Our habits in both work and play have certainly changed a lot since 2020. We thought it would be interesting to go over a few areas where we are seeing some pretty big trends in the home audio business.
As we’ve all been spending more time working from home and meeting virtually through video instead of in-person, we have seen a tremendous increase in people upgrading the sound of their workspace. Great sounding background music makes us more productive and a good pair of computer speakers makes it far easier to understand your colleagues during a video call.
Computer speakers have everything you need built-in and are very simple to connect up to your desktop or laptop. Some even have Bluetooth and inputs for a turntable.
Kanto YU6 Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Pair
Kanto YU4 Powered Desktop Speakers - Pair
Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers - Pair
DAC is short for digital-to-analog converter. It takes the digital signal and converts it to analog, usually offering a big sonic improvement from your computer or smartphone. This year, you’ll find a lot more DACs that are designed to work with computer speakers. With computer speakers taking off in popularity, many people who get them want to make their sound even better and wind up getting a nice little DAC. For those of you interested in getting the most out of your computer speakers, read our tips on how to upgrade your powered computer speakers.
This year, we are seeing more people than ever want to put better sound in their backyard. Adding sound to your outdoor area is also easier than ever with new products like the Sonos Roam, Sonos Move, Soundcast, or JBL Party Box line. These are battery-powered, portable Bluetooth speakers with a much bigger sound than you might expect. For covering much larger entertainment areas our stores have been busy installing landscape speaker systems.
When Dolby Atmos was introduced a few years ago, we felt it was the biggest change in surround sound in many years. We are finally starting to see some very good all-in-one soundbars that can provide pretty good Dolby Atmos effects with an all-in-one speaker you just add to your TV. Both Sonos and JBL have new models that are pretty darn cool! Check out our Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars comparison for the complete list of best bars on the market.
Dirac is a method of room correction we have been crazy about since it was introduced by Datasat in a 20K+ surround sound processor in 2014. You have to experience it to fully understand how big of an improvement in your sound it provides in almost any room, it's just amazing! Dirac has slowly been working its way down into less expensive home theater receivers and processors which brings a big smile to the home theater geeks at Audio Advice. The Arcam AV40 and Lexicon MC10 are two great separate processors and both of these brands also have a great selection of home theater receivers with Dirac built-in.
There are zero signs of the vinyl revolution slowing down. As a matter of fact, for Audio Advice, we are seeing more people than ever adding vinyl as another way to enjoy music at home. Most turntables these days come ready to go with some even having built-in phono preamps so you no longer have the tedious task of connecting those tiny wires up to the cartridge.
A good soundbar will make it easier for you to understand what people are saying on TV, provide a better music soundtrack experience, and provide far richer deep bass than any TV speaker. In our latest video, we discuss how your listening and content tastes, your room size and shape, and where you will place your soundbar will impact your soundb...
If you want to experience your music at its finest, be sure to check out our newest video delving into the many technologies available for streaming music. We explore the distinctions between Bluetooth, Airplay, Chromecast, and beyond, so you can make the best choice for your audio enjoyment!
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We’re big fans of SVS at Audio Advice, and their brand new Ultra Evolution line of speakers is by far the best speakers they’ve ever made! In our latest video, we’ll review everything that makes the seven new Ultra Evolution models so special and guide you on which ones might work best in your environment. Check it out now!
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Audio Advice is proud to introduce the new B&W 700 S3 Signature speakers. These are the best of the best, with improvements exclusive to the Signature Line. With two striking finishes and three models, these new speakers represent the best sound yet under their ultra-high-performance 800 Diamond models.
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Our latest video is on how to pick out the components you will need for a good 2 channel (or stereo, HiFi) system. With all of the types of products to choose from today, starting from scratch can be a daunting and confusing task. But trust us, the end result will be well worth it, as there is nothing like having a great sounding music system in...
Explore our complete setup guide for Eversolo DMP-A6, DMP-A6 Master Edition,and DMP-A8 to get up & running fast! Here, we’ll walk you through our exclusive tips & tricks for for a quick & easy set up.
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If you appreciate the Sonus Faber Lumina Line but desire a broader range of finish options and enhanced performance, your wish has been granted with the unveiling of the Lumina II Amator and Lumina V Amator by Sonus Faber. Elevating the audio experience, these new speakers feature upgraded crossover points and showcase stunning angled veneer fin...
In this home theater showcase, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at the entire process of upgrading our existing theater inside our Raleigh showroom. From start to finish, our timelapse video shows each part of this project, along with the components we used and why we selected them. Watch now to see how an outdated room was transformed into ...
Don’t miss this great overview of the best DACs for 2024. In this video, we will cover a wide range of DACs to help you find the best one for your digital music journey. Whether you are just getting into computer audio and music streaming or are a seasoned audiophile, we think you will learn something new and discover some amazing new products...
While some audio companies have been around for decades and have set the standard for many of the great audio devices we know and love today, the Eversolo brand is relatively new to the game and is already playing in the big leagues. The Eversolo DMP-A6, DMP-A6 Master Edition, and DMP-A8 the three streamer/DAC/preamp units that we reviewed &...
