The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 902: The story of stereo, part 2
We are always pouring sound into our heads, whether we’re using some kind of speakers or wearing headphones. And I’m
Read moreWe are always pouring sound into our heads, whether we’re using some kind of speakers or wearing headphones. And I’m
Read moreOur ears are amazing things. Evolution has endowed us with an ability that allows us to determine the direction of
Read more[A guest post from Jess Walter aimed at anyone who wants to get really serious about creating a dedicated space
Read moreThe public tends to be skeptical whenever anyone tries to sell is a new music-listening technology. For example, Columbia Records’
Read moreCreated and presented properly, a stereo recording gives the listening a send of space. If you close your eyes, your
Read moreEverything that gets released today is, at a minimum, produced in stereo: two distinct channels (left and right) with the
Read moreIt’s called the XGIMI Z4 Aurora. Cumbersome name, I know, but just look at what this thing can do. You
Read morePlease tell me you’re not listening to music over computer speakers or just through crappy ear buds. Musicians, producers and
Read moreLater this month, I’ll have an Ongoing History of New Music episode on the history of the home stereo. Part of
Read moreI still remember my first stereo system. With $500 I earned at the soft ice cream parlour/pool hall in my
Read moreWhen stereo records began seeping into the mainstream in the late 50s, music fans were told that binaural recordings offered
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