Setting up three speakers in an audio setup is something that is not as common. For many years, a two-speaker setup has been the standard. But what if you have an extra speaker available? Can you connect all three speakers together in an audio setup? You can connect three speakers to act as a single speaker unit. This can be achieved by wiring the speakers in a parallel, series, … more
Flat-sounding headphones (or flat headphones) have been around for many years. However, not many casual music listeners and audio enthusiasts knew about them until recently. But how good are flat headphones? Do they sound good? Flat headphones are good for audio/mixing engineers and audiophiles. That’s because it provides an accurate sound representation of the audio played through it with little to no change to the frequencies. This means the … more
If you’ve ever thought of placing your subwoofers on a shelf, well, you’re not alone. This is something that usually pops up from people who just acquired a home theater system. Whatever your reason, can you place subwoofers on a shelf? Is it safe? Will the subwoofer sound great on a shelf? After some research and consultations, here are the answers to all your questions on subwoofers and shelf … more
Bose is one of the biggest names in the audio industry. Their products are used by many across the globe. You may be looking at even purchasing a product from Bose but might be having doubts due to the dislike of audiophiles for the brand. So why do audiophiles hate Bose? After spending enough time going through various forums and speaking to some audiophiles, this is what I have … more
Speaker baffles have a variety of functions that go beyond their outward appearances. There are a lot of speculations on the practicality of them. But do they perform as expected, and are they worth it? In this article, we seek to explore reasons why they are worth it and even more. But first, let’s answer the question that probably brought you here. Do speaker baffles work? Speaker baffles do … more
Wireless technology is said to be the future of connectivity. It is not surprising then that Bluetooth speakers, which are a form of a wireless technology device, are very popular today. Bluetooth speakers can be connected to smartphones or computers using signals that are passed through the airwaves. It is widely known that loudspeakers come with either mono or stereo configurations. Can the same be said about Bluetooth speakers? … more
Although Beats headphones are not as popular as it was before Apple acquired the company, they are still part of the most popular headphones we have today. And they are loved by many because of their bass response and the overall hype around them. Maybe you are learning how to produce music and you don’t want to spend money on a new pair of studio monitors or headphones for … more
Perhaps you just got into music production, and you can’t afford to spend money on a new pair of studio monitors. And you want to use your PA speakers as m In short, no. PA speakers cannot be used as studio monitors. It’s not possible to get a great sounding mix using PA speakers as you would using studio monitors. That’s because PA speakers don’t have a flat frequency … more
It’s no news that wireless headphones come with in-built battery. And this is what powers the device and enable it to function. But can you use these headphones right out of the box? Do the batteries of wireless headphones come charged? Most wireless headphones come pre-charged and can be used immediately. Wireless Bluetooth headphone devices with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries will have a decent amount of power right out of the … more
Subwoofer vibration isolation pads have been around for decades. Yet, many people are not aware of their effectiveness in insulating floors and other structures from the vibrations produced by subwoofers. Just like any other product in the hi-fi community, there are diverse opinions about subwoofer isolation pads. While many people think they are definitely worth the purchase, several others think these pads are snake oil. Besides all the skeptics, … more