Tip Tuesdays
Welcome back to Tip Tuesday! With National Vinyl Record Day on August 12th, we thought it was the perfect time to return to a format many of us never really left behind. We’ve talked about caring for records, storing them, and getting the most from a turntable in previous editions, but this time, we’re looking at something less technical: why vinyl is still such a satisfying way to listen to music.
In an age of instant access and endless streaming libraries, putting on a record can feel almost deliberately slow. And maybe that’s exactly the point.
Welcome back to Tip Tuesday! With blockbuster season here, it’s the perfect time to explore Dolby Atmos for your living room. A stereo or 5.1 setup handles dialogue and panning well, but Atmos adds object-based spatial audio and height channels, mapping sound to specific 3D coordinates around and above you.
To test your height channels, subwoofers, and surround speakers, skip standard dialogue scenes. Grab some popcorn, start your Blu-ray player or streaming rig, and watch these five reference-grade film sequences.
Welcome back to Tip Tuesday! Summer means backyard barbecues, open windows, and plenty of listening sessions. But it also brings thunderstorms, lightning, and unexpected power outages. While we often think about protecting our homes from severe weather, it's easy to overlook the expensive electronics sitting in our living rooms. A few simple precautions can help keep your audio system safe all season long.
Welcome back to Tip Tuesday! When we talk about testing the limits of a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), it is incredibly easy to fall back on the same classic reference records. We all love our Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, and Pink Floyd pressings—they are audiophile staples for a reason. But your modern high-resolution setup was built to handle the cutting edge of studio production, too.
We’ve all experienced a party where the music is too loud to talk over in the kitchen, yet completely non-existent on the patio. If you are using a BluOS-enabled system—whether it’s a dedicated streamer, a wireless speaker, or an integrated amplifier—you already have the tools to create a flawless multi-room experience. This week, we’re breaking down how to use your app features to keep your party moving seamlessly.
As temperatures rise through the summer, excess moisture in the air can affect everything from your speaker cabinets to your vinyl collection and even the connections inside your equipment. The effects are usually gradual, making them easy to overlook until damage has already been done. This week, we're looking at why maintaining the right environment is one of the simplest ways to protect your investment.
