JBL has been manufacturing speaker systems for over half a century. Some, like the 4412 monitor, have become professional industry standards. Audiophiles, on the other hand, have had a love-hate relationship with JBL. It’s an unfortunate situation because many of …
In the age of multi-channel preamp/processors it’s difficult to get excited about a stereo preamplifier. The last truly exciting preamplifer was Apt Corporation’s Holman Preamp, designed by Tomlinson Holman, the engineer also responsible for the THX standard and many …
There is so much misinformation in the world of audiophiles that it’s virtually impossible to debunk all of it. Most engineers gave up trying long ago because “a lie told often enough becomes the truth,” and in this case the …
Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms is a book by renowned acoustic scientist Dr. Floyd Toole that reveals the science behind modern consumer audio systems. Toole served as Corporate Vice President – Acoustical Engineering at Harman …
This is one of the most important articles that any audiophile could read, because it can help prevent hearing damage and tinnitus. Here at Audiophile Nirvana we want you to enjoy your music for a lifetime, and not become …
Audiophiles often inquire about proper warm-up times for equipment, and whether or not speakers require a break-in period. These are reasonable questions. Does an amplifier sound better after being powered on for an hour, six hours, a week? Does the …
Updated February 15, 2022
In the first part of this series we didn’t include speaker stands. In this part it will become evident why we made this request. The room in which you place your sound reproduction system, and the …
UPDATED: February 15, 2022
Most new audiophiles look to the Internet for advice about how to build their first system. Unfortunately, they are quickly overwhelmed by the, oftentimes, conflicting opinions and pieces of advice offered by audiophiles. This series of …
Oftentimes reading an audiophile review of a component or speaker is more akin to Romantic literature than factual analysis. In technical terms, how do you define a “warm sweet elegance”? The problem with subjective testing goes beyond mere personal preference …
