Isn’t it nice to have a personal home assistant that can also speak your language? Contrary to popular belief, many homeowners do not prefer English and are more comfortable speaking in their mother tongue, and I will teach you how to do it in this article. Yes, Google Home can speak in different languages such…
Over the years, Alexa has developed into a remarkable voice assistant, going even head-to-head with the likes of Google. During that time, the Amazon Echo Dot also received several upgrades including the ability to speak in different languages. Although the list is quite small, I am sure it will expand in the future. Yes, Alex…
During my uni days, I barely earned enough to buy decent headphones. However, my laptop speakers were extremely crappy and that’s why I bought a cheap pair of computer speakers. Over the years as I’ve invested in mid-range and high-end audio gear I used to wonder if I could use my tiny computer speakers as…
Whether I’m entertaining guests at home or it’s just me with a can of beer, it gets very annoying when the music just stops playing. Moreover, I have most of my speakers connected to my Echo devices. When Alexa controls my music, troubleshooting seems a bit difficult. There are many reasons why your Alexa speaker…
I still remember my first experience with the first-generation Chromecast. Plugging the small device into the HDMI port allowed me to turn my dumb featureless TV into a smart one. However, since the early days connecting Bluetooth headphones to a Chromecast-enabled TV hasn’t been easy. To use your Bluetooth headphones with Chromecast, you can connect…
I rarely use my built-in laptop speakers or generic computer speakers. Instead, I prefer to use my headphones or studio monitoring speakers. However, when I’m out at work and I need to show something to my colleagues and friends I rely heavily on the in-built computer speakers. Ironically, I’m reminded why I don’t use them…
Cables may be irritating, but they are an absolute necessity when it comes to listening to music. They make recording and listening to music a flawless experience, with little to no loss in detail. There are several cables in the market, which is often confusing for someone who cannot distinguish between analog and digital, let…
Needless to say, weight plays a major role while you are selecting your subwoofers since they come in different shapes and sizes depending on their usage. However, they do not affect the audio quality. For instance, car subwoofers tend to be less heavy (smaller thanks to limited space availability) and compact compared to their home…
I was thinking about upgrading my home theater system and wanted my living room to look cleaner. While I could buy smaller speakers or a soundbar to reduce the overall footprint of the speakers, that would compromise sound quality. So, I decided on the next best thing. Similar to in-ceiling speakers, some in-wall speakers can…
When you get deep into the audiophile hobby and turn to vinyl records instead of streaming platforms like Tidal or Qobuz, you come across turntables. While turntables look simple, they are complex machines. High-end turntables can be extremely expensive and that got me wondering about the sound. Expensive turntables do sound better than cheaper alternatives….
