There are plenty of things to like about Sonos speakers. Their sleek design, easy-to-use interface, and their ability to create complete home audio systems by connecting to each other via a wireless mesh network. However, sometimes my home Wi-Fi network isn’t reliable and that got me thinking. Do you need Wi-Fi to use Sonos speakers?…
Listening to great audio while I’m lying in the bathtub with a fancy drink in my hand has never been an easy task. Showers and a small bathroom make it even trickier. However, I was surprised to find out that Sonos has a solution with their lineup of waterproof speakers. Sonos has a few speakers…
It’s difficult to stay in the same home and share a single Spotify account, at least in this day and age. Long gone are the days where the entire home had a single gramophone player that everyone would take turns to listen to. People carry their entire music library with themselves around the globe and…
Sonos speakers are one of the best in the world. Although some people shy away after taking a look at the hefty price tag, the beasts are well worth the price. They deliver consistently high-quality audio and are probably the best leading multi-room wireless speaker system in the whole world. However, instead of Bluetooth, it…
One of the most stunning breakthroughs in home cinema is Dolby’s Atmos surround sound system. The best part is that it’s already compatible with practically all modern technology, including video streaming devices, AV receivers, and televisions. But what is Dolby Atmos actually, and how does it work and why does the volume suddenly get low?…
Small and big are relative terms. Most people imagine gigantic rooms whenever the word Dolby pops up in a conversation. What’s small to someone can be quite big to somebody else. Dolby provides surround sound no matter what kind of room you are in, be it small or big. Yes, Dolby Atmos works in small…
Amplifiers and speakers are like two peas in a pod. They are responsible for increasing the signal power and driving speakers appropriately. In other words, they boost the sound coming out of any speaker without distorting it. However, the power requirement for speakers is quite significant, something which headphone amps usually cannot deliver. No, headphone…
Speakers that perform well at low volumes are rare. I came across lots of viable candidates during my quest, most of which did not live up to my expectations. Various factors determine whether a speaker sounds good on low volume or not: 1. Amplification – Let’s start with amplification (more commonly known as power). It…
Getting the best sound out of a small room can be a tricky endeavor. I know because I was only successful after several trials and errors with different types of speakers, room decor, and speaker positioning. In a small room, you have to consider how much time sound waves need to develop and how you…
Chromecast is an excellent device that allows you to share your phone screen with your TV and allows you to control your TV with voice commands via Google Home. However, I came across an underrated feature that makes this device even better. I love good sound quality without the cable management and ugly setup. If…
