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Audio/Video Cables and Connectors Explained - ecoustics.com
WEBMar 11, 2006 · A single video connector that combines all the color, brightness, and sync signals into one cable (hence “composite”) using a single RCA connector. Often color-coded yellow, it is the most common type of analog video connection between older VCRs and TVs (except for RF connectors). Use composite video only if your TV, VCR or DVD player ...
The Best Vintage Audio Speakers for the Modern Audiophile
WEBAug 23, 2022 · Products like the Wharfedale Linton Heritage and Klipsch Forte IV loudspeakers are all the proof one requires. Mission’s most recent success with the Mission 770 Loudspeakers that sell for a rather lofty $4,600 USD has only helped to push more consumers into the “vintage” category. Mission 770 …
Understanding Speaker Frequency Response - ecoustics.com
WEBAug 24, 2022 · The Frequency Response specification attempts to describe the range of frequencies or musical tones a speaker can reproduce, measured in Hertz (known to old-timers as “Cycles per Second”). The range of human hearing is generally regarded as being from 20Hz, very low bass tones, through 20kHz (20,000Hz), the very highest treble.
Editors’ Choice: My Favorite Integrated Amplifiers of 2022
WEBDec 12, 2022 · Priced at $3,799, the Cyrus Audio i7-XR is another unique, newly redesigned amp offering up to 52 watts per channel into 6 ohms. Strip away the quirky industrial design and operation, and you are left with a very confident sounding amplifier that takes on all comers in the clarity and dynamics departments.
A British Audiophile’s Hi-Fi Journey On YouTube - eCoustics
WEBTarun. Published. March 29, 2021. I am excited to be able to introduce myself to the readers of eCoustics. A few of you may have heard of me but I am sure most of you have not. I run a YouTube hi-fi review channel entitled “A British Audiophile.”. I am a Brit writing for an American publication. The British Empire rises again.
Stereo Speaker Placement for Optimum Sound - ecoustics.com
WEBMar 23, 2012 · Speaker placement, simply stated. The distance from the center of the woofer face to the side walls is: Room Width (RW) x .276. The distance from the center of the woofer face to the wall behind the speaker is: Room Width (RW) x .447. This is all you need to know to place speakers in a symmetrical, rectangular room.
Best Bookshelf Speakers: 2022 Buying Guide - ecoustics.com
WEBNov 28, 2021 · The overall coherency and midrange transparency make the EVO4.2 one of the best sounding and affordable bookshelf speakers you can find. The one caveat would be the need for heavy-duty loudspeaker stands between 18”-22” to place the tweeter at the right listening height. $999.99 at Crutchfield.
Editors’ Choice: My Favorite Phono Preamplifiers of 2022 - eCoustics
WEBDec 5, 2022 · MC/MC adjustability. Bold, dynamic, and excellent resolution. One of the quietest phono preamplifiers on the market. Price should be higher. Where to buy: $799 at Crutchfield. Editors’ Choice 2022: My Favorite Turntables. Editors’ Choice 2022: My Favorite Phono Cartridges. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.
Best Soundbars of 2022 - ecoustics.com
WEBMar 7, 2022 · The Klipsch Cinema 1200 Soundbar system is priced at $1,899 and is available on Amazon, Crutchfield.com, and direct from Klipsch.com. Related reading: View all the Buying Guides →. Our Best of 2022 Soundbar picks feature some great options from Sony, Polk, Sonos, Samsung, and Vizio for every budget.