Understanding the Measurement of Noise When Looking at an FFT-Produced Spectrum David A. Rich, Ph.D.November 13, 2025 This article provides an overview of the information shown in the spectrum plots in Secrets reviews of components with DACs. Among these... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
Intermodulation in Audio Signals John E. Johnson, Jr.November 6, 2025 Intermodulation (IM) in audio refers to the unwanted interaction between different frequencies in a signal, creating additional... PrimersTechnical
RBH S-12HPS Micro Subwoofer Review Craig ChaseNovember 3, 2025 RBH refers to the S-12HPS as a Micro Subwoofer with claims that it can descend to 29 Hz (-3 dB) through its 12-inch sealed design. ReviewsSpeaker ReviewsSubwoofers
Diving Into Audiophile Tweaking Jim ClementsOctober 30, 2025 I have become increasingly perplexed as to why audiophiles, more than any other hobbyists, tend to seek out non-scientific system tweaks... EditorialOpEd
STAX Factory Visit – Carlo in Japan Part: 3 Carlo Lo RasoOctober 23, 2025 This is the third of a three-part video series documenting Editor-in-Chief Carlo Lo Raso’s recent visit to three Japanese audio brands... FeaturesTours, Interviews and Book Reviews
Anthem MRX SLM AV Receiver: A Video Review Taps DasOctober 13, 2025 A while back I asked a simple question: Where the heck are the small AV receivers? Anthem heard the call and responded in kind. Receiver and Processor ReviewsReceiversReviews
Shooting a Movie: Why Is It So Expensive? – JJ’s Blogs John E. Johnson, Jr.October 9, 2025 Here’s a structured, detailed breakdown of what’s necessary to shoot just one movie scene with four actors on a spaceship set. This shows... Blogs & Little ThingsJJ's Blogs
Why Tube Power Amplifiers Require Output Transformers and Why Their Design is Critical John E. Johnson, Jr.September 25, 2025 Vacuum tube amplifiers are beloved for their sonic qualities, but unlike transistor-based designs, they cannot drive loudspeakers... PrimersTechnical
How Makeup and Prosthetics in TV Programs Have Changed From the 1960s – JJ’s Blogs John E. Johnson, Jr.September 11, 2025 I have been watching some old TV programs of the 1950s and 1960s, and I noticed on the classic Mission: Impossible series, which debuted in... Blogs & Little ThingsJJ's Blogs
The SVS Ultra Evolution Nano Speakers: A Video Review Taps DasSeptember 10, 2025 I’ve been pining to get an SVS system in-house for years now. I’ve been stalking them as a fan long before I started reviewing audio gear. Bookshelf SpeakersReviewsSpeaker Reviews
How a Sine Wave is Calculated, Frequency Peaks Visualized, and Harmonic Distortion Measured Using Calculus and FFT Analysis John E. Johnson, Jr.September 4, 2025 Several Hi-Fi magazines use spectral analyzers to illustrate test signal peaks with their harmonic peaks for audio equipment. Did you ever... PrimersTechnical
R_volution PlayerPro 8K Media Player Mel MartinAugust 27, 2025 If you have a lot of media at home (DVDs, Blu-ray, and 4K discs), you should be very interested in this product review. Media ServerReviewsVideo Players Reviews
Expensive DACs: What Exactly Are You Getting for the Money? – JJ’s Blogs John E. Johnson, Jr.August 21, 2025 When you see a high-end DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) priced at tens of thousands of dollars vs. an excellent one at around $1,000, the... Blogs & Little ThingsJJ's Blogs
EISA Awards for 2025-26 Announced SecretsAugust 14, 2025 The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) is a community of 54 technology magazines, websites and social media commentators from 27... Press
Development of Modern Anamorphic (Widescreen) Lenses from the Original “Cinemascope” Lenses of the 1950s John E. Johnson, Jr.August 14, 2025 The development of anamorphic lenses marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of cinematic storytelling, significantly enhancing the... TechnicalTechnical Reviews
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