Amplifiers do sound different, at least once they can be heard through high resolution loudspeakers in well controlled rooms. Undoubtedly, part of the reason why they sound different is due to their ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

This is a topic that is unlikely to be resolved to everyone’s satisfaction anytime soon. And to whatever extent there are real differences in the sound of different amplifiers, it’s very possible that ...

Modern smartphones have to keep up with our increasingly demanding audio needs. Whether it’s wireless audio playback, traditional wired headphones, or the increasing consumption of audio over phone ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A quality amplifier can make a big difference to the Hi-Fi setup in your home theater. These devices generate and regulate the power that is ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a ...

If you’ve ever glanced at the specifications sheet for an amplifier, one of the things you may have noticed is the amplifier’s class. Typically denoted by a letter or two, the most common amplifier ...

In the autumn of 2002, the authors, together with other collaborators, made a presentation to the Reproduced Sound conference of the Institute of Acoustics 2. Figures 6.7, 6.8 and 6.9 were taken from ...