High-quality audio devices and wearables are becoming more common and affordable, and that means there are more options than ever when it comes to purchasing. And audio quality itself is a subjective ...

The author is technical publications manager and a senior technical writer at Audio Precision in Beaverton, Ore. When reduced to its basics, the process of audio test and measurement is concerned with ...

AP builds out electro-acoustic suite for reliable, high performance audio test from raw driver production test to final QA for finished devices. Audio Precision, the recognized standard in audio test, ...

When sound is represented by an electrical signal, it can be changed in many ways. Audio devices (such as mixing consoles and tape recorders) and entire audio systems can make useful changes to the ...

This application note presents the audio quality measurements for personal computers. The document discusses the electrical and acoustical performance specifications, as well as test equipment and ...

Interested in reading more about Audio Test? Visit our Audio Test Forum. Because of its low frequency (up to 20 kHz), audio doesn't always get the respect it deserves. Alas, many engineers may dismiss ...

Whether you’re in the market for some new cans or just curious about what makes headphones sound, well, good, knowing what to listen for is a pretty important way to pick out quality. You could play ...

An acoustical analysis of Apple's HomePod published Wednesday found the speaker boasts a relatively flat frequency response, characteristics often associated with accurate sound reproduction, but ...

The premium audio market is a competitive place to play, and it’s changing at the speed of sound. Future-defining technological advancements, the miniaturization of components, and robust consumer ...

For years, the THX certification process was nebulous to the end user. What did their standards mean? When we attempted to pry information from them, they weren’t very forthcoming, claiming it to be ...

Audiophiles will go to such extents to optimize the quality of their audio chain that they sometimes defy parody. But even though the law of diminishing returns eventually becomes a factor there is ...