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What the FLAC is lossless audio?

Like the MP3 format, FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is a coding format for digital audio. In fact, FLAC is basically the high-definition version of…
Knowledge

CDs and CD players: A must for any decent hi-fi system or outdated dinosaurs?

Given the popularity of new streaming offerings and the renaissance of vinyl, it can be hard to see how CDs and CD players still fit…
Entertainment

Moments of Rock: Led Zeppelin’s Debut

What’s the most influential rock band of all time? There isn’t one right answer but there are some good contenders. Led Zeppelin being one of…
Inside

45 Years of Teufel – Part 1: the 80’s

To celebrate 45 years of Teufel, we take a look back at how the first speakers popped up in the living room. We’re also taking…
Entertainment

Mutant marathon: watch all the X-Men movies in the right order

Look out Marvel and DC, there’s another group of super heroes on the scene and they’re raising the heart rate of comic book fans everywhere:…
Advice

Soundbar connections: How to set up your new soundbar or soundbase

Soundbars and soundbases are popular compact solutions for home cinema sound. Instead of a 5.1 system consisting of 6 different speakers spread across the room…
Entertainment

One well-made zombie apocalypse show, please! Is The Last of Us the best screen adaptation of a video game ever?

Since January 16th 2023, the new HBO original series The Last of Us has been available for streaming on WOW and Sky Q (at least…
Knowledge

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…
Inside

Hybrid speakers with ethereal looks & a practical design

The Theater 6 Hybrid: a 5.2 set with heavenly looks by Teufel Normally, when purchasing a speaker set you need to decide what’s more important…
Advice

DAB+ upgrade your radio with ease

The future of radio is digital: just as televisions have made the switch from analogue to digital, analogue FM transmissions will also gradually be discontinued…
Advice

Wi-Fi or Bluetooth streaming? The two ways to stream sound

You might ask yourself the question “is there really a big difference between streaming via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?” And the answer is “yes.” It’s vital…
Knowledge

Preamplifiers then and now

The amplifier is the heart of every hi-fi system. Without it, the speakers remain silent. But what about the pre-amplifier? What is the difference between…