DEFINITION AND PURPOSE OF HDMI PASS-THROUGH When browsing for receivers, you may have noticed a feature termed “HDMI Pass-Through.” HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a standard for transmitting digital video and audio signals from a source (such as a gaming...
THE DIFFERENT TURNTABLE TONEARM SHAPES AND THEIR IMPACT ON SOUND They come in different shapes and sizes. They play an important role in the functioning of turntables. They can even impact sound quality. What are they? Turntable tonearms. If you’re...
TYPES, FEATURES, PROS, AND CONS OF PROJECTORS Creating a dream home theater system is incredibly fun! You get to choose your speakers, receiver, and…screen? The screen is a vital component of home theater setups - after all, it’s what you...
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? AND WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU INVEST IN? Subwoofers are one of the best parts of a home theater system. They take your music and movie experience to the next level, and they give you that heart-pounding experience...
THESE PROS AND CONS WILL HELP DETERMINE WHICH TYPE IS BEST FOR YOU With the resurgence of vinyl, there are a lot of newbies flocking to the scene of vintage audio and just as many oldies looking to rekindle their...
PURPOSE OF PREAMPLIFIERS IN HOME AUDIO SETUPS While many may argue that they are for an era gone by, adding an external preamp to your home stereo setup has a wealth of benefits. Their tonal qualities provide that "killer tone" that...
TUBES OR SOLID-STATE: WHICH AMPLIFIER IS BEST FOR YOU? One of the preeminent features of vintage electronics that draw in audiophiles and audio enthusiasts is…drum roll, please…vacuum tubes. Why? Well, tubes are the hallmark of true vintage systems. Serious connoisseurs...
THE REASON BEHIND HAVING A CENTER CHANNEL IN SURROUND SOUND SETUPS The center channel speaker is often crowned as the most important component in a home theater system. But is it? Our answer: Absolutely! A big, bad home theater system can...
TERMS, TIPS, AND TRICKS FOR BUYING A VCR IN 2024 AND BEYOND There are many misconceptions and negative assumptions made regarding VCRs: VHS players are obsolete…no one needs a VCR…you can’t buy a working VCR anymore even if you wanted...
