High-quality audio devices and wearables are becoming more common and affordable, and that means there are more options than ever when it comes to purchasing. And audio quality itself is a subjective ...

The author is technical publications manager and a senior technical writer at Audio Precision in Beaverton, Ore. When reduced to its basics, the process of audio test and measurement is concerned with ...

When sound is represented by an electrical signal, it can be changed in many ways. Audio devices (such as mixing consoles and tape recorders) and entire audio systems can make useful changes to the ...

Whether you’re in the market for some new cans or just curious about what makes headphones sound, well, good, knowing what to listen for is a pretty important way to pick out quality. You could play ...

This application note presents the audio quality measurements for personal computers. The document discusses the electrical and acoustical performance specifications, as well as test equipment and ...

For years, the THX certification process was nebulous to the end user. What did their standards mean? When we attempted to pry information from them, they weren’t very forthcoming, claiming it to be ...

Interested in reading more about Audio Test? Visit our Audio Test Forum. Because of its low frequency (up to 20 kHz), audio doesn't always get the respect it deserves. Alas, many engineers may dismiss ...

An acoustical analysis of Apple's HomePod published Wednesday found the speaker boasts a relatively flat frequency response, characteristics often associated with accurate sound reproduction, but ...

Audiophiles will go to such extents to optimize the quality of their audio chain that they sometimes defy parody. But even though the law of diminishing returns eventually becomes a factor there is ...

The premium audio market is a competitive place to play, and it’s changing at the speed of sound. Future-defining technological advancements, the miniaturization of components, and robust consumer ...

Audio passed from lips to ears over short distances before the advent of radio. Broadcast changed that by using electronics to transport audio over great distances. As you know it starts with a ...