What’s Your Reference?
This question gets asked a over and over again. But the answers can vary from extensive lists of recordings and gear to the simple phrase, “live music.” But one thing is clear, every audiophile has a reference…
Dangerous Curves
Steven Stone looks at two headphone frequency response charts. Based on the charts alone which one would you choose?
The Golden Age of Audio – Did You Miss It?
Older audiophiles have a tendency to wax poetic about “the good old days” of audio. My question is simple – When were they, exactly?
Three CDs from 2003
Here are three CDs from 2003 that you may have missed from Willie Nelson, Matt Flinner, and Jeff Black. They deserve a second look…
New CD Reviews for 6-1-12
It’s new music Friday again! Fresh releases from blues legend Albert King, bluegrass master Larry Stephenson, Nickel Creek Alumnus Sara Watkins, folk duo Elenowen, and slide guitar specialist Sonny Landreth are among this week’s new recordings…
An Athlete’s Best Friends – Five In-Ear Headphones I’ve Actually Used
In automotive sales there’s the expression, “There’s an ass for every seat.” The portable audio equivalent would be, “There’s a bud for every ear.” Here are five that Steven Stone has had personal in-gym experience with.
Is High End Audio Exclusionary and Elitist?
So, you want a great-sounding audio system. Be prepared to ante up. Or plan on spending lots of time building your own…
