The Concept of Radiation Resistance and Speaker Driver Diameter – Why Woofers Have to be Large John E. Johnson, Jr.May 15, 2025 In loudspeaker design, radiation resistance plays a crucial role in determining how efficiently a speaker converts electrical energy into... PrimersTechnicalTechnical Article
The Application of Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to Digital Audio Files John E. Johnson, Jr.May 8, 2025 The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) is applied to digital audio files in various scenarios, especially when analyzing or processing audio data. PrimersTechnical
Recommended Gear List 2025 SecretsMay 1, 2025 Announcing our updated SECRETS Recommended Gear List for 2025. Check it out NOW! Recommended Gear
My Go-To Power Amplifier When Compromise Is Not an Option Craig ChaseApril 24, 2025 As I entered my fifth year as a staff writer at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, I realized that my experience at the oldest... EditorialOpEd
The Mathematics of How Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC) for PCM Digital Music Recordings Do Their Job John E. Johnson, Jr.April 17, 2025 An Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) transforms an analog signal, which is continuous in time and amplitude, into a digital signal, which is... TechnicalTechnical ArticleTechnical Reviews
Listening to a Kii Three BXT System: Sometimes it is Good to Meet your Heroes Carlo Lo RasoApril 16, 2025 Living in a somewhat sleepy small town in the middle of Ohio, you don’t really think of it as being a bastion of high-end audio appreciation. EditorialOpEd
Secrets Becomes a Member of EISA Carlo Lo RasoApril 10, 2025 It is with great pleasure that SECRETS of Home Theater and High-Fidelity can announce that we have become an official member of the... Editor's DeskEditorial
Analog Tape Recording and Playback Technology: The Principles, Practical Applications, and a Comparison to Digital Audio Recording John E. Johnson, Jr.April 10, 2025 Analog tape recording and playback involve several mathematical principles and concepts, spanning from physics to signal processing. Analog TapeTape DecksTechnicalTechnical ArticleTechnical Reviews
Magnetic Lazarus, or “How I Learned to Love Cassette Tapes” Peter Lo RasoApril 3, 2025 Horrible news for the old “Home Taping is Killing Music” crowd: home taping is back in style. While I’m just 23 and this concern was more... EditorialOpEd
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 3: Sonos John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 Sonos wireless technology is a proprietary multi-room audio system that allows users to stream music, podcasts, and other audio content... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 5: Google Chromecast and Conclusions John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 Chromecast Audio is a wireless audio streaming device developed by Google that allows users to stream music from a smartphone, tablet, or... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 2: BluOS John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 BluOS is a proprietary high-resolution multi-room audio streaming platform developed by Lenbrook International. It is designed to deliver... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 1: Introduction and Bluetooth John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 Wireless speakers have revolutionized the way we experience sound, allowing users to enjoy high-quality audio without the constraints of... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Wireless Speakers: Past, Present, and Beyond – Part 4: Apple AirPlay 2 John E. Johnson, Jr.March 27, 2025 AirPlay 2 is Apple's wireless streaming technology that allows users to stream audio, video, and other media from Apple devices to... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
How Phono Cartridges Are Manufactured John E. Johnson, Jr.March 13, 2025 The manufacturing process of a phono cartridge is intricate and involves a combination of precision engineering, materials science, and skilled craftsmanship. ... Phono CartridgesTechnicalTechnical ArticleTechnical Reviews