Believe_in_me/Getty Images Way back in 1933, Dr. Paul Lueg made a discovery that would someday change the audio industry forever: by playing the opposite frequency of a sound wave, he could effectively cancel it out as if it were never there. That discovery? Noise cancelation. It took until the middle of the century for the […]
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Tiero/Getty Images When you think of surround sound, you probably associate it with movies. That’s only natural: DIY home theaters with surround sound systems have become more common, so movies often get the most hype for their immersive soundtracks, but surround sound has become commonplace in TV and gaming as well. In video games, it can directly
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The Speck Gemtones Play earbuds leave you wanting more, but not in a good way. If you’re looking for a pair of wireless earbuds that you can safely sling in your bag without fear of the buds disappearing into the abyss, then the push-to-release case might be enough to tempt you into purchasing. However, if
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The JLab JBuds Lux ANC are decent low-cost headphones, but your mileage will vary by taste. For example, the sound quality is bass-heavy, which will appeal to some listeners but could really put off others, and they also have a tight fit, which could lead some to find them uncomfortable to wear. You can count
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When pushed to its fullest specification, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 is a very impressive DAC and headphone amp indeed. It’s a vividly detailed and balanced listen, handling complicated mixes with a skilled hand. It’s also able to extract every last ounce of information from your digital audio files with apparent ease. Some may yearn
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Capuski/Getty Images By Brad Hill/April 20, 2024 4: 15 pm EST The Apple HomePod is a smart speaker with next-level audio quality thanks to its spatial audio technology, made possible by its Apple S7 chipset. However, not everyone has roughly $300 to spend on a smart speaker, especially if they want one in multiple rooms, nor
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Lenco certainly knows how to make a feature-rich record player without charging an arm and a leg, and there’s no denying how useful and usable the L-3810 is. It’s got plenty to enjoy about the way it sounds, too. It flatters to deceive where DJing is concerned, though, and could definitely do with more top-end
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The Final Audio VR500 are mild and almost meek-looking wired in-ear headphones, but they most certainly have it where it counts. If you’re after useful and enjoyable fidelity when gaming or listening to music, but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg, you need to check them out. Pros + Built and specified
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Diallo612/Shutterstock Yamaha’s history, which started in 1887, is rooted in repairing and manufacturing Western-style instruments. Named after its founder, Torakusu Yamaha, the Yamaha Corporation has undergone a series of evolutions over a century of its history. From musical instruments to audio products and sports equipment, Yamaha has dabbled in both the production of these products and
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Stockcam/Getty Images There are a laundry list of reasons you might want to cancel a Spotify Premium membership. Maybe you want to switch to a music streaming service that has a lossless library with better sound quality, such as Spotify competitors Apple Music or Tidal. Maybe you don’t like Spotify’s notoriously bad payout scheme for
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The CMF By Nothing Buds are hard to criticise at their low price point, even if they don’t exactly excel. Core features like ANC might be a bit underwhelming but decent battery life and dual-device connectivity help a lot. Pros + Stylish minimalist appearance + Good battery life + Cheap Cons – ANC isn’t great
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Early Verdict Sony has long been all about the bass and its latest range of audio products for 2024 take its passion for deep, rich tones to a whole new level. The Ult Wear are its new mid-range headphones that are especially tuned to what it calls ‘Ult Power Sound’, a new type of sound
