Roy Andersson, Author at AudioCruiser.com

January 21, 2021 Receivers

Do You Need an AV Receiver with HDMI 2.1?

The latest gaming consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X, as well as some of the latest Nvidia graphics cards, feature support for 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video passthrough. Also, some of the latest Samsung, Sony, and LG TVs support 8K video passthrough. This improvement in video quality is enabled by the use of HDMI 2.1. But what about AV receivers? Are there any AV receivers with HDMI 2.1? Our article is here to help you with that. We will explain the purpose of HDMI, discuss the evolution of HDMI, talk

January 17, 2021 Subwoofers

How to Find the Perfect Dual 12-Inch Subwoofer?

Would you like to have punchier bass to make the driving more fun? This article about the 9 best dual 12-inch subwoofers might be the right solution for you. Stay with us, read the general information and our reviews, and hopefully, you’ll find the perfect subwoofer for your car. What Are Dual 12-Inch Subwoofers? When you type “dual 12-inch subwoofers” in your browser, Google will show two types of results. On the one hand, it will show you those multiple subwoofers that you can install separately in your house, apartment,

January 16, 2021 Audio Interfaces

Do You Need an Audio Interface for Ableton?

Most of the audio interfaces available on the market are compatible with Ableton but they are not all great. Our article about the best audio interfaces for Ableton is here to help you find the best audio interface for your recording studio, especially if you’re using Ableton DAW for all the recording, mixing, and editing purposes. What is Ableton? Ableton is, arguably, the most popular DAW on the market. DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation. This is a software tool that allows you to record live and virtual instruments, edit

January 12, 2021 Speakers

Top Rated In-Wall Center Channel Speakers

If you’re looking for an in-wall center channel speaker to improve the audio performance of your speaker system, we have some excellent solutions for you. Our article about 10 best in-wall center channel speakers doesn’t only review some of the greatest speakers we found but also explains the purpose of a center channel speaker making it easier for any ordinary customer to understand the working principles and choose the speaker that matches their needs and requirements. What Are In-Wall Center Channel Speakers? Every surround sound speaker system, regardless of the

January 12, 2021 Audio Interfaces

What is the Best Audio Interface for Windows 10?

Looking for the perfect audio interface for your computer running on Windows 10? You’ve come to the right place! Our article about 7 best audio interfaces for Windows 10 is here to explain all the things you may or may not know about audio interfaces and help you make up your mind and select the best audio interface for your needs. What is an Audio Interface? An audio interface is a device that allows you to record all the instruments and vocals. As you probably know, all the instruments (including

December 31, 2020 Audio Interfaces

7 Best Audio Interfaces for Mac (2021)

Looking for the perfect audio interface for your Mac? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Our article about 7 best audio interfaces for Mac is designed to help you find the finest solution for your recording studio. You can find here all the necessary information regarding audio interfaces, interface/Mac compatibility, and all the features you should be looking for. Why Do You Need an Audio Interface? An audio interface is a simple but very important device that bridges the gap between analog audio sources (vocals, guitars, instruments) and digital

December 30, 2020 Audio Interfaces

8 Best iPad Audio Interfaces (2021)

If you are looking for an audio interface that can be used on the go with your iPad, you’ve come to the right place. Our article about the 8 best iPad audio interfaces is designed to help you find the perfect audio interface for your needs. We will cover all the important topics related to audio interfaces and iPads, especially those related to compatibility and to the features that a good interface should have. After a short introduction, there’ll be a nice selection of our favorite audio interfaces for iPad.

December 29, 2020 Soundbars

Top 6 Soundbars for 65-Inch TV (2021)

There are different soundbars available on the market and if you’re planning on buying one, it’s important that you buy the most suitable one. If you own a 65-inch TV then you’ll need a larger soundbar so that the audio will match the quality of your TV. We will explain how soundbars work and what are some important things to look for when buying a soundbar. We also made a list of the 9 best soundbars for 65-inch TV to help you find the right one for your TV. What

December 29, 2020 Subwoofers

12-Inch Shallow-Mount Subwoofers (Reviews 2021)

If you want to improve your car or trunk audio system by adding some serious bass, stop searching and take a look at our list of 9 best 12-inch shallow-mount subwoofers. We have prepared 9 interesting product reviews and some additional information that might help you make up your mind and choose the right product. Will A Subwoofer Really Improve the Sound? The answer is extremely simple – YES! But let’s see how it’s actually done. If you’ve been surfing the Internet, you’ve probably seen many different kinds of speakers,

December 26, 2020 Receivers

6 Best AV Receivers for Music (2021)

AV receivers are primarily designed for home theater use but any AV receiver can also be used for music. However, not all AV receivers are equally good when it comes to music reproduction. Our article about 6 best AV receivers for music is here to explain the differences between AV receivers and stereo/integrated amplifiers, discuss the features a good AV receiver for music should have, and present to you our favorite AV receivers for music. AV Receivers VS Stereo/Integrated Amps AV receivers, stereo amplifiers, and integrated amplifiers have many things

December 23, 2020 Soundbars

Top 8 Soundbars for Flat-Screen TV (2021)

Flat-screen TVs don’t have the greatest audio. The best way to upgrade your audio without spending too much money is to buy a soundbar. We made a list of the 8 best soundbars for flat-screen TVs and we also explained the most important features to help you find the best one. What Is a Soundbar? A soundbar is an audio device with several integrated speakers. It usually has a speaker on the left and right, but some soundbars have a center speaker (aka center channel). These speakers are integrated inside

December 22, 2020 Speakers

8 Best All-in-One Stereo Systems (2021)

Many people face the same problems when trying to build a stereo system – they either don’t have enough money for all the components they want to buy or don’t have enough space. Or both. What can you do in these situations? Well, if you care about the sound quality too much and want the best possible performance, you can start saving money or move to a bigger apartment. But, if you are willing to make compromises, buying an all-in-one stereo system is a viable option. This is probably the

December 19, 2020 Headphones

10 Best Bone Conduction Headphones for Running (2021)

Bone conduction headphones are very useful devices that can help you hear the music for the first time or stay aware of everything that’s happening around you while listening to music. But what is bone conduction? Why do you need bone conduction headphones? Are they any good? Are they safer than regular headphones? You will find all the answers and some nice suggestions in our article about 10 best bone conduction headphones. How do Bone Conduction Headphones work? Bone conduction is just an alternative way of sound conduction. Most of

December 17, 2020 Subwoofers

10-Inch Shallow-Mount Subwoofers (Reviews 2021)

Thinking about big bass in a small package? Impossible? Our article about 9 best 10-inch shallow-mount subwoofers is here to show you how easy it can actually be. What Are the Advantages of Shallow-Mount Subwoofers? Subwoofers are usually very large and heavy, and they require some serious space to be mounted properly and to deliver the best possible performance and show their full potential. However, we don’t use subwoofers only in our houses, offices, studios, etc. Many people also want to improve their car audio systems and add more bass

December 15, 2020 Speakers

11 Best Home Stereo Systems (2021)

With the introduction of Bluetooth/wi-fi speakers and versatile integrated amplifiers and AV receivers, the popularity of home stereo systems declined noticeably but it’s not like they disappeared completely. They have, in fact, evolved and became more advanced and much better than they used to be. Modern home stereo systems have all the old-school features they’ve had before (CD player, AM/FM tuners, even cassette decks) but also feature Bluetooth (or even wi-fi) connectivity, they have multiple analog (or even digital connections), and they sound better than ever before. Most importantly, they

December 12, 2020 Soundbars

9 Best Soundbars for LG TV (2021)

If you have an LG TV, you might be wondering what soundbar should you buy. Soundbars are great additions to TVs and they’re available in different price ranges. In this article, we explained the main features of soundbars. To help you decide which soundbar is the most suitable for you, we made a list of 9 best soundbars for LG TV. Will Any Soundbar Work with LG TV? Generally, any soundbar should work with LG TV. But some soundbars might have a Bluetooth connection to certain LG TVs. The same

December 11, 2020 Speakers

15 Best Center Channel Speakers (2021)

Center channel speaker plays a very important role in a home theater system. Some movie enthusiasts would even say that it’s a crucial speaker in every surround sound system. If you’re looking for a center speaker for your home theater systems, this article is a great place to start your search. You will learn a few things about the purpose of a center channel and find some tips on what to pay attention to when buying a center channel speaker. We have also prepared a comprehensive selection of 15 best

December 8, 2020 Subwoofers

8-Inch Shallow-Mount Subwoofers (Reviews 2021)

If you’re short of space and you’re looking for a decent subwoofer that can save you some space while still being able to deliver decent bass, you’ve come to the right place! Today we’ve prepared for you the list of 8 best 8-inch shallow-mount subwoofers with different features and for different budgets. As you probably already know, there are many different types of subwoofers and they can be divided into groups based on different characteristics. For example, there are powered (with a built-in amp) and passive (without a built-in amp)