Chris Weiss

Valuable information on how to engage with AV salespeople/dealers-- questions to ask and things to know before you go and spend your dough.

What’s in a brand? In many cases it’s an image that has been etched in your conscience through an elaborately-conceived media plan; a cute cartoon bunny, a catchy slogan, an irrepressible jingle—all with the intent of making you go out and BUY.

So it’s time. You’ve gotten that last little chunk of change you needed to enter the market for some new speakers. Time to turn your living room into the city’s newest, most intimate music venue. You’ve read the reviews, scoped the newest products, and you’re ready to hit the streets in search of some big...

Many of us drift into the grasps of audiophilia in a slow, gentle crescendo. We begin with a simple desire for a more technological music device that brings more substantial sound than a walkman or boombox, something that we can listen to with as much fervor and focus as we watch our favorite sports rivals battle on...

In the world of speakers, finding a norm is a cumbersome task. Everyone has their own ideas on how to obtain the most accurate sonic resonance. From your basic bookshelf to the 200 lb. behemoth that looks like the Others have landed, speakers incorporate all kinds of design and character.

Over the next couple of weeks, I’m going to take a look at some different audio sources in an attempt to help the distinguished consumer find that perfect sound. Let’s face it—we all want to tune into sources that are going to accentuate our system’s potential, while skipping those that won’t. This week...

We’ve all heard the terms before: surround sound, home theater, and maybe even In Stereo. But what do all of these concepts mean? I don’t know about you, but all I want to do is play my CD’s and be left alone with all the market hype. Before you pick out that pair of speakers though, it’s important to figure...