Who doesn't love big speakers? Big speakers means big sound. But there are definitely things to take into account when picking up a pair of towering loudspeakers. Here are five of them.
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March 2011 Archives
Krell's Todd Eichenbaum Talks Cables
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Andrew Robinson sits down with Todd Eichenbaum for an exclusive interview. Todd has worked for Krell for twenty years, currently serving as the Director of Engineering for the company.
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Customer Service? What's That?
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One thing that people crave from the companies that manufacture their products is good customer service. It provides a level of security to customers to know they can turn to the company for help. The audio world is no different.
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Lexicon Does it Again
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Lexicon was at the center of controversy not too long ago and with the move they just pulled with company's MC-12 HD B pre/pro, they could once again find themselves in a bit of hot water.
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The life of the reviewer is pretty cool. Listening to excellent gear for free is never a bad thing. However, it can be a complicated thing. Andrew Robinson details some of the drawbacks to the review process.
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Choice Cello Stash Lands in Dealer's Lap
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Though Cello is no longer a current brand, that does not mean that it isn't a sought after one. In this particular instance, a lot of Cello equipment was acquired by a dealer and sold in less than a week. To one customer.
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A Journey Through Audiophile History
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Andrew Robinson visits Brooks Berdan Ltd. and discovers far more than an audiophile dealer. He found a veritable museum with some of the most landmark pieces in audiophile history.
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Interview with Karen Sumner of Transparent Audio
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Jerry Del Colliano, publisher of Home Theater Review, Audiophile Review's parent site, sat down with Karen Sumner, the head of Transparent Audio, for a conversation about the company and its philosophies towards audiophilia.
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CDs (and DVDs) Are Going Away, Slowly, but Steadily Away
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CDs have been disappearing more and more as the music industry becomes more and more of a digital entity. Sony's recent actions certainly did nothing to help stop or even slow this trend.
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How I Went American Picking for an Audiophile Classic
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Everyone has that one special product. One they have an unconditional love for. This is the story of how Andrew Robinson journeyed far from home to rescue that special product and got more that he bargained for.
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Classe is aware of the current face of the audio industry. So in a smart move the company has released a product that addresses that very nicely. Meet the Classe CP-800. You are sure to be impressed.
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Are Computers Tweaky? Nah...
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Music may be becoming more and more of a digital medium, but it is interesting to see that computers are seemingly becoming more and more like the old tweaky audiophile components of yore.
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Online Tube Stores Worth Checking Out
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Tubes are hard to find in general. Good tubes are even harder to track down. Andrew Robinson offers up a few places on the internet that can help feed those audiophile tube urges.
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Do You Remember Your First Stereo?
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Audiophilia is a hobby that spans years and years. There is always that piece of gear that got you hooked and the first system you managed to put together on your own. Do you remember what that first stereo system was? It was a struggle, but Steven Stone does.
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Why Single Ended Triode Systems Make Sense (To Me)
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There are amplifiers that pack lots of power to drive a system. Then there are single ended triode systems that turn tiny amounts of power into quality Ohms to power systems like this system Andrew Robinson assembled.
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Linn Says Your System Is Only As Good As Your Source. Is This Philosophy Still Relevant To Today's Audiophile?
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Linn was a leader in the audiophile industry when vinyl was the source of choice. They continue to be a relevant company in the contemporary industry, but is their philosophy still relevant?
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Steven Stone responds to an article that wonders what happened to the audiophile. According to this rebuttal, that question is the wrong question to be asking when addressing modern audiophilia.
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5 Cable Combos That Won't Break the Bank
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Cables can be a tricky thing for a lot of audiophiles to wrap their heads around, especially when they cost a pretty penny. Andrew Robinson presents five cable ideas that will help out your system.
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The Cello Demo And Why It Worked So Well
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Cello had a unique philosophy as high end audiophile company. They operated differently than traditional brands and it worked. It worked very well. This is an exploration as to why it did.
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Wanna Be a Patron? Join Kickstarter
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Music lovers are people that like to support music and the artists that produce it, some may even harbor the idea of being a patron. With the new website Kickstarter, anyone can be a patron. And it is cheap and easy!
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The Rise of In-Wall Loudspeakers
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In-wall speakers used to be a joke, sacrilegious even. But with several companies making the advancements to the in-wall loudspeaker design, not only are they viable, they are rather impressive in their sound.
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Apple Becomes a Must-Have Audiophile Source at CES 2011
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Apple has changed the audio world over and over again. Some would argue for the worse. But at CES 2011, many companies famous for audiophile gear turned to Apple to be the source for their show systems.
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5 Commonly Used Acoustic Treatments That DON'T Work
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Acoustic treatments are a bit of a mystery for some, which is a shame as they are so important to the sound of a room. Andrew Robinson helps out by revealing five treatments many use that aren't doing them any good.
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Sony Unveils New 7.1 Receivers
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Sony wants to help everyone embrace the idea of 7.1 sound with their new line of receivers that offer all the bells and whistles of modern AV technology but a price that is a rather incredible bargain.
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Audiophile Review Interviews David Salz of WireWorld
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Steven Stone conducted an interview with David Salz of WireWorld. David Salz answers questions about the nature of wire and cable and how it is that he came to do what he does at WireWorld.
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