Is there an objective way to measure audio fidelity? If so, what is it? In other words, what quality of headphones and speakers makes the differences in sound quality?
posted by fizzzzzzzzzzzy
on May 2, 2010 -
7 answers
Is there any way to normalize the volume output on my PC so I'm not startled by clicking on a video link? The volume on YouTube and other sites varies so wildly from video to video that my
modus operandi is to mute before I play the video, then slowly increase the volume, but I'm hoping there is a better way.
posted by desjardins
on Apr 28, 2010 -
6 answers
Right now we play music using the iMac in our living room. But in our new apartment the computer is going to be in the office. How can I get the tunes out of there and into the adjacent living room?
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posted by Beardman
on Apr 19, 2010 -
18 answers
Replacing speakers: help me get better sound out of my vintage Empire turntable.
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posted by Windigo
on Apr 18, 2010 -
17 answers
Please help me with TED talk suggestions - both video and in-person.
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posted by k8t
on Apr 5, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm getting broken, static filled sound coming out of my sound card jack. I know it's not my speakers because I've tested them out on other computers.
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posted by amsterdam63
on Apr 2, 2010 -
6 answers
Are there any powered computer speakers (2.0) that are shielded from the dreaded snap-crackle-pop interference from GSM mobile devices?
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posted by jameslavelle3
on Mar 29, 2010 -
6 answers
Looking for a set of travel speakers that actually sound good and are a pleasure to listen to. Are there any out there?
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posted by StimulatingPixels
on Mar 19, 2010 -
4 answers
Will I blow up my PA system? A question of ohms, watts, speakers, amps and the love affair that almost tore them all apart.
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posted by otolith
on Mar 13, 2010 -
12 answers
I am in need of new cables and speaker wire to connect the following components, and I've apparently gotten old since the last time I rigged something like this. Please hope me?
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posted by vers
on Mar 3, 2010 -
14 answers
Based on their good reviews and cheap price, I bought a pair of
JBL Control 1 Pros for my DJ setup at home without realizing they were passive speakers. Any recommendations for a cheap amplifier? I just need some basic reference monitors for my turntables/mixer so I'm a little out of my depth when it comes to wading though reviews on audiophile websites.
posted by cosmic osmo
on Jan 30, 2010 -
4 answers
My new laptop has terrible speakers. Please help me make it better, or make the best of a bad situation.
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posted by gursky
on Jan 8, 2010 -
4 answers
Please help me figure out the best stereo equipment setup to hook up to in-ceiling speakers.
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posted by Mid
on Jan 6, 2010 -
4 answers
I just bought
these speakers to use with my TV and I need a creative way to control them via a standard IR remote control.
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posted by nomad
on Dec 22, 2009 -
7 answers
Does anyone know of any attractive powered speakers? Ones that look like they belong on a bookshelf and not next to a PC?
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posted by bryanlacksfocus
on Dec 16, 2009 -
14 answers
I want to listen to my digital music player at work (technically, WMAs and not MP3s) through speakers rather than headphones. With the latter, all my songs sound fairly consistent in volume. With the former, they're all over the map and ditto for the dynamic range. Suggestions?
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posted by TheSecretDecoderRing
on Dec 15, 2009 -
6 answers
Audio Trust: I suspect the crossovers & voice coils on my Mission speaker towers (the 5 driver + tweeter rosewood cabinet ones) have fried. Where can I possibly find replacements or knowledgeable people to help me solder in new ones?
posted by omidius
on Nov 13, 2009 -
1 answer
Does anyone make a waterproof bluetooth speaker that I can use in the shower to listen to audio books from my iPhone.
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posted by Joleta
on Nov 4, 2009 -
7 answers
Looking to buy some speakers for my iPod which I have absolutely no experience with. Looking for something in the $150 - $200ish range.
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posted by MaryDellamorte
on Nov 3, 2009 -
9 answers
[Hi-Fi / HT filter] Help me find the right front speakers for my receiver, so that both music and movies sound good !
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posted by madeinitaly
on Oct 14, 2009 -
6 answers
I'm looking for a 2.1 speaker system that is similar in shape and size to Logitech's X-230 but sounds considerably better. I actually quite like the sound of the satellites but the subwoofer is just ridiculous. Even when turned down completely it still is way too loud. I guess this system was built with gamers in mind... I'm looking for a system that is meant for listening to music. Right now I'm trying out a pair of affordable nearfield monitors (Behringer MS40) which sound allright (I guess, I'm not entirely sure yet) but are still quite a bit too big for my current workspace. So any recommendations for better-sounding X-230 alternatives are very welcome!
posted by desire75
on Oct 8, 2009 -
10 answers
I'm on a budget and want to upgrade my audio system. What receiver/speakers I should purchase to get the most for my money?
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posted by vmrob
on Sep 22, 2009 -
24 answers
Looking for decent portable speakers for my mp3 player, ideally for $30 or less. This is for my cube at work - low volume, but I'd like at least some bass (current $5 piece of crap speakers do not have put out any bass that I can detect, even when adjusting the primitive equalizer on my mp3 player).
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posted by marble
on Aug 24, 2009 -
12 answers
Looking for a high-quality iPod speaker which supports fifth generation iPods, and preferably has FM radio and a clock/alarm clock, to replace an old CD player.
Price: unlikely to pay more than $300.
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posted by t-rex
on Jun 11, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a smallish iPod dock with speakers to put in the kitchen or dining room (anywhere else besides the living room which has the stereo). I'm not interested in a clock, I don't care if it doesn't charge the iPod, just good sound, and a usable decent remote so I could naivigate without having to get up.
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posted by canine epigram
on Jun 9, 2009 -
3 answers
Any good solutions for canceling out my neighbor's bass from their stereo without headphones? Headphones aren't an option all the time if I need to sleep. Are their nose canceling stereos? How well do they work? What else could I try?
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posted by gilsonal
on May 25, 2009 -
13 answers
So: I've finally moved to the new place and set up the turntables and mixer that had been languishing in storage. I added
Serato to the mix to make it interesting. But I find myself in need of furniture and equipment to complete things, and I was hoping for recommendations.
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posted by mjbraun
on May 18, 2009 -
5 answers
Don't like the speakers in my TV - TV only has digital optical out. What are my options for getting better speakers?
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posted by striker
on Apr 23, 2009 -
10 answers
i have some speakers: two small amplified stereo speakers and one mono amplified sub woofer. whats the best + simplest way to use these together?
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posted by compound eye
on Apr 22, 2009 -
7 answers
Do I really need two or three separate boxes for just-OK computer audio? I need some kind of speaker to hook up to my laptop-used-as-a-desktop, but having three or even two separate components is cumbersome. I also don't think I really need an expensive, fancy system.
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posted by amtho
on Mar 12, 2009 -
12 answers
Is integrating an Xbox 360 into an existing computer monitor/speakers setup worth it? Or should I simply get a TV?
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posted by wastelands
on Mar 12, 2009 -
12 answers
Should I buy a home theater in a box, or should I buy speakers and a receiver separately?
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posted by Grither
on Mar 4, 2009 -
18 answers
I'm replacing the 6.5" door speakers on my 1999 Chevy S-10 (regular cab) and I have two questions.
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posted by carsonb
on Feb 13, 2009 -
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Is there a free program that lets me broadcast "white noise" through my computer speakers?
My dogs are vigilant. They bark at noises outside the house, at all hours of the night. We have a "White Noise" machine in our bedroom, and it seems to block the sounds of the outside world quite well, but... our dogs sleep downstairs, and we sleep upstairs, and...we like the white noise machine for ourselves.
I was wondering if there were any sort of software that I could run on my downstairs PC, that would play similar white noise, to distract the pups, since my computer is in the room where they tend to sleep.
We'll probably buy another white noise machine, but in the meantime, can anyone help?
Free software would be preferred! (Or perhaps a website that plays white noise?)
posted by newfers
on Feb 1, 2009 -
27 answers
My surround sound system keeps cutting out at higher volumes. Please help me find a way to stop it happening.
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posted by Beep
on Jan 21, 2009 -
9 answers
