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Virtual reality glasses: Passing trend or new immersive experience?

As a gaming trend, virtual reality glasses, or “VR” glasses, have been around for years. They promise to transport the user into a new and…
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Chromecast audio apps: The most important apps at a glance

Teufel offers Chromecast built in with all Raumfeld streaming speakers. Google’s streaming standard allows users to play back audio from any Chromecast-enabled app on their…
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Which headphone types are right for you?

Whether it’s a marathon run, a long train journey or a day at the office, headphones are an indispensable part of our lives. But the…
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Get in the action with surround sound

For true home cinema enthusiasts, surround sound is an absolute must. After all, high definition picture quality deserves equally detailed sound from as many directions…
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Headphone connections: Mini jack, USB-C and Bluetooth

Whatever the source device — retro Walkman, MP3 player or smartphone — you’ll need to connect a pair of headphones to listen to music on…
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Compare headphones: In-ears, on-ears & over-ears

In the subway, at work, while jogging or lounging on the sofa, headphones are a great way to listen to music. With so many designs,…
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Sound alternatives to AV receivers

A classic home cinema setup comprises a 5.1 system with AV receiver. The AV receiver powered the speakers, decoded the soundtrack and connected devices like…
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Multi-room speakers for whole home hi-fi

Many homes have a dedicated hi-fi zone. This is where the stereo system is ensconced, where sound can be enjoyed in its purest and most…
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Google Cast built-in: Stream it all with WiFi

Everyone who has a smartphone or tablet carries around the means to access nearly every song ever made. Simply open an app like Deezer or…
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Room modes: The physics behind your room’s unique sound

Imagine the following: You’ve purchased a high-end home cinema system and set it up perfectly in your living room. All the settings are correct and…
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Wall mounting speakers

Hanging up loudspeakers: What a hassle! Is it even necessary? Strictly speaking no, but for those who want to achieve a natural room acoustic, the…
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Connecting speaker cables: What you need to know

Connecting speaker cables is easily the least popular aspect of setting up any loudspeaker system. Which connections on the back of the AV receiver or…