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Spotify Lossless streams genuine, bit-perfect FLAC — lab-tested and confirmed. So why do most Premium subscribers still never hear it? The setting is off by default, buried per-device, and even reviewers have been caught out.
For many music lovers, an album is more than a playlist. It represents an artist’s vision, a snapshot of a moment in time, and often an emotional connection that lasts for decades. But even albums we’ve owned for years can reveal something new when we change how we listen. While digital streaming has made music…
There was a period when Yamaha seemed determined to prove that it could build almost anything in audio, and build it without compromise. During the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, the Japanese company produced turntables, cassette decks, CD players, amplifiers and loudspeakers that were often far more ambitious than their price categories demanded. Some were…
Discover why Southern California is becoming America’s headphone capital as CanJam SoCal 2026 highlights the massive shift toward personal audio and high-fidelity gear.
People tend to associate audio technology with music and entertainment, but there are other areas where it is prominent. In recent years, audio technology has transformed the modern workplace and supported businesses as they evolve and change. The same innovations that allow audiophiles and casual listeners to enjoy music, podcasts, and films with perfect audio…
A number of years ago, a good friend of mine built what most people would consider a dream home in Napa, California. Every detail had been carefully planned, from the architecture to the finishes, and the result was genuinely spectacular. He had done exceptionally well working for a professional audio company whose products had transformed…
We personally tested 8 Klipsch speakers across the Heritage and Reference lines. Here are our honest rankings
Apple has built some of the most successful wireless earbuds ever made. That’s not really up for debate. What people can’t agree on is whether the AirPods Pro 3 actually sound better than the AirPods Pro 2. For most consumer products, reviews tend to settle into a clear pattern. One device is either an obvious…
Hello again, and welcome to the second edition of our beginner’s guide for streaming music at home. In the first edition of our beginner’s guide to streaming music, we talked about streaming audio, explained a little bit about what it is, and the options it offers you. In this part 2 edition, we’re going to…
Hello friends, and welcome to the first edition of the RateYourSound Wireless Audio How-To Series — your gateway to everything you need to know about high-quality wireless and whole-home audio. In upcoming editions, we’ll explore many ways to bring great sound to every room in your home, along with the products that make it possible….