Against all odds, vinyl has made a comeback. Evidently, there's something to the experience of placing a needle on a record and letting the music fill the room as you hold the picture sleeve in your h … read more

Does vinyl sound better than digital audio? Vinyl enthusiasts swear that it does. But according to those who prefer digital formats, vinyl fans are just under the spell of nostalgia. What is the re … read more

A hundred years ago, if you wanted to listen to music, you had to sit by the gramophone and spin a shellac record. Forty years ago, you could move around while listening to your Walkman—but you … read more

Did you know you’re supposed to break in your speakers? Like a new pair of shoes or a king-sized mattress, speakers are better after some use. Luckily, you don’t have to run a marathon … read more

If you’ve ever shopped for speakers, you’ve probably seen all kinds of terms with numbers next to them. Watts, impedance, frequency response—the list goes on. Buying speakers starts … read more