The thought has crossed my mind many times over the years, especially if I’ve heard someone else’s hi-fi and been beguiled by the amount of gut-rumbling bass their speakers kick out.

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During a December struggle over a government funding bill, several Republican members of Congress suggested that Elon Musk, the close Trump ally and billionaire businessman who was recently ...

While Alexa has one of the most user-friendly interfaces, connecting almost seamlessly with Amazon's wider network of services, there are some quirks to using Alexa smart speakers. You might be ...

He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well ...

Something to look forward to: A true stereo experience is all about separating the speakers. The farther apart the left and right channels, the wider the soundstage. This has always posed a ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about TVs and home entertainment. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has ...

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