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Managing Your Audio to Keep Neighbors Happy
Written by LD Blake on November 3, 2009 In AudioWhether you live in an apartment or a house ten feet from another, it's important to make sure that sound levels coming from your home aren't going to result in trouble from the neighbors. But don't fret, as there are simple ways for you to tweak your sound to maximize the experience without affecting your neighbors, all of which are explained here.
Using the ASUS Xonar Essence STX Under Linux
Written by Rob Williams on October 20, 2009 In Sound CardsCrave high-end audio, but use Linux? The situation surrounding this has been bad in the past, but that's not so much the case now, especially where ASUS' Xonar family of cards are concerned, including the headphone-specific Essence STX. Thanks to dedicated developers, the support today is just about as good as the audio quality.
Quick Gage: Apple iPod classic 120GB
Written by Rob Williams on May 25, 2009 In Media-PlayersThe iPod isn't an unknown product, but I happen to be a new owner of the 120GB classic, so I thought it'd be a good idea to take a look at things from a fresh perspective, since I've spent next-to-no time ever with an iPod before. The classic lacks a few features of other iPod models, but if storage is your primary concern, this one should be right up your alley.
RipNAS Essentials - Automated CD Ripping with WHS
Written by Greg King on April 15, 2009 In AudioHaving a home server can bring obvious benefits, but what if it could do more than just sit there? If you're a music buff, then you may be interested in an audio CD ripping solution from Illustrate, called RipNAS. Pop in a disc, and minutes later it will be available for streaming. It couldn't be more simple, but is it worth the $45 asking price?
ASUS Xonar Essence STX
Written by Rory Buszka on April 6, 2009 In Sound CardsThe majority of the high-end PC audio cards targeted at enthusiasts typically focus on multi-channel performance, with a variety of decoding modes, DSP enhancements, and other features tossed in. The Xonar Essence STX from ASUS has an entirely different focus - delivering audiophile-quality stereo output.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Interview with "Head Psyko" James Hildebrandt | Greg King | February 17, 2009 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Audio Archiving Guide: Part 2 - CD Ripping | Matt Serrano | January 6, 2009 | Audio |
| NuForce Icon-1 Amplifier and S-1 Speakers | Rory Buszka | October 23, 2008 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Audioengine AW1 Wireless Audio System | Rory Buszka | October 6, 2008 | Audio |
| Audio Archiving Guide: Part 1 - Music Formats | Matt Serrano | September 10, 2008 | Audio |
| Turtle Beach X3 Xbox 360 Headset | Matt Serrano | July 28, 2008 | Speakers/Headphones |
| XtremeMac Tango X2 | Matt Serrano | July 2, 2008 | Speakers/Headphones |
| ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 Sound Card | Rory Buszka | May 28, 2008 | Sound Cards |
| Razer/THX Mako 2.1-Channel Speaker System | Rory Buszka | May 12, 2008 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Creative EAX vs. ASUS DS3D GX 2.0 | Rory Buszka | April 16, 2008 | Audio |
| Logitech Z Cinema Speaker System | Rory Buszka | March 12, 2008 | Speakers/Headphones |
| AblePlanet Clear Harmony Headphones | Rory Buszka | March 3, 2008 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Turtle Beach Ear Force AK-R8 Headphones | Rob Williams | December 26, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Ultrasone HFI-700 Headphones | Rory Buszka | December 20, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| ASUS Xonar U1 USB Audio Station | Matthew Harris | November 28, 2007 | Sound Cards |
| Logitech G51 Gaming Surround Speakers | Rory Buszka | October 31, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Altec Lansing FX3020 SoundBar | Rory Buszka | October 17, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Auzentech X-Fi Prelude | Matthew Harris | October 2, 2007 | Sound Cards |
| ASUS Xonar D2 Sound Card | Rory Buszka | September 3, 2007 | Sound Cards |
| Genius HS-04U & HS-04V Headsets | Nate Marion | August 28, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Samsung YP-K3 2GB MP3 Player | Rob Williams | August 15, 2007 | Media-Players |
| Edifier MP300 Portable Speaker System | Rory Buszka | July 24, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Speedlink Medusa 5.1 and Sennheiser HD555 | Nate Marion | July 2, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| ORB Audio Mod2 Home Theater System | Rory Buszka | June 13, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Logitech X-240 2.1 Music Center Speakers | Rory Buszka | May 31, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| LTB MG51 Magnum 5.1 USB Headset | Matthew Harris | May 17, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Altec Lansing AHP524 Headphones | Colin Huckstep | May 10, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Archos 704 WiFi Media Player | Matt Serrano | May 7, 2007 | Media-Players |
| SteelSeries 3H and 4H Headsets | Matt Serrano | April 20, 2007 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Razer Barracuda AC-1 Sound Card | Rory Buszka | April 6, 2007 | Sound Cards |
| Auzentech X-Meridian 7.1 | Matthew Harris | February 28, 2007 | Sound Cards |
| Slim Devices Squeezebox | Greg King | February 2, 2007 | Media-Players |
| Altec Lansing PT6021 | Rory Buszka | December 15, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Zune software first look | Matt Serrano | November 13, 2006 | Media-Players |
| Logitech X-540 5.1 Speakers | Greg King | November 10, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Altec Lansing FX4021 | Rob Williams | October 30, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| SteelSound 5H v2 Headset | Greg King | October 27, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Sennheiser PC150 Headset | Greg King | October 6, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Sennheiser PC165 USB Headset | Greg King | September 29, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Super Talent Mega Screen MP3 Player | Jen McPherson | September 6, 2006 | Media-Players |
| Altec Lansing AHP612 Wireless Headphones | Rob Williams | September 5, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Everglide s-500 Headset | Matthew Harris | August 23, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Razer Barracuda Headset | Greg King | August 22, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Zalman ZM-RS6F+M Surround Sound Headphones | Will Pope | June 2, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| SilverStone Ensemble EB01 | Will Pope | May 11, 2006 | Audio |
| Ultra Mini Bluetooth Headset | Will Pope | April 13, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Logitech Wireless Music System | Rob Williams | April 5, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA | Rob Williams | February 27, 2006 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Turtle Beach Montego DDL Sound Card | Matthew Harris | December 5, 2005 | Sound Cards |
| Logitech Z-4 2.1 Speakers | Jen McPherson | October 24, 2005 | Speakers/Headphones |
| IceMat Black Siberia | Rob Williams | October 17, 2005 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Altec Lansing AHS602i Gaming Headset | Rob Williams | September 26, 2005 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset | Mike Delorme | August 31, 2005 | Speakers/Headphones |
| Chaintech AV-710 7.1 Sound Card | Rob Williams | August 15, 2005 | Sound Cards |
| Ultra 256MB MP3 Player | Jen McPherson | April 28, 2005 | Media-Players |
| Altec Lansing XT1 Notebook Speakers | Rob Williams | April 25, 2005 | Speakers/Headphones |
| RCA Lyra 1072 MP3 Player | Rob Williams | April 21, 2005 | Media-Players |
| Logitech Premium USB Headset 350 | Rob Williams | March 27, 2005 | Speakers/Headphones |
