It is sometimes difficult to understand why the holographic imaging of a properly set up speaker system requires the soundstage to be behind the loudspeaker. Paul explains why.

Some recordings just make us feel as if we’re there and in the room with the musicians. But, why? What makes the difference in recordings and what can stereo owners do to enhance that experience?

Lots of people have not been able to protect their hearing and are now suffering permanent damage from loud concerts. If that’s happened to you should you even consider high-end audio? Is it too late?

Electronics adds unwanted harmonics to music and so designers work hard at eliminating them. Yet, some harmonics are welcomed as rich additions.

Magneplanars are great speakers. One of Paul’s all time favorites. But, they do have a few shortcomings and this viewer asks if there’s anything to be done about it.

If you’re upgrading or assembling a stereo system from scratch what’s the biggest bang for the buck? How can someone on a strict budget ever get good sound?

We hear people searching for that “tube sound” or in search of “more bass” or any number of sonic attributes we can ascribe to reproduced music. But isn’t the best goal to have accurate sound?

Equalizers and High-End audio systems rarely are seen together because the EQ controls are assumed to muck up the sound. But what if you can’t afford a high-performance system? Is EQ alright to make up for less than great equipment?

What is a two and a half way system where there are two or more identical drivers on the speaker? How do they connect and why multiple drivers?

For some reason HiFi seems a male dominated endeavor and yet women certainly love music as much, and perhaps more, than men. So what’s the disconnect?