These are two manufacturers based in Japan that build high-quality home stereo gear. Yamaha has the benefit of being a well-established brand across many different areas and can boast a fantastic standard with all of their products. Onkyo has some fantastic HiFi gear but is arguably less well known than Yamaha due to their saturation … Read more
You have likely heard of both Marantz and Yamaha if you have been looking into purchasing home audio gear. We are going to compare several products from these two of the big names in Japanese audio/visual manufacturing. These companies both emphasize quality construction and sound design. They also both have a large range but we … Read more
You may be more familiar with Yamaha as a motorcycle company or for their live music gear but they are also an accomplished home HiFi brand. Yamaha is a jack of all trades but you can expect the same attention to detail and reliability across all of their products. On the other hand, Denon deals … Read more
My philosophy on bookshelf speaker stands is; well-placed speakers on well-placed stands have a very impactful, positive change in acoustics. As a side note, bookshelf speaker stands are called bookshelf stands because they serve to accommodate the smaller sized speakers which can be placed on things like bookshelves or desktops. Before we dive in, the … Read more
Thanks to tech companies that are vigorously innovating their products to better meet the demands, I was relieved to see some of the recent monitors that hit the market in 2020, to solve my own video conferencing dilemmas during quarantine times. Here is a list of six monitors that I would recommend for video conferencing. … Read more
As a gamer myself, I need my monitors to offer me the best possible output and crystal-clear image at all times. Any lag or distortion in the picture quality is completely unacceptable for me. This is why I have put together this guide to share my findings with everyone else who is looking for the … Read more
If you use a desktop computer as much as I do, whether it’s a dedicated games machine, a work computer, or a home system, you’ll know all about eye strain. A recent study published in a leading Optometry journal revealed that up to 90% of VDU users (visual display unit) experience unpleasant symptoms.1 These can range … Read more
If cutting back on screen time is not an ideal solution, to further minimize the negative effects of eye strain (see some of the best monitors for eye strain), you can obtain a monitor that is ergonomically and technologically designed for close reading and long-term use. We looked at six of the best monitors for … Read more
We looked at a selection of the best IPS monitors available for less than $200. It was hard to pick a clear winner since gaming and non-gaming applications require very different features but the Sceptre 4K model offers an impressive range of features, including a nod or two to gamers, for a competitive price. Let’s … Read more
Sometimes we just need something to fuel our jam sessions or to listen to our favorite podcasts, but sometimes it just takes up too much space. This is why I made it my mission to set out and find the best small compact audio receivers currently available. You can see the fruits of my labor … Read more