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In the early years, TAS was a quarterly, digest-sized magazine and accepted no advertisements. [1] During the 1970s and 1980s, TAS (along with Stereophile) was influential in the audiophile industry. [2] Pearson is credited as being the most important figure in the rise of High-End audio. [3]
Stereophile is a monthly American audiophile magazine which reviews high-end audio equipment, such as loudspeakers and amplifiers, and audio-related news. History [ edit ]
Harry Hall Pearson, Jr. (January 5, 1937 – November 4, 2014), known to his readers as HP, was an American journalist, audio reviewer, and publisher who founded The Absolute Sound magazine for high-end audio enthusiasts. Pearson is considered the most influential figure in the history of audiophile journalism. [1]
High-resolution audio (high-definition audio or HD audio) is a term for audio files with greater than 44.1 kHz sample rate or higher than 16-bit audio bit depth. It commonly refers to 96 or 192 kHz sample rates. However, 44.1 kHz/24-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit and 88.2 kHz/24-bit recordings also exist that are labeled HD audio.
Listening tests are used by hi-fi manufacturers, audiophile magazines, and audio engineering researchers and scientists. If a listening test is done in such a way that the listener who is assessing the sound quality of a component or recording can see the components that are being used for the test (e.g., the same musical piece listened to ...
High-end audio is a class of consumer home audio equipment marketed to audiophiles on the basis of high price or quality, and esoteric or novel sound reproduction technologies. The term can refer simply to the price, to the build quality of the components, or to the subjective or objective quality of sound reproduction.
It was America's longest-running audio magazine. [1] Audio published reviews of audio products and audio technology as well as informational articles on topics such as acoustics, psychoacoustics and the art of listening. Audio claimed to be the successor of Radio magazine which was established in 1917. [2] the magazine was based in Philadelphia.
Audiophiles often prioritize high-quality music formats and specialized equipment over more convenient but lower quality options, such as MP3s or low-cost headphones. The term "high-end audio" is used to describe the playback equipment favored by audiophiles, which can be purchased from specialized retailers. This equipment can include ...