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New from Groark Audio: On the Subway – Poetry by Kurt Boone - PR.com (press release)

4 Jul 2009 | 12:14 am

PR.com (press release)New from Groark Audio: On the Subway – Poetry by Kurt BoonePR.com (press release)Groark Audio announces the release of On the Subway, Poetry by Kurt Boone. With sound effects and new music, this 1-hour audio mix presents a fast-paced, and more »
Final Draft AV 2.5 - Computerworld

3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

Final Draft AV 2.5ComputerworldAudio-visual (AV) scripts are a different beast, and the dialogue-heavy format of a movie script doesn't suit itself to planning mediums where video and and more »
Sound Imaging: Clever Acoustics Help Blind People See The World - Science Daily (press release)

3 Jul 2009 | 6:40 am

Sound Imaging: Clever Acoustics Help Blind People See The WorldScience Daily (press release)The stereo audio system makes it possible to place sounds so that the brain can interpret them as a point in space. Sounds get louder as you walk towards and more »
Best Sellers-Audio - The Associated Press

2 Jul 2009 | 9:01 pm

Best Sellers-AudioThe Associated Press"The Sound," Mary Mary. My Block/Integrity/Columbia/Provident-Integrity. 3. "In the Hands of God," Newsboys. Inpop/EMI CMG. 4. and more »
Motorola Rokr S9 HD - CNET News

2 Jul 2009 | 4:31 pm

CNET NewsMotorola Rokr S9 HDCNET NewsYou can choose between two SRS-WOW HD settings: one has fuller sound with more clarity, and another has balanced audio with enhanced bass. Rocking out with stereo BluetoothCNET Newsall 2 news articles »

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Sound Imaging: Clever Acoustics Help Blind People See The World (Medical News Today)

4 Jul 2009 | 4:10 am

Video from portable cameras is analysed to calculate the distance of obstacles and predict the movements of people and cars. This information is then transformed and relayed to a blind person as a three-dimensional 'picture' of sound. The concept is apparently simple and two prototypes have been successfully tested.
New from Groark Audio: On the Subway Poetry by Kurt Boone (PR.com)

4 Jul 2009 | 12:04 am

Messenger 841 is Love Love for New York City. Groark Audio announces the release of On the Subway, Poetry by Kurt Boone. With sound effects and new music, this 1-hour audio mix presents a fast-paced, street-level view of New York City from a foot messenger whose daily experience may take him through all five boroughs of Manhattan in a single day. [PR.com - July 04, 2009]
Get better sound with Vista (Personal Computer World)

3 Jul 2009 | 5:16 am

When it first launched, many people complained that audio support under Windows Vista was worse than under XP; audio glitches were common, especially when switching between applications or moving open windows around the desktop, and Vista even struggled to play an MP3 file.
Gear4 CDM-100 review (Macworld UK)

3 Jul 2009 | 4:41 am

Pros: Reasonably priced micro system offers value for money package, acceptable audio output ideally suited to smaller rooms. Cons: Sound lacks punch and detail, music distorts at highest levels, no DAB radio, black styling attracts dust and finger marks.
Setting Up Your First 64-Bit Digital Audio Workstation (Tom's Hardware)

2 Jul 2009 | 11:16 pm

You already know how to build a PC. But do you know how to take desktop hardware components and turn them into a digital audio workstation? John Brandon discusses how he pieced together his latest musical creation, along with the accompanying software.

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New from Groark Audio: On the Subway – Poetry by Kurt Boone - PR.com

4 Jul 2009 | 12:21 am

Messenger 841 is Love – Love for New York City. Groark Audio announces the release of On the Subway, Poetry by Kurt Boone. With sound effects and new music, this 1-hour audio mix presents a fast-paced, street-level view of New York City from a foot ...
New from Groark Audio: On the Subway - Poetry by Kurt Boone - Newsblaze.com

4 Jul 2009 | 12:13 am

Mount Laurel, NJ, July 04, 2009 --( PR.com )-- Groark Audio announces the release of On the Subway, Poetry by Kurt Boone, in an audio mix based on Kurt's 2008 print book of the same name. With exciting sound effects and new musical transitions and ...
BRING MUSIC FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH THE AIRSTREAM 10 DAB AND ... - PR Inside

3 Jul 2009 | 7:31 am

2009-07-03 16:30:45 - Designed in Britain, the Airstream 10 radio from Monitor Audio is a feast for both the eyes and ears. Its retro design is highly desirable and the cool luxe looks are specifically designed to bring a touch of style to any ...
Agilent Technologies’ Versatile Audio Analyzer Easily Quantifies ... - WebWire

2 Jul 2009 | 7:18 am

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Agilent Technologies Inc. ( NYSE: A ) today introduced a single-unit solution - the U8903A audio analyzer -- that helps users quantify characteristics that affect sound quality in audio devices. The Agilent U8903A is also the next ...
Half-Blood Prince Soundtrack to include 5.1 audio and extras - Wizard News

30 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pm

BURBANK, CA -- New Line Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack for the newest installment of the Harry Potter film franchise, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," from Warner Bros. Pictures, at digital retailers and on CD ...

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An unassuming device

4 Jul 2009 | 1:08 pm

CHENNAI: A sleek black box weighing less than half-a-kg, Western Digital's TV HD Media Player is an unassuming device.
Brain music a " music from brain scans

4 Jul 2009 | 12:03 pm

A very interesting New Scientist article , about researcher Dan Lloyda s work in converting functional MRI scans of brains to musical sounds, led me to find the further videos below .
Walkman Down Memory Lane

4 Jul 2009 | 10:41 am

1. The next day, Sony forever changed how Ring My Bell and other songs could be listened to when it introduced the Sony Walkman, a 14-ounce, portable stereo cassette player that allowed people to take and listen to their music collections wherever they wanted - on the bus and subway, at the beach, while jogging, bicycling, skiing, on airplanes or ...
Poll: Why don't you have an iPod or MP3 player?

4 Jul 2009 | 10:39 am

What's wrong with you? Why don't you have an iPod or MP3 player? I'm still using a Walkman cassette player.
Nissan thinks inside the box

4 Jul 2009 | 8:30 am

DAN SCANLAN/The Times-Union Rounded angles abound, but the 2010 Cube is still a two-box design with a funky face , asymmetrical right rear window design and lots of people room inside what Nissan calls a "casual lounge'' on wheels.

Stereophile News
Manley Laboratories 175 monoblock power amplifier

30 Jun 2009 | 9:20 am

The 6L6 was the first-ever beam power tube to be designed, and a certifiable American classic. Thousands upon thousands of guitar amplifiers, from Fenders to Mesa Boogies, have used the 6L6 family of tubes over the years. This is no accident or fad, but the direct result of the 6L6's essential musicality. Understand that guitar amps are routinely driven hard, much of the time into clipping—even a moderate twang on an electric guitar string is almost sufficient to drive an amp into overload.
Icon Parsec loudspeaker

30 Jun 2009 | 9:17 am

Icon's range currently consists of two models: the two-way, stand-mounted Lumen at $695/pair, and the floorstanding, three-way Parsec at $1495/pair, which marries the Lumen's drive-units to a 10" woofer. (Both prices include Federal Express delivery charges.) After some discussion with Dave, I decided to request a pair of Parsecs for review.
NHT Returns to a New Marketplace

28 Jun 2009 | 7:59 am

In response to the rise in internet sales, decline of retail dealerships in this country and abroad, and changes in the audiophile consumer base, company co-founder Chris Byrne and his partner John Johnsen have adopted a new marketing strategy. Consumers can now purchase NHT's pared-down product line from either independent dealers, online partners such as Audio Advisor, or direct from NHT's website at the same reduced price.
Live at Otto's: a New Stereophile Jazz CD

26 Jun 2009 | 9:06 am

I recorded Attention Screen at Otto's five times, but the improvisations on this CD date from just three of those gigs: October 27, 2006; December 4, 2007; and April 11, 2008. The outputs of the two mikes, DPA 4011 cardioids arranged as an ORTF pair, were captured on my Macintosh laptop's hard drive using a Metric Halo ULN-2 FireWire audio interface running at 88.2kHz with 24-bit resolution.
It's a Vinyl World After All

26 Jun 2009 | 9:01 am

Michael Fremer comes walking down the long, vinyl-lined hall that leads to his cluttered listening room, a tall stack of compact discs balanced awkwardly in his arms. He looks up to find that we are there, too, waiting for him. Caught by surprise, he stumbles! The tall stack of CDs goes flying from his arms and crashes to the floor with all sorts of plastic clatter and clang.

Computer Audiophile
Wavelength Audio Proton Asynchronous USB DAC Review

The Computer Audiophile

22 Jun 2009 | 1:20 am

The recently released Wavelength Audio Proton USB DAC has received a lot of positive buzz around the industry. Now that I've spent countless hours with a Proton in a few playback systems of my own I will say the buzz is well deserved. There are quite a few reasons why the Proton is worthy of all the great attention it is getting. For starters the price of this DAC is within reach of the great majority of audiophiles. Plus, the DAC was developed from the ground up by Wavelength Audio's Gordon Rankin who is one of the brightest minds in computer audio today. However, the icing on the cake is…
Stereophile Writes About The Symposium

The Computer Audiophile

15 Jun 2009 | 9:17 am

Stereophile has published an article about the upcoming Symposium. Check out the news section on Sterophile's website or just follow this link Symposium Article read more
And The Winner Is...

The Computer Audiophile

14 Jun 2009 | 7:34 pm

First I want to thank all the readers for entering the ticket giveaway. The response was really great! Now down to the business at hand. The winner of two free tickets to the inaugural Computer Audiophile Symposium has been chosen and it's Jeff S. from San Francisco. There are still some tickets available and there will be no more ticket giveaways. See you at the Symposium :~) read more
Computer Audiophile Symposium Update

The Computer Audiophile

12 Jun 2009 | 11:33 am

The Computer Audiophile Symposium is getting closer and closer every day. The response to the ticket giveaway has been wonderful and I am excited to announce the winner this Sunday. The first session of the Symposium is exactly two weeks from tomorrow. As preparations for the event continue with catering arrangements and studio configuration, I want to let everyone know that tickets will not be available at the door. Some of the event prep requires a little lead time in addition we will not be able to sell tickets at the door while the final event prep is taking place in the hours leading up…
Computer Audiophile Symposium Ticket Giveaway!

The Computer Audiophile

7 Jun 2009 | 7:56 pm

Got Symposium Tickets? We do and we'll be giving one winner two tickets to the Computer Audiophile Symposium on Sunday June 28th, 2009 at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. When was the last time this hobby allowed you to do something without explaining the price to your significant other? Now is your chance to get into the event free of charge! Read more for details. read more

Audio Tech News
Arturia Jupiter 8V

admin

18 Jun 2009 | 7:44 am

I had no problems at all installing the Arturia Jupiter 8V virtual modular synth as it only took a matter of minutes. I didn’t have any compatibility issues at all and the whole process was pain free. It is modeled after the classic Roland Jupiter 8 synthesizer and the interface matches that as it looks [...]
Wurlitzer 206 A

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18 Jun 2009 | 7:44 am

The Wurlizter 206A is an electric piano in the classic 200 line of pianos made by Wurlizter. It is pretty similar to some of the other electric pianos in this line, as it has the same make up of the 200A, having two knobs for volume and for the rate of the tremolo effect. The [...]
Fishman Dual Parametric DI

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18 Jun 2009 | 7:44 am

The Fishman Dual Parametric DI box has a dual band EQ in addition to the standard features found on a DI box. It has 1/4 inch connections and is an analog piece of gear. It isn’t a rack mountable piece of gear.
Readytraps RT424 BROADBAND

admin

18 Jun 2009 | 7:44 am

I wanted to write up a short review of the broadband absorption panels I used for my studio. I bought 58 panels from Ready Acoustics. Eight of them are the super-duper sub bass traps (or whatever). They are 6″ of 703, a corner mounting bracket, and a nesting panel of 4″ 703. [...]
Tube-Tech PE1C

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18 Jun 2009 | 7:44 am

The Tube Tech PE1C is a two band parametric equalizer in the form of a rack mountable piece of gear that will take up three rack spaces. It has XLR connections in the back and is an all analog, tube based EQ.

The Audiophiliac
Poll: Why don't you have an iPod or MP3 player?

Steve Guttenberg

4 Jul 2009 | 10:39 am

CNET News Poll What's wrong with you? Why don't you have an iPod or MP3 player? I'm still using a Walkman cassette player. I listen ...
$249 baby amplifier wows audiophiles

Steve Guttenberg

2 Jul 2009 | 7:24 am

The Icon comes in four colors. (Credit: NuForce) I heard the NuForce Icon (briefly) at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest last year, and the little bugger was astounding. The anodized aluminum chassis is available in four snazzy colors. It feels well made. Stereophile's Wes Phillips reviewed it for real. ...
Sound vs. picture: What's a better investment?

Steve Guttenberg

30 Jun 2009 | 6:50 am

For long-term satisfaction, speakers trump video every time. (Credit: Steve Guttenberg) A good friend of mine is still fuming over picking HD-DVD over Blu-ray. He's held the grudge so long he just recently dumped the player and even some of the discs and bought a Blu-ray player. I know another guy who's steamed that his $2,000 6-year-old receiver doesn't have HDMI switching, so to get Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio he plays his Blu-ray over the receiver's 5.1 channel analog inputs. Fine, but the receiver doesn't do any sort of bass management over its analog inputs. The sound isn't so hot.
Mixtapes vs. playlists

Steve Guttenberg

28 Jun 2009 | 7:24 am

A little musical time capsule(Credit: Steve Guttenberg) Making a cassette mixtape in the 1970s was a labor-intensive effort. Cueing up a LP or 45 single, dropping the needle and releasing the recorder's "pause" button required a deft touch. If you didn't get it just right, you'd either have too much lead-in groove time before the tune started, or start too late and cut off the first second of the next song. Mess up, and you have to stop, back up the tape, recue and start the process over again. Oh, and you'd have to carefully match the record volume level of each new tune, or suffer the…
Tom Waits is weird

Steve Guttenberg

27 Jun 2009 | 8:37 am

OK, Michael Jackson is weirder, but Tom Waits is a more interesting sort of weird. I thought so before I read Barney Hoskyns' "Lowside of the Road: A Life of Tom Waits," but now I know it. Thing is, Tom Waits is his own genre; there's no other songwriter or musician that does what Waits does. No one ever tagged Waits a folkie or rock musician, or even all that much of a musician. Waits is Waits, and that's all he has to be. Hoskyns tries to nail down exactly who Waits is, but never really succeeds. We learn that in the early 1970s Waits was a beatnik poet of sorts, but somehow his tunes were…

Meyer Sound News
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Sound Designed on Meyer Sound HD-1s

1 Jul 2009 | 5:47 pm

Few movies this year will be as high profile as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Once again, Decepticon and Autobot Transformers are brought to life to do battle on the big screen. Filmmakers know that it is the sound, with all the organic and mechanical sound effects that breathes life into the created CGI characters that are as much the stars in this franchise as their human counterparts.
Meyer Sound's New JM-1P Arrayable Loudspeaker Combines Powerful Performance with Precise, Scalable Horizontal Coverage

25 Jun 2009 | 10:33 am

Meyer Sound has introduced the JM-1P arrayable loudspeaker, a self-powered high-Q system designed to integrate seamlessly in tight-packed clusters where horizontal coverage must be predictably scaled to exacting requirements. Distinguished by its precisely defined 20-degree horizontal by 60-degree vertical pattern, the JM-1P delivers controlled coverage while minimizing reverberation in large or reflective acoustical environments.
The Dead Come Alive with Meyer Sound

25 Jun 2009 | 10:12 am

More than 45 years after their first concert, The Dead (previously the Grateful Dead) continued to set the highest sonic standards on their 22-show, 17-city tour, the band's first tour in more than five years. Known for their unyielding requirement for low-distortion sound, The Dead's new tour was again supported by a Meyer Sound MILO line array loudspeaker system supplied by Bay Area associates ProMedia/UltraSound.
The Sounds of Summer Ring Out with Meyer Sound Self-Powered Line Array Systems

25 Jun 2009 | 10:08 am

All across the northern hemisphere, the busy summer music season is in full swing, with an abundance of tours and festivals making Meyer Sound their first choice for supplying high-fidelity sound at events ranging from in-the-round concerts to massive outdoor festivals; from North America to Europe and Asia; and from soulful jazz music and heavy metal to the King of Pop.
City Winery Selects Meyer Sound M'elodie Line Arrays for a New World Entertainment Experience in New York City

25 Jun 2009 | 10:08 am

City Winery has emerged as a unique feast for the senses since its debut in Manhattan's highly selective SoHo district in December 2008. A 21,000-square-foot epicenter combining winemaking, gourmet dining, and live music, City Winery stands out from the crowded culinary scene with a world-class music venue reinforced by the award-winning M'elodie line array loudspeaker system from Meyer Sound.

Anchor Audio Blog
InfoComm 2009 Booth Pictures

Anchor Audio

23 Jun 2009 | 3:13 pm

Even with all the thunder, lighting, and extreme humidity, the InfoComm 2009 show last week was a blast. If you weren’t able to attend the show or were to busy to drop by we understand. However, we want to make sure you still get a chance to experience what it would have been like to be at our booth live at InfoComm. Posted below are some of the photos we took during last weeks very busy show…enjoy!
How To: Win a Free Liberty Platinum!

Anchor Audio

12 Jun 2009 | 12:43 pm

Next week we launch the new Liberty Platinum portable sound system live at InfoComm 2009 in Orlando, Florida. To promote the launch and help make it a huge hit we wanted to do something fun. So we came up with the Liberty Platinum Rewards Card. You can pick up the rewards card next week at Anchor Audio’s InfoComm booth N5040 (view the floor plan). On the back of this rewards card will be a unique URL that that will give you the chance to win a FREE Liberty Platinum sound system. Simply go to the website mentioned on the back of your card and follow the instructions to enter. The winner…
Drop Anchor in Argentina: EL JOVEN FRANKENSTEIN

Anchor Audio

9 Jun 2009 | 3:24 pm

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Now that brain that you gave me. Was it Hans Delbruck’s? Igor: No. Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Ah! Very good. Would you mind telling me whose brain I DID put in? Igor: Then you won’t be angry? Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: I will NOT be angry. Igor: Abby Someone. Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Abby Someone. Abby who? Igor: Abby Normal. Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Abby Normal? Igor: I’m almost sure that was the name. Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Are you saying that I put an abnormal brain into a seven and a half foot long, fifty-four inch wide GORILLA?
Get Cash Back With Our 6000 Series PA Systems

Anchor Audio

4 Jun 2009 | 1:53 pm

For the next two months we are offering a $100 cash back rebate for our Liberty, Beacon, and Xtreme 6000 series sound systems. If you purchase anyone of these systems between now and July 30th, fill out and send in this $100 rebate form to receive your $100 check in the mail. Forms must be received by August 14, 2009. Be sure to read and follow the rebate instructions carefully to ensure you qualify for your cash back. Post any questions regarding this rebate offer in your comments, thanks!
Anchor Audio Rocks and Rolls in San Diego

Anchor Audio

3 Jun 2009 | 1:04 pm

This past Sunday was the 12th annual Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon in San Diego, CA. While in attendance aimlessly wandering the course and shouting slogans at the runners, something caught my eye or should I say my ear. A booth that was setup around the 13 mile mark was using a couple of our Liberty 6000 portable PA systems to project announcements and words of encouragement to the over 20,000 marathon runners. I then felt compelled to capture the entire event, with pictures, to share with you today. For those not familiar, the Rock ‘N’ Roll marathon is a really cool event. At each…

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Shooting, Or The Shot?

warmowski

19 Jun 2009 | 4:39 pm

One (far less visually appealing) way to climb on top of a tank The line has been drawn. Last night
Invent Something Before Breakfast: Egovore

warmowski

8 Jun 2009 | 9:11 am

For some reason, I woke up today thinking about digital audio workstations (DAWs) and how t
YouTube - Alexandre Boisselle @ the 1111 Group Art Show-Tryin to Get a Rhythm

Morley Tuttle

19 Jan 2009 | 11:44 pm

It is worth actually getting this guy’s sound right. Or maybe I’ve just known him t
YouTube - ViAn-Brokenpaws at 1111

Morley Tuttle

19 Jan 2009 | 11:31 pm

Here comes the video. Yay!
1111 Debrief

Morley Tuttle

13 Jan 2009 | 10:17 am

Uhh, the show is done. I offered to work as the sound technician, and instead became the production

Rythm Creation
Making Template Files in your Music Software

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1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Once you get making music on a regular basis you start to find that there are specific things that you do to the different parts of your tracks on every track you start making. This could be putting a particular effect on a particular drum (I for example nearly always put a bit of reverb on my main snare drum). So one thing we can do to save us lots of time and also make it easier to get working on our music is to make a template file which we can load up when we start up our music software. Everyone makes music in different way so really you should make yourself a personalized template as…
Album Project Equipment and Software List

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30 Jun 2009 | 7:19 am

I thought that it would be a good idea to list the equipment and software that I will be using for my album in the album project, as it gives an insight into what I will be using and is also useful information for those of you who are starting the follow my Rhythm Creation album project. If you don't know what my album project is visit this page to find out or this page to see a list of current blog posts. Here is my modest equipment list that I will be using... Ableton Live 7 Propellerhead Reason 4 A Bunch of Free VST Intruments and Effects Audacity Music PC Yamaha MIDI Controller Shure SM57…
10 FREE VSTi Soft Synths To Download

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29 Jun 2009 | 10:03 am

Here I have chosen 10 really great synths which are not only pretty decent for various sounds, but also free for you to use. I haven't written anything about each one, but I have tested and used them all out myself and I wouldn't put them here if I didn't think they were useful for use in your own music. Personally I feel the more VSTi instruments that you can call on to use in your music the better and these should be some of the first that you try out. Click on the name of each one to visit the homepage where you can download them for free. I have provided a screenshot of each one for you.
What Makes A Great Album?

admin

29 Jun 2009 | 8:25 am

As you may be aware I have started a project where I make an album completely from scratch and you can follow me as I make my album as I am blogging here on Rhythm Creation about it every step of the way. So far I have announced my project and improved my work area. Today I am going to look at what makes a great album before I actually start work on mine, hopefully I will be able to take some thoughts about what makes them great and carry them through to set myself tasks that my final album should be able to achieve. Everybody's idea of the perfect album is different and based upon their…
Preparing Your Space for Music Production

admin

26 Jun 2009 | 10:08 am

I'm preparing to get down to some serious music making as part of my Album Project on Rhythm Creation. One of my first thoughts is about two things which are making the time to be able to put this album together and also the place that I am going to do it. The two are linked in some ways as making a suitable space to make music will also increase time productivity too. Obviously a lot of this is down to the individual musicians preferences but here are a few things that I am doing before starting my album project to help make my working space better and therefore improve my time usage. I…

Audio Federation
6 Moons shares English translation of visit to Marten Design Showroom

Mike

2 Jul 2009 | 1:35 pm

Includes some background on Marten and on the new Momentos. Marten loudspeaker showroom tour
Improving High-End Audio’s Market Share

Mike

21 Jun 2009 | 10:23 am

The U.S. is a place where high-end audio is shunned. In a culture where we just want to have fun, party and experience the good life as an out-of-control consumer, why high-end audio is not on the top 10 (or even top 100) list of every good American, is hard to fathom. One answer is a ‘discount mentality’ Another is that quality and aesthetics are not really important to most people here. Another is that we are currently obsessed with kids. Kids do not want high-end audio Another is a total lack of marketing - besides Bose there is NOTHING.
Marten’s new Momento loudspeaker

Mike

20 Jun 2009 | 1:35 pm

The latest penultimate speaker from Marten. We don’t know too much about it yet - but we do know is that it sits between the Coltrane and the Coltrane Supreme speakers in their product line and that it is the same size as the bass tower speakers of the Supremes. A larger picture of this brochure is in the latest issue of spintricity.
Lone Star Audio Fest 2009 is here

Mike

16 Jun 2009 | 8:00 pm

Lone Star Audio Fest is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Dallas Texas. We (i.e. Neli) will not be attending this year but our cohort in music David Cope, however, will be there representing Audio Note this year. The Exhibit will be displaying the new Audio Note ‘Zero’ gear, the cool smaller sized components that were also shown at AKFest earlier this year.
How European High-end Audio Manufacturers can better understand the U.S. Marketplace?

Mike

11 Jun 2009 | 8:20 pm

You want to have a distributor in the U.S., but don’t know which one to pick. You may not even know which ones there are, it is not like there is a high-end audio distributor registry somewhere now is there? What is a poor manufacturer (MFR) to do? One method some MFRs use is to find other quality product lines and see who distributes those. But this doesn’t always work, obviously, because otherwise we would have had no need to have written the previous post. Bad distributors do sometimes end up distributing what were once good brands. Another is to try and verify a distributor by…

mp3Soundstream.com
Streaming Audio front and back music

MP3 Sound

20 Jun 2009 | 8:15 am

Here is a great program I found and Mike has become a good friend. We showed you how easy it is to add music to your audio yesterday however I now use Mikes program because I also get a whole range of royalty free music included with the software. This is an optional product. "Now you can easily create audio products or web audio button messages with impact using our royalty free music added to the front and back of your spoken content setting you apart from your competition!" Our music and software makes it unbelievably simple! You be the judge, which audio sounds…
How to record your audio with Audacity

MP3 Sound

15 Jun 2009 | 6:27 pm

From: From the Desk of Quentin Brown RE: Lesson Three - Recording and Editing Recording with Audacity 1. Create a new project Save an empty project. Remember, that if you don’t save your project before you start recording or importing, that all recordings, edit and other files will be written to directory set in the Directories preferences. 2. Check the preferences Make sure your playback and recording device are set. If you’re going to record a stereo signal, check the "Record in stereo" checkbox in the Audio I/O preferences. When…
Audio Book recording software

MP3 Sound

12 Jun 2009 | 10:59 pm

If your interested in producing your own audio books and articles this is going to be the most important message you have ever read! I started looking for teleprompter software last year as I do a lot of audio production converting books and articles into audio. When I started looking I could not find much under a couple of hundred dollars and none recorded audio at the same time. You have probably found the same thing! I was not looking for Studio software just a simple program that would let me do my recordings to create audio books and articles as they are one of the fastest growing…
Recording techniques for streaming Audio

MP3 Sound

9 Jun 2009 | 6:22 am

Discover right now how to quickly and easily create "streaming audio" like a pro and make your web site stand out from the crowd … for just cents on the dollar! From: The Desk of Quentin Brown RE: Lesson Two - Recording Techniques I hope you enjoyed the lesson yesterday and downloaded the great free software. Today we are going to look at recording techniques. Preparing to record your audio The first audio we will look at recording is a talking file. We will then look at recording or adding a music file. Preparation In making recordings,…
Basics of recording Audio

MP3 Sound

5 Jun 2009 | 7:53 pm

Lesson One Microphone, sound card and speakers. In order to create a sound file you need a recording device, most likely a microphone and a sound card in your computer. If you already have a sound file saved to a disk, you are ready to proceed with turning this file into something you can use on the web. I personally use a headset I bought from Tandy, which cost $25. This equipment does not have to be top of the line. Most computers these days come with a sound card, which is more than sufficient. Obviously if you can get a quiet area and your mic is directional then this would be…

Church Audio & Sound
10 Ways To Improve Your Mixes

30 Jun 2009 | 8:25 am

1. Invite people to give you unfiltered comments on your mix over the next few months.2. Record your mixes or rehearsals and go back and listen to them. I just use the CD recorder we use for sermons.3. EQ in a way that fools the listener into thinking there are no speakers, only the band.4. Serve more- if you only practiced a musical instrument once a month you'd be rubbish, same with the sound board.5. Serve less- if you work every week you need to get away and gain perspective by distancing yourself and not over-analyzing everthing that makes sound.6. Listen to a broader range of music. Not…
My Favorite Audio Websites

26 Jun 2009 | 9:47 am

Audio Thru: I just discovered this website a few weeks ago but it really is a cool site that offers lots of cool info on audio geekyness for everyone across the spectrum knowledge-wise.Microphone Data: Imagine a database that has almost every microphone ever made, listing the tech specs, allowing for comparisons, what each mic is used for, how much it costs advanced searching criterion. This is that site.Unidentified Sound Object: I love film sound and abstract sound. For some reason when I need to think creatively I come back here.AES: Yes I am an AES member. I love reading geeky stuff, I…
Troubleshooting 101

22 Jun 2009 | 10:06 am

It's rehearsal night, you are almost finished setting up before the band gets started with uhm, rehearsing. And you find that one of the channels is not working. What do you do? It was working last time we used it so what do you do?1. Always start backwards: go from the microphone back towards the inputs in the stage box/ mixer. Rarely will a microphone just up and decide to stop working. It might be a bad cable or that you have a PAD on the channel it's being fed into. In the case of DI's, in my experience don't bother with the active DI's. Yes, they do sound just a little better, but is it…
Ministry Essentials

10 Jun 2009 | 5:49 pm

Being successful at anything is not just about doing something great and excelling at it, but it's also not letting yourself get burdened by the temptation of trying to do everything great. A great case study for this is In-N-Out Burger. They do one, maybe 2 things, but they do it so well they can't be bothered to put other things on the menu.Today I closed my Hotmail account. It felt quite liberating, actually.I do all my e-stuff through Google, it's just easier for how my brain is wired to navigate and it's only going to get better when Google Wave comes later this year. But the reason I…
Father's Day: Be There… or Don't

7 Jun 2009 | 10:41 am

Last Father's Day we did a spin-off of the Letterman show called Church For Dudes. It's worth a watch. So, like many bands that have to live it up in the difficult second album, we are going to attempt the impossible: Fathers Day, one better. I'll be attempting to keep it from sounding like poo, although last year wasn't too bad. Here's a look at what's coming up this year:If you're in SoCal and want to have a fun Father's Day that doesn't feel churchy at all, come to Sunridge, and if you get AARP emails, you might want to bring earplugs. And if you come, please stop by the sound booth and…

Audio Recording School
CRAS Students Build Optical Compressors

Brock

30 Jun 2009 | 1:09 pm

There’s nothing like spending a lazy Sunday afternoon building your very own optical compressor! That’s what CRAS students and instructors did under the supervision of Conservatory instructor and grammy award winner Jeff Thomas. This particular piece of audio deliciousness is inspired by the legendary LA-2A compressor, but with a few of chef Jeff’s own special mods for additional spice. Ingredients were specially brought in from China, United Kingdom and the good ol’ USA. Check out photos from the event held on June 28th, 2009.
CRAS Students Build Keith’s Black Box

Brock

5 Jun 2009 | 5:01 pm

On June 3rd, CRAS Students built their own version Keith’s Black Box! Conservatory live sound instructor Keith Morris helped students build an i/o box that uses Keith’s own proprietary transformer design. Keith’s Black Box can be used to convert balanced to unbalanced or vice versa, remove ground loops, and add or subtract 6dB of amplitude on stereo signals. Most importantly many prefer the sonic coloration the box imparts on all signals that pass through it! Check out photos from the event here.
CRAS Students Build Mics!

Brock

28 May 2009 | 5:27 pm

CRAS’s student chapter of the the AES (Audio Engineering Society) put on a microphone build clinic for all interested students. The diminutive omni directional microphone fits entirely in a Switchcraft XLR connector. Microphone kits cost just $20… labor not included! Check out some photos from the event.
Browse Our Wall of Fame

AudioBlogger

21 May 2009 | 2:04 pm

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Vegas Pays Off For Jeff Pressler

AudioBlogger

6 May 2009 | 3:05 pm

Inform: Stereo Systems/Audio Speakers
Dunn County News, Wisconsin: Police Beat

4 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

Poor place to hide a bike. When it started pouring rain June 17, two Menomonie residents decided to hide their bicycles in the woods near ...
CNET: Yamaha YHT-791BL

4 Jul 2009 | 12:44 am

The good: 7.1 home theater system with excellent sound quality; includes component-size AV receiver; four HDMI inputs; iPod dock included; onboard ...
CNET: $249 baby amplifier wows audiophiles

2 Jul 2009 | 4:04 am

I heard the NuForce Icon (briefly) at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest last year, and the little bugger was astounding. The anodized aluminum chassis ...
eHow: How to Plan for and Build a Home Theater

1 Jul 2009 | 9:22 pm

Do you want a home theater in your home? Here are some handy tips to get you started.. Difficulty: Easy Instructions Step 1 . Determine your ...
CNET: Speaker dock, subwoofer for iPod, iPhone: $79.99

1 Jul 2009 | 4:58 pm

Most iPod/iPhone speaker docks come up short in the bass department. If you like your tunes thumpin', I've got just the solution: Buy. com has the ...

SonicFlare
Aston Martin DBS with BeoSound

28 Jun 2009 | 9:14 pm

Bond. James Bond.Legendary... Yes, but did you hear the Bang & Olufsen system?!
Aperion Audio Intimus 6T – DB Hybrid XD 5.1 system

14 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am
Vista Audio i34 Integrated Amp Review

8 Jun 2009 | 6:21 am
McIntosh Laboratory MA-7000 Integrated Amp Review

5 Apr 2009 | 8:54 pm
Salk Signature Sound Song Tower Review

15 Feb 2009 | 5:07 pm

SoundDomain: Car Audio/Stereo
DEEP SOUTH NATIONALS JOINS FORCES WITH CAN (CAR AUDIO NATIONALS)

Robert Petty

9 Jun 2009 | 11:06 am

Deep South Nationals and Car Audio Nationals will be joining forces for the show on June 20th, and 21st. Here is the latest update from Rick Sellers. Deep South Nationals is proud to announce that Ben Vollmer and his Car...
Audio X Sound Challenge

Robert Petty

24 Apr 2009 | 9:16 am

For those that missed Steve Cook’s show last year, here’s your chance. For those that did attend last year, you don’t want to miss the show this year. It's worth the visit just to see the shop. Steve's showroom and...
DEEP SOUTH NATIONALS / SCRAPIN THE COAST

Robert Petty

16 Apr 2009 | 11:14 am

Deep South Nationals - 2009 Deep South Nationals is a Top 25 Sound Quality Money Round. It will be held in conjunction with Scrapin the Coast in Biloxi, MS at the Gulf Coast Coliseum on June 20th – 21st 2009....
Autofest 2009

Robert Petty

9 Apr 2009 | 8:09 am

The Biggest Indoor / Outdoor Automotive Show for miles is just around the corner!! Autofest 2009 is set for August 1st and 2nd at the Choctaw Casino Event Center in Durant, Oklahoma. Autofest 2009 will consist of a Car and...
2008 MECA Rookie of the Year / World Champion – Robert Petty of Team SoundDomain

Ben Vollmer

30 Dec 2008 | 7:22 pm

By: Ben Vollmer - Team SoundDomain / Car Audio Nationals Robert Petty is one of the more technical team members of Team SoundDomain in 2008. Scratch that. Robert is THE technical team member of Team SoundDomain in 2008. His background...

OnlineCarStereo
2009 Kenwood Multimedia Receivers Available Now!

1 Jul 2009 | 5:04 pm

These Kenwood in-dash navigation receivers feature award winning Garmin navigation software. All included functions can be controlled via touchscreen control.They also give turn by turn voice guidance directions right through your vehicle's car audio speaker system. All navigation software is self contained and do not require navigation disks to be loaded in order to enable navigation functionality. The included maps cover the continental USA, Hawaii, Alsaska, and Canada. Updates to GPS and map software can be obtained directly from Kenwood's website.Garmin Navigation Software is full…
JL-Audio and Kenwood Entry Level Subwoofers

29 Jun 2009 | 6:12 pm

This just in: We've added a couple of entry level subwoofer models from two of your favorite car audio brands.First up we've got the super affordable Kenwood KFC-W2512 10" 1000W Component Car Subwoofer Driver. This car audio subwoofer features a single 4-Ohm voice coil and is rated for 300W continuous power.Don't let the price fool you, Kenwood put a lot of resources into re-designing this line from the ground up and it really shows in performance. Take a look at what people have to say about the about the 12" model (KFC-W3012). Next up:We've…
Pioneer AVH-P6000DVD - Take Another Look

24 Jun 2009 | 7:55 pm

The AVH-P6000DVD from Pioneer Electronics is a clear example their of level of innovation and technology. This double DIN car audio/stereo multimedia receiver features a crystal clear 7" widescreen LCD touch screen sisplay with an amazing built-in 6-Disc DVD/CD changer! With the Pioneer AVH-P6000DVD there's no need to run to the trunk to switch between DVDs or CDs filled with thousands of popular digital media files like MP3, WMA, and AAC file formats.In addition to its main features, the Pioneer AVH-P6000DVD also comes packed with expandability options like: a reverse…
Performance Teknique at OnlineCarStereo

22 Jun 2009 | 11:17 am

We've been hard at work adding Performance Teknique's full line of car audio/stereo amplifiers to our product lineup. OnlineCarStereo.com is a fully authorized internet retailer of Performance Teknique products and we'll be working closely with P-T to provide you with the service and value you expect. Stay tuned for details on when we'll be adding the rest of the PT product line!
Now Arriving, Boston Acoustics G3 Series Car Subwoofers

17 Jun 2009 | 4:09 pm

We've just added the Boston Acoustics G3 Series Car Subwoofer Drivers to our product line-up.All models are in stock and ready to ship. Each driver features 2-3/4 inches of peak-to-peak excursion 2-1/2" 4-layer voice-coil Radialvent cooling, for increased power handling SureSet impedance selection and overdrive protection Multiple enclosures types and tuning options available Integral sealing gaskets simplify both standard and inverted mounting G310-4 10" 375W RMS 4-Ohm SVC G310-44 10" 375W RMS Dual 4-Ohm G312-4 12" 375W RMS 4-Ohm SVC…

WordPress Tag: Car Audio
best car audio system

rexmiker1349

29 Jun 2009 | 12:29 am

Most of us spend a great part of our day in our cars as we travel for business or pleasure. Traveling for tedious hours, we could do with a little bit of music to make our journeys delightful. And one way we will guarantee this is by installing a high quality automobile audio system. Some of us might have some basic models in car stereos installed and be quite happy with the same. The majority of the time, we do not think much about the sound quality and try to get by with the situation that we find ourselves in. However, a better alternative is to expect the highest quality car audio…
Upgrading car audio system

xianmelona820317

21 Jun 2009 | 11:53 pm

Factory-installed entertainment systems offer good performance, but not good for some fans who want bigger speakers, better audio and more bass, not to mention video, navigation and Bluetooth wireless capability. Buying a new car entertainment system usually means upgrading the factory installed vehicle stereo system or beginning over with new elements. This guide will help determine the best choice, help find the right elements and locate car stereo installation dealers. List the Features You Want List the features and elements you would like in an automobile entertainment system. This list…
http://kickertweaters.totalwarehouse.com

nicholsonthomas7

17 Jun 2009 | 6:54 pm

http://kickertweaters.totalwarehouse.com these kicker tweeters are the nicest sounding speakers to put in your car to change your ride expierience! you can purchase the at http://kickertweaters.totalwarehouse.com Enjoy head-banging audio performance with Kicker’s 6-1/2″ DSM60 2-way Polypropylene speakers. You’ll enjoy outstanding full-range sound, thanks to the responsive polypropylene woofer and the titanium-coated, semi-dome tweeter. Polypropylene woofers beef up your music with full, bold sound, so you’ll hear the drumbeat loud and clear. Balanced-dome…
George Castro & Car Audio Equipment - TV559 WARNING!!!

George's New Buddy

17 Jun 2009 | 2:08 pm

Rip-off Report If You have read the about section of this website you know that George Castro (aka tv559) is a con artist and will rip you off. This site was originally geared toward his dog breeding business (Big Dogue Kennels) and warning people about how he will take your money. Since he also does a lot of car audio and electronics sales online I thought this might help you when considering whether or not George Castro is someone you can trust. My advice is not to do business with George Castro (tv599) at all! He sucks and has no problem taking peoples money. As a recent visitor to this…
New Subwoofer box!

raymondb

17 Jun 2009 | 8:40 am

I’ve gotten rid of my sealed box and bought a 12″ ported box from the flea market! I payed $70 for the box; comparing to Futureshop and Bestbuy they sell it for over $200. It’s basically the same box as the Futureshop/Bestbuy but with no brand name logo on the bottom. The bass sounds much louder than before when I had the sealed box. I’m having trouble keeping my rearview mirror attached to my window; it keeps falling off. haha. I’m still using my two 250 watt RMS Rockford Fosgate speakers. I’ve had them since 2007.

AV Guide Blogs
First Look: Acoustic Energy Radiance-series Speakers with DXT Lens

Chris Martens

30 Jun 2009 | 1:23 pm

Channels: The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Blog Section: The Playback Editors’ Blog Enhanced Clarity & Detail without “Cupped Hands” Colorations read more
Playback Learns About Audyssey DSX: Part 3

Chris Martens

29 Jun 2009 | 7:51 am

Channels: The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Gadgetronics Blog Section: The Playback Editors’ Blog Holographic Imaging Through Science? read more
One of the Best Preamps You’ve Never Heard

Neil Gader

22 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pm

Channels: The Absolute Sound Blog Section: The TAS Editors’ Blog Founded in 1978, T+A Elektroakustik of Germany began by building loudspeakers and by 1988 had expanded to electronics. By 1997 T+A which stands for Theory + Application was into active loudspeaker design, CD players, tuners, DACs and home theater components. Today all the essential components and software are developed in house. Subcontractor and final production is fully based in Germany. read more
The Audience ClairAudient Loudspeaker—A 20-Year Dream Realized

Robert Harley

22 Jun 2009 | 1:46 pm

Channels: The Absolute Sound Blog Section: The TAS Editors’ Blog The Audience ClairAudient Loudspeaker: A 20-Year Dream Realized read more
A New Contender for State of the Art: Allnic Preamp and Phono

Jacob Heilbrunn

22 Jun 2009 | 8:55 am

Channels: The Absolute Sound Blog Section: The TAS Editors’ Blog read more

Sound & Vision Mag
Dôme of rock

29 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pm

Focal's stylish Dôme 5.1 speaker system puts surprisingly clear sound in a compact, stylish package.
Quintuple Feature

23 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pm

Five of MartinLogan's unique Feature speakers make up one unusually good surround system.
Open bar

14 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pm

Vizio's two-piece sound system offers a lot of bang for very little buck.
Super Mini Cube: World’s Cheapest, Tiniest Audio System

31 May 2009 | 10:00 pm

A speaker, amp, and battery, all in a 1-inch cube!
Z-TV

23 Mar 2009 | 10:00 pm

The Zvox Z-Base 500 is the best solution to date for simple home theater sound — one that everyone in the family can easily use and enjoy

RecordingHacks: Mic Reviews
Telefunken Elektroakustik C-12

3 Jul 2009 | 10:23 am

Telefunken Electroakustik's C-12 is a historically-accurate reproduction of AKG's famous C-12 microphone. It is a large-diaphragm, multipattern tube condenser built around a reproduction CK12-style capsule.The mic was originally introduced as the "Ela M 12" in 2003, at a price of $5999. That mic had Telefunken Elektroakustik's reproduction CK12 capsule (then called the TK-12) and a NOS 6072 tube, later changed to an ECC81.Telefunken Elektroakustik founder Toni Fishman posted some background information on the complexity of recreating the CK12 capsule; see the sidebar link to the Ela M 251E…
AKG Acoustics C 214

1 Jul 2009 | 11:35 pm

The C214 is a large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone conceived as a less-costly, cardioid-only version of the multipattern C 414B.It has a version of AKG's modern teflon-ring CK12 capsule, although in this case appears to be a single-diaphragm version. AKG claims that the mic performs "close to the C 414 B-XLS."As in the current versions of the C 414B, the capsule in the 214 is shockmounted within the headbasket, reducing the transmission of ambient vibrations to the microphone capsule.The mic has a -20dB pad and a high-pass filter.The C214 ships with AKG's H85 universal shockmount (which…
Telefunken Ela M 251

30 Jun 2009 | 11:46 am

Designed and manufactured by AKG at the request of Telefunken, the Ela M 251 was a 3-pattern tube mic built around AKG's famed CK12 capsule.Telefunken had never manufactured microphones, but instead served as the distributor -- and brand name -- for mics made by Neumann and AKG. Notably, the early U 47 microphone was branded by Telefunken, despite having been designed and manufactured by Neumann. When Neumann began distributing its products under its own name, Telefunken was reportedly left without a large-diaphragm condenser in its product line, and commissioned AKG to develop a…
Shure KSM353

29 Jun 2009 | 2:10 pm

The Shure KSM353 is a rebadged Crowley and Tripp El Diablo. It is a passive, symmetrical ribbon microphone voiced like a U47fet. The mic was built to satisfy a challenge from Mercenary Audio's Fletcher; he requested a ribbon mic that would sound like an MD421 inside a kick drum and a U47fet outside. Crowley and Tripp used the resulting microphone, the El Diablo, to launch their innovative Roswellite ribbon material.Shure Bros. purchased the entire Crowley and Tripp microphone company from Soundwave Labs in 2009, including the rights to the Roswellite production process.The KSM353, like its…
Naiant X-D

29 Jun 2009 | 12:03 pm

The X-D is a compact omni condenser microphone intended for close-miking drums. It uses a 10mm electret condenser capsule with a frequency response profile tailored for percussion. Relatively low sensitivity (~4mV/Pa) helps prevent clipping downstream electronics in high-SPL applications.The mic carries a 5-year warranty, valid even after the mic gets smacked with an errant drum stick.All Naiant microphones are made by hand in the US, and have a 10-day trial period/return policy.See also Naiant's X-T and X-T/D models (profiles coming…

MixOnline.com: News
Marshall Time Modulator Returns in Plug-In Form

2 Jul 2009 | 12:24 pm

Intelligent Devices—the company co-founded by the late pro audio legend Stephen St. Croix—has announced a new series of cross-platform VST plug-ins. The series includes Slip-N-Slide (a spectral interpolator), MegaDelayMass (a 100-tap delay with additional controls for tweaking) and a software re-creation of the much-loved classic Marshall Time Modulator.
Herbst Theatre in San Francisco Installs L-Acoustics KUDO System

2 Jul 2009 | 10:59 am

The Herbst Theatre, located in the center of San Francisco’s War Memorial Veterans Building, recently upgraded its sound with the installation of an L-Acoustics KUDO system. Six-box KUDO arrays with custom cream-colored grille cloths are flown on both the left and right sides of the proscenium, while four coaxial L-Acoustics 8XT cabinets are positioned across the stage lip for front-fill.
Five Towns College in New York Announces July 11 Open House

2 Jul 2009 | 10:55 am

On Saturday, July 11 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, Five Towns College in Dix Hills, N.Y., is hosting a special open house for anyone interested in audio recording. In addition to audio recording, degree programs are offered in music, music business, film/video and mass communication.
Sennheiser Implements New RF Support Services

2 Jul 2009 | 10:51 am

Sennheiser Electronic Corporation in Old Lyme, Conn., announces several new RF consultation and support services, which are intended for Sennheiser's end users and dealers. The array of premium, yet affordable, services include transmitter customization, a free "help desk," spectrum sweep consultations, and Sennheiser's competitive 700 MHz rebate.
SurgeX Partners With IAG, Appoints New Manufacturers Reps

1 Jul 2009 | 11:28 am

International Audio Group Ltd. (IAG)—the parent company of Wharfdale, Quad, Mission and several other professional audio, lighting and hi-fi brands—now formally welcomes SurgeX to its roster. SurgeX also announces the appointment of Sound Vision Marketing and Online Marketing/CRM as its newest independent manufacturers representatives.

Audio Junkies
Krell S-1200 Surround Sound Processor

29 Jun 2009 | 3:26 am

Krell has released their latest surround sound processor, called the S-1200. Replacing the previous S-1000, the 1200's most significant addition is a new video processing engine which now fully supports HDMI 1.3, including Deep Color, 48-bit maximum color depth, 340MHz video bandwidth, and conversion of analog video signals to HDMI. An extra cost S-1200"U" version adds 1080p upconversion.Continue reading Krell S-1200 Surround Sound Processor
Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus

29 Jun 2009 | 3:23 am

Altec Lansing has released the follow up to their rather odd Expressionist Bass desktop speaker system, which is called the Expressionist Plus. The Expressionist Plus system is a more conventional 2.1 sat/sub system with a more conventional design, though it retains the elegant looking gloss black finish with gold detailing, and industrial cues. The system is comprised of a pair of 2" satellite speakers, and a 5.25" subwoofer designed to be placed either on the desk or on the floor.Continue reading Altec Lansing Expressionist Plus
Three New Denon Headphones

22 Jun 2009 | 3:05 am

While Denon is still mostly known for their A/V receivers, they are steadily expanding their presence in the headphones. Denon's newest headphones are three models targeting the mid to upper end of the earbud market. The AH-NC600 ($200) is Denon's first noise-cancelling earbud. The AH-NC600 features an inline amplifier, and is claimed to reduce ambient noise by 99%.Continue reading Three New Denon Headphones
Trends Audio Pocket Power Amp

22 Jun 2009 | 3:03 am

Hong Kong's Trends Audio has released a new ultra tiny power amp, called the TA-10.2P. The pocket sized amp measures just 3" W x 1.8" H x 5.9" D, and yet is able to deliver 10 watts per channel into 8 Ohms and 15 watts per channel into 4 Ohms, thanks to a Tripath TA-2024 chip (only ultra efficient speakers need apply).Continue reading Trends Audio Pocket Power Amp
Salk Sound HT4 Speakers

13 Jun 2009 | 1:42 am

Factory direct speaker builder Salk Sound has thrown their hat into the high-end audio ring, with a new state of the art speaker currently known as the HT4. Salk's new flagship slots into their line above the current Veracity HT3, and will take the fight to some of the biggest names in audio.Continue reading Salk Sound HT4 Speakers

DIY Audio Projects
Prototype Boards for DIP Chips (op-amps)

Gio

14 Jun 2009 | 7:57 pm

There are several printed circuit board (PCB) manufactures who cater to hobbyists by offering small quantity orders of PCBs. Some of the larger manufacturers offer free PCB design software that makes it very simple to come up with your own PCB designs. This is all great until you see the price estimate for that pair of simple boards can be in the order of $50 to $100US. Well, when I am spending that much money on parts it is generally for vacuum tubes, an enclosure or perhaps a transformer - a simple PCB, no thanks! Fortunately for simple circuits a prototype board (protoboard) will often…
OddWatt Audio - Tube Amplifier Kits

Gio

8 Jun 2009 | 6:03 pm

Our friends Bruce and Rodney sent a message informing us that their website - OddWattAudio.com is now active and that it should be fully functional in the next few days or so. Some of you will will recognize the term "OddWatt" which is the name Bruce gave to his scalable push-pull amplifier projects. The DIY versions of the OddWatt tube amplifiers are documented on the DIY Audio Projects website and are listed below.ECC802S SRPP / EL84 Push-Pull Tube Amp6SL7 SRPP / KT77 Push-Pull Tube Amplifier12SL7 SRPP / KT88 Push-Pull DIY Tube AmpThe OddWatt tube amplifier project pages provide full…
DIY Hi-Fi Cable Projects

Gio

19 May 2009 | 7:23 pm

We have added a couple new DIY Hi-Fi Audio Cable Projects to the website.DIY Belden 89259 RCA CablesA couple of weeks back we added detailed instructions that were put together by our friends at auDIYo.com to construct the popular Belden 89259 line-level RCA interconnect cable design by Jon Risch. The cables are a simple unbalanced RCA interconnect cable design that uses the high-quality and low capacitance Belden 89259 coaxial cable. Through the use of TechFlex Expandable Sleeving, shrink wrap and good male RCA plugs, a novice can put together a very nice looking set of Hi-Fi interconnect…
Coldplay - Left Right Left Right Left [2009]

Gio

16 May 2009 | 9:20 am

While not DIY, I thought I would let you guys know that Coldplay is offering a free album download.Quote from Coldplay.com:"... The free download of Coldplay's new live album, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, is now available here on Coldplay.com ...Today [May 15, 2009] is also the day of the band's first North American tour date, in West Palm Beach, where the first copies of the LRLRL CD will be given away.The CD will then be handed out to all fans at every remaining Coldplay live show in 2009 (apart from Festival shows). The free download will also be available from Coldplay.com until the band play…
DIY Lightspeed Passive Attenuator

Gio

11 May 2009 | 5:40 pm

Alps Blue Velvet, Bournes, TKD, Alps Black Beauty, DACT Stepped Attenuators ... If you are familiar with some of these names, you likely have an interest in high quality passive attenuators and you should continue reading. The noted items have a few things in common - first off, they are potentiometers that are often used as attenuators or volume controls in audio equipment. As a volume control, they also have another thing in common - they all used some form of "contact point" to attenuate audio signals. In the case of a potentiometer, this is typically a "wiper" which slides along a…

Hi-Fi Choice
Hi-Fi Choice August issue out now

Alan Sircom

25 Jun 2009 | 3:05 am

Issue 322 is in the shops now!Read More
Best amp ever?

Jason Kennedy

15 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

MSB's ground-breaking Platinum power amp sets new standardsRead More
Win! Guru QM10 loudspeakers worth £1,595

Alan Sircom

12 Jun 2009 | 1:00 am

Superb Swedish standmount speakers must be won!Read More
Home Cinema Choice Awards magazine available for free download

Steve May

11 May 2009 | 8:55 am

The 2009 DTS Home Cinema Choice Awards digital magazine is now available online and for free downloadRead More
Subscribe and get QED Qonduit mains cable

Jason Kennedy

11 May 2009 | 3:05 am

Subscribe to Hi-Fi choice for just £3.75 a month and receive a QED Qonduit P-MC mains cable, courtesy of UK distributor, Armour Home Electronics. Qonduit mains power cables are suitable for use in any application requiring an IEC (C13) connector. ...Read More

Head-Fi.org
dr. dre beats? vs hd650?

dhp1161

4 Jul 2009 | 12:58 pm

looked thru 3 pages and didnt see anything about these getting so much hype from them are they actually good...? i know the hd650 are a little more expensive but is it like 5x better?
Tube amps+college???

Baba booey

4 Jul 2009 | 12:56 pm

Just wondering, are tube headphone amplifiers allowed in dorm rooms? Some people say they might not allow them because they could be seen as fire hazards. I've heard many conflicting reports about this... I'm going to SUNY Albany starting in the fall, and I don't wanna end up getting something I can't bring with me.
Advice (as in blunt truths) for confused (ex?)-"audiophile"

Oedipus Rex

4 Jul 2009 | 12:46 pm

I have never believed in cables and the other "total snakeoil" products, but lately I've been starting to wonder are there really any differences even between things like amps (other than their output strength) and dacs. Currently I'm using HD-650 with questionable amp (Tandberg preamp) and poor dac/source(sb audigy), and I would like to hear a honest truth from the skeptics, would there be ANY Difference on the sound if I bought 2000 euro DAC and some mega amp like B22 (My current amp has more than enough raw power to drive the HD650) Or is my set now finished and I can feel happy…
WTB: Lavry DA10 or DA11

starfi3ld

4 Jul 2009 | 12:33 pm

Looking at getting a proper dac instead of the portables. Would like a quote on shipping to Malaysia + age of the item + warranty left. Item must be in good condition too.
Anybody know a great "card trick" book, or two?

TheMarchingMule

4 Jul 2009 | 12:31 pm

As in playing cards. I used to know a few back in elementary school, but now they've all faded away in my noggin. :redface: I'm really resistant against using the Internet as a source, because I don't want to be found out as "that guy" who thinks he's the stuff just for doing a quick Google search. So, anybody know of a few good books that I can buy that carry a load of card tricks in them? Nothing too fancy (like bending them or cutting parts of them up), but just some cool stuff. I'm sure you guys know what I mean. :p Thanks for helping me entertain! :allteeth:

What Hi-Fi?
USA: The end of an era as New York's last Virgin vanishes?

Andrew Everard

16 Jun 2009 | 5:26 am

Bang goes another good reason for a trip to the States: as Virgin Media here announced the launch of its music download service, the last of the USA's Virgin Megastores, the flagship branch in New York's Times Square, closed down at the weekend.That means the end of the chain, which at its peak had 23 shops in the States, but by last weekend was down to just two: the split-level New York landmark, its illuminated logo signalling a well-known meeting-place, and much more compact store in Hollywood, California, which had easy parking and a great selection of music last time I was…
JAPAN: The world's most expensive CD process, and the world's priciest CD packaging

Andrew Everard

17 Apr 2009 | 7:14 am

In best Arkwright from Open All Hours tones, I have to say "It's been a funny old day...". This morning the news media was all abuzz with a survey saying Britain's favourite 'hi-fi' would leave you change from £20, the assumptions behind which had me clapping metaphorical hand to forehead in disbelief; this afternoon I learn about audiophile CDs selling for over £1000 a pop. Oh, and the world's most expensive CD, at a sniff under £70,000. That's CD as in disc, not as in player...The £1000 CDs come from Japanese record company Victor, or JVC as we know it here. There's a rather small…
US audiophiles can now buy studio master discs. If they don't mind strange jazz...

Andrew Everard

17 Apr 2009 | 1:06 am

It's a long-running audiophile argument – how do you know whether your system sounds as good as it can? Are you listening to an inferior copy of what was recorded in the studio?The only answer, some say, is to get access to the studio masters – used to be 'master tapes', but we've moved on a bit since then. Trouble is, that's not something most people can do.Now, audiophiles in the States are being offered the chance to buy one-to-one copies of 192kHz 24-bit master discs from Chesky Records, in the form of Gold Studio Master DVD-R discs.Each disc contains up to 4.7GB of data, and they're…
Onkyo launches new affordable audio products

dominic dawes

11 Mar 2009 | 11:58 am

Onkyo has announced a brand new pair of two-channel hi-fi products for the UK.A new CD player, the C-S5VL, and integrated stereo amplifier, the A-5VL, will both hit these shores in June. While exact prices have not been set, Onkyo says both units will be 'below the £500 mark, possibly well below'. The new Onkyo A-5VL stereo integrated amplifier Both products have been developed from scratch, with particular attention paid to the UK market. The sub-£500 hi-fi market is, of course, extremely competitive. But Onkyo is bullish…
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision goes off on a Danish Tangent

Simon Lucas

27 Feb 2009 | 2:59 am

What have I learned about Denmark in the last day or two? It takes a year’s apprenticeship before you can even pretend you serve a decent Smørrebrød (elaborate open sandwich); the wind will find the slightest gap in your overcoat and exploit it, so ensure you’re fully sealed up before you venture outdoors; a Danish Danish pastry even smells better than an English Danish pastry. Other valuable information: Danish loudspeaker’n’electronics firm Tangent has renewed cause for optimism as the year progresses. Like many companies around the world, the last weeks of 2008 found Tangent…

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the healer

vettiliveinnorthcote

1 Jul 2009 | 9:58 pm

A strange day – wild winds, a broken tap, broken hearts. The winds will change sometime, I’ve ordered a new cartridge and spindle, and am sending much love to my friends. Sellotape is good, but there’s some things it can’t fix… Not suprising that I’m listening to this today – the magic of John Lee Hooker and Santana. The blues have healed me many times…
soul funk sunday

vettiliveinnorthcote

27 Jun 2009 | 11:33 pm

After a foggy start, today’s tres gorgeous in Northcote! Lots of sun, and some hot tracks on the stereo. Loving the Jamaica Funk compilation – 18 original 45s, packed full of sweet reggae rhythms and smokin covers of American tunes. Perfect for grooving in the kitchen, glass of wine in hand. The red pepper mint dip is done, and the sweetcorn chowder is smelling fabulous… Click on the link for sizzling sounds!
thank you for the music

vettiliveinnorthcote

25 Jun 2009 | 11:57 pm

transistor tribute each shop and pedestrian peace, Michael Jackson
Montaje Receptor AV y Cajas delanteras

franrejon

25 Jun 2009 | 1:32 pm

Ultimamente he estado un poco ocupado y entre rato y rato, hemos montado un nuevo equipo home cinema para un buen amigo. Para ello hemos utilizado el siguiente material : (Cojan libreta). Pantalla de Plasma de 44 pulgadas AIRIS (original LG), año 2004. Fuentes de video : Mediacenter EMTEC mediante salida por componentes, cableado mejorado del original. DVD grabador AIRIS. Conectado este mediante SCART también con cable mejorado. Para el amplificador encontramos una gran oferta en Redcoom, YAMAHA VX – 563 , el modelo del año 2008. Ya que por poco más de 300 euros tienes un equipo muy…
Latest, Luxurious And Compact Hi-Fi System From Denon !

vhxnblog

23 Jun 2009 | 2:20 am

DRA-F107 is the latest, compact and Luxury Hi-Fi system from Denon. This F-Series model device is an amplifier comes with FM and AM Radio as normal other series devices. It is able to offer a descent 80Wx2ch, with support of both CD Audio but CD Mp3 and WMA. Click to know about Wall Mounted HiFi System Moreover, it is also capable for playing MP3 and WMA Audio files stored in an USB memory stick. You can have this device either separately or in a full package. It is expected to be available from on July and the price comes around 1000€. [ More ]

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LaCie 12big 60TB NAS Storage

3 Jul 2009 | 12:30 am

True Enterprise Class storage solution for massive file capabilities.
AMR PH 77 Reference Class Phonostage

3 Jul 2009 | 12:30 am

Ultra high-end unit handles a staggering 22 different EQ curves.
DAISy GyrFalcon 8 Reference CD Transport Mechanism

2 Jul 2009 | 12:30 am

New mechanism adds features and refinements to previous model.
April Music's New Stello 500 Series

2 Jul 2009 | 12:30 am

High-end audiophile quality CD player and integrated amplifier now available.
July's World Premiere High-End Reviews Now Online

1 Jul 2009 | 12:30 am

Enjoy the Music.com's July Review Magazine is now available.

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All Things Vinyl, July 2, 2009: More Analog Luvin' the YouTube Way.

Oliver Amnuayphol

2 Jul 2009 | 3:06 pm

by Oliver Amnuayphol Praise be the video gods at YouTube, who allow us plebes to upload nearly any kind of personal video for all the world to see--including vids of some seriously heavy-duty hi-fi and analog rigs. There's almost nothing I love more than staring at the platters of supremely lustworthy vinyl spinners going 'round and 'round--except maybe sharing them with all you analoggerheads out there. So without further delay, I officially bring you the next installment of Analog Luvin' the YouTube Way. Up first is some video of the Clearaudio Statement turntable I…
Home Theater Week in Review, June 15-19, 2009: HDMI--Master of the Universe by 2013

Oliver Amnuayphol

29 Jun 2009 | 9:53 am

by Oliver Amnuayphol Still using component video in your HD rig? Me too--I haven't gotten to around to getting a new flat panel yet, and my old HD RPTV only features analog, 1080i component video hookups as HD compatible inputs. It looks plenty good to me, but apparently I can only procrastinate until 2013, when any Blu-ray player made after December 31, 2013 will be required to downconvert component video to SDTV (480i or 576i). The group that manages Blu ray's DRM decided 2014 was a good time plug the "analog hole" in hi-def transmissions so that…
RIP Michael Jackson 1958-2009

Jason Hicks

25 Jun 2009 | 4:58 pm

by Jason Hicks I'm not one to let celebrity deaths affect me too much, but Michael Jackson's passing today is one that hits home particularly hard. Sure the real Michael checked out quite a while back and the increasingly bizarre shell of a man that was left behind was more than a little sad. But for me he'll always be the epitome of cool that he was when I was a little kid during the Thriller period of the early to mid 80s. I still remember watching the Motown 25th Anniversary special when MJ busted out the moonwalk for the first time while performing Billie Jean and…
All Things Vinyl, June 18, 2009: Linn Sondek SE LP12 Upgrades.

Oliver Amnuayphol

19 Jun 2009 | 3:44 pm

by Oliver Amnuayphol "Just like a fine wine" is how I'd describe the Linn Sondek LP12: it really does get better with age. Seems like just yesterday Linn Products Ltd. introduced the first round of SE upgrades for the venerable LP12, consisting of the stunning titanium Ekos SE tonearm and the beautifully machined-from-solid aluminum Keel subchassis. Now Ivor Tiefenbrun and company have unleashed two new LP12 SE products, the Urika and Radikal. The Urika is an all new MC phono stage featuring dual-mono, balanced circuitry for…
Oppo's BDP-83 initial impressions

AperionAudio

18 Jun 2009 | 9:49 am

by Mark Alt Well, it's been about two weeks since my Oppo BDP-83 has arrived and set up in my home, so I figured it's high time to give my initial impressions on the player.First, let me say that I have an older Onkyo TX-SR703 which does not have HDMI. So I connected the HDMI out from the Oppo to my Samsung DLP TV for video and I am using the multichannel analog audio inputs on the 703 for the audio portion. Since the Oppo has an on-board decoder for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD (and, obviously, my 703 does not), I can still enjoy the higher quality audio with my older…

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TESTED: Goldenote S-1 Signature Integrated Amplifier and Koala CD Player

Robert Harley

30 Jun 2009 | 5:11 pm

Channels: The Absolute Sound Source: The Absolute Sound Sub-Title: Hit and Miss Product: S-1 Signature Integrated Amplifier Koala CD player with tubed output stage The Italian high-end audio manufacturer Goldenote is based in Florence, perhaps the world’s most beautiful city as well as the birthplace of the Renaissance. That beauty and history is reflected in the company’s S-1 Signature integrated amplifier and Koala CD player reviewed here; both units exude an aesthetic consonant with their birthplace.
First Look: Acoustic Energy Radiance-series Speakers with DXT Lens

Chris Martens

30 Jun 2009 | 1:23 pm

Channels: The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Blog Section: The Playback Editors’ Blog Enhanced Clarity & Detail without “Cupped Hands” Colorations
TESTED: Running Springs Audio Dmitri AC Power Conditioner

Robert Harley

29 Jun 2009 | 10:04 am

Channels: The Absolute Sound Pixels The Perfect Vision Gadgetronics Source: The Absolute Sound Sub-Title: No Tradeoffs Product: Dmitri AC Power Conditioner
TESTED: DaVinci Audio Labs Reference Grandezza Phono Cartridge

Jonathan Valin

29 Jun 2009 | 9:27 am

Channels: The Absolute Sound Source: The Absolute Sound Sub-Title: Making Transparent Musical Sense Product: Reference Grandezza Phono Cartridge
TESTED: Loiminchay Chagall Loudspeaker

Anthony H. Cordesman

29 Jun 2009 | 8:57 am

Channels: The Absolute Sound Source: The Absolute Sound Sub-Title: An Act of Passion Product: Chagall loudspeaker Even in the best of times emotion plays a major part in five-figure buying decisions; in today’s economy passion ultimately has to rule. If you are a genuine audiophile, you buy because what you buy strikes an emotional chord that resonates far more deeply than any combination of status, technology, reviews, and dealer recommendations.

Audio Ideas Guide
The Audio Ideas FM Tuner Project - Conclusions & Tuner Rankings

"I must say that I've put aside the concluding chapter of this project for many months, though I'm not entirely sure why. Perhaps it was the inertia caused by this last horrible Winter, or maybe I just got sick of all these tuners once I'd found the two that did what I needed an FM reception device to do. I'll say more about these two below, but I don't mean to tease: there are a bunch of really excellent tuners that stood out from the rest of the 50 or so that I bought and evaluated, some of which have not been formally reviewed, so they'll get a once-over here..."
AM’s Top 10 Pop/Rock/Folk Surround Discs - SACD, DVD-A, DTS, etc., Part 2

"You ain't heard Money For Nothing until you've heard it in 5-channel bedlam! There's so much going on in the mix that it just picks you up and grabs you by the balls...it's loud, it's rude, it's fantastic! And it's my favourite crank-the-system song! Of course, it's the full-length version, not the censored short single..."
OxBox, May 2009 - 2Xperience Followup & More Music

"In my most recent column I reviewed the ProJect 2Xperience belt drive turntable with the supplied carbon fibre arm and an Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridge. I can report that the sound from it continues to delight. Although the financial outlay involved is far from chump change, it would be hard to think of a more worthwhile investment if you are at all inclined towards vinyl..."
Tangent Quattro Mk II Internet/FM Radio

"In Canada these days, we see jurisdictional battles between on-air broadcasters and specialty-channel carriers like cable and satellite, with the traditional former crowd now screaming for carriage fees when their signals are re-broadcast on such services as Rogers cable or XpressVu and Star Choice satellite distribution systems. Of course, the cable and satellite folks claim they are doing the broadcasters a favour, and don't want to ante up any dough at this time just because conventional broadcasting is suffering advertising losses because of the recession. Whatever happened to the truism…
Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray/DVD Player

"I haven't seen a Blu-ray player for $49.95 at Costco yet, but prices are coming down, as this recent model from Samsung attests. The BD-P1500 is being sold for close to $200 in Canada, and for as low as $150 in the US. But it's not a stripped down model by any means, with HDMI 1.3 output for full 1080p at 24 fps, and Samsung's Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) connectivity, "which allows you to operate compatible HDMI products with a single remote", according to an online blurb..."

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Audio News for July 3, 2009

3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

European Union Standardizes Cell Phone Chargers - Digital Europe, a trade group representing manufacturers of mobile devices, got some of the biggest names in the industry (over 90% of European sales) to sign an agreement to standardize on a universal charger for all such devices. Their next step is working on a charger for laptops as well. The E.U. previously standardized AC plugs and speaker connections on audio components. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had similar standards in the U.S.? How...
Audio News for July 1, 2009

1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Ooma Voice-Over-IP System Now at Radio Shack - The Radio Shack chain now handles the ooma system phone device that operates with existing home phones and a broadband connection. It consists of an ooma Hub to connect to the Internet plus ooma Scout, which extends the system to additional phone jacks. The basic hardware bundle is $250 and there are optional higher levels of service offering advanced telephony features for the system. The basic ooma system allows free calls anywhere in the U....
Audio News for June 26, 2009

26 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Michael Jackson Dead at 50 - Pop superstar Michael Jackson suffered cardiac arrest yesterday and died at UCLA Medical Center. The important 20th century musical figure was considered by many the King of Pop. The child star from the Jackson 5 became the brightest star of American pop music. His 13-minute music video for Thriller was a unique and epic pop event. The Thriller album sold more than any other single record in recorded music history. By the 90s his childish demeanor and con...
Audio News for June 23, 2009

23 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

Blu-ray Users Get Backup Rights - Beginning next year, movie studios and other content holders will be required to give consumers the ability to make one copy of any Blu-ray disc they have purchased. The Advanced Access Content System License Authority (AACSLA) has drafted an agreement with the studios allowing for these managed copies, which the studios can either charge for or allow without a fee. Sometime in the first quarter of 2010 we will be seeing some Blu-ray players coming out with copy...
Audio News for June 19, 2009

19 Jun 2009 | 12:00 am

DVD Copying In Court Again - RealNetworks is fighting a suit from the major movie studios that could determine the fate of copying DVDs. The Motion Picture Association of America won a temporary injunction preventing them from selling their RealDVD software ($30). It allows Windows users to back up their commercial DVDs to the hard drive of their PCs for archival purposes. The copies retain protection and cannot be burned to DVD-Rs. The movie studios say RealNetworks is in violation ...

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Mid-Century Home Goes Modern Industrial with B&W Screening Room

scastle@ehpub.com

2 Jul 2009 | 11:15 am

A B&W speaker system-infused theater and comfy day-bed seating bring this mid-century home up to speed when it comes to movie and TV viewing.
22 Demo Albums that Actually Rock

scastle@ehpub.com

2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

Put the sleepy jazz and classical music away—it’s time to test your audio system on all kinds of rock for you to hear in a new way.
Horse Arena Goes High Tech

scastle@ehpub.com

1 Jul 2009 | 11:30 am

16-speaker music system creates soothing atmosphere for special needs riding students.
Q. How Can I Absorb Sound in a Large, Modern Room with Hard Surfaces?

scastle@ehpub.com

25 Jun 2009 | 2:05 pm

I’m about to rip out my wall-to-wall carpet and put down hardwoord flooring. How will the room sound?
Q. What’s the Best Way to Add Surround Sound to My Living Room

scastle@ehpub.com

18 Jun 2009 | 12:41 pm

A consumer wants to add surround sound to his living room, but needs help determining the best speaker placement.

AudioCircle
F/S Monacor used in the MJAO G 098 Open Baffle

4 Jul 2009 | 1:44 pm

New and unused, these cost me $197 shipped.$125 shipped to you in the US!drptpcpe@gmail.com
Re: dbpoweramp pro and Teac drive for ripping

4 Jul 2009 | 1:41 pm

Quote from: Newk Yuler on Today at 03:28:20 AMSteve and anybody using the external Teac...Anyone using an external power adapter with the drive? The eBay auction shows a slot for a wall wart but the text states it wil...
Re: cello/string recommendations

4 Jul 2009 | 1:39 pm

I particularly like the three Sonatas for Cello and Piano, by Bohuslav Martinu, played by Steven Isserlis (cello) and Peter Evans (piano) on Hyperion CDA66296. I like string quartets. Here are some composers, mostly from The Americas and Eastern E...
Athena F2-what do you think?

4 Jul 2009 | 1:37 pm

Hello to all, This is my first post and I am intimidated to say the least after spending many days reading all the wealth of knowledge you guys have and your equipment. Please forgive my ignorance of subject matter. I purchased the Athena F2's about...
Re: Happy 4th !

4 Jul 2009 | 1:18 pm

The Chinese invented the black powder, of course most fireworks are made in China. Often time, the Chinese made product are at higher quality, just ask the Quad Company, they said during an interview that they could have gotten such high quality if th...

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DVD-R disc reading question

christocon

4 Jul 2009 | 11:40 am

I have a Marantz DV7600 and put in a DVD-R today that wouldn't play. The screen shows a blue menu that says "Play Mode: Disc" at the top, and then a folder on the left that says "Root" and another two folders (the folders look like manila office folders) on the right labeled "audio" and "video" This has also happened in the past with CD-R's that have mp3 files. I try clicking play, menu, etc. on the remote to no avail. Another issue with the player while I have you; almost every time I put in a SACD, it stays in "loading" mode indefinitely and…
best cap/resistor choices

doubtingthomas

4 Jul 2009 | 11:12 am

my very competent 18 yr old son is just finishing his extensively modded Ar Xa and is turning his attention to building a marantz 7 preamp clone. He has asked me to inquire to forum members as to best choices for caps and resistors. He see's this as a key choice for longevity of the piece. any one want to weigh in?:)
A question for DVD-Audio Explorer users

TommyTunes

4 Jul 2009 | 8:25 am

How can I select multiple tracks when ripping them to my hard drive? I appears that I have to do them one at a time. Any help is appreciated.
Strange tone when needledropping

KennyG

4 Jul 2009 | 6:25 am

I keep on getting this really strange tone when I'm needledropping records and I can't figure out what it is or how to eliminate it. You can hear it here: http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~griffin/tone.flac All suggestions would be welcome. I am using a basic Numark USB turntable [some of us have small budgets :D] but I've been getting decent results apart from the tone.
Cable Management 101?

Rael

4 Jul 2009 | 3:36 am

Between my audio and video equipment, I have a ridiculous amount of tangled spaghetti cords, cables and interconnects. It's a pain to have to move things around or get in the back of the stands when I want to do some cleaning. Not to mention all that messy cable is really ugly. For years, I've let all the wires sort of fall where they may, and I know it's not a good way to do it. Do any of you have any suggestions as to what might make it more manageable and attractive? Thanks!

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Benchmark DAC, Demos/Sale or Return anywhere?

muz640

4 Jul 2009 | 12:20 pm

Can anyone recommend a place that does sale or return on the Benchmarks DAC or demo units, thanks Jon.
Speakers for low-powered SET

jonnypsvinyl

4 Jul 2009 | 12:02 pm

Right. Its been a while since I've picked brains on here, so.. I'm using an Airtight ATM300 (8 WPC, optimistically) and need some floorstanders, which will work close to the wall, to use with. I'm currently using my Proacs, which it drives (very) surprisingly well, but these are not going to work in our new gaff and, in any event, I fancy a change. So far (with admittedly little thought) I have a shortlist of one - Zu Druids. Any other ideas? They need to be relatively wife-friendly (there is a certain level of tolerance, but giant Tannoys will result in friction), £2k is my max, and I have…
Continuous Clicking/Popping on Naim 72 phono inputs

Yanntoe

4 Jul 2009 | 11:23 am

I have a couple of NAC72's, one older one with two BNC inputs and no "CD" on the input selector and one newer one with one phono input and a CD input. I am intending to upgrade one of them so have been playing around with them today. The older one has "K" Phino boards, which work fine, but I just swapped them into the newer model which had no phono boards until now and I just get a steady loud clicking/popping noise from the speakers when I select phono. This is with or without the TT connected. Sound like it might be something simple that I've either done wrong or not…
Naim CDP Vs SB+

Southgate

4 Jul 2009 | 9:43 am

Im currently using Naim CD3/SB+/72/TC/140/Intros and trying to decide which digital source to go with. The Squeezebox+ is refined and detailed, but maybe slightly soft in its presentation for me. Convenience and Intrernet radio are great. The Naim CD player sounds a little harsh, but I seem to be addicted to the PRat sound. So thinking about buying a CDX, comparing the 2 and deciding which to keep. Other option would be to try a NAP250 to see whether this brings back the PRaT. Curious to know if anyone here has gone from a Naim CDP to SB/computer based audio (in a Naim system), and if they…
Calling all Chord dac users....

naimbadboymatt

4 Jul 2009 | 6:39 am

I'm soon to be the proud owner of a Chord Quaterback 76 Dac... Anybody else out there using one of these? I would also be interested to hear from people as to what transport they use or have used and their findings.. Cheers..

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Official "I just spent too much money but, screw it, it's the Beatles" thread

sharkshark

4 Jul 2009 | 12:44 pm

I caved, and had to tell somebody about it. Why not the community of strangers that share my obsessions Just preordered (from AZN.ca): Beatles Stereo Set Beatles Mono Set Beatles Rock Band. 1 of: Stereo Box Set [Audio CD] By: The Beatles CDN$ 244.99 1 of: Mono Box Set [Audio CD] By: The Beatles CDN$ 291.99 1 of: The Beatles: Rock Band Premium Bundle [Video Game] CDN$ 224.99 Now, I'm not a gamer, by any means. But, frankly, with the blessing of the band, and Giles Martin's involvement, this looks to be a must have for any Beatles-phile. Man, September's credit card bill's gonna suck... :( So,…
Addng a subwoofer to LCD sound...

plainman007

4 Jul 2009 | 10:15 am

Hi, I have an lcd mounted on the wall in my room and it takes the RCA stereo pins into the rear which comes from the set top box. Now the LCD produces mostly only the mids n highs. Voice is ok and highs are well pronounced which is understandable given the nature of LCD speakers. I want to add a subwoofer. Even a normal pc subwoofer is sufficient as the room is very small (10'x10'). Just to bring the lower freqs out a little. Im not looking for heartthumping cinematic base. Just deeper sounds thats all. How can i add a 2.1 or preferably just a subwoofer to my LCD. Thanks....
Audioquest interconnects w/o packages on ebay ???

zeiter

4 Jul 2009 | 6:55 am

I'm too tempted to get some AQ interconnects on ebay due to prices, but most good prices are without packages, even claim new, and full refund policy . Reason for no packages, are not very convincing : demos, or damaged packages. There must be hundreds of damaged packages or demos ??? Thanks.
Troubleshooting multi room audio system?

Matt__G

4 Jul 2009 | 5:25 am

First time posting so go easy on me. I've searched AVS archives and googled for an hour or 2 without finding much that was helpful. Got a new to me house (~4.5 YO) and am trying to trouble shoot the installed Legrand/ABus/OnQ multi room audio system, which is fed by my AV system and drives in-ceiling installed speakers in different rooms. Basically the system consists of an A-Bus source Input Unit. Which is fed by my AV system via an RCA jack cable. The input unit feeds via cat 5 an OnQ A-Bus 4 zone distribution hub. This feeds, via cat 5, the speaker control ABus keypad in the individual…
www.abouthifi.com

audmanic

3 Jul 2009 | 6:04 am

Hello everyone, I have to say that this new online magazine has a brilliant production and a fantastic EXPO (Munchen 2009) presentation ! Check it ! www. abouthifi .com

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Re: Is "Vintage" Gear Really Worth It??

Norman Schwartz

Yikes!, $300 for all of that "stuff"? Can you please tell us which new $2000 speakers you have? If you are listening to a system composed of such stuff, it can't sound any better (or worse) than the speakers themselves. In any event a decent sounding cartridge (alone) can easily set one back $300, so I can't fathom what's in there, unless
Re: Moving-coil cartridges

Harry Lavo

I think this gets to the crux of Arny's belitting of the LP. Since he is so "on the record" as saying that early CD's and players sounded just fine, to admit that so many people in the audio hobby found them wanting, and still have the disks to prove it (I have a few myself) is to either (a) admit that
Re: Moving-coil cartridges

sorabji666@att.net

Meaning what exactly? Which says a quite a lot about the state of the high-end biz... No, the errors are inherent in the choice of component values in the phono section feedback network, they are very audible and entirely avoidable by proper design that was well understood decades before ARC existed.
Re: Moving-coil cartridges

Harry Lavo

You don't think being able to hear a symphony or concerto all the way through without changing sides had anything to do with it?
Re: Is "Vintage" Gear Really Worth It??

Sonnova

(in article <h2mn4202...@news5.newsguy.com >): Depends. I have a 25 year-old Alfa Romeo and I wouldn't trade it for any modern car costing below $100K. Modern cars are too heavy and have no life to them. They're dead. In the Alfa, I can feel the road through the steering wheel and brake pedal as well as the seat of my pants. In short, I become one

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NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat's tech week in view - 3/07/09

Amy-Mae Elliott

3 Jul 2009 | 11:20 am

Miles mulls the big news stories of the last 7 days Stuart Miles continues his weekly look at the world of tech with this latest instalment that covers the hot tech topics of week. Miles considers the now-available Firefox 3.5 that he thinks looks the same as all the other browsers and analyses the Pirate Bay sell-out, asking if it will become another Napster. There's also talk of Europe standardising phone chargers and why Michael Jackson didn't manage to make a bigger dent on the Top 40. Hit play to see it all now... Tags: Comment Video Megawhat Software Audio Phones VIDEO: Megawhat's tech…
NEWS: Win a TomTom XL Live IQ Routes Europe

Ben Crompton

3 Jul 2009 | 9:37 am

Just comment on a story for a chance to win Pocket -lint has teamed up with TomTom to bring you the chance of winning this top-of-the-range satnav. The rules of the competition are simple, you can enter as many times as you like by simply commenting on any story. It doesn't have to be in depth, detailed or technical, but it does have to be useful, helpful or funny. You don't have to sign up to comment on the stories, we just ask for your name, location and email address - that does not show up online and is not passed on. The TomTom device measures 123 x 80 x 18mm and features 4.3-inch touch…
NEWS: New case hints at iPod touch upgrade

Duncan Geere

3 Jul 2009 | 4:34 am

Phoneless iPod touch gets a camera to compensate A silicon case has surfaced on a Hong Kong / US iPod accessories website that adds weight to rumours that the iPod touch will shortly be upgraded to feature a camera. The device's specifications, along with "light weight" and "allows easy access to all buttons" includes the phrase: "Has a hole for a camera on the back". The accessory is labelled "Anti-slip Silicone Skin Case for iPod Touch 3G". Previous reports have come from multiple sites - Hardmac and iLounge. Both predict that the refresh will happen in September, and include the iPod nano…
NEWS: Spotify offers first audio book

Amy-Mae Elliott

3 Jul 2009 | 1:13 am

Trials service with new Chris Anderson title Spotify has announced it is to offer its first audiobook on the music streaming service. Rather than a complete change of direction, it's a trial, to see what people think, with Spotify stating: "who knows, maybe this is the start of something new for us…" The first title is Chris Anderson's new book "Free: The Future of a Radical Price", that follows "The Long Tail". Spotify describes the release as: "Personally narrated by Anderson, Free considers a brave new world where the old economic certainties are being challenged by a growing flood of…
NEWS: PHOTOS: Archos 3 Vision PMP

Chris Hall

2 Jul 2009 | 4:27 am

Archos' iPod slayer? Archos has unleashed its Archos 3 Vision, the 3-inch PMP, designed to take on the likes of the iPod touch. Designed as an all-round entertainment device in your pocket, it will give you music, video and photos, all controlled through a touch interface. It also packs in an FM radio and an FM transmitter, TV out and a Composite cable to hook-up to a TV on your travels. The Archos 3 Vision can be yours for £89.99, which will give you 8GB capacity, and is available in August. Related links: News - Archos announces Vision range of PMPs Tags: Audio Archos MP3 players PMPs…

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