Ask an Expert What’s the Difference Between a Preamplifier, Integrated Amplifier, Power Amp and Receiver? Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment. Eric PyeApril 10, 2023
Ask an Expert Bluetooth Audio Is Not Lossless Bluetooth audio demystified. Find out what SBC, LC3, AAC, aptX, LDAC, and LHDC audio codecs do and if they are lossless. Brian MitchellApril 10, 2023
Ask an Expert WTF is OLED META? Samsung's introduction of QD-OLED TVs is putting pressure on LG's OLED dominance – their response: OLED META. Find what it's all about Robert SilvaApril 3, 2023
Articles WTF is Sony 360 Reality Audio? Not content just to support existing immersive sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Sony decided to create their own. Chris BoylanFebruary 13, 2023
Ask an Expert WTF is Hi-Res Audio? Our primer on Hi-Res Audio for those who think Spotify and the Apple iPod raised the bar for music playback. Ian WhiteFebruary 13, 2023
Ask an Expert Audio Interfaces & Sound Cards: Are They the Same Thing? Does it make sense to use an audio interface to input audio into your computer? For some users -- it's still a useful tool. W. JenningsDecember 25, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is Dynamic Range? What makes music, TV shows, or movies sound good or bad? A lot of it has to do with dynamic range. Robert SilvaDecember 22, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is Surround Sound? Surround sound has been a part of the home theater experience for over 20 years, but how much do you know about it? Robert SilvaDecember 18, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is a Soundbar? Soundbars have become the second most popular loudspeaker category behind wireless loudspeakers. Are they all the same? Robert SilvaDecember 16, 2022
Articles WTF is Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)? Find out what Signal-to-Noise ratio is and why it's important for your audio listening experience. Robert SilvaDecember 15, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is a DAC? Your smartphone, TV, and music player all utilize a DAC and ADC to convert a digital signal into an analog one. We explain how... W. JenningsDecember 12, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is ULED TV? Hisense is the only company using the ULED TV label on select TVs. Find out what that really means. Robert SilvaDecember 11, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is Lens Shift? If your projector is too low or high in relation to the screen, lens shift is a tool that can help. Robert SilvaDecember 10, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is Keystone Correction? If the image on your screen or wall is not the right shape after setting up your video projector, keystone correction might help Robert SilvaDecember 9, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is Pixel Shift? Before you buy a 4K video projector, you need to understand what Pixel Shift is. Robert SilvaDecember 6, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is Video Resolution? One of the most hyped things about TVs is their resolution, but is it the most important to consider when buying a TV, or... Robert SilvaDecember 5, 2022
Ask an Expert WTF is a Crossover? Crossovers are an integral part of every loudspeaker. Find out what you need to know. Robert SilvaDecember 4, 2022