Technology Guides
Sonos Ace: What the software update brings
Practical test of the new functions
The Sonos Ace is set to make a leap with a software update with functions. A practical test provides more information.
Eve Play in a practical test
This is how AirPlay comes into every stereo system
Eve Play brings AirPlay 2 and conventional hi-fi systems together – conveniently and affordably. And if you pay attention to one trick, it also sounds very powerful.
Apple Music Classical: All questions about the app
What you need to know about the streaming app for classical music
The new Apple Music Classical app offers classical music-specific search capabilities and editorially curated content. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Buying Guide: Google Chromecast Streaming
Wireless streaming with audiophile sound quality and maximum convenience
This guide highlights the possibilities of the popular streaming technology for wireless transmission of video and audio in the WLAN.
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.
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.