Ken C. Pohlmann

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OK, Boomer, Listen Up
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  May 17, 2021
As the saying goes, it sucks to grow old, but the alternative is much worse. And as we grow old, our hearing acuity declines. Ergo, we have hearing aids. But that product category is about to undergo rapid change, thanks to Bose and other audio companies.

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Old Boss, Meet the New Boss
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jul 25, 2012

I get press releases. Oh boy, do I get press releases. My inbox runneth over. You think spam is bad? Multiply that by 100, and you’ll get an idea of my daily press-release pile. Everybody is flacking their newest and most innovative stuff. And occasionally they flack their oldest and least original.

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Older is Better
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Oct 23, 2018
My hypothesis is this: Things that are old will last longer and will be more useful for a longer time, than things that are new. Yes, the logic of my hypothesis is somewhat circular, but that doesn't mean it isn't true. Exhibit A: The vacuum tube.

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Other Tech
Omnifi DMS1 Wi-Fi Media Receiver
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Oct 20, 2003

Photo by Tony Cordoza

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CES 2015
Onkyo DACs Play Hi-Res On the Go
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 08, 2015
Think hi-res audio has to stay planted indoors? Think again. With these portable DACs, you can plug into your mobile device and enjoy audio quality as good as your headphones permit. Onkyo's DAC-HA200 and new DAC-HA300 digital-to-analog converter/amplifier combos are bite-sized and they sound awesome.

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Custom Installation How-To
Onkyo DV-SP800 Universal DVD/SACD Player
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Mar 31, 2003
Beginning as barely a trickle, it is now becoming a steady stream as more and more "universal" optical-disc players reach store shelves. The latest models can play DVD-Video discs (and home-burned DVD-R/RWs recorded in the DVD-Video format), DVD-Audio discs, CDs (including CD-R/RW discs and those with MP3 files), and Super Audio CDs.
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CES 2019
Onkyo Shows Budget Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Receivers
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2019
Surely, an Atmos/X receiver is on your wish list. But how to pay for such a pricey item? Onkyo might have an answer or two.

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Onkyo TX-NR1000 Digital Surround Receiver
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jun 10, 2005
Fast Facts

RATED POWER 150 W x 7 into 8 ohms with maximum 0.05 THD (channels driven in pairs) DIMENSIONS

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Onkyo TX-SR503 Digital Surround Receiver
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 04, 2006

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Onkyo TX-SR605 Receiver
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Dec 05, 2007
Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver 751398007583 Onkyo TX-SR605 The question I get asked the most often: "Which speakers should I buy?" My answer is frustratingly subjective: Buy whatever sounds best to you.
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