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Fresh From the Bench: Sonarworks True-Fi Software - The Simple EQ to Fix Your Headphones
by Luke McCready

Fresh From the Bench: Sonarworks True-Fi Software - The Simple EQ to Fix Your Headphones

This review focuses on something special for headphones, looking in-depth at the Sonarworks True-Fi Software, which aims to improve headphone listening on the desktop and smartphone at a price consumers can afford. Luke McCready test drove the software to discover its strengths and limitations, and also shares what’s coming next for Sonarworks. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2019.
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Good Vibrations (Part 1) - The Basic Principles of Unwanted Vibrations
by Norman Varney

Good Vibrations (Part 1) - The Basic Principles of Unwanted Vibrations

In this article, Norman Varney discusses the basic principles of unwanted vibrations in audio playback environments. "When we play back audio, we only want to hear sound waves created from the electromechanical vibrations produced by the loudspeaker. They are the result and intention of the artists. They are the original signals. These are good vibrations. However, for this article, we will focus on the basic principles of unwanted vibrations of audio playback environments," states Varney in the article introduction, originally published in audioXpress, August 2019
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Fresh From the Bench: Kali Audio LP-6 Powered Studio Monitors
by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Kali Audio LP-6 Powered Studio Monitors

The Kali Audio LP-6 Powered Studio Monitors are speakers with a plain, business-like appearance, that we would easily be misled to think are just another run-of-the-mill home studio affordable offering. If it wasn't for the fact that Kali Audio is a new California-based company formed by a group of (now former) JBL employees. The Kali LP-6s are serious contenders in the studio space, and can be also formidable affordable options on any other environment. This article was originally published in audioXpress, August 2019.
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Amplifier Series: Powersoft OEM Power Amplifier Modules
by Ward Maas

Amplifier Series: Powersoft OEM Power Amplifier Modules

In this article in the Amplifier Series, where audioXpress explores the history, technological developments, and new generation products from some of the most innovative amplifier platform companies serving all segments of the audio industry, Ward Maas writes about Italian company Powersoft, focusing specifically on the brand’s OEM amplifier modules. This article was originally published in audioxpress, July 2019.
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Loudspeaker Enclosure Materials (Part 2)
by Mike Klasco

Loudspeaker Enclosure Materials (Part 2)

In the first part of this article, Mike Klasco discussed the contribution of the enclosure on perceived overall product quality as well as sonic clarity. This second part of the article looks closely at material testing, evaluation and manufacturability, and other more recent approaches to enclosure materials, including Thermosets and Thermoplastics, Bulk-Molded and Sheet-Molded Thermosets. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, May 2019.
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R&D Stories: AoIP Delivers on Flexibility, Is Controllability Next?
by Matt Hardy

R&D Stories: AoIP Delivers on Flexibility, Is Controllability Next?

In this R&D Stories article for audioXpress, Matt Hardy (Business Development Manager, DeusO GmbH) looks at the evolution of Audio Control Interfaces. Looking beyond the transportation of audio over IP, the article considers approaches to matching the flexibility of an AoIP network structure with new technologies and standards for control and monitoring user interfaces. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2019.
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Fresh From the Bench: Dayton Audio HTA20BT Hybrid Stereo Tube Amplifier
by David Logvin

Fresh From the Bench: Dayton Audio HTA20BT Hybrid Stereo Tube Amplifier

David Logvin had the privilege to use, measure, and put to the test the Dayton Audio HTA20BT Hybrid Stereo Tube Amplifier. As he could confirm, there's something special in this amplifier that combines a tube preamp and Class-D power stage, which can also be used as a headphone amplifier, and features a digital media player and Bluetooth streaming capabilities. All at a very affordable price and with the build quality of a Dayton Audio product. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2019.
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Loudspeaker Enclosure Materials (Part 1)
by Mike Klasco

Loudspeaker Enclosure Materials (Part 1)

In this article for Voice Coil, Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific, Ltd.) reviews and looks ahead at all the materials and design approaches for loudspeaker enclosures. This article discusses enclosures using wood, MDF, plastic, plastic composites, moldable materials, coatings and pairings for those materials, while also looking at new cutting-edge bio-plastics materials. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, March 2019.
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Why Smart Power Audio Amplifiers Are Becoming Important to Smartphones
by Eric Eklund

Why Smart Power Audio Amplifiers Are Becoming Important to Smartphones

It’s not unusual to see friends gathered around a sideways-turned phone to share the viewing and listening experience while watching videos on the phone’s external speakers. This trend toward stereo audio in smartphones, and other audio-playing devices, shows that audio amplifiers are playing a more important role in smartphone design. As a result, audio amplifiers are seeing a big jump in both unit volume and technology. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2019.
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Remembering the Electro-Voice T35 Super Tweeter
by Mike Klasco

Remembering the Electro-Voice T35 Super Tweeter

Do you remember the Electro-Voice T35 Super Tweeter? This was a high-performance horn tweeter that even today has state-of-the-art wideband response, high sensitivity, and a history that spans over six decades! This trip down memory lane relates the story of the T35, with a look at not just the tweeters, but also the people behind these developments. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, April 2010.
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