by Eric Franklin Shook Click here for MOOGFEST 2017 // Part One. Durham: Moving Full Steam Ahead By this point in my two part series on MOOGFEST, (part one can be seen HERE) I am now a bonafide convert, fan, and proponent of all things Durham. [...]
While this may have been the inaugural Los Angeles Audio Show, it had an air of familiarity about it that made for an easygoing experience. Everything seemed to run like a well-oiled machine, and the venue – the Sheraton Gateway Hotel – had [...]
Audio shows can be a strange experience. No, I’m not talking about catching a frightening glimpse of yours truly, shakily down on all fours, getting a close-up photo of an XLR jack. I’m referring to sound. For reasons that still are a mystery to [...]
It’s common for the first impressions of a speaker to center on its performance across the frequency range – bass slam, midrange texture, treble purity. Then, almost as an afterthought, comes imaging. Reviewers do it (me included, oftentimes). [...]
You can say two things for certain about high-end audio dealer Doug White: He has terrific ears and is very discerning. White runs The Voice That Is, a Philadelphia-based shop. He is a fixture at most of the big shows, and is one of those exhibitors [...]
In the retail trade, products by Michael Kors and Kate Spade are considered “affordable luxury.” They offer a taste of opulence, but with prices significantly below Chanel or Neiman Marcus. High-end audio has its more accessible brands as well. [...]
I get the impression that Raidho Acoustics is one of those high-end companies that does things in what it believes is the “right” way, no matter the cost. Raidho essentially confirms this on its website. “At Raidho, we are committed to develop [...]
I’ve long heard good reports about ATC speakers and electronics, but never seemed to be in the right place for a substantial demo. I finally corrected that situation at the Los Angeles Audio Show, where Lone Mountain Audio was showing ATC’s SCM [...]
Looking at price tags at audio shows quickly can start your head spinning. Yes, this hobby is called the high-end, but really? That’s why I always enjoy finding rooms where the rig sounds great, but might not require a second mortgage. One of [...]
by Eric Franklin Shook Click here for MOOGFEST 2017 // Part Two. The synthesis of music, art, and technology Their mission: “Grow a community of futurists who explore emerging sound technologies and design radical instruments for change.” Seems [...]
