Technologies
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
Technologies
Bluetooth stereo systems combine great sound with convenience
The Kombo 42 BT is a classic stereo system for smaller rooms consisting of the Ultima 20 bookshelf speakers, corresponding CD receiver and … more
Technologies
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
Technologies
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
Technologies
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
Audio knowledge, Technologies
Dolby Vision: Is Dolby set to dominate image standards as well?
High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging is one of the most important current trends in home cinema. HDR images show a greater degree of contrast … more
Advice, Audio / Video, Technologies
Bluetooth 5
The latest Bluetooth version is due for release at the end of 2016 or beginning of 2017. Known simply as Bluetooth 5, the new … more
Audio knowledge, Technologies
Sound cards: How to get the most out of computer sound
Many people put up with mediocre or even downright bad sound quality when it comes to their desktop computer or laptop. They feel that … more
Audio knowledge, Entertainment, Technologies
Internet radio: Always in range of what you want to hear
Many of us remember that feeling of melancholy when a beloved song on the car radio slipped into static. The car always seemed to … more
Technologies
The documentary “I dream of Wires” and the comeback of analog synthesizers
Analog synthesizers are machines that are easy to fall in love with. After all, it has to be something like love that causes grown … more