Advice
What is a router?
It’s just an innocuous plastic box with a front LED. But a malfunctioning of this little device can unleash waves of anxiety – gone … more
Advice
5.1 or 7.1: Which sound system is right for you?
Noticeably improved sound or unnecessary add-on? Ask anyone whether a 5.1 or 7.1 home cinema system is the way to go and you’re likely … more
Entertainment
The history of headphones and the beginnings of portable sound
Unlike the phonograph, headphones cannot claim a single inventor. Instead, their development is a steady process of experimentations and improvements dating back … more
Advice
Find a complete stereo system for every room and budget
Anyone in the market for a complete stereo system need look no further than Teufel’s Kombo series. Each set consisting of hi-fi speakers combined … more
Advice
Speakers for tablets: 3 questions to guide your choice
Tablets are light and handy, but so thin there’s not much space for integrated loudspeakers. It’s therefore difficult to enjoy good sound … more
Knowledge
Front- and down-firing subwoofers
Down firing and front firing: Anyone perusing subwoofer descriptions will eventually encounter this distinction. The difference comes down to driver direction: If the subwoofer’s … more
Knowledge
NAS server: Create a private cloud for streaming
Similar to an external hard drive, a NAS server is a central storage system for multimedia files, documents and other data. NAS servers, however, … more
Entertainment
Make that special sound a part of you with Soundwave Tattoos
In 1958, Frank Sinatra recorded “The Music is You”. The song perfectly captures how meaningful music is to us, how it can express our … more
Inside
A look inside Teufel Audio customer service
Since its founding in 1980, Teufel has had its own in-house customer service. What started out as a hi-fi enthusiast with a rotary dial … more
Advice
Bathroom speakers: Important points to consider
The first thing to consider with bathroom speakers is whether they can tolerate humid environments, the odd splash of water or wet fingers. But … more