Ohm Speakers10 Most Important Developments in Audio
This time of year is traditionally a time of reflection and for many, list making. Think Oscars and “10 Best.” Well, we’re not immune. The music reproduction business –…
Phased Out: Part 2 – Absolute Phase
John Strohbeen
Monday, December 22, 2014
In the last blog, I discussed how it is important to have the front mains all “in-phase” and how it is fairly easy to confirm your system is properly connected. Now, things get…
Phased Out: Part 1
John Strohbeen
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
“Phase” and “polarity” are two terms often used – incorrectly – interchangeably.
They are almost never the same. The one time they are the same is when you…
For Effective Home Theater, Do You Need ALL the Same Speakers?
John Strohbeen
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
While home theater systems are often born multi-channel, many others grow up to become 5-, 7-, or more channel systems. For those whose stereo systems evolve into home theater set-ups,…
Tubes or Transistors? The Feud Goes On
John Strohbeen
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
One of the marks of the serious “‘phile” — be it audiophile, bibliophile or other committed enthusiast – is that we squabble about things most outside the…