Introduction Like the increasing severity of floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters, it seems that there are increasingly severe global incidents of large-scale abuse, misuse, and poor handling of consumer data by tech companies, social media companies, and financial sector companies. Apple CEO Tim Cook has been a very vocal critic of such incidents, noting… Continue reading Apple Refuses to Show Their Transparency Statement (Not an April Fools’ Joke)
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Denon 625R / 425R Receiver User Guide Owners Manual
Below is a PDF version of the user guide and owners manual for the Denon 625R and 425R receiver, also available on Scribd.
Bissell Vacuum Model 1797 Review, Use, and Cleaning
This video offers a review of the Bissell Vacuum Model 1797, as well as some guidelines for use and cleaning.
Five Problems with the Latest Release of Apple Numbers 4.0 Spreadsheet Software for iOS
Software updates and releases of the popular Apple Numbers spreadsheet software have been plagued with bugs in recent years. Unfortunately, these bugs and broken or missing features, result in a disruption to user workflow and they diminish the trust consumers have in the Apple brand. The bugs also suggest that those developing the software aren’t… Continue reading Five Problems with the Latest Release of Apple Numbers 4.0 Spreadsheet Software for iOS
Re-Boxing Review: Onkyo TX-RZ620 Receiver
This is a ‘re-boxing’ (rather than unboxing) review of the Onkyo TX-RZ620 home theater receiver as compared to the Onkyo TX-NR777.
Review of Bookshelf Speakers, 5-inch woofer category
ResourcesForLife.com/audio This is an evaluation of the following small (about 7-inch wide) bookshelf speakers with woofers in the 5-inch size category: Video Document History This document was first posted on 10 Mar 2018. On 4 Aug 2024 it was updated to use WordPress block layout. The featured image was updated.
Review of SVS and Klipsch 12-inch Subwoofers
ResourcesForLife.com/audio Audio Subwoofer Review The video below is a review of the SVS SB12-NSD and Klipsch R-12SW 12-inch subwoofers. The YouTube video was uploaded on 7 May 2018. Note: The SVS subwoofer comes with a grounded power cable, but has only a two conductor connection to the subwoofer. Also, the ‘hum’ described in the video,… Continue reading Review of SVS and Klipsch 12-inch Subwoofers
Review of Bookshelf Speakers, 6-inch woofer category
ResourcesForLife.com/audio This is a review of bookshelf speakers in the 6″ woofer category for the following brands and models: ELAC Debut B6 v1 ($270) KEF Q350 ($650) Klipsch RB-61 II Reference Series ($350) Sony SSCS5 ($150) Video __________________ Recorded on 6 March 2018.
The Many Benefits of Music to Your Health, Mood, Energy Level, and More
The videos below describe the many benefits of music. Here is what music does to your body How Music Affects Your Brain Music on the Brain: Jessica Grahn at TEDxWaterloo 2013 Emotional responses to music | Hauke Egermann | TEDxGhent How Music Affects Your Brain Top 10 Amazing Proven Health Benefits of Music The Health… Continue reading The Many Benefits of Music to Your Health, Mood, Energy Level, and More
Multi-Band Graphic Equalizers for Optimizing and Tuning Room Audio
ResourcesForLife.com/audio Below are some multi-band graphic equalizers that can be used for optimizing room audio and making adjustments to audio systems so they will be fine tuned for your specific unique hearing and preferences. These equalizers are suggested, but not necessarily recommended, since they’ve not been fully tested by us. They all seem to have… Continue reading Multi-Band Graphic Equalizers for Optimizing and Tuning Room Audio
Audio Test Tones – Frequencies, White Noise, Pink Noise
ResourcesForLife.com/audio Below are some YouTube videos offering test tones at various frequencies including sweeping tones, white noise, pink noise, and brown noises. White noise provides frequencies evenly spread across the entire spectrum from 20 to 20,000 Hz. Pink noise is weighted with more sound at lower frequencies. Brown noise is like pink noise with even… Continue reading Audio Test Tones – Frequencies, White Noise, Pink Noise
THX Audio Video Standard
ResourcesForLife.com/audio An article posted 26 Feb 2018 by AVS Forum “THX Spatial Audio Platform Debuts at MWC 2018” offers the latest news about the THX standard. Some general background about the standard is found here on this page. According to the THX website, “THX Select2 and Ultra2 Certified Receivers deliver the exact volume level used… Continue reading THX Audio Video Standard