Configuring Audio Playback Devices
Understanding audio playback devices and formats Before changing any settings for your audio playback devices, picture exactly what the operating system treats as a playback device. The system sees every...
Headphones
Articles on using and adjusting noise cancellation, testing features, and starting as an audiophile.
Device Noise Cancellation Settings Guide
Understand noise cancellation settings and what you're turning off Finding the right noise cancellation settings on a device matters because the technology works in two completely different directions. One type...
Headphone Noise Cancellation Controls Guide
First, understand your headphone's noise cancellation controls Before troubleshooting missing noise cancellation controls, confirm you are dealing with active noise cancellation for your listening experience, not just microphone noise reduction...
Understanding Stereo Features and Terms
The basics of stereo sound At its simplest, stereo sound basics involve a method of recording that uses two independent channels, left and right, instead of the single channel you...
3.5mm Audio Cable Wiring and Selection
What a 3.5mm audio cable is Before you plug anything in, take a close look at the metal shaft of the 3.5mm audio cable. What you are holding is most...
Audiophile Equipment, Room Setup and Gear
Start here: audiophile room setup and listening fundamentals The audiophile room setup always starts with the room itself, the component that shapes everything you hear before you reach for any...
What MP3 Bitrate to Use and When It Actually Matters for Listening
What MP3 Bitrate to Use and When It Actually Matters for Listening You download a song, pop in your headphones, and hit play. Somewhere inside that file is a decision...
What Audiophiles Are Asking AI Tools About Their Sound Setup
What Audiophiles Are Asking AI Tools About Their Sound Setup Audiophiles have always been a community of researchers. Before a single dollar leaves the wallet, there are specs to compare,...
