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Upgrading to a 4K TV and a Dolby Atmos sound system (Week 54, 2020)

January 1, 2021 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 54, 2020 Q. My Panasonic TC-P50ST30 plasma TV is getting a bit long in tooth so I purchased a Sony A8H OLED to upgrade to 4K. Back in 2011 […]

Yamaha RS-202BL and Cambridge Audio AXR85 receivers, proper use of speaker stands (Week 24, 2020)

June 12, 2020 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 24, 2020 Q. Currently I use a home theater receiver for my system and need an affordable, good quality stereo receiver to replace it. My receiver is running very […]

Soundbar vs. component system, and a great $500 surround sound system with receiver and speakers (Week 11, 2020)

March 13, 2020 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 11, 2020 Q. I currently have a 5.1-channel receiver and a surround speaker setup for my large screen TV. It is plenty adequate for the 15×15-foot room it is […]

Setting your electronics for clearer TV dialogue, stereo system building tips (Week 13, 2019)

March 29, 2019 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 13, 2019 Q. I have an Integra DTR-30.7 receiver connected to a B-I-C brand surround sound ensemble with 5 speakers and a subwoofer. The overall performance is excellent, but […]

Week 7, 2019: Using spade connectors with a receiver, Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero speakers review

February 15, 2019 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 7, 2019 Q. I need a new stereo receiver to use with Acculab 340 speakers and Koss Electrostatic headphones. The headphones are powered by an energizer box that connects […]

Week 32, 2018: Cambridge Audio Air 100, Air 200 speaker deal is the best I have ever seen, Marantz makes the best mid-range surround receiver

August 10, 2018 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 32, 2018 The best audio deal I have ever seen: Several years ago I wrote about the Bluetone 100 Bluetooth speaker from British audio manufacturer Cambridge Audio. (Not to be […]

Week 31, 2018: Old vs. new stereo receivers, Onkyo TX-8020, TX-8220, TX-8270 receivers, Outlaw Audio RR2160 receiver

August 3, 2018 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 31, 2018 Q. You often recommend the Onkyo TX-8020 as the top pick in an affordable (under $200) receiver. Have you ever evaluated the new Onkyo TX-8220, which includes […]

Week 26, 2018: Best TV/soundbar combos, receiver for old 16-ohm speakers,

June 29, 2018 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 26, 2018 Q. I’m looking to replace an older 46-inch television and an Insignia soundbar. They both sit above a fireplace. I have a budget between $3,000 and $4,000 and […]

Week 10, 2017: Vintage vs. new stereo, Axiom Audio M50 speakers / Emotiva TA-100 receiver

March 10, 2017 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 10, 2017 Q. I have vintage JBL L110 speakers and need a new amplifier. The amplifier must have a phono input and I am willing to spend between $1,500 […]

Week 2, 2017: Building a $1,000 surround system with small speakers, product model numbers, CES 2017

January 13, 2017 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 2, 2017 Q. What would you recommend for a 5.1-channel surround sound system using very small, wall-mountable speakers and a receiver? I would like to spend up to $1,000 […]

Week 46, 2016: Noise-cancelling headphones under $100, Emotiva BasX TA-100 review

November 20, 2016 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 46, 2016 Q. I saw your columns about noise-cancelling headphones for $300 and good headphones for under $100. I am looking for something to use on airplanes that will […]

$1,000 stereo with Axiom M3 speakers, Onkyo receiver and Fluance RT81 turntable

October 6, 2016 0

Every once in a while you come across something that works really well together, like the peanut butter and chocolate in old Reese’s commercials. I came across this system almost by accident.  I was testing […]

Week 25, 2016: I have $500 for a TV sound system. Should I get full surround sound or a soundbar?

July 7, 2016 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 25, 2016 Q. I am buying a sound system for my 55-inch TV. My wife and I are avid movie watchers and I am interested in either a soundbar […]

Week 23, 2016: Using “phantom” center channel, Lily Deanne camera bags

June 23, 2016 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 23, 2016 Q. I purchased my sound system in December of 1998. It uses a Cambridge SoundWorks Ensemble surround sound speaker system, which is now discontinued. I am having […]

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Week 18, 2015: Building a vinyl record system on a budget, adding Darbeevision to a system, selling an old turntable

December 20, 2015 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 18, 2015 Q. My friend bought the Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB record player, but does not have the money to do more than a $100 on speakers and a $100 on a receiver. Can […]

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Week 8, 2015: Mass Fidelity Core vs. GoldenEar, adding Bluetooth to a sound system

December 20, 2015 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 8, 2015 Q. I recently read your column about the Mass Fidelity Core, the small single-piece Bluetooth speaker that sounds like a pair of speakers placed eight feet apart. […]

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Week 11, 2014: FM reception on receivers and tuners, antennas, connecting a subwoofer

March 1, 2014 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 11, 2014 Q. The tuner section on my 10 year old Onkyo TX-SR602 receiver is fizzling out. It just can’t seem to grasp FM stations. I love the old […]

Week 6, 2014: When to upgrade your sound system, and some solid speaker and receiver choices

February 10, 2014 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 6, 2014 I have a question about my audio system, which is rather old but still puts out good sound. (At least it sounds good to me!) I’m wondering […]

Week 3, 2014: Surround system with “big sound” for toddler-friendly room

January 14, 2014 0

Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 3, 2014 Q. I am interested in having very good speakers in a family room that will soon need to be “toddler-friendly.” The room is 13 by 22 feet […]

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