When looking at audio specs, a question frequently gets asked. “Do I need all that? How good is human hearing, anyway?” The answer may surprise you. Actually it is quite good.…
How Good Is Human Hearing?
John Strohbeen Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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Are There Really “Golden Ears” – And What Do They Hear?
John Strohbeen Tuesday, October 7, 2014
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In the world of the serious audio enthusiast, there is the term Golden Ears. It denotes a person with hearing so critically acute that he or she can make fine discriminations in terms of…
Sound Investments.
John Strohbeen Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Advice
Many years ago, I saw an audio ad in a magazine; the headline ran, “When You’re Young, Your Ears are Sharp, but Your Wallet’s Flat.” The ad was for a moderately…
How Do I Know When to Upgrade My Speakers or My Whole System?
John Strohbeen Tuesday, September 23, 2014
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It may be a fact of the human condition that over time we grow tired of things that seemed not merely all right, but downright wonderful when we bought them. Some items wear out like a…
Different Music, Different Speakers?
John Strohbeen Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Advice
A question I am frequently asked by consumers considering purchasing a pair of Ohm speakers is: “Well, I listen to rock – or classical, or vocal – music, are your speakers good…
What is Room Equalization and is It Necessary?
John Strohbeen Wednesday, September 10, 2014
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