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fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Our Favorite Turntable Is $51 Off Before Record Store Day

The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is a versatile and affordable turntable ideal for both beginners and experienced collectors.
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fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Our Favorite Turntable Is $51 Off Before Record Store Day

The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB is a versatile and affordable turntable ideal for both beginners and experienced collectors.
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fromWIRED
3 years ago

How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (Because They're Filthy!)

Ultrasonic cleaning machines effectively clean records without manual vacuuming, collecting grime in the basin for easy disposal.
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fromRAIN News
1 week ago

ENCO Systems upgrades its DJ replacement technology with upcoming release

ENCO Systems is launching an upgraded aiTrack technology for cloud-native, automation-agnostic broadcast environments at NAB Show 2026.
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How I calibrated my subwoofer placement for peak impact in awkward room setups

Placing your subwoofer in the front quadrant of a room allows the walls to guide low-pitched sounds effectively, enhancing overall audio quality. Avoiding corners is crucial, as this can lead to muddy and overpowering bass that detracts from the listening experience.
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fromWIRED
1 year ago

Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online

Support independent music by purchasing directly from labels, stores, or artists to ensure they receive fair compensation.
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fromDesign Milk
2 weeks ago

Beolab 90 Atelier Editions: A Symphony of Surface, Sight, and Sound

Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 90 Atelier Editions merge sound with visual and tactile experiences, creating a synesthetic suite of collectible audio design.
#vinyl-records
fromZDNET
6 days ago
Music production

I love Sony's new Bluetooth turntable, so why do I feel so conflicted using it

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
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Forget Spotify: These 5 Designer Turntables Are the Real Reason Vinyl Is Having a Moment - Yanko Design

Vinyl's resurgence stems from listeners seeking intentional engagement with music through physical ritual rather than streaming's frictionless convenience.
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago
Music production

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
Music production
fromZDNET
6 days ago

I love Sony's new Bluetooth turntable, so why do I feel so conflicted using it

Vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion, indicating a strong resurgence in vinyl as a preferred audio medium.
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fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
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fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Wearables

Fender Mix review: Well-designed headphones that just fall short of greatness

Fender Audio's Mix headphones feature smart design elements and swappable parts, aiming to compete with premium brands at a lower price point.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Music production

Fender Elie review: Handsome speaker/amp hybrids with excellent clarity

Fender Audio introduces the Elie 6 and Elie 12, portable Bluetooth speakers with unique designs and versatile connectivity options.
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fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Fender Mix review: Well-designed headphones that just fall short of greatness

Fender Audio's Mix headphones feature smart design elements and swappable parts, aiming to compete with premium brands at a lower price point.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Fender Elie review: Handsome speaker/amp hybrids with excellent clarity

Fender Audio introduces the Elie 6 and Elie 12, portable Bluetooth speakers with unique designs and versatile connectivity options.
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Denon expands its multi-room speaker lineup with the Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600

The Denon Home 200 houses three drivers and three amplifiers for 'natural, room-filling sound' in a compact speaker, featuring two tweeters and a woofer.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

wall-mounted vinyl player connects with CD and cassette decks for triple listening session

The TTT-W magnetic modular wall rack is flushed against the wall, featuring four circular magnetic pads that create a vertical design piece, unifying the audio devices.
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fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

The vivo X300 Ultra will upgrade audio quality on all levels

The vivo X300 Ultra introduces significant audio improvements including enhanced four-microphone spatial recording with AI noise reduction and a 167% larger top speaker with increased amplifier power for better bass and high-frequency response.
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fromEsquire
1 month ago

Our Favorite Audio Brand Just Dropped the Sound Bar You Need

Marshall's Heston 60 soundbar delivers impressive audio quality and design in a compact form factor, making it an excellent all-in-one solution for small living rooms with strong bass performance and Dolby Atmos support.
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

This Pared Down Stereo System Takes-on Cubist Dimensions

In Braque's paintings, collages, and prints, the polymath set out to distill bucolic landscapes and rural village scenes as broken up and then re-assembled geometric compositions; decidedly abstract yet still slightly recognizable representations. Through this revolutionary approach, he examined how objects could be depicted from multiple perspectives-multiple sources of light-as if superimposed portrayals of the same setting rendered at different times of day.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

This unassuming amplifier is the one audio upgrade that finally made my speakers sing

The Rotel DX-5 is a beginner-friendly integrated amplifier designed for digital streaming and modern audio formats, lacking a built-in phono preamp but offering versatile connectivity options.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Fender Mix Headphones Come With Modular Parts for Easy Repairs

Fender's Audio Mix headphones feature fully replaceable and swappable parts, including the battery, with customizable colors and materials, offering a modular alternative to disposable wireless headphones.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

These $40-$299 Cassette Players Just Crushed Spotify's Algorithm - Yanko Design

Cassette player searches have surged over 1,281%, driven by millennials and Gen Z seeking deliberate listening experiences away from algorithmic playlists and infinite streaming options.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

This 30-second tweak means I never have to listen to flat audio on headphones and speakers again

Equalizers adjust specific frequency bands to shape sound, compensate for speaker or room issues, and boost clarity while reducing unwanted noise.
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fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps

JBL launched AI-powered BandBox Solo and Trio practice amps with onboard Stem AI for source separation, built-in effects, a looper update in October, priced $250 and $600.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

These slick desktop speakers sound as good as they look (and the price is right)

When I sit at my desk to work, I play music in the background to avoid getting distracted. For an immersive listening experience that encourages productivity, I typically throw on a pair of headphones, with my current rotation consisting of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Sony Ult Wear, and Sennheiser HD 660S2. Also: Spotify vs. Apple Music: I've tried both streaming services, and prefer this one
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

electric guitar-shaped turntable spins vinyl records on frosted platter and wooden base

Clearaudio creates an electric guitar-shaped turntable honoring jazz artist Al Di Meola, featuring high-density wood fiber construction, frosted platter, and advanced vibration isolation through IMS light motor suspension with O-rings.
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fromEngadget
5 months ago

The best record players for 2026

Quality turntables under $600 can provide satisfying vinyl playback without complexity, from simple all-in-one systems to upgradeable audiophile-leaning decks.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

modern audio player restores the physical form of music using disc-shaped cartridges

It's similar to a vinyl record, but the tracks are in a USB drive. It has no moving parts inside, so it's totally digital in how it stores sound. But it has a physical shape users can hold, flip over, look at, and collect, so in a way, the designer is asking: what if digital music had a physical body?
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

3 easy ways to upgrade your headphones today - for free

Update headphone firmware and adjust EQ before replacing otherwise functional headphones to improve sound, connectivity, noise cancellation, and microphone performance.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

In Blind Test, Audiophiles Unable to Tell Difference Between Sound Signal Run Through an Expensive Cable and a Banana

High-quality cables have long been marketed as a key way to get the most out of high-end equipment, such as expensive studio-grade monitor speaker cables and gold-plated HDMI cables for cutting-edge TVs. In the high-end audiophile world, which is renowned for eye-bulging prices, cables can cost tens of thousands of dollars for ultra-pure copper with silver plating, specialized insulation, and dozens of individual conductors that manufacturers claim will squeeze the most out of a luxury-grade sound system aimed at the uber-wealthy.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

These wireless bookshelf speakers deliver gloriously smooth sound for any style of music

Most consumers believe punchy bass and sizzling highs are key to a good speaker. If that sounds like your taste, then you have a lot of options available for you (because a lot of manufacturers cater to booming bass). But the mark of a truly good speaker is the ability to blend the sound in such a way that you hear it as the artist intended.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

Our Favorite Budget Desktop Speaker Is an Even Better Buy Right Now

They boast clear, vibrant sound that helps bring games, videos, and music to life in a way your monitor and cheaper speakers can only dream of. They stay true to that sound profile even when you crank the volume up, without any distortion or crackling. One of the areas you're compromising on is the bass. A number of our other, more expensive speaker sets include a dedicated subwoofer, which makes a huge difference with those big explosions in your favorite game or movie,
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

A Digital Music Player with FLAC Files and a Built-In Speaker - Yanko Design

There's something oddly comforting about watching the vinyl resurgence happen in real time. We've collectively decided that convenience isn't everything, that sometimes the ritual matters as much as the result. But while turntables have been getting their moment in the spotlight, another piece of audio history has been quietly staging its own comeback: the dedicated digital audio player. Enter the DAP-1, a concept device from Frankfurt-based 3D artist
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

Our Favorite Soundbar for Most People Is $50 Off

You don't need to be a surround sound expert to get a big boost from the SR-C30A. Thanks to HDMI eARC, all you need to get up and running is an HDMI connection to the television, and power for both the soundbar and the subwoofer. Everything else, including matching volume and turning off the TV's speakers, is handled instantly and automatically.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

Proper soundbar placement, room acoustic treatment, and calibration significantly improve TV audio quality beyond built-in speakers.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

Own a Sonos soundbar? I made 3 easy adjustments to instantly improve the audio quality

Room layout, soundbar placement, and audio settings determine Sonos soundbar Dolby Atmos immersion and dialogue clarity; adding speakers/subwoofer improves performance.
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