Posts that deal with brands and manufacturers of audio equipment.
Earphones and earbuds are perhaps the most popular audio devices in the world today. Think of how many people you know have a pair or multiple pairs of these tiny headphones. With great popularity comes a large market with a lot of different brands and manufacturers. In this article, we’ll be discussing the best earphones…
There are seemingly countless headphone brands in the world today. Still, only a few brands produce top-quality professional (and consumer-grade) headphones, and only a handful of these brands have become household names across the world. The Top 13 Best Headphone Brands In The World Are: Let’s get into each of these brands in greater detail…
If you’re listening to audio from loudspeakers, it’s practically guaranteed that there is a power amplifier in the audio signal chain. If you can’t see the amplifier unit, it’s probably built into the active speaker. If the speaker is passive, it will require a power amplifier. This article is about the latter of the two…
When sight-reading sheet music and lyrics (among other musical endeavours), a music stand is an invaluable asset to have. Beyond music, music stands are great for holding scripts for voiceover. In addition to physical paper, music stands can also be used to hold digital devices for paper-free reading. Music is everywhere, so it’s no surprise…
Saxophones are popular in a variety of music formats, including concert bands, chamber music ensembles, as solo instruments, marching and military bands, jazz and rock bands and modern pop recordings. A proper saxophone reed is essential to play the saxophone to its full potential. Because the saxophone is such a popular instrument, it makes sense…
The clarinet is one of the more popular woodwind instruments, finding itself in orchestras, chamber music groups, military and marching bands, jazz bands and more. A proper clarinet reed is essential to play the clarinet to its full potential. There are plenty of reed options for the student, intermediate and professional clarinetists. With such a…
The clarinet is one of the more popular woodwind instruments, finding itself in orchestras, chamber music groups, military and marching bands, jazz bands and more. A proper mouthpiece is needed to play the clarinet to its full potential. There are plenty of mouthpiece options for student, intermediate and professional clarinetists. With such a wide variety,…
Saxophones are popular in various music formats, including concert bands, chamber music ensembles, as solo instruments, marching and military bands, jazz and rock bands and modern pop recordings. A proper saxophone mouthpiece is needed to play the saxophone to its full potential. Because the saxophone is such a popular instrument, it makes perfect sense that…
The oboe is a popular double-reed woodwind instrument, commonly designed to play in the treble or soprano range (though other members of the oboe family cover other ranges). The instrument is commonly used in orchestra and chamber music ensembles or as a solo instrument. A proper oboe reed is essential to play the oboe to…
Speakers are everywhere and there are plenty of brands to choose from. They’re in our cell phones, schools, venues and stages, vehicles, houses of worship, home entertainment systems, and much more. With speakers being so common, many speaker manufacturers have entered the market. In this article, I’ll share the best overall speaker brands to look…
A high-quality headset can really immerse us into the video games we play while also allowing for clear communication with other players. Investing in a good headset can dramatically improve the overall gaming experience. As the video game industry continues to expand, it makes sense that the market for gaming headsets is getting bigger and…
Having your musical instrument in tune is a must when performing. This is especially true when playing with other musicians. Having everybody tuned properly will make or break a performance. Tuning issues are common in string instruments, though tuning applies to all instruments (even “untuned” percussion, to some degree). While tuning by ear is a…
