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Remember the daily ritual? Untangling a spaghetti-like mess of headphone wires, catching them on a doorknob, or having them violently ripped from your ears. For decades, that was the price of admission for portable audio. Then, in just a few short years, everything changed. True wireless earbuds didn’t just cut the cord; they started an…
Labor Day is just around the corner (September 1st, 2025), and that means one thing for audio enthusiasts: fantastic deals on your favorite gear! That’s why our team at Ampreviews has done the hard work for you. We’ve sifted through every offer, comparing each discount against the product’s real-world performance to find the genuine standouts….
Our guide to the Best Audio-Technica turntables features top models to suit every taste and budget, from entry-level to luxury. These are the very best options from Audio-Technica available on the market. It was turntables that got me hooked on listening to music and audio gear. I’ve been listening to vinyl for over 30 years…
Many products are available in the market, and many baffling materials are used inside the enclosure to control sound reflections, reduce resonances, and improve overall sound clarity. Below, I have listed some cheap and durable materials and techniques used for speaker baffling: Each of these materials can help improve sound clarity by reducing distortions caused…
The phrase “newer is better” doesn’t always apply to sound quality. Paul Rigby, the author of The Vinyl Factory, decided to put together a list of speakers with the most immortal design and sound. Modern manufacturers have gradually begun to show boldness in design, but still, over the last couple of years, the market has…
Are you planning to get new speakers or headphones but aren’t sure how to test them? It’s easy, just play one of these tracks and listen closely to all the details. You might know some songs, while others could be new to you, but they will all reveal the character and mood of the acoustics…
Amplifier technology has improved over the past 100+ years, creating many famous models that are now classics in the audio world. Some of these amplifiers are over 50 years old, yet they still sound better than many modern ones. Because of this, audio lovers still highly prize them. This list highlights the “Magnificent Nine” vintage…
One category of people first of all acquires an acoustics, then an amplifier for it, while others start with an amplifier. But in the end, after all, the acoustic system, together with the room where it is installed, produces sound, and the role of the amplifier is to fully reveal the acoustics to which it…
Pylon Audio Jade 20 Speaker: Retro comes in different forms. With one you want to live even longer than you have already lived, with the other you want to part with as quickly as possible and get yourself an older, better retro. A newer one is also possible – the main thing is that it…
Companies can follow different strategies when expanding their product range. You can completely relaunch all the lines; you can release flagships over and over again that become faster, higher and stronger than the previous ones, or you can, already having a top model and something simpler, fill the gaps between them. At Penaudio, the flagship…