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A quick guide to turntables

It will probably surprise very few people that the annual Record Store Day is now considered the world’s largest music event. On Record Store Day,…
Entertainment

Why wired headphones are back in fashion

Wireless headphones have been the norm for around ten years, ever since Bluetooth established itself as the standard. And now this: on the street, in…
Advice

Finding the perfect party speakers

Listen up party people, we have something for you! There is no doubt that a good party needs a great playlist – and deserves even…
Inside

45 Years of Teufel – Part 3: the New Millennium

The feared chaos caused by the millennium bug on January 1, 2000 failed to materialize, but the hysteria was still trend-setting, because in the years…
Entertainment

The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound 40 years ago today

Concert sound systems in the 50s and 60s Concert sound systems have evolved quite a bit since the 1950s and 60s. Low-fidelity amps and speakers…
Advice

Bathroom speakers: Important points to consider

Whether you’re taking a warm, relaxing bath or a refreshing shower in the morning, you can also do something good for your ears. Music lovers…
Knowledge

New AV receivers: Next generation control centers for smart entertainment

AV receivers are like multi-talented amplifiers. They function as central control centers for home cinema systems, processing both audio and video signals from various source…
Knowledge

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 this…
Entertainment

What Makes a Good Crime Story? An Investigation of a Genre

Crime fiction is a broad concept, and one especially relevant in our home country of Germany where crime novels, TV series, and movies are all…
Advice

Sound alternatives to AV receivers

A classic home cinema setup comprises a 5.1 system with AV receiver. The AV receiver powered the speakers, decoded the soundtrack and connected devices like…
Advice, Knowledge

Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers – Watt-Boosters for HIFI Setups

Power amplifiers are the components of receivers or standalone amplifiers that deliver the required power to get the speakers’ diaphragms thrumming. They are also available…
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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 rules…