Category: Equipment Guides

The hiphop genre is one that is very unique. I’ve been producing hiphoo records for more than a decade and I’ve never come across a genre with so many rules. We all know that hiphop does borrow from various other genres but perhaps this is the reason why it’s so unique. It’s authentic nature is… Continue reading What Piano Is Used In Hip-hop?

We buy equipment to fill a very specific need. If you’re somebody that’s involved in the world of audio production buying new gear is always something to look forward to. But after buying equipment, you can’t help but wonder just how long it will last you for. This is something that we all go through… Continue reading How Many Years Do Speakers Last?

Audio equipment is constructed using various material. And sometimes its necessary to have an idea of what some these construction materials actually are . This is useful in times when you need to take apart your equipment to either fix or replace something. Speakers are built with various components. For the most part, people often… Continue reading What Metal Is In Speakers?

Let’s face it, we all have gear that we bought years ago and no longer use. For most people, keeping it in storage may feel like an unnecessary waste of space and its understandable. However, with new advances in technology happening almost everyday we can be sure that it is almost impossible to stay with… Continue reading What Do You Do With Old Surround Sound Speakers?

You know those times when you buy new shoes and wear them and they don’t feel too comfy but as you continue to wear them become more and more comfortable? The reason they become comfortable is because you break them in… The more you wear them, the more your feet adjust and the more they… Continue reading How Long Should You Break In New Speakers?

Loudspeakers need a break in or a run in order for them to produce sound properly, optimally or as intended by the manufacturer. People use different break in techniques and at the end of the day if your method gets the job done then you might want to stick to it. One question that a… Continue reading Do Tweeters Need Break In?

Vintage speakers have been around for a long time and like most vintage audio equipment they do have their advantages. As an audiophile or somebody interested in sound or audio production, you’ve probably heard that vintage speakers sound better. Most people don’t really believe this to be the case and no one can really blame… Continue reading Why Do Vintage Speakers Sound Better?

Audio equipment is priced differently for a number of different reasons. Taking time to gather enough Intel as to why something costs that much or that less is important when coming up with the final decision to buy something or not. Vintage speakers are one thing that is usually talked about by most audiophiles and… Continue reading Why Are Vintage Speakers So Expensive?

The term acoustics is a popular one especially for those that are well versed in the audio production world or people that just have a genuine interest in sound. A simple definition of acoustics is that it is a branch of physics that deals with the properties of sound taking into account production, control, reception… Continue reading 3 Acoustical Components You Should Know About

Amplifiers are a crucial part of audio production especially for those that play live sets or use equipment that needs power for amplification of audio signals. Electric guitars are one kind of equipment that requires an amp in order to be used to its full potential. For newbies to guitar playing, an amp may seem… Continue reading Can You Use A Speaker As A Guitar Amp?