I know it can be done. I'm seeking guidance on how not to blow my speakers or my amp. I have two pairs of 8 ohm speakers (front and back surround), along with an 8 ohm center speaker, connected to my ...

The new WiiM Amp, available for a fraction of the Sonos Amp's price, can handle lossless audio and supports all major Hi-Fi ...

When Sonos’s new CEO, Patrick Spence, came aboard in early 2017, one of his main goals was to push the audio company towards a more open ecosystem – and it has been doing just that. In the past year ...

★★★★☆ The Arylic A50+ is a solid way to connect your passive speakers to your Apple devices. No wires needed. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Arylic A50+ Wireless Multiroom Stereo Amplifier lets you ...

In audio systems, the mixer provides a consistent signal that can be routed out to speakers, amplifier, recording equipment or headphones. A mixer signal is typically not amplified, or if it is, ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Let's assign a point system to determine if you may benefit from an external amplifier, or if you would be better served by saving your cash. Please keep in mind this is not a biblical source. I ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, ...

Review: The Denon POA-A1HDCI 10 channel audio amplifier offers a slew of connectivity features and power few multi-channel amps can match. Its rated at 150wpx x 10 but can be bridged for double power.

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...