Fletcher-Munson and Hearing Damage
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 a victim of the technology that provides it. Loudspeaker specs almost always include a graph illustrating the device’s frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. This appears to indicate that … Continue Reading…
Audiophile: Warm-up & Break-in
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 sound of new speakers improve after a lengthy break-in period? If you believe many of the things published on the internet and in audiophile magazines, then apparently both or true. … Continue Reading…
Audiophile 101: Your First Audio System, Pt. 2
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 way it is setup will have a major impact on overall sound quality. As a matter of fact it is of equal importance to choosing the right components. This factor is more often than … Continue Reading…
Audiophile 101: Your First Audio System, Pt. 1
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 articles offers yet another perspective on how to create a good sound reproduction system. It differs from most others in that it combines elements from the world of Pro Audio with consumer grade components. … Continue Reading…
Better sound, or merely different?
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 and is directly affected by room related audio issues. Whatever it sounded like in the reviewer’s room is not an indication of how it will sound in yours, or any … Continue Reading…