You’ve seen references to “impedance” and “ohms” in various loudspeaker specifications or in your owner’s manual for an AV receiver. But what is it? Do you have to “match” speaker impedance to your AV ...

Have you ever wondered what makes a loudspeaker “difficult to drive”? Do you wonder what’s so special about an amplifier that is stable into a 4 ohm load? If these are the kinds of questions that ...

I recently obtained a pair of JBL HDI-1600 speakers. These are the nicest speakers I've ever owned, and I would like to get the most out of them. I have an old Harman-Kardon PM640 integrated amp for ...

The Dynasty ProAudio WSA-5RP-Plus wireless audio amplifier may fit in the palm of your hand, but make no mistake, this Mighty Mouse amp packs quite a punch. The two-piece kit comes with a wireless ...

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 ...

Integrated amplifiers have become very popular again with audiophiles for a few reasons and we think it’s fair to say that expensive separates are becoming less relevant. Build quality matters.

I've got a cheap little Onkyo 509 hooked up to a pair of Polk Monitor 50s and a powered subwoofer. After running this setup for a year and a half, my cheap little Onkyo started going into protection ...