HDMI & System Setup
1. Understanding EDID — The Hidden Handshake That Keeps HDMI Systems in Sync
Why HDMI systems sometimes lose picture, sound, or sync — and how to get the handshake right.
2. The Direct Path: The Right Way To Do HDMI Audio
Why the source should feed the audio device first, with video passed on to the TV.
3. Why HDMI ARC is Not An Audiophile Solution
A plain-language look at why ARC is convenient, but not the best path for serious listening.
Better Listening
4. Myth-Busting Hi-Fi: Tweeter Tricks and Off-Axis Myths
Why speaker aiming and high-frequency directionality matter more than many listeners realize.
5. On-Axis Listening from the Sweet Spot; Why It’s Important
How proper speaker alignment helps unlock imaging, focus, and the three-dimensional soundstage.
6. The Last +3 dB Takes Double The Power
Why amplifier headroom matters when music or movie soundtracks suddenly demand more.
Hi Res Audio & Modern Sources
7. Why I Recommend The Apple TV4K AV Streamer
Why Apple TV4K is my preferred modern AV streamer for picture quality, sound quality, and everyday use.
8. Why You Should Be Listening to the Uncompressed LPCM Soundtracks
Why LPCM is the backbone of high-quality movie and concert soundtracks.
9. SACD Facts and Fiction; What You Need To Know
A clear explanation of SACD, DSD, PCM conversion, and what matters in real-world playback.
Bonus Read
10. What Does Hi Resolution Audio Mean?
A simple explanation of why higher-resolution audio matters when your system can reveal it.
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Helpful articles for getting better sound from the system you already own.
