Knowledge
Dolby Pro Logic and the origins of home cinema sound
Dolby Pro Logic is a decoding technology capable of transforming stereo input signals into surround sound playback. The codec became available for … more
Advice
X marks the spot: The sweet spot as the ideal listening position
The sound coming from your high-end system isn’t as good as it should be? The reason might have nothing to do with … more
Knowledge
Dolby Atmos for a 3D sound experience
Huge selection of films, simple implementation and outstanding sound – Dolby Atmos has conquered the hearts of home cinema lovers in recent years. The … more
Entertainment
Hans Zimmer: Hollywood’s Music Man
The Edith Head of film music What Edith Head once was to custom design, Hans Zimmer now is to … more
Advice
Smart TVs offer a world of possibilities but what about the sound?
Televisions, once known as “boob tubes“ and “idiot boxes” have suddenly become smart. When applied to devices like televisions, the term “smart” … more
Knowledge
Noise-cancelling headphones: The what, how and why
You know the problem: You’re on a flight with a screaming baby and/or rampaging toddler and you simply can’t hear your music … more
Knowledge
3 most common speaker drivers: Horn, cone and dome
All loudspeakers are essentially transducers, meaning they convert one form of energy – in this case electrical – into another – in … more
Knowledge
ALAC – Apple’s lossless alternative to FLAC
Lossless audio formats, particularly the popular FLAC codec, have already been discussed on this blog. We … more
Inside
The Teufel Audi RS 5 DTM at the start of the racing season at the Hockenheim Race Track
The start of the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) at the Hockenheim Race Track offered everything a racing fan could ask for. The qualifications for … more
Advice
Room acoustics: Interior design for hi-fi
Anyone who’s moved to a new house with a stereo or home theatre system will have noticed that the same system playing … more