Audio Expertise

Modern audio equipment offers today’s listeners conveniences that may have seemed impossible several decades ago. A compact modern integrated amplifier or receiver can provide access to millions of songs through wireless or BlueTooth connectivity, digital-to-analog signal processing, app connection and

The more testing we do at Sound Approach the harder time I have with answering this question for myself. Recent videos we’ve posted on our social platforms have made me realize that the answer to this question is not as straight-forward as I may have once thought when I first began as an assitant brand

If you’ve ever walked the demo rooms at any audio show like the Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE), Capital Audio Fest (CAF), or AXPONA, especially over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed a pattern with certain tracks showing up again and again. That’s not a coincidence nor an accident,

There is no question, RBH has a vast array of subwoofers!  But why?  At RBH Sound, we believe in offering solutions to every install situation we can think of.  Oftentimes, dealers will approach us with a unique situation and that situation births a new SKU so we can offer that same solution to

Hi everyone and welcome back to Sound Approach! Today, we’re diving into two wireless gaming headsets from Audeze: the original Maxwell, and its newly released predecessor, the Maxwell 2. Both have the company’s signature planar magnetic drivers and aim to deliver audiophile-grade sound to gamers and

To Port or not to Port

Believe it or not, the question “To Port or Not to Port” has been an age-old engineering argument since the beginning of speaker design.  Speaker manufacturer “A” says they can control the drivers better without a port and manufacturer “B” says they can achieve better

Why you need a Phono Stage in your Turntable Setup

Introduction

From the history to the function, let’s dive into the interesting world of phono stages! For vinyl lovers, this small but essential component is what makes your records come alive. The phono stage (or phono preamp) applies RIAA equalization

Turntable Buying Guide: 5 Things to Know Before You Buy

Choosing the right turntable can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options on the market. At Sound Approach, we’ve been helping music lovers and audiophiles find the perfect gear for decades. Our in-house expert DJ, with over 50 years of

When discussing testing methodologies for audio gear, most people are familiar with ABX Testing as the standard for auditioning and comparing equipment. What most audiophiles don’t know is that some audio engineers take their testing beyond this industry standard.

Sound Approach recently attended the

If you're thinking it has something to do with 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, then you're........absolutely correct. But it has to do with Bower's and Wilkins' Nautilus speakers as well. DJ gets the story from the source at Electrocompaniet, Lasse Danielsen, joining us all the way from Norway, where Electrocompaniet