Guides
All articles of the category buying guides and technical advice at a glance
hi-fi guides archive: The overview of all buying guides, technology FAQs and life hacks in the online HiFi magazine STEREO GUIDE – for example on Roon servers, room acoustics or speaker placement.
Sonos S1 vs S2: Which app for which device?
Everything about the compatibility of the apps with both Sonos generations
Sonos S1 vs S2 App. Can you use both at the same time? Which app do I need for what? We provide answers for all users of older Sonos devices.
What do the ingress protection IP codes really mean?
From IPX4 to IP67 - how dust and water proof is my device actually?
From IPX4 to IP67, here’s what you need to know about IP Ingress Protection codes. Read it before exposing a device to water, dust or sand!
The coolest cars & gadgets of the High End 2022
Only for hi-fi nerds? We were looking for smart or mobile audio at the posh trade show
Actually, the High End in Munich is a trade show for hi-fi nerds. But we searched and found a lot of cool cars and gadgets.
Buying guide: Turntables with high level output
Listen to records without tangled cables and additional devices
Guide to direct connection of the turntable to active speakers. These models have an internal phono amplifier and high level output.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers with phono input
This is how you listen to vinyl records today
WLAN and Bluetooth speakers with phono input conveniently bring digital and analogue music together. Our buying guide shows you how.
How to set up speakers: Shelf or corner?
Can I put my speakers on the shelf or will it boom?
How to set up speakers correctly? Can you place them on the shelf or in the corner? Everything about acoustics and how to find suitable boxes.
FAQ: the new JBL Flip 6
How to use its new equalizer and many other cool features
The JBL Flip 6 is the successor of the best-selling bluetooth speaker. Don´t miss these facts about its Equalizer and new cool features.
What is AVB Audio Video Bridging?
Ethernet transmission for audio and video enters the car
Audio Video Bridging (AVB) developed for live streaming. But now the technology is conquering the car. The BMW 7 Series has long had it on board.
Buying guide: Turntables with Bluetooth
Cable-less: record listening via wireless streaming
Listen to records without annoying cables to the loudspeaker: This is possible with a record player with Bluetooth transmitter on board.
Headphone Guide
Which headphone for which purpose?
The headphone guide gives an overview of the different types from in-ear to over-ear and looks at what triggered the boom.