Resolution standards have improved rapidly over … more
News
20 top instrumental TV theme songs
Like a siren call, some TV shows have a way of beckoning us over to the living room … more
Audio knowledge
Natural frequency: The good, the bad and the catastrophic
What do bridge disasters and shattering wines glasses have in common? They’re both examples of what can happen when an object’s natural frequency … more
Advice, Movies & Music
Why it’s still worth buying music
In the modern age of Spotify, YouTube and an almost infinite range of genre specialist Internet radio stations, is there still any point in … more
Audio knowledge, Audio Technology
Watt really matters – facts about electrical performance
The power output of loudspeakers and amplifiers depends a lot on the wattage. As a physical unit, the wattage value specifies the device’s power … more
Audio knowledge, Audio Technology
Tech talk – frequency response
When it comes to the acoustic characteristics of a loudspeaker, the term “frequency response” is often used in data sheets and product information. You … more
News
Record Store Day: Why vinyl’s here to stay
Ever since Napster was launched in 1999 and the first iPod went on sale in 2001, physical music formats have been on the decline. … more
News
The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound 40 years ago today
Concert sound systems in the 50s and 60s Concert sound systems have evolved quite a bit since the 1950s and 60s. Low-fidelity amps and speakers … more