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Audiophile

Proposed Q&A site for sound studio technicians, audio equipment designers, and avid audiophiles.
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<comments removed> If you have any questions or comments about this proposal, please use the 'create new discussion' below. Thanks. – Robert Cartaino♦ Jul 17 '12 at 1:41

10 Example Questions

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Do expensive cables really sound better?
added by kinokijuf Jul 15 '12 at 18:53
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MonoPrice.com FTW! – Keegan McCarthy Jul 16 '12 at 14:55
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Do Vinyl records have truly analogue audio, or are they made from a once-digital source?
added by Keegan McCarthy Jul 10 '12 at 22:01
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That obviously depends on the record, doesn't it? – Flimzy Jul 13 '12 at 2:48
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It is an example question... If it was obvious I wouldn't have asked... – Keegan McCarthy Jul 13 '12 at 4:33
This is a good example question because althought it sounds like a yes/no question it actually leads to a non trivial answer, i.e explaining the difference between SPARS codes (DDD, ADD and AAD etc. mastering techniques). – Mark Booth Oct 2 '12 at 13:10
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Should I use a balanced audio cable for the connection between my amplifier and my speakers?
added by Keegan McCarthy, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 13 '12 at 17:12
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What should I consider when making RCA cables for analog audio?
added by Keegan McCarthy Jul 10 '12 at 21:58
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What's the difference between audiophile speakers and reference monitors?
added by elbicho Jul 11 '12 at 11:11
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Is there additional wave degradation when converting between two lossy formats?
added by Keegan McCarthy Jul 13 '12 at 17:14
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What specific, real features are people paying for as far as any increased sound quality in a Beats Audio product?
added by Michael Stocker Nov 26 '12 at 7:30
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Is there a quality difference between AAC and MP3 when ripping CDs in iTunes?
added by BenV, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 13 '12 at 17:12
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What does [specification] mean in a [microphone], and how does it affect my system?
added by Renan Oct 27 '12 at 3:15
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Are there "best practices" for isolating speakers depending on the floor surface? E.g., spikes, sand, rubber feet, combinations, etc.
added by JoshP Dec 6 '12 at 13:55
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