Why Have Vinyl Records Become So Popular Again?

April 9, 2010

needle on albumBy Joe Boikowich

The vinyl format has always been popular between hi-fi enthusiast and music passionates. For these people the vinyl record was always considered to be the true release and the general opinion was that the format has a richer and more interesting sound. Despite of this the vinyl was loved by the few. However, over the last couple of years the vinyl record has increased its popularity enormously, which has manifested itself in a tremendous sales growth.  This has partly given the struggling independent record stores a new chance and even huge retailers have started to sell vinyl records. The question is how could a format that was virtually dead suddenly become so enormously popular again, especially with young crowd, who was not even born at the prime of the format. This article (more…)

Let’s Talk Vinyl

January 27, 2012

by Stephen Curley

I want to hear from you, the reader, if  you prefer vinyl over CD and why.  Post your comment and let’s talk vinyl.

Pro Sound Systems VS Garage Band PA – Why a Typical Band Should Rent Production

January 28, 2012

By Todd Buckner

As a sound company owner I have had many conversations with prospective customers and friends about renting equipment and its benefits. While I realize it is not always appropriate to rent gear, I find that most amateur bands who actually begin to play out in public have no understanding of what they are getting themselves into when it comes to production. They usually waste time and money while achieving poor results by trying to be in the production business while playing in a band. (more…)

Investing in Vinyl Records?

By Eric Jilesen

Did you know that vinyl records are still being pressed? There are nowadays a a number of companies focusing on releasing vinyl records of old recordings. These little guys focus mostly on releasing their product to a market that wants the very best possible quality of sound they can afford. This is an public of folks that have been known to invest in top systems costing over $10.000. it is still analog technology that is thought to be superior if you want to experience fabulous audio. These new releases also, most of the time, actually sound better than the original LPs. The enhanced (more…)

The Pitfalls of Vinyl Discs in the 90′s

The 90′s was the season of digital age music storage. It seems that vinyl records are having a hard time keeping it up because the technology of playing vinyl discs lags behind the freshness of portability of vinyl players. (more…)

Technics Turntable

By Kevin Jonny Smith

Technics Turntables have transformed the very image of a contemporary music by making use of the latest gadgetry and allowing people from all walks of life to understand the basics of club music. Ask a seasoned disk jockey and he would tell you why a Technics Turntable is still a preferred choice by all who care to leave a lasting impact on the minds of their audience. (more…)

Home Theater Sound System – 10 Things to Know

By Brad Hamill

A home theater system without a good home theater sound system will not serve its purpose. The visuals we get to see through a home theater system is one that will enchant us, but if the visuals are not supplemented with great sound, the fun of watching a movie or any other event over a home theater system diminishes. (more…)