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
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
Most people realize that not just any amplifier can power any speakers. They need to match. But why? What happens if this is not … more
For true home cinema enthusiasts, surround sound is an absolute must. After all, high definition picture quality deserves equally detailed sound from as many … more
Network audio players bring together two seemingly disparate elements: Hi-fi sound and music streaming. Traditional hi-fi systems are not Wi-Fi-enabled and cannot play many … more
The next stage of development for the wired transmission standard HDMI, or High Definition Multimedia Interface, is upon us. The HDMI Forum announced a … more
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 … more
Everyone who has a smartphone or tablet carries around the means to access nearly every song ever made. Simply open an app like Deezer … more
Anyone interested in hi-fi will have heard of distortion. Many amplifiers, for instance, are marketed with claims of a low distortion factor or low … more
Many contemporary playback devices offer several connection possibilities. Teufel’s Cinebar 11, for instance, offers an optical digital as well as RCA and HDMI … more