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Audio Codecs Explained for Non-Audiophiles

Wow, a few months…. arrghh… maybe more we did the home theatre codecs. So this time, we are looking at Read More

Floorstanders or Bookshelf Speakers with Subwoofer

A common question we get asked is “Should I go for Floorstanding or Bookshelf Speakers?” There are many variables that Read More

Hi-Res deconstructed

High-Res audio is supposed to be the be all and end all in digital music.  But what does the little gold and black ‘Hi-Res Audio’ logo mean. Is Hi-Res Audio really such a big deal? Should you pay attention to it? How is it different to other digital music files? And what do you need to listen to it? 

6 Reasons why subwoofers are important for music

There’s a lingering sentiment in the audiophile community that subwoofers are only for home theatre and the benefits to music playback are suspect or even negativeIt’s true that lesser subwoofers are not designed to optimally handle the speed, detail and nuance of certain music, but it’s certainly not the rule for subwoofers in general.A great subwoofer elevates the listening experience in a way no other audio component can.Below is a list of six different reasons why a properly engineered subwoofer, is important to music playback.