Ohm SpeakersAmplifiers: How Big is Too Big? How Small Too Small?
In my opinion, there is no such thing as an amplifier that’s “too big”; only big amplifiers turned up too far. On the other hand, amplifiers can easily be too small –…
Do LPs sound better than CDs? And Why They May.
John Strohbeen
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Yes, often they do; but why?
Many critical listeners have commented that LPs sound better than CDs, even on the same recording. The Amanda McBroom “Growing Up in Hollywood…
Speaker Size - How Small is Too Small?
John Strohbeen
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Size matters, or does it? We are talking speakers here. And since we have already stated that audio is mostly a male pursuit, how much does it matter? Many, if not most, people would prefer…
Where Should You Choose Speakers?
John Strohbeen
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Since speakers will likely have the greatest affect on the way your audio system sounds, selection is crucially important. To me, there are two major factors to consider when choosing…
Can Recorded Music Sound Better-Than-Live?
John Strohbeen
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Keep Your Speakers Looking as Good as They Sound
John Strohbeen
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
In the past couple of posts, we’ve talked about speaker cabinet design, vented vs. sealed, and its impact on the sound derived from those speakers. There’s another aspect of cabinet…