This is a list of the best record players for beginners. You will not find any $1000 units on here. Or even any $500 ones, though one comes close. We scoured the market to bring you the absolute best values. These are excellent turntables that still sell for a reasonable price. Can you find better? […]
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Best Sonos Setup For Living Room (And A Budget Alternative)
Sonos makes a range of different loudspeakers. Some are big and powerful. Others are smaller and take up less space. For this reason, you need to consider a few things before you pull the trigger on a Sonos speaker. Or preferably, on a whole setup. How big is the room? What are you going to […]
Best Record Player Under $100 (What To Sacrifice At This Price?)
With a budget under $100, you’re going to have to make some sacrifices. Most turntables in this price range are severely lacking. But there are a few that are pretty good. We’ve narrowed them down to give you the 6 best record players under 100 dollars None of these players will satisfy a true audiophile. […]
Best Turntable Under $200 (Reviews And Comparison)
Now we’re getting somewhere. With sub-hundred-dollar turntables you almost certainly have to sacrifice some features you really want. With the best record players under $200, you might be able to get everything you’d like. But most players in this price range are not great. I’ve looked at all the popular options and narrowed them down […]
Best Floor Speakers For Vinyl (High Quality At A Fair Price)
What’s the point of buying expensive vinyl records and an even more expensive turntable, if you listen to them through weak speakers? There is no point. That’s why we always recommend getting a great pair of speakers, even if your record player has speakers built-in (those are always terrible). And the best speakers for vinyl […]
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Are Vinyl Records Toxic? (Why Are They Still Made This Way?)
I’m sure you’re probably tired of hearing how everything you like is bad for you. I know I am. And in many cases, the thing that are bad are not that bad. Like eggs. Or cheese. Is that how it is with vinyl records? Is it just overblown panic, or are vinyl records toxic for […]
Can Vinyl Records Be Recycled? (There Are Better Options)
Do you have a bunch of old vinyl records you no longer want? Perhaps the record are too warped or scratched to play anymore. Perhaps you’ve grown to hate the music you used to love. I know I cringe at the musical tastes of my younger self. Whatever the reason, you have old vinyl you […]
What Is A Slip Mat For Record Players? (Everything You Need To Know)
You may have heard that you need a slip mat for your record player. That could be true. But it probably isn’t. If you use your turntable to DJ, you probably need a slip mat. But not always If you use your turntable to listen to records, you do not need one. So, what is […]
Vizio Elevate Vs Sonos Arc (Which One Is Best For You?)
I had a great surround sound system when I was in college. Or so I thought. Back then (1995 to 1999) soundbars did not exist. We had to get large side speakers and a center speaker to do the work of the soundbar. And the sound quality still didn’t even come close to the top […]
Sonos Port Vs Amp (Which Makes More Sense For You?)
Imagine putting on your favorite vinyl record in your living room. You begin to sit down in your recliner to enjoy those warm, rich tones. But then you realize you want a drink. And you need to go to the bathroom. So you head to the kitchen. When you get there, the same record is […]
Bose Vs Sonos Home Theater (Which Is Better For You?)
Back in college, I had a great sound setup. It consisted of a CD player, a receiver, a massive subwoofer, a decent center speaker, and two rear speakers. And two incredible Bose bookshelf speakers. I have been a fan of Bose every since. I even still have those speakers. But I no longer use them. […]
How To Play Music On Sonos From Computer (Two Methods)
The best thing about Sonos is that you can play music from a multitude of sources. Along with audio from your TV or podcasts or the radio. And I make use of many of these options. My most used sources are Spotify, my record player, and my music library on my computer. It is this […]
How To Play Your Own Music On Sonos (So Many Ways!)
You can play just about anything on Sonos. You can connect it to SoundCloud to play your playlists from there. You can play Youtube music on Sonos from Android or IOS. You can play the sound from your TV, or connect to Apple TV or similar services. But how do you play your own music […]
How To Play YouTube On Sonos From Android (It’s Easy!)
Sonos is amazing. My life at home has completely changed every since I got my Sonos system. I can now listen to music from any source you can think of and hear it anywhere in my home. I can even listen to different things in different rooms. For instance, I can have my record player […]
Sonos Bridge Vs Boost (Which Is Better For You?)
Are you struggling to figure out the difference between the Sonos Bridge vs Boost? I can’t blame you. The two components appear to do the exact same thing. And that’s because they basically do. The Sonos Boost is actually just the newer, upgraded version of the Sonos Bridge. So what is it that these two […]