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The Highs and Lows of Refresh Rate and What it Means to You

Refresh rate is one of the video specs that most consumers misunderstand. Geoff Morrison dispels the myths in this article.Read More

Active vs. Passive 3D TV Technology Explained

3D is here to stay. Movies produced in 3D remain big box-office earners, and most 3D titles eventually see distribution on Blu-ray Disc. This article by noted technical editor Al Griffin explores the pros and cons of active and passive 3D technologies. Read More

Going Huge: TV or Projector?

Nothing beats a really big screen for maximum in-home video entertainment. In this article video expert Geoff Morrison describes the pros and cons of projectors and convention TV screens. It's practical advice for any video fan.Read More

James Brown Live at the Apollo and the Cuban Missile Crisis

R&B legend James Brown’s Live at the Apollo was a ground-breaking recording in multiple ways. Musical historian Ken Swauger tells the fascinating story of the event and recording within the context of the geo-political events of 1962. This is fascinating reading for anyone interested in great music. Read More

The Week I Became An Audiophile: Reflections

It’s difficult to wrap up this chain of posts I’ve been writing, mainly because I’m not sure how to. I’m healthy enough now to look at computer screens again, but I have a feeling I’ll be nostalgic for the focus and relaxation that purely listening to music brought me...Read More

Why I Owe Mick Taylor an Apology

Some guitarists and music critics disdain Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor's playing style. But a recent listening to a live 'Stones performance changed Danial Kumin's mind. Find out why...Read More

The Week I Became An Audiophile: Bowers & Wilkins Speakers

One thing about Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Series speakers that I have to comment on is their beauty. They look very organic with sloping lines and shining spheres, and I love the combination of classic, turn-of-the-century cherrywood grain and futuristic, smooth shapes of the tweeters...Read More

Flowers are nice... Our stuff is better.

Celebrate Mother's Day with Gramophone this year!Read More

Gramophone Introduces Devialet

Starting this week we are adding a new line of products by Devialet to our showrooms! At the Consumer Electronics Show in Spring, Gramophone's associates were blown away by Devialet's award winning products, and he technology, finish, and sound quality really made all of us take notice.Read More

The Week I Became An Audiophile: On Turntables

As Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers” plays now, I research the origins of the record player. Something I didn’t know is that Thomas Edison started it all with the invention of something called the phonograph (which is not the similarly named gramophone)...Read More