We all love the honeymoon phase of owning a product. No scratches, no scuffs, exciting new sound, and a battery that feels undefeatable. With time, however, our speakers pick up nicks and scratches, we become … Read more
How often do you typically upgrade your speaker setups? For most people, the answer is far less than they upgrade their mobile phone or even cars in some cases. So how often should you upgrade … Read more
While the onboard speakers on most newer TV sets are becoming rather impressive, many viewers prefer a dedicated speaker system to elevate their viewing experience, especially when it comes to enhancing soundstage. Whether you’re running … Read more
Outdoor TVs allow you to combine being outside while enjoying your favorite shows. If you’re a sports fan, having the game on while you’re gathered around the BBQ can feel like a piece of heaven. … Read more
Safe Music Listening Guide – Understanding Loudness What Makes a Speaker Loud? What is the Relationship Between Power (W) and Volume (dB)? What are A-Weighted Decibels? (dBa) What Influences How Loud a Speaker Sounds? Relative … Read more
Speakers are an essential part of any Hi-Fi system and enable us to enjoy audio associated with our favorite movie, series, or musician. The science around speaker placement is an issue that usually gets ignored. … Read more
The sound quality of an audio device, whether it’s a portable Bluetooth speaker, a large PA system, a pair of reference monitors, or even earbuds/headphones, is affected by various electrical and physical components. Psychoacoustics suggests … Read more
The relationship between volume and sound quality and understanding the trade-offs. I think everyone can agree that things more often sound better when played louder, and I don’t just mean in a party or concert … Read more
As speaker technology continues to advance, we seem to be increasingly interested in ‘loudness’ and how it is achieved. It has been theorized that we favor louder sounds over quieter ones, especially when listening to … Read more
Like many portable Bluetooth speakers, JBL offers speaker-pairing capabilities, allowing multiple speakers to be linked together to either form a stereo pair or a larger network of speakers to take your house party to next … Read more
It’s game day! If you’re planning to milk it for all it’s worth by throwing an epic tailgate party before or after the game then we’ve got you covered. Here are a few tailgating tips … Read more
Earbuds and headphones started as luxury items one would use for a limited set of activities, including portable music systems, home entertainment, or professional audio. Today, they are a common must-have item in almost every … Read more
Before we jump into a discussion about Bluetooth codecs, what they are, and why they matter, we need to do a quick review of how Bluetooth works. Feel free to check out our detailed Bluetooth … Read more
So you’re planning to throw the most epic house party ever. Well, the line between a total dud of a party, and the stuff that legends are made of can be frightfully narrow, so take … Read more
When it comes to choosing your perfect pair of headphones, one of the first questions you will ask yourself is – wired, or wireless? If you’re in the market for a new pair of headphones … Read more