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So I've had my trusty old SB Live and 2.1 speakers for almost 5 years now, and I'm thinking it's time for an upgrade. Brace yourself, cuz' I've got a lot of questions... I'd like to stay around US$100 ...

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Most audio receivers worth their salt come with a tiny microphone that you can use to automatically calibrate your speakers to your room’s specific setup. Easy. But most people—unlike me—aren’t crazy ...

This shot from Universal Audio shows the Apollo Twin Duo audio interface in action. Photo: Universal Audio If you want great sound out of your computer setup, you need excellent speakers, of course.

If you’re serious about high-quality audio, you should crank up the quality level of audio components in your computer setup just like you do in your living room. Today’s MacBook Pro user maxes out ...

Clear sound is the goal of any serious audio setup, but there’s more than one to get it. Your music files, your amplifier and your headphones are the three crucial ...