Do LPs sound better than CDs? And Why They May.

John Strohbeen    Wednesday, July 23, 2014    Articles

Yes, often they do; but why? Many critical listeners have commented that LPs sound better than CDs, even on the same recording. The Amanda McBroom “Growing Up in Hollywood…

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Demo Disks Make Your System Sing.

John Strohbeen    Wednesday, July 16, 2014    Advice

Music to Test Your System, Blow Your Mind – And Blow Your House Down: Audio enthusiasts sometimes like to show off their systems. Audio dealers must show off their systems – it’s…

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Speaker Size - How Small is Too Small?

John Strohbeen    Wednesday, July 9, 2014    Articles

Size matters, or does it? We are talking speakers here. And since we have already stated that audio is mostly a male pursuit, how much does it matter? Many, if not most, people would prefer…

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What We Can and Cannot Hear.

John Strohbeen    Wednesday, July 2, 2014    News

Computers have been a hobby of mine since before the term “Personal Computer” was invented (showing my age again). I was the first to order a Personal Electronic Transactor…

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Where Should You Choose Speakers?

John Strohbeen    Wednesday, June 25, 2014    Articles, Advice

Since speakers will likely have the greatest affect on the way your audio system sounds, selection is crucially important. To me, there are two major factors to consider when choosing…

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Can Recorded Music Sound Better-Than-Live?

John Strohbeen    Wednesday, June 18, 2014    Articles

Once again, we face the question of what is meant by “better”. For years there has been a debate between the “you-are-there” and “they-are-here” camps. When your eyes are…

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