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You Asked: New device vs. new TV, connection conundrums, and CRT calibrations
On today’s You Asked: When are streaming boxes and sticks better than smart TVs? And should a CRT TV and retro gaming fan try to calibrate his own TV?
Nothing’s cool Ear Open earbuds have an unexpected rival
I've listened to Nothing's new Ear Open earbuds. And while I've been impressed, I've also wondered why I wasn't using my Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses instead.
Google TV Streamer: everything you need to know
The Google TV Streamer has arrived to replace the company's Chromecast with Google TV for your media consumption needs. Here's everything you need to know.
I canceled my streaming services and built a Plex server — I’m never going back
I've been slowly canceling all of my streaming services after setting up a seamless Plex server. Here's how I did it.
You Asked: Panasonic is back, what is IAMF, and more on the LG C4
Panasonic is back — so, what comes next? Rtings.com weighs in on the LG C4. And remember that Samsung and Google partnership?
What is mini-LED TV? How smaller, brighter LEDs can deliver better picture quality
Mini-LED lighting is one of the reasons that TVs using the tech are able to deliver such a detailed picture. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
You Asked: Blu-ray sales, Samsung and Dolby Vision
On today’s episode of You Asked: Time to check the pulse on Blu-ray again. Plus, do Samsung soundbars support Dolby Vision or not?
Sony Bravia 9 vs. Sony A95L — or why there’s no perfect TV
Here's why no matter if you're talking about a mini-LED or OLED TV, there's no such thing as a perfect display.
You Asked: Mini-LED brightness, even more on calibration
On today’s episode of You Asked: Should you worry that a mini-LED TV is going to be too bright? What’s up with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video calibrated modes?
I loved traveling with these clever folding headphones
The foldable Soundcore Space One Pro headphones seem made for travel, so I took them on a trip to see if they lived up to expectations.
You Asked: TV calibrations, off-angle viewing — and burn-in
On today’s episode of You Asked: lots of questions about calibration. And lots of questions about the off-angle performance of the LG C4 and the Bravia 9.
You Asked: Can YouTube actually fix OLED burn-in?
On today’s episode of You Asked: Can certain videos on YouTube actually help fix burn-in on your OLED TV, or will they make things worse?
You Asked turns 1, with a major giveaway!
You Asked turns 1, and we're celebrating with a pretty major giveaway. And some more questions, of course.
How headphones are helping people with sensory needs live a calmer life
For people with sensory needs such as the neurodivergent or those with ADHD, the sounds of the world can be excruciating. Here's how headphones can help.
You Asked: Is the Theater Quad worth an upgrade?
On today’s episode of You Asked: Is it worth upgrading to Sony’s Bravia Theater Quad if you have the HT-A9? And how much has OLED improved in the last 8 years?
You Asked: Beyond the Sony A95L, best soundbar for the buck
On today’s edition of You Asked: Will Sony replace the A95L next year? What's the best soundbar for the buck?
You Asked: Best TV under $1,000; wherefore art thou, 8K?
On a very special You Asked: Some folks still hold out hope for 8K TVs, and we look at the best 65-inch sets for less than $1,000.
You Asked: debunking TV calibration myths, and are TVs too bright?
On this week's You Asked, we debunk the idea that more nits is always better, and what getting your TV professionally calibrated really means.
Spotify’s hi-fi tease is tearing my family apart
My family loves Spotify, but I'm dying for hi-res audio. Switching is not an option, but I don't know how much longer I can wait for Spotify to get it together.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the sequel that doesn’t suck
With the excellent Sonos Roam 2, Sonos has managed to keep its hands to itself and leave one of its best and most affordable speakers alone.
You Asked: reference monitors, lighter OLED, and walls
This week on You Asked: Can you get great surround if your back is literally against the wall? What makes reference monitors so crazy expensive?
Lossless audio — the better-than-MP3 alternative you should know
You've probably heard the lossless audio, but what exactly does it mean, and how is it better than so-called lossy audio? We've got all the answers.
You Asked: Atmos, apartment surround sound, and the $500 challenge
In this week's You Asked: How to get cinematic sound in an apartment without pissing off your neighbors. In-ceiling 7.1 surround versus 5.1.2 Atmos surround.
