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What goes where? Audio cables explained

When talking about audio cables, the terms jack, coaxial and cinch are often used. However, they usually cause more confusion than clarity. These terms … more

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How to stop your subwoofer humming

When the subwoofer stops delivering heavy bass and starts sounding more like the dog in the header image, something is going wrong. To make … more

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Decibels explained: What does it actually mean?

With decibels, you decide how loud you want to play it. That’s true, but it imprecise and not the entire truth. If you want … more

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Black Friday: 5 great tech gadgets

Just like any other year, this year the ultimate bargain hunt starts at the end of November: Black Friday is on 29 November. In … more

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Convert FLAC into MP3

MP3 could be seen as a dying audio format. Despite its compact size, the quality is a far cry from CD. The reason the … more

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Stereo systems: when two become one

Can you name a system that we use to reproduce our favourite multimedia sounds? -It’s got to be a stereo system. Ever since the … more

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Become a Campsite Headliner: The Best Festival Speakers

Heading to the Download Festival, Reading Festival or Glastonbury this year? We know you’re there to see the headliners and your favourite bands, but … more