Michael O'Neal and his co-hosts bridge the gap between the clueless big box stores and the snobby stereo shops. Every show is filled with gear reviews, commentary, and interviews aimed to find out what makes a real world difference in your listening experience, how to get the most bang for your buck, and frankly, how to begin experiencing your music in the way it was intended.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 5 hours 21 minutes
57: How Does Equipment THIS Cheap Sound THIS Good??? WTF?
Our good friend Harris Fogel from comes by to do a show! Harris has been globetrotting to all of the audio shows, so he gives a quick rundown of what he's seen. Then we get into the "Chi-Fi" (Equipment made in China) and chat about...
56: Top 10 Songs to Show Off Your System, with David Solomon from Qobuz| Beginner Audiophile
Our good buddy David Solomon from Qobuz () is a MASTER of picking the RIGHT songs to show off his systems. He and I trade in this episode, talk about our favorites, and why we love them. David's playlist on Qobuz: My 10:...
55: NAMM Show & T.H.E Show Update. Is Dolby Atmos The Future of Hifi?
So great to be back on the mic! On today's solo show I talk about attending the NAMM show, and how the convergence of the Pro audio and HiFi Audio industry is happening. Then I move onto T.H.E. (The Home Entertainment) Show in Long Beach before...
54: What's More Important, The Set Up or The Gear? With David Solomon of Qobuz
HEY! We're back! David Solomon of and I sit down in the lobby of the Hilton hotel Long Beach, where T.H.E. Show 2021 was taking place. We talked about how Covid affected (and still affects) the industry, as well as the importance of setup...
53: How Do We Audition Gear Moving Forward? | GoldenEar Triton 2+ Review and More!
The return of Patrick Norton, who's moved himself out to St. Louis from Oakland CA, and a review of the GoldenEar Triton 2+ and the JDS Labs Atom AMP and DAC. Book reco: DIY Acoustic Panels: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Acoustic...
52: Dr. Paul Returns! | Parasound Halo Hint 6 Review | BMW Audio Upgrades
Dr. Paul Anderson is back in the house, chatting about his most recent iteration of his system, which includes the Dali Oberon 1, a MUCH cheaper DAC than his $7k Aesthetix, and more! We review the Parasound Halo Hint6 and the BAVSound Upgrade...
51: How To Introduce Your Friends to Hifi | Jabra Elite 75t Review
It's an amazing thing to be able to "re-introduce" our friends to music again. Think about this: In a sea of Spotify, mp3's, and bluetooth, Some people under the age of 35 LITERALLY may have NEVER heard their music the way it was recorded. ...
50: Setting Up A New Listening Room From Scratch | KEF LS50 Wireless vs. Passive | Getting Scammed with Used Gear
On today's episode I tell a story of how I (almost) got scammed buying a pair of KEF LS50's, used, how I'm setting up a new listening room from scratch, and did a bake-off of the LS50 Passive vs. Wireless.
49: Are Headphones Required Now? | HELM Audio Founder Eric Johnson Interview | Long Beach System Breakdown
On today's ep. I chat about my new Long Beach House, and break down the system. (Check out for pics) Then I get into why headphones have gotten so important over the last couple of months. Finally, I chat with Eric Johnson, founder of HELM...
48: Vintage Audio Buyer's Guide with Mark Cerasuolo
LONG overdue, on this ep I bring vintage audio expert Mark Ceresuolo on, and we talk all things vintage audio, from which companies made the great gear, some origin stories, and what to look for in vintage receivers, speakers, and turntables.