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What is AirPlay?
The first thing you should know about AirPlay is that it is both a noun and a verb. AirPlay technology allows users to “AirPlay” … more
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DAB+ makes digital radio a reality
Physical music storage formats in the form of CDs have long gone digital and MP3 and streaming exploit the advantages of coded bits even … more
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Distortion: What is it and is it always a bad thing?
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
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Waterproof speakers
Waterproof loudspeakers: What a wonderful thing for outdoor enthusiasts and those who like to jog in the rain. Water proofing was never an issue … more
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Active vs passive speakers
The difference between active and passive loudspeakers can often lead to confusion. Many people new to hi-fi and home cinema are under the impression … more
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Surround speakers: The heart of home cinema
The rear speaker placed behind the listener in a surround sound system are also called surround speakers. This is because they’re responsible for a … more
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Vive la résistance! Learn more about speaker impedance
Those interested in hi-fi will encounter ohms sooner or later. Ohms, depicted by the nifty little omega symbol (Ω), measure electrical resistance within a … more
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Wireless HDMI: Connect without cables?
Imagine enjoying HD picture quality and hi-fi sound via a wireless HDMI connection. It sounds almost too good to be true, but there are … more
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TOSLINK optical cable connections
We already covered TOSLINK in the blog post SPDIF connections: Get connected, not confused. Of the connections mentioned that are capable of transporting … more
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Dolby Vision: does Dolby dominate video standards as well?
HDR is one the most important home cinema trends and Dolby Vision is tightly connected. Surprisingly, with Dolby Vision it’s not about the sound … more