Advice
Speakers for tablets: 3 questions to guide your choice
Tablets are light and handy, but so thin there’s not much space for integrated loudspeakers. It’s therefore difficult to enjoy good sound … more
Knowledge
Front- and down-firing subwoofers
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
Knowledge
NAS server: Create a private cloud for streaming
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
Entertainment
Make that special sound a part of you with Soundwave Tattoos
In 1958, Frank Sinatra recorded “The Music is You”. The song perfectly captures how meaningful music is to us, how it can express our … more
Inside
A look inside Teufel Audio customer service
Since its founding in 1980, Teufel has had its own in-house customer service. What started out as a hi-fi enthusiast with a rotary dial … more
Advice
Bathroom speakers: Important points to consider
The first thing to consider with bathroom speakers is whether they can tolerate humid environments, the odd splash of water or wet fingers. But … more
Advice
The centre speaker: Jack of all trades, master of dialogue
The centre speaker is the unsung hero of any good home cinema system. Between the impressive rumble of the subwoofer, the realistic soundstage created … more
Knowledge
Clipping: When your amplifier is no match for your speakers
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
Advice
What to consider when purchasing gaming speakers
Is the hyper-realistic image on your screen matched by flat sound from your speakers? All-too-often, gaming visuals are prioritized over sound. Yet the same … more
Entertainment
Record Store Day: Why vinyl’s here to stay
Ever since Napster was launched in 1999 and the first iPod went on sale in 2001, physical music formats have been on the decline. … more