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 —...

Press

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

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus & AMBEO Sub Video Review

Taps DasJune 12, 2024

If I'm being honest, I was skeptical. I have used soundbars in the past and I haven’t been overly impressed. But that was the past and I...

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Pro Audio Technology Debuts First Commercial-Centric Loudspeaker Solutions

SecretsJune 11, 2024

Five new models give integrators and specifiers access to high-accuracy, high-output and compact loudspeakers for premium portable and installed insta...

Press

Theory Introduces Next Generation of DLC Loudspeaker Controllers

SecretsJune 11, 2024

The new amplifier platform features a cohesive cosmetic refresh, Dante network audio with AES67 compatibility, and an all-new 8-channel model. ...

Press

Unveiling the Secrets of Stereo Imaging and Time Alignment

SecretsJune 10, 2024

This SECRETS Vault article explores the importance of time-alignment in high-fidelityaudio systems for accurate stereo imaging. It...

30th AnniversaryFrom the Vault

Benchmark This!

SecretsJune 10, 2024

On May 13 and 14, 2000, Secrets hosted its first DVD player Benchmark Event (Shootout I) in Redmond, Washington, where we tested numerous...

30th AnniversaryFrom the Vault

The Challenges of Audio Distortion

SecretsJune 10, 2024

"Accuracy, Distortion, and the Audiophile" challenges the negative perception of distortion in audio reproduction. Distortion can enhance...

30th AnniversaryFrom the Vault

Why is Contrast Ratio in a Flat-Screen TV or Projector Important?

SecretsJune 10, 2024

The article delves into the intricacies of contrast ratio (CR) in flat-screen TVs and projectors, a crucial specification for home theater...

30th AnniversaryFrom the Vault

A Dive into the Depths of Video Resolution!

SecretsJune 10, 2024

The article breaks down the often-confusing topic of video resolution, explaining key concepts like vertical and horizontal resolution. It...

30th AnniversaryFrom the Vault

DIRAC: A Discussion with Co-Founder Mathias Johansson.

SecretsJune 10, 2024

DIRAC is one of the premiere electronic room correction systems available today. The company recently released both its Bass Control...

30th AnniversaryFlashbacks and interviews

RP22: A Discussion of the New Immersive Audio Guidelines.

SecretsJune 10, 2024

At the 2023 CEDIA show, a new set of guidelines for putting together properly designed immersive audio listening spaces, of various levels...

30th AnniversaryFlashbacks and interviews