Audio Essays

More Audio Myths Busted!

by Jim Salk Audio Essays
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The audio world is rife with theories that are the source of endless discussion and debate. Some are based on sound priciples. Others, not so much. Here are a few oft-repeated statements we can easily subject to a little critical thinking. You’ve probably heard or seen these before: Home theater speakers are no good for [...]

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Audio Myths Busted!

by Jim Salk Audio Essays
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The audio world is rife with theories. They are the source of endless discussion and debate. Some are based on sound priciples. Others, not so much. Here are a few oft-repeated statements we can easily subject to a little critical thinking. You’ve probably heard or seen these before: Monitors create a wider, deeper soundstage and [...]

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Understanding Cabinet Diffraction

by jbagby Audio Essays
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One of the most misunderstood topics in audio is the subject of diffraction. Diffraction, acoustic phase, and how listening rooms impact our reproduction of sound, based on what I see posted in many discussions on the internet, are subjects of much confusion. In this article I will attempt to clear some of the fog on [...]

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The role of congnitive dissonance in audio, or “how your brain influences what you hear”

by Jim Salk Audio Essays
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Browse through any audio web site and you will likely find posts with comments like, “I just purchased XXX speaker cables and could not believe how they improved imaging.”  Or, “These XXX crossover caps  dramatically enhanced the top-end clarity of my speakers.” After reading such rave reviews, you may feel inclined to open your wallet [...]

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