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What Are You Really Paying For With Audiophile Gear? What Are You Really Paying For With Audiophile Gear? What are we really buying for namebrand audiophile gear? Not all AV components are equal. some differences are huge. Check out our article to see what you are REALLY paying for.
HECO 5.1 Speaker System Giveaway, $2,495 Value! - Last Chance to WIN! HECO 5.1 Speaker System Giveaway, $2,495 Value! - Last Chance to WIN! We've partnered with Audio Advice for a HECO 5.1 Speaker System Giveaway ($2,495 Value), running through March 31st 2022. Remember, You gotta be in it to WIN it! This is your last chance. Good luck!
What Happens When the Value of an AV Product Resets Radically? What Happens When the Value of an AV Product Resets Radically? Many audiophiles indulge in antiquated AV gear that can be rivaled in performance and features today. Can the enthusiasts accept that, or will the lure of “the way it always has been” be too tempting?
Sound United Sold to Medical Supplier & What the Future May Hold Sound United Sold to Medical Supplier & What the Future May Hold Sound United and its audio brands have been sold to medical tech firm, Masimo Corp. But what does the future hold for brands like Denon, Marantz, Bowers & Wilkins?
How Art Can Teach The Stagnant World Of Audio A Lesson About The Future How Art Can Teach The Stagnant World Of Audio A Lesson About The Future Is the high end audiophile world dying while other tech savvy industries are moving ahead? In this editorial we are challenging audiophiles to think differently about what comes next for the hobby.
Dolby Survey: GenZ Could Save Music Sound Quality! Dolby Survey: GenZ Could Save Music Sound Quality! Dolby Labs revealed a OnePoll survey of American adults who listen to 1 hour of music each day showed increased demand for good sound quality from music, especially from GenZ. Good news for Spatial Audio?
Audiophilia Is A Messy Hobby- How Build It And They Will Come Doesn’t Work In AV Retail Audiophilia Is A Messy Hobby- How Build It And They Will Come Doesn’t Work In AV Retail The audiophilia business done right might not be that luxury oriented despite the hobby’s alternate name of high-end audio. Does the luxuriousness of the store dictate the traffic and clientele?
Stereo Gear in the 1970’s Was it The Audiophile Golden Age? Stereo Gear in the 1970’s Was it The Audiophile Golden Age? Stereo gear has changed A LOT in the last 50 years, but some people would still say there was never a better time for sound than in the 1970's. Come join us on a look at what the 70's had to offer.
Should Every Home Theater Purchase Be a Big-Ticket Sale? Should Every Home Theater Purchase Be a Big-Ticket Sale? In our editorial on risk vs reward of home theater sales in the AV Specialty market we look at what goes into getting return clients which one day may get you that million dollar sale.
Chip Shortages and Pricing Considerations in the AV Industry Chip Shortages and Pricing Considerations in the AV Industry The IC chip shortage is wreaking havoc on many electronics products, but does this chip shortage threaten the health and viability of the specialty audio and home theater market? Read on to find out.