High-quality audio devices and wearables are becoming more common and affordable, and that means there are more options than ever when it comes to purchasing. And audio quality itself is a subjective ...
An acoustical analysis of Apple's HomePod published Wednesday found the speaker boasts a relatively flat frequency response, characteristics often associated with accurate sound reproduction, but ...
For years, the THX certification process was nebulous to the end user. What did their standards mean? When we attempted to pry information from them, they weren’t very forthcoming, claiming it to be ...
Whether you’re in the market for some new cans or just curious about what makes headphones sound, well, good, knowing what to listen for is a pretty important way to pick out quality. You could play ...
The last of a three-part series of reviews of Apple’s new HomePod smart speaker, including a subjective analysis of the device and an analysis of its spacial analysis technology. Apple’s claim that ...
This application note presents the audio quality measurements for personal computers. The document discusses the electrical and acoustical performance specifications, as well as test equipment and ...
What you need to know about understanding frequency response curves of loudspeakers. Note: Paul Dicomo was a great friend to eCoustics and many of us over the past 2 decades. Sadly, Paul lost a ...
Audiophiles will go to such extents to optimize the quality of their audio chain that they sometimes defy parody. But even though the law of diminishing returns eventually becomes a factor there is ...
With an industry-leading signal-to-noise ratio of 134 dB, the APx1701 provides 20 dB of fixed-gain amplification from DC to 100 kHz. In the frequency range of 10 Hz to 20 kHz, the APx1701's residual ...