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Rega Planar 8 vs Rega Planar 10
We break down the differences between the Rega Planar 8 vs Planar 10. Both are incredible tables but the Planar 10 really pushes the limits.
What is MQA Audio?
Here at Audio Advice, we not only love the gear and the specs, we love the music itself -- so let’s dig a little deeper into what MQA is and what it means for the industry and the way we listen to music. To understand MQA, we need to take a step back to the live performance.
Marantz Receiver Comparison (NR1508, NR1608, SR5012, SR6012)
Recently, Marantz introduced a brand new line of home theater receivers consisting of 6 models ranging in price from $549 to $2999. We thought it might be helpful if we took a closer look at some of the more popular models in the lineup and compared them in order to help you select the best one for your system.
Aerial Acoustics Speaker Series Overview
Aerial Acoustics high-performance speakers are incredible American made works of art. Their natural sound has captivated the Audio Advice team and music lovers for decades. In our comparison, we will help you find the best Aerial Acoustic speaker for your music or home theater system.
Bluesound Pulse Soundbar Review
The Pulse Soundbar is designed to provide an improvement to the puny speakers that come inside most TVs. In addition, it gives you access to your own music library, and a world of streaming music services. It is totally self-contained, so all you need is a connection from your TV and a wireless network, and you will be up and running.
Is the Vinyl Revival Real? Yes, And Here’s Why
The so-called “vinyl revival,” naysayers might reason, is destined to fade just like other waves of nostalgia. However, there’s a major difference between the GTO’s reappearance and vinyl’s recent return to public consciousness. Vinyl records now boast nearly a decade of healthy sales with no slowdown in sight.
The vinyl revival isn’t just happening right now – it has happened. An audio format that seemed destined for obsolescence two decades ago is back. And it’s here to stay.
MartinLogan Masterpiece Series Setup Guide
Watch our Tips & Tricks Setup Video to discover how to extract every ounce of great sound from the MartinLogan Masterpiece Speaker Series. While they will sound great right out of the box, you'll find yourself addicted to listening with the proper steps to optimize your setup.
MartinLogan Masterpiece Series Speaker Comparison
MartinLogan’s Masterpiece speakers represent the state of the art in electrostatic speaker technology. Learn why audiophiles and music lovers around the world prefer the pure sound of MartinLogan electrostatic loudspeakers. Imagine a speaker you can see through that paints a sound field as big as life in front of you.
Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series Signature Series Overview
The B&W 700 S2 speaker series includes much of the technology developed for the studio reference B&W 800 Diamond speakers used by the likes of Abbey Road, Skywalker Ranch and more. Learn how you can experience the sound preferred by recording engineers around the world in a more affordable and compact package.
AudioQuest NightOwl Carbon Headphone First Look
In their never ending search for better sound, the team at AudioQuest quickly set out to design an alternative to the NightHawk. Enter the AudioQuest NightOwl Carbon, with its Porsche Carbon Grey Metallic high gloss paint finish. We were lucky enough to get to play around and listen to a pre-production pair at a recent meeting with AudioQuest.
How to Select the Right Motorized Shades for Your Home
Motorized shades is one of the fastest growing categories in the Smart Home market. Let us help you determine the right shades for your home. We'll start by discussing how to choose your brand before moving onto some aesthetic and performance considerations.
How To Choose the Best IsoAcoustics Product for Your System
IsoAcoustics speaker stands and component feet can greatly improve your audio performance. Learn why recording engineers all over the world are starting to use these products in their studios where they want the most accurate sound.
GoldenEar Triton Series Speakers Overview
Learn why the GoldenEar Triton speakers are considered by many reviewers to be one of the best value tower speakers in the world. From the Triton Seven all the way up to the Triton Reference, you get far more sound than you would expect for the amount you spend with a sound that puts the musicians in front of you.
Sonos Setup: Tips & Tricks Guide
In general, the Sonos app on iPhones and Android devices is pretty intuitive and the best way to get the most out of your system is to just proactively play with the app and learn how it works. However, here are some quick tips and tricks that most people find very helpful.
How Surround Sound Evolved Into Dolby Atmos Technology
A guide on how to design your ideal home theater or media room so all your friends and family experience a beautiful picture with great surround sound. Learn about how the dimensions of your room can impact the sound, finding the ideal screen viewing height, and how to design a home theater riser so everyone has a great seat.
ELAC Discovery Z3 Wireless Speaker Review
This is a speaker the size of a small shoebox. If space or budget is an issue, we think you’ll be hard-pressed to find something that sounds this good in such a small package. Of course, there are bigger all-in-one speakers that can match or surpass it in terms of pure energy, but we have never seen anything this size that can provide such a rich, full sound.
