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The Dolby Universe

If you’ve ever been interested in good sound, then you’re probably familiar with Dolby Technology. The company has been instrumental in the spread of surround…
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DTS:X – 3D-Sound a competitor for Dolby?

DTS:X came out just after Dolby Atmos on the market and is seen by Hi-Fi fans second 3D standard. And it’s still unclear which one…
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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 initially…
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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 to…
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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 1960s…
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Loudspeaker form: Does it have to be so square?

Nearly all loudspeakers are alike in construction. But is there a reason behind this? Is there a secret rule that demands speakers to be built…
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Sonic mosquito repellent

We love a good evening, cold drink, and smooth tunes, but there’s one thing that can mess up even the chillest of summer nights –…
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What is Stress Control Audio?

Stress is a major risk to our health that we often overlook. Unlike a cut or burn, stress can be hard to identify and as…
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Is 8D the new frontier of audio?

8D audio – it’s so new there isn’t even a Wikipedia page about it, but it’s already dividing music lovers. We listened to this new…
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How binaural beats can help sharpen your senses

Is sound the miracle cure for sleep deprivation or failing concentration? When we hear sounds at different frequencies in our ears it has an impact…
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HD Vinyl: What are the benefits of the super-vinyl?

We’ve heard it a thousand times before – vinyl is back. Despite everything in the digital world getting smaller and more compact the vinyl remains…
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Impedance – how amplifiers and speakers work together

The inner workings of the audio world can be confusing to understand. In this blog we will discuss discuss how amplifiers and speakers work together.…