Many people believe that speakers are the most crucial aspect of a sound system and the only part worth investing time in shopping for. However, what most don't realize is that the amplifier plays an equally important role in sound quality and maximizing the performance of speakers. Additionally, using an incompatible amplifier can harm or ruin speakers. It's not just about purchasing the best amplifier, but also ensuring compatibility with your speakers. So, how do you know if your amp is compatible with your speakers?

Loudspeakers are one of the most important electronic devices used in our society today; speakers are found everywhere, and music follows us almost anywhere we go. So, how did the modern speaker come to be?

Home theatre systems require a lot of equipment, and a lot of equipment means a lot of cables. You may not think much about cables, but they are a key component to a home theatre system, so it's important to get cabling right. No one wants to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive gear to have the quality be compromised from poor cabling. Here are 5 tips to wiring a home theatre system to make sure you get the most out of your gear:

Turntables are a great way to listen to music, but they require a little bit of care and maintenance to keep them sounding their best. Hi-fi record players are no small investment, so taking good care of them is important, and can save you hundreds in the long run. Here are some tips on how to take care of your turntable so you can enjoy your music for years to come.

HDMI cables are an essential part of our everyday lives; we use HDMI to connect just about all of our home entertainment products. In fact, no one is really sure how we all survived before the days of HDMI. But, of course, HDMI has gone through its own evolution over the years. Although you may not realize it, HDMI cables have changed as audio/video standards changed. In fact, HDMI's ability to adapt to new resolution needs has helped it remain the standard in audiovisual data transfer for so long. There have been 5 updates in the HDMI standard since its initial release.

This year in the audio industry, all eyes are on Mayht, a startup company from the Netherlands that just might be transforming the way speakers are made. In any tech field, new innovations are exciting, but innovation in speaker technology is exceptionally impressive; the industry has been dominated by a handful of manufacturers and the same basic design for decades. While startups have come along with claims to make speakers better throughout the years, every one has fallen flat. Mayht's new designs, however, are posed to transform speaker manufacturing, and may quite literally turn the market on its head. To see a small team of innovators accomplish such a feat is impressive, inspiring, and has all audio-lovers on the edge of their seat.

Vinyl lovers will almost always find themselves asking this question at some point in their lives: what is a phono preamp, and is it necessary in my turntable setup? The short answer is yes, a preamp is a necessary component of a turntable audio system, but you may not need to buy one depending on the equipment you have. Let's take a look at what a preamp actually does and the times when purchasing one is required.

Earlier this year, Sonos announced the acquisition of an innovative tech company based in the Netherlands, Mayht. The Dutch startup is well known for being on the forefront of game-changing audio technology. They recently partnered with Exeger to create a prototype of a light-powered bluetooth speaker. Yes, you heard that right, a bluetooth speaker that utilizes Exeger's Powerfoyle material that can turn ambient and natural light into power.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic sound tech manufacturer Audio-Technica. In honor of this special event, the company is releasing the AT-SB2022, a re-amped version of an iconic Audio-Technica turntable: the Sound Burger.

The power and quality of the home theatre has grown exponentially in recent years, to the point where commercial movie theatres are practically going extinct. Between hi-fi speakers, HDTVs, streaming services, and social distancing to top it all off, home theatres have never been more popular.