Forget 5.1 audio surround. Sony Corporation is introducing something far more immersive. For those at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, this is one of the more interesting innovations — at least for those into audio. And alongside its…
Category archives: Audio Fidelity
The Optoma Nuforce HEM8s: Lots of Packaging, But Overall a Good Purchase
A review of the HEM8s and their plastic waste. Pros: Good quality for the price! Cons: Somewhat bottom heavy and lacking some of the detail I prefer on highs, somewhat narrow soundstage, SO MUCH PACKAGING! Rating and overall thoughts: 6/10 If you are l…
Our Latest Podcast: Quadraphonic Sound Died In the 1970s. So Why Is Somebody Bringing It Back?
Quadraphonic sound faded from the landscape in the late 1970s, securing its place in the music technology dustbin. Now, somebody is bringing it back — and spreading the gospel to artists who want a simpler surround sound solution. If you remember quad…
Ultimate Ears: Continuing To Refine And Improve Their Offerings
I recently had the opportunity to hop on a call with the team behind Ultimate Ears’s Pro line and get filled in on what they have been working on. This is one of my favorite brands to work with because I really appreciate their focuses on quality…
Sales of Cassette Tapes Have Quietly Grown 136.1% In the Past Year
Vinyl records aren’t the only media format on the rise. Over the past few years, the classic cassette tape has been growing in popularity. Oh so quietly. The numbers aren’t huge, but they’re increasing. According to media metrics fi…
These May Be The Best In Ear Headphones Money Can Buy
This will be my third time reviewing a pair of custom Ultimate Ears IEMs. They’re the best in-ear headphones I’ve tried. To start, I was provided a free pair of these headphones in exchange for a fair and honest review. My initial impression. The sound seemed a bit more condensed and less roomy than the […]
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Introducing ‘Making Vinyl,’ a Conference Dedicated Exclusively to Vinyl Records
Now there’s a conference for that. Get ready for ‘Making Vinyl,’ an event dedicated to the burgeoning vinyl records industry. Somehow, I don’t think Wall Street Journal writer Neil Shah will be showing up for this one. But even the staunchest vinyl skeptics might have something to learn here. The conference is called ‘Making Vinyl,’ […]
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Your 80 Year-Old Self Will Thank You for Using These Etymotic Earplugs
You’re destroying your hearing. Here’s one way to stop (and still hear the music). It’s not just one study. It’s now dozens of studies conducted over multiple decades. And they’re all saying the same thing: younger people are totally destroying their hearing. Non-stop earbud listening is a major part of the problem. But so are […]
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Breaking: Berklee College of Music Causes Major Backlash With International Music Community, Future Uncertain
Full disclosure, I just gave the Careerealism Keynote presentation at Berklee College of Music last week. When I was on campus I was warmly invited into classrooms and my presentation went off without a hitch. I was introduced by the chair and founder of the Music Business department, Don Gorder and the chair of the Professional […]
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If Alexa Doesn’t Kill Sonos, Raumfeld’s Wifi Speakers Will…
Sonos now has more competition than ever — starting with Amazon itself. But rivals like Raumfeld are about to make Sonos’ life even more difficult. Earlier this year, we questioned whether Sonos could survive the next evolution of connected stereo systems. Even five years ago, the idea of a Wifi-connected stereo system seemed novel and futuristic. Now, it’s […]
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