http://news.cnet.com/8300-13645_3-47.html en-us A high-end audio blog from Steve Guttenberg 2009 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:32:00 PST http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10400596-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac A great hi-fi doesn't have to be expensive; a wise shopper can put together a nice system on the cheap. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10400596-47.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:32:00 PST Steve Guttenberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10398481-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac Audiophiles the world over have taken a shine to Perfect8 Technologies' ground-breaking glass speakers. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10398481-47.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:12:00 PST Steve Guttenberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10397304-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac Stereophile magazine has just published its "2010 Buyer's Guide," a tell-all "book" for audiophiles on the prowl for new gear. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10397304-47.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:20:00 PST Steve Guttenberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10395236-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac Sound bar speakers are a big deal mostly because they simplify home theater setup; too bad most fail to deliver full-blown home theater dynamics. The Zvox Z-Base575 succeeds. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10395236-47.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:30:00 PST Steve Guttenberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10393008-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac Ohm Acoustics speakers feature radical technology, developed decades ago. Incredibly enough, Ohm still makes all of its speakers in Brooklyn. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10393008-47.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:18:00 PST Steve Guttenberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10392203-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac Recession? What recession? New York City high-end retailer Stereo Exchange celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10392203-47.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:43:00 PST Steve Guttenberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10390721-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac Cheap speakers usually sound cheap; however, Audioengine's cheap speakers don't. Its new P4 speaker is the go-to choice for newbie audiophiles on a budget. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10390721-47.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:54:00 PST Steve Guttenberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10388159-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac Today's receivers are so jam-packed with features they can be a hassle to set up and use. Is there a receiver made your mom could use? http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10388159-47.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:46:00 PST Steve Guttenberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10386624-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac The Rolling Stones were the world's greatest rock and roll band in 1969. That was 40 years ago, but if you need proof to verify the ancient claim, check out the new "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones In Concert--40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set." http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10386624-47.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:14:00 PDT Steve Guttenberg http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10384222-47.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac The Grado PS-1000, Sennheiser HD 800, and the Ultrasone Edition 8 full-size headphones all sound amazing. Which one is right for you? http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-10384222-47.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PDT Steve Guttenberg