Hello Sound Advice readers, If you follow my column you know I am a big vinyl fan. Last year I was trying to find something to help me accurately track the hours on my turntable […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 33, 2023 Q. You recently wrote about a power pack for use when camping or during emergencies. Does it generate its own power, or does it have to be […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 32, 2023 Q. When I turn up the volume on my stereo receiver, the display says the decibel reading goes down, like -12 to -6. Do you think it […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 31, 2023 Q. I am looking for true wireless earbuds with very effective noise cancellation. Is there anything comparable to the super-quiet Soundcore Space noise-cancelling headphones you recommended? -B.R., […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 30, 2023 Q. I currently have a 15-year-old 48-inch Vizio LCD TV. It has always been a good TV with good picture quality, and one thing I like about […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 29, 2023 Q. I bought a Technics SL-1200GR turntable and need a cartridge for it. I would like to stay under $1,000 and use it with the phono input […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 28, 2023 Q. Do you have any recommendations for portable power that I could use while camping or on my porch, or perhaps in an emergency when the power […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 27, 2023 Q. My husband wants a basic tablet that he can use to read newspapers. Is there such a thing? He was reading newspapers on his Amazon Fire […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 26, 2023 Q. I have a Fluance RT85 turntable and am very happy with the sound, but it is sensitive to footfalls when I walk across the room. What […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 25, 2023 Q. I have a question regarding Bluetooth speakers and wired speakers. Wired speakers are connected to a stereo receiver. I assume the receiver converts the digital version […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 24, 2023 Q. I happily have a ZVOX soundbar because of your recommendation, so I was excited to read about the deal on the $99.99 AV70 Bluetooth speaker […]
Here are some suggestions for accessories and screens to help you get the most out of the affordable Febfoxs projector recently recommended in my column. I think the sweet spot is a projector, cable for […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 23, 2023 Get a really nice high definition video projector for $82.99: Regular readers of the column know I love video projection and the big screen experience. Many are […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 22, 2023 Q. Since the Hifiman HE400se headphones are open-back and let in external sounds, do you think they would be a good choice for jogging? I think I […]
Building the $749 large Vegepod with stand was NOT fun. There are tons of parts and a lot of fitting and securing. It was worth it once it was done and it is warrantied for […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 21, 2023 Q. I have a first generation Nest thermostat, model 01A. It stopped working and has a blinking red light, indicating a power problem. As recommended by the […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 20, 2023 Q. In 1996 I purchased a stereo system with a receiver. I recently started hearing static in the treble from all three sources, so it seems the […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 19, 2023 Q. Where we can send messages to Amazon to persuade them not to close DPReview.com? -J.P., Los Altos, CA A. I suggest going straight to the top […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 18, 2023 Q: I read that the Hifiman HE400se headphones you recommended require a separate amplifier to make them work. Is this true? -A.H., Raleigh, NC A. They will […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 17, 2023 Q. I am moving very soon and don’t know if my old Panasonic SE-4070 stereo is worth keeping. It is too heavy for me to move around […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 16, 2023 AXPONA report: I have been getting lots of great audio questions lately, and I just returned from Audio Expo North America 2023, best known as AXPONA. […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 15, 2023 Q. I would like to put together a stereo system with a turntable and wireless speakers for under $2,000. My room is 15×30 feet and I want […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 14, 2023 Q. What is the difference between OLED, QLED and ULED TVs? -G.R., San Jose, CA A. OLED is Organic Light-Emitting Diode. All the pixels in an OLED […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 13, 2023 Q. I am buying a new 65-inch TV and need a soundbar. I currently have an older ZVOX on my 43-inch Samsung and have been more than […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 12, 2023 Q. I have seen your articles about excellent TVs for the money and the law of diminishing returns, but I am someone who wants the best and […]