By Lauren Dragan Headphones provide listeners the rare opportunity to shut out the world and immerse themselves in music. But when the world is a little noisier than usual, that can be tough to accomplish. That’s where noise-cancelling headphones come in. But what’s the difference? Ho...
Read MoreBy Wes Phillips You bought (shall we say) a pair of loudspeakers. How do you get them to sound the best they can? Believe it or not, one simple answer doesn't cost a penny—just pay some attention to distance and symmetry in setting them up. The first two rules are breathing space and...
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Due to an abundance of electronics conventions and shows geared to highlight recent advancements, we may feel as if manufacturers are releasing new products faster than ever before. There’s always a hesitation in the back of our minds that if we upgrade technology today it will be obsolete tom...
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You've probably already made it to the store to stock up on the essentials & non-perishable items, as well as made sure you have batteries & candles in case of power-loss. We're all great at preparing ourselves for bad weather, but it's easy when going down the checkl...
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When planning your next new home or remodel, making the right choices in contractors and advisors can make the difference between delight and disaster. Nowhere is that more true than in the areas of home automation, lighting, security and of course home entertainment systems. You may have heard abou...
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By Geoffrey Morrison Buried in the picture settings on your TV is the Color Temperature control. Flipping through the different presets (often labeled Warm, Low, High, or Cool) can show the quite obvious difference. The trick is, which one is correct? The answer will shock you! OK, maybe just int...
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By Geoffrey Morrison If you’ve never adjusted your TV’s Contrast and Brightness controls, your TV probably doesn’t look its best. With just a few minutes effort, your TV can look better. If you’ve ever had a hard time seeing something in the shadows of a dark scene, or won...
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Gramophone is welcoming LG and brand new OLED technology to our stores! The LG OLED TVs have been breaking ground as OLED technology transforms the experience of TV and video. The true-to-life color and richness of OLED is unbelievable, while the ultra thin silhouette of LG compliments and enha...
Read Moreby Daniel Kumin The decibel, “dB” for short, is all over audio like flies on a forgotten Twinkie. Sure, you can ignore it, or sort-of understand it, but if your really want to know who’s who and what’s what in audio, it really ain’t that hard. Work, in the physics...
Read MoreBy Daniel Kumin More amplifier power will reproduce music louder (and more importantly, cleaner-at-the-limit) than less power; everybody knows that. But how much do you really need? I can’t answer that---not without knowing what speakers in what room; how placed; how furnished, and what ...
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