Trettitre has introduced the Retro Ambient Sound System (RASS), a fully wireless setup featuring a vinyl turntable, CD player, and cassette deck, all magnetically attachable to a metal frame. The vinyl unit includes an Audio-Technica cartridge, self-balancing tonearm, and Bluetooth support with high-quality codecs, while each component has its own battery and USB-C charging. The system emphasizes tactile controls and vintage aesthetics combined with modern wireless convenience.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-06
A home audio guide explains that front left, right and center speakers should sit at seated ear height rather than being mounted high above listeners. It notes that forward-firing, high-frequency speakers lose clarity in dialogue, cymbals and positional effects when aimed over people's heads, while subwoofers and upward-firing speakers designed to bounce sound off ceilings are exempt from this rule.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-26
After confirming each speaker in a Dolby Atmos system works individually, the recommended next step is testing with real content mixed for the format. Netflix's five-minute anime short Sol Levante is highlighted as an ideal benchmark since its extensive spatial audio mix stresses positional accuracy without requiring a full movie's runtime.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-24
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