Dolby vs. DTS: Which is Better? The Battle Rages On
Last Update: April 27, 2024. A long time ago, on a medium far, far away, two companies began a format war. The medium was the now nearly defunct DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) and the battle was over the delivery of digital surround sound to consumers’ living rooms and home theaters.
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Editors’ Choice: My Favorite Integrated Amplifiers of 2022
Dec 13, 2022 · Best Over $3,000 Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition ($3,799) While listening to the Naim Audio Uniti Atom HE Streamer at Focal Powered By Naim Houston, we were struck by the most obvious use for the product.. Streamer. DAC. Preamplifier. I was also still recovering from the Howdy Hot Chicken Sandwich that I had consumed only hours earlier and needed to sit down and calm down.
Audio/Video Cables and Connectors Explained - ecoustics.com
Oct 26, 2022 · A secure 3-wire connector found on all professional and semi-pro sound equipment and on some upscale consumer A/V components (including Axiom subwoofers), enabling very long cable runs without hum pickup or frequency response losses.Must be used with matching balanced connectors on an A/V processor, preamp, or A/V receiver to benefit from its hum-free traits.
Which WiiM Network Streamer Should You Get? WiiM Ultra, Mini, …
Oct 10, 2024 · “Works with Google” and Chromecast Audio support are available in the WiiM Pro and above. All WiiM streamers include built-in WiFi connectivity and all but the entry-level WiiM Mini include an ethernet port for an even more reliable network connection.
Schiit Audio’s Wotan Stereo Power Amp Might Finally ... - eCoustics
Nov 21, 2024 · Amplifiers Schiit Audio’s Wotan Stereo Power Amp Might Finally Convince You to Join the Clan. Lots of power, practical integration and control, and a reasonable price tag make the Wotan power amp worth consideration, especially if you own other Schiit Audio components.
The Best Vintage Audio Speakers for the Modern Audiophile
Aug 28, 2022 · The company started by Henry Kloss, Malcom Low, and Josef Anton Hofmann in 1957 sold over 30,000 pairs of loudspeakers before it was sold off in 1964; the brand had numerous owners including Kyocera who stopped manufacturing audio components in 1989.
Understanding Speaker Frequency Response - ecoustics.com
Oct 26, 2022 · Note: Paul Dicomo was a great friend to eCoustics and many of us over the past 2 decades. Sadly, Paul lost a courageous battle with cancer in 2021 and the industry lost a brilliant man who taught a generation of audio/video journalists how to understand the products that we cover. Paul contributed a number of excellent articles over the years and we hope that a new generation of readers finds ...
Best CD Players: Editors' Choice 2024 - ecoustics.com
Dec 17, 2024 · Rotel DT-6000 DAC/CD player ($2,299) The $2,299 USD Rotel DT-6000 DAC/CD player includes a PC-USB input supporting MQA and DSD audio playback and renders PCM 32-bit/384kHz music files through the coaxial and optical inputs supporting music streamers and media players with the included tray loading CD mechanism providing playback flexibility.. There is a rather long design development story in ...
Every 4K UST Projector Compared: 2024 Buying Guide
May 17, 2024 · Having reviewed The Premiere by Samsung LSP9T 4K UST Projector, we can attest that watching movies on a 103-inch screen is even more enjoyable than a near pixel-perfect 65-inch Sony OLED 4K TV.Bigger is just better. Tip: UST Projectors are sometimes referred to as Laser TVs (such as Hisense models).This is because they use lasers in place of standard projection bulbs and their built-in ...