Ask an Expert: Your Burning Audio and Video Questions Answered at ecoustics.com. https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/ everything hi-fi Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:19:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 WTF is IMAX Enhanced? https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/imax-enhanced-home-theater/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/imax-enhanced-home-theater/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:04:21 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/imax-enhanced-home-theater/
You may not be able to build a real IMAX Theater in your home but IMAX Enhanced provides a different way to create an enhanced home theater experience. ]]>
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Looking for Streaming Alternatives to Cable/Satellite TV? https://www.ecoustics.com/home-theater/video-player/streaming-tv/ https://www.ecoustics.com/home-theater/video-player/streaming-tv/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:12:27 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/home-theater/video-player/streaming-tv/
You don't necessarily have to give up cable/satellite channels if you desire to cut the cord, check out some streaming alternatives. ]]>
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WTF is an Electrostatic Loudspeaker? https://www.ecoustics.com/loudspeaker/floorstanding-speaker/wtf-electrostatic-loudspeaker/ https://www.ecoustics.com/loudspeaker/floorstanding-speaker/wtf-electrostatic-loudspeaker/#comments Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/loudspeaker/floorstanding-speaker/wtf-electrostatic-loudspeaker/
We take a look at the history of the electrostatic loudspeaker and some of the designs that made it prized by audiophiles. ]]>
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Which RSL Speedwoofer is the Right Subwoofer For You? https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/which-rsl-speedwoofer/ https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/which-rsl-speedwoofer/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:00:24 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/which-rsl-speedwoofer/
The ultimate RSL subwoofer guide for deciding between a Speedwoofer 10S MKII or 12S.]]>
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Having An Issue With Your Turntable Playback? It Might Be Your Phono Cartridge Setup https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/phono-cartridge-setup/ https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/phono-cartridge-setup/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/phono-cartridge-setup/
Are you a recent convert to vinyl playback? Are you records not sounding as great as you would have hoped? Your phono cartridge installation might be the problem. ]]>
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IMAX, Dolby Cinema, or Laser at AMC – What Movie Ticket Should You Buy? https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/imax-dolby-cinema-laser-amc/ https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/imax-dolby-cinema-laser-amc/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:51:09 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/imax-dolby-cinema-laser-amc/
Buying a movie ticket used to be pretty easy, but things have certainly changed in recent years. In addition to deciding what movie you want to see, you need to decide what type of movie viewing experience you want to pay for.  There has always been differential pricing in most theaters for matinee vs prime-time […]]]>
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The Most Significant Turntables? https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/significant-turntables/ https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/significant-turntables/#comments Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:30:03 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/significant-turntables/
Almost 145 years have elapsed since Edison's Phonograph was patented, and we decided to look back at some of the turntables that had the most significance. ]]>
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What Are Planar Magnetic or Ribbon Loudspeakers? https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/wtf-ribbon-loudspeakers/ https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/wtf-ribbon-loudspeakers/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/wtf-ribbon-loudspeakers/
Planar magnetic headphones have been all the rage during the Head-Fi revolution but we're bigger fans of planar and ribbon speakers and tweeters that offer a very different approach to sound reproduction. ]]>
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What is an AV Preamp/Processor? https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/wtf-av-preamp-processor/ https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/wtf-av-preamp-processor/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/wtf-av-preamp-processor/
AV preamp/processors offer superior connectivity and audio/video processing for home theater systems. What exactly do they offer? We explain. ]]>
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Top Questions About Wireless Headphones from T.H.E. Headphonium 2023 https://www.ecoustics.com/headphone/wireless-headphone/wireless-headphones-faq-the-show-2023/ https://www.ecoustics.com/headphone/wireless-headphone/wireless-headphones-faq-the-show-2023/#comments Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:00:34 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/headphone/wireless-headphone/wireless-headphones-faq-the-show-2023/
The high-end wireless headphone category has made a lot of progress over the past 24 months; our table at T.H.E. Headphonium offered the opportunity to experience almost every high-end model currently available and attendees took advantage of that. What stood out to us was the confusion on the part of potential customers; people really don’t […]]]>
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