30 Years of Loudspeaker Technology

Jim ClementsJuly 1, 2024

So, if I’m being honest, I must admit that I spend more time on social media than I would have ever imagined. I’m as hooked on social media...

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VIABLUE™ Audio Cable Review.

Carlo Lo RasoJuly 1, 2024

I’ve never been one to spend money on so-called high-end cables because, frankly, I’ve never found that I needed them. So, what is it...

Audio CablesReviews

Really Nice Isolation Speaker Spikes for Isolating Components Too

John E. Johnson, Jr.June 29, 2024

My audio components stay on in standby mode, and they get warm. They get warmer when I turn them fully on. I used felt pads to separate them, but that does not ...

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SORTA HIFI, Episode 02 – Authentic, Artisinal, Italian Craftsmen.

Carlo Lo RasoJune 27, 2024

In this episode of SORTA HIFI, Taps and Carlo discuss Carlo's recent post-Munich trip into the wilds of Italy to visit three Italian audio manufacturers. Unison...

Blogs & Little Things

Focal Aria EVO X N°3 & Aria EVO X Center Speaker – A Video Review.

Taps DasJune 26, 2024

As I've had the chance to review a wider variety of speakers, I have slowly started to prefer floor-standing speakers over their bookshelf...

Floor Standing SpeakersReviewsSpeaker Reviews

EarMen Colibri Battery Powered Premium Balanced DAC/Headphone amp/Preamp Review.

Lory HawleyJune 24, 2024

In my search for a small yet powerful dongle DAC/amp that could drive my planar magnetic headphones, the EarMen Colibri Battery Powered...

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Introducing ALBA in-ears – a new addition to the Meze Audio portfolio

SecretsJune 20, 2024

Bala Mare, Romania – Meze Audio is delighted to introduce ALBA to its impressive range of headphones, which as its Romanian translation signifies, is a ...

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Marantz Cinema 70s Receiver: A Video Review

Taps DasJune 19, 2024

This review is late. Like really late. Like not just late for the Best of 2023 list. But late because this should have been done in mid-2023.

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T+A Solitaire P Planar Headphones and HA 200 Headphone Amp Review

Chris EberleJune 17, 2024

T+A elektroakoustik delivers luxury and performance with its Solitaire P Planar Headphones and HA 200 Headphone Amplifier. An open-back...

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SORTA HIFI, Episode 01 – Munich, High-End, Cars and Sheiks.

Carlo Lo RasoJune 14, 2024

So we are going to let you in on a little experiment. Editor-in-Chief Carlo Lo Raso and reviewer Taps Das will begin dropping regular episodes of a new Feature...

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Passive, Active, and Hybrid Loudspeakers

Isaac AdamsJune 13, 2024

Loudspeakers are generally grouped into two primary types: Passive and Active. Passive loudspeakers comprise the majority of home audio...

30th AnniversaryLooking Back

Active Crossovers and DSPs

Isaac AdamsJune 13, 2024

In other primers, we have discussed the concepts of crossover networks, active loudspeakers, and surround sound which have some overlap...

30th AnniversaryLooking Back

Lenbrook Media Group Partners with HDtracks to Create Streaming Service for Music Enthusiasts and Audiophiles

SecretsJune 13, 2024

Service will showcase scalable audio technology while offering consumer choice in hi-res audio formats JUNE 13, 2024, TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA —...

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Technics EAH-AZ80 True Wireless Earbuds with Noise Cancelation

Jim ClementsJune 13, 2024

I picked up a pair of Technics' top-of-line earbuds recently and wanted to share what a positive experience I have had enjoying music over...

Blogs & Little Things

Musings on Binaural Recordings

Lory HawleyJune 12, 2024

In many ways, binaural recordings are what brought me to Secrets. I was invited to join the review team because of my passion for...

30th AnniversaryThe Now