As audio/video hobbyists, most of us grew up thinking that if we have an amplifier with 50 watts of rated output power into 8-ohm speakers, and that combination produces reasonably clean and loud ...

Some will agree, and some will disagree, but the only thing you need to worry about is excess and contant vibration within the amp. It is the same thing in the car audio arena, where it is not a good ...

Gotten into the Peloton thing. Trying to be less fat. Figured I'd get some speakers for it. Without doing a ton of research, I bought a pair of ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 and little Fosi Audio BT20A ...

Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment. Amplifier. Amp. Preamp. Integrated amp. Phono stage. Tube amplifier.

If you want to get more power out of your home theater system, bridging an amplifier might seem like an easy way to boost ...

The Power Sound Audio XV15 is a 15” downfiring ported subwoofer with a 500 watt Class D amplifier. It has great clean sound, tons of output and is USA produced. Highly Recommended The XV15 subwoofer ...

The SI-1010P in-floor subwoofer is a great solution for those who want big bass but don't want to place a big sub in their room. It earned our Large Bassaholic rating while being hidden from sight.

The real audio power comes from the low end, the bass. When you feel the rumble in your chest, that's bass. Most of us want this at home, but with myriad subwoofers out there -- and even more specs ...

Mobile and portable devices continue to shrink the space available for the audio system, but high-quality sound continues to be a point of differentiation for manufacturers. Ever wondered how you can ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.