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Music in Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos music, music in spatial audio, immersive music, surround sound music, and 3D music are all different terms used to describe the experience of listening to music in a three-dimensional, surround sound environment. I’m listening to Atmos through an entry-level Denon X1700H receiver in a 7.1 setup. I was blown away when I first…
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Do we really need a DAC if our devices already have one built-in?
As consumers, we make choices. Enthusiasts make reviews based on those choices. Manufacturers make better products based on the reviews, and in return, we get better products. However, a good abundance of products can sometimes come at a cost. Sometimes, those good but cheap products are treated as bad products. Question of the day: Do…
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Baetis Audio
This is the first time I heard about Baetis Audio. You can watch the video interview by The Bast Blast thanks to T2 user @evacassidy_talk who pointed me to the video. My first impression watching the interview and trying to understand the founder’s ideas around his creations reminded me of my days with HTPCs. I…
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Concept 50 Floorstanding Speaker Pair
Today, I listened to YouTube reviews of the Q Acoustics Concept 50 for a few hours while working, glancing over at the video occasionally. I have to say, I’m sold. It’s interesting to know that reviewers find the performance of this small floor-standing speaker sounds phenomenally good! The thought of having a pair of floor-standing…
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X4800H Vs. Cinema 40 Vs. Cinema 50
Another day, another lust-filled head full of thoughts about HI-Fi and AV receivers. I have run the above search countless times for the past few months. Maybe I have found the winning AV receiver, but I will need more time to study the reviews before I decide which one to get. I have seriously been…